Training Centre Accreditation
Become an accredited European Training Centre in Gynaecological Oncology.
When applying for accreditation as a training centre, centres can also seek further accreditation in two special interest training modules, Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound and/or Systemic Treatment.
Based on ESGO’s European standards of training and care in gynaecological oncology, ESGO provides recognition for excellence in training by accrediting centres across Europe and beyond.
Once accredited by ESGO, centres become a European Training Centre in Gynaecological Oncology. ESGO-accredited training centres are authorised to provide certified training to fellows seeking to undergo subspecialty certification to receive the ESGO-EBCOG Diploma of European Gynaecological Oncologist.
Eligibility
To get accredited, centres must:
- Demonstrate the highest degree of teamwork and concentration of resources for the intensive investigation and management of patients.
- Establish a formal training programme according to the requirements of national bodies. If the national training programme does not exist, the centre should follow the European standards as defined in the ESGO Curriculum.
- Have an adequate workload providing a full range of experience in the subspecialty.
- Have adequate medical staffing.
- Provide adequate library, laboratory and other resources.
- Provide the resources for a research programme related to the subspecialty.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via REDCap.
After creating an account you will be guided through the submission process, including data entry and validation.
Information required
- Formal training programme and tutorship of the centre
- Data from the last year reflecting the quantitative requirements
ESGO Curriculum
Centres must meet the criteria set out in the ESGO Curriculum.
The ESGO Curriculum has been based on and around the competence and structure of the general basic training in obstetrics and gynaecology.
In 2025, the ESGO Curriculum was formally adopted by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) in recognition of its alignment with the European Training Requirements.
Reaccreditation
- The general process applies as outlined in the overview.
- Additional requirements for accreditation as a training centre:
- To be eligible, a centre must have had at least one ESGO fellow during their period of initial accreditation (or most recent period of accreditation).
- When applying for reaccreditation, centres will need to provide ESGO with a direct comparison of their local training programme with the ESGO Curriculum.
Get in touch
If you have any questions, you can email us at adminoffice@esgo.org.