ESCP has been collaborating with JSCP on a reciprocal basis since 2008 and it is with pleasure that we will welcome a JSCP fellow to our Annual Meeting every year.
In return, ESCP again had the pleasure in announcing this excellent opportunity for an ESCP member to be awarded a JSCP fellowship, kindly initiated and organised by the International Committee of the Japan Society of Coloproctology.
Details
The fellowship will be in conjunction with the 81st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Coloproctology.
Location: Dejima Messe Nagasaki (Nagasaki City)
Date: Friday 20 & Saturday 21 November, 2026
Duration of fellowship: 1-2 weeks (TBC)
Chair: Takanori Kanai (Department of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology), Keio University School of Medicine)
Eligibility criteria
Takanori Kanai has extended an invitation for applications for this fellowship to Japan from those who fulfil the following criteria:
- Current, fully paid member of ESCP (i.e. full, trainee etc.) for a minimum of 12 months
- Are senior coloproctology trainees or consultants within 5 years of appointment
- Have a manifested interest in coloproctology
Applications
- Applications will open in due course.
- Please contact the
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions. - Please note: 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.
Successful applicant
The successful applicant will be asked to present a 10-15-minute paper at the annual JSCP meeting in Japan (an abstract for which will be required in advance). The grant available for this fellowship from the JSCP will be sufficient to cover a return economy air fare, registration for the JSCP Meeting, and accommodation for visits to centres before/after the meeting.