This initiative to support colorectal surgeons in the Eastern Region in their pursuit of the EBSQ (Coloproctology) certification, is organised by the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
The first programme took place in from June to August 2025 - read a report about it here >
This programme, which featured comprehensive Zoom lectures by experienced colorectal specialists and covering all aspects of the colorectal surgery field, was specifically designed to prepare candidates for the EBSQ 2025 exam during Paris Tripartite Meeting.
The course also included information on the exam process covering everything from eligibility and application to certification, sham written and oral examinations mirroring the actual EBSQ format, and experience shared by previously successful candidates.
Participation in the course was free of charge. Each class in the programme is available to view by members in folder ESCP's Resource Library.
Following the success of the first programme, the 2026 EBSQ Coloproctology Certification Prep Course is being planned!
To participate in the programme:
- You can consult with your National Representative. Comprehensive details have been shared with all representatives.
- You can contact the
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - You can reach out to the colleagues from the Turkish society organising the programme.
2025 Programme
Video recordings of each class can be viewed by members below. If you're not a member - please join us!
Class 01: Constipation and defecation disorders
10 June 2025
Speaker: Dr Ayça F. Gültekin
Affiliation: Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Department of General Surgery, Türkiye
video View Class 01: Constipation and defecation disorders
Class 02: Inflammatory bowel disease: Surgical indications and strategies in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
17 June 2025
Speaker: Dr Janindra Warusavitarne
Affiliation: St Mark’s Hospital, London, UK
video View Class 02: Surgical indications and strategies in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Class 03: Anatomy and physiology and diagnostic work-up
24 June 2025
Speaker: Dr Giulio Santoro
Affiliation: University of Padua, Italy
video View Class 03: Anatomy and physiology and diagnostic work-up
Class 04: Colonic diverticular disease: Evidence-based management
1 July 2025
Speaker: Dr Frédéric Ris
Affiliation: Switzerland
video View Class 04: Colonic diverticular disease
Class 05: Stoma creation and reversal: Indications, techniques, complications
8 July 2025
Speaker: Dr Tina van Loon
Affiliation: Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, Netherlands
video View Class 05: Stoma creation and reversal
Class 06: Rectal cancer: Diagnosis and neoadjuvant management, surgical techniques and functional outcomes
15 July 2025
Speaker: Dr Cihangir Akyol
Affiliation: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Türkiye
video View Class 06: Rectal cancer
Class 07: Familial and hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome
22 July 2025
Speaker: Dr Nuri Okkabaz
Affiliation: Türkiye
video View Class 07: Familial and hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome
Class 08: Article dissection
29 July 2025
Speakers: Dr Erman Aytac and Dr Çiğdem Arsian
Affiliation: Türkiye
video View Class 08: Article dissection
Class 09: Sham exam
27 August 2025
Speakers: Dr Ayça Gültekin and Dr Mustafa Öncel
Affiliation: Türkiye
video View Class 09: Sham exam
Programme email contacts
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (ESCP Türkiye Representative, TKRCD Board Member)This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (ESCP Education Committee, TKRCD Board Member)This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (ESCP Eastern Region Representative)