EBCOG Hospital Recognition: where do we stand?

Hospital Recognition for general Ob/Gyn training programmes was started by EBCOG (European Board & College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology) in 1996 and for subspecialty Ob/Gyn training programmes in 2005, the latter jointly with the four European scientific organisations representing the subspecialties. So far, 85 Audits/Visits have been -conducted by EBCOG for general Ob/Gyn training and a good start has been made for subspecialty training, in particular-- Gynaecological Oncology. EBCOG Visits are conducted by two EBCOG representatives and one trainee appointed by ENTOG (European Network for Trainees in Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for general Ob/Gyn training -programmes and by two subspecialty specialists and an EBCOG representative for subspecialty programmes. Each Visit lasts one day. Accredition is granted by the EBCOG Executive Board depending on the Visiting report. Ultimately, EBCOG would like to see the introduction of an auditing and accreditation system for general and subspecialty Ob/Gyn training programmes in each country in Europe.