ESGO Examination in Gynaecological Oncology
The next exam will take place at the ESGO Congress, London, UK, 2027.
Registration is now open!
The ESGO Examination in Gynaecological Oncology is a high-level assessment covering the entire subspeciality curriculum. It evaluates knowledge across surgery, medical oncology, pathology and radiation therapy.
Cesma Appraisal of the Exam
The ESGO Examination was appraised in 2026 by CESMA (Council of European Specialist Medical Assessment). This recognition follows an extensive external evaluation process and reflects ESGO’s commitment to maintaining high standards in gynaecological oncology education and assessment.
Who can take the exam?
The exam is open to all physicians involved in the management of gynaecologic cancers, including:
- Fellows and junior doctors seeking to complement their clinical training.
- Experienced clinicians aiming to obtain official certification, which is especially valuable in countries where gynaecological oncology isn't recognised as a formal subspecialty.
- Specialists actively managing and treating gynaecologic malignancies.
Why take the exam?
- Benchmark your knowledge against European standards
- Gain formal recognition of your expertise
- Strengthen your clinical practice across disciplines
- Fulfil a mandatory requirement for ESGO subspecialty certification
Successful candidates receive a certificate endorsed by EBCOG and UEMS.
Key information
- Format: 100 single best answer (SBA) questions
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Location: In-person at ESGO Congress
- Content: Full spectrum of gynaecological oncology
Assessment and results
Results are calculated using the Cohen method and communicated within 12 days after the exam.
Preparation for the ESGO exam increases your knowledge across the subspeciality, helping you become a gynae-oncologist with a truly multidisciplinary update approach.
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Cristiana Sessa, Switzerland
I believe this is the best exam available in the whole world for the gynae-oncologist as it is the only structured exam for gynae-oncology. I would strongly recommend all career oncologists to take the exam.
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Anas Barakat, UK