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The European Certificate in Medical Genetics and Genomics (ECMGG)
Peter D Turnpenny1, Laura Pölsler2, Ute Moog3
1University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK.
European Journal of Human Genetics : EJHG
|July 2, 2025
Summary
The European Certificate in Medical Genetics and Genomics (ECMGG) offers a standardized assessment for specialist training. This rigorous examination, a collaboration between leading European genetics organizations, ensures high standards in medical genetics across Europe.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Genetics and Genomics
- Healthcare Professional Assessment
Background:
- The European Certificate in Medical Genetics and Genomics (ECMGG) is the official examination for specialist training in medical genetics.
- It is a collaborative effort by the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes - Section of Medical Genetics (UEMS-SMG), the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG), and the European Board of Medical Genetics (EBMG).
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development, structure, and outcomes of the ECMGG.
- To highlight the ECMGG's significance in standardizing and harmonizing medical genetics training across Europe.
Main Methods:
- The paper details the creation and implementation of the ECMGG examination.
- It outlines the examination's structure and the results from its sittings.
Main Results:
- The ECMGG has been successfully administered in 2019 and from 2021-24.
- The examination received satisfactory appraisal from the UEMS-Council of European Specialist Medical Assessment (CESMA) in 2024.
- The ECMGG is recognized for its high quality and standards.
Conclusions:
- The ECMGG plays a crucial role in establishing consistent, high-quality standards for medical genetics specialists throughout Europe.
- It contributes to the harmonization of specialist training and assessment in the field of medical genetics.
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