Applications for 2020 closed on 31 December 2019
The aim of the observerships is to assist European surgeons, currently training in coloproctology, to undertake a visit to a centre out with their home country in Europe.
- 20 observership places
- 40 host centres to choose
- 2 weeks placement in your centre of choice
- Structured online application and assessment
- International experience in world’s famous centres for colon and rectal surgery
Eligibility criteria
Successful applicants will be people who demonstrate potential for achieving a leadership position in colon and rectal surgery or proctology, and fulfil the following criteria:
- Be a fully paid member of ESCP (i.e. full, affiliate etc.) for a minimum of 12 months
- Have training in general surgery for a minimum of 3 years
- Are senior trainees or consultants at an early stage of their career
- Have a manifested interest in coloproctology (evidenced by practice, teaching, research or publications)
- Can clearly define the benefit to be gained from this experience
Applications
- The deadline for applications for 2020 was 31 December 2019.
- Please contact the ESCP Fellowship Programme Manager if you have any questions about your application.
- Please note: Applicants may have to go through a formal interview process. Afterwards, we will be asking you to prepare a video clip and a written report for the ESCP website to provide an account of your Fellowship experience. You will also be given the opportunity to make a short presentation of your experience at the next ESCP annual meeting if you wish to do so.