Welcome to this new European executive programme which allows junior colorectal surgeons to develop a network early in their career with specialised host centres, personnel and the alumni of this innovative programme.
This project aims to develop an executive colorectal programme for senior trainee/surgical registrars and junior consultants in coloproctology.
In groups of four, participants will visit eight centres in seven countries over this two-year programme.
Number of places available: eight
Applications will open on 25 September 2024, with a deadline of 31 October 2024.
Fully supported by
Host centres
In the first year:
- Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland - Mentor: Frederic Ris
- University Hospitals Manchester, UK - Mentor: Laura Hancock
- University Hospitals Humanitas, Milan, Italy - Mentor: Antonino Spinelli
- University Hospitals of Leuven, Louvain, Belgium - Mentor: Andre D’Hoore
In the second year:
- University Hospitals of Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain - Mentor: Eloy Espin Basany
- AMC University Hospitals, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Mentor: Roel Hompes
- Clinique Tivoli, service de chirurgie colorectale et Bordeaux Colorectal Institute (BCI), Bordeaux, France - Mentor: Quentin Denost
- Hôpitaux Universitaires St Antoine, Paris, France - Mentor: Jérémie Le Fevre
Programme
The same programme will occur in every host centre.
Day 1
- Visit the centre
- Discovering different health systems
- "Signature" lecture of the host centres, open discussion
- Dinner with the faculty
Day 2
- Day in the operating theatre
Eligibility criteria
- Be a fully paid member of ESCP (i.e. full, trainee etc.) for a minimum of 12 months
- Be a senior trainee, senior surgical registrar or junior consultant within the first five years of your career
How to apply
Click on the link below to fill out the form on this website. You'll need to include a letter confirming your level of training or your position as a junior consultant, and a short CV.
