Learning to lead through research, evidence, and clinical practice - for the next generation of colorectal professionals
SCOPE is a nine-part educational series developed by the Y-ESCP Committee with the support of ESCP’s Research and Education Committees. SCOPE will be launched early in 2026.
It is designed to equip early-career colorectal surgeons, researchers, and allied professionals with practical skills in research, audit, and clinical leadership.
The series combines concise, pre-recorded webinars with short quizzes and a final assessment. Complete all components to earn your ESCP Certificate of Attendance.
Why join?
- Learn how to design, appraise, and publish impactful studies
- Strengthen your critical thinking, writing, and data interpretation
- Gain practical strategies from leading international experts
- Earn an official ESCP Certificate of Attendance
Who is it for?
- Medical students
- Surgical residents
- Colorectal fellows
- Early-career consultants
- Allied health professionals involved in research
If you’re building a research career in colorectal practice, SCOPE is for you.
What you’ll learn - 9 episodes
- Introduction to Research Methodology
Framing questions, protocols, study designs - Literature Review and Critical Appraisal
Search, screening, bias, GRADE, reviews/meta-analyses - Research Methodology for Surgeons
Randomised & non-randomised designs, surveys, population studies - Statistics for Surgeons
Effect sizes, interpretation, practical basics - Creativity and Programme Building
Think big, structure sustainable research - Manuscript Writing and Publication
Abstracts, IMRaD, journal targeting, submission strategies - Funding and Grant Writing
Identifying sources, proposal writing, CVs and reference letters - Ethics in Research
IRB submissions, privacy, consent, vulnerable populations - Collaboration and Real Life Skills
Networks, team dynamics, administration, presenting, peer review
Format and Assessment
- Format: Pre-recorded webinars, available on the ESCP website
- Assessment: Short quiz after each episode, plus a final post-series assessment
- Recognition: ESCP Certificate of Attendance on completion of all assessments
International faculty
Featuring experts from ESCP and partner societies.
With the kind support of Ethicon
