@article{3102617,
    title = "Subspecialty training in Europe: A report by the European Network of Young Gynaecological Oncologists",
    author = "Lanner, M. and Nikolova, T. and Gutic, B. and Nikolova, N. and Pletnev, A. and Selcuk, I. and Vlachos, D.-E. and Razumova, Z. and Bizzarri, N. and Theofanakis, C. and Lepka, P. and Kahramanoglu, I. and Han, S. and Nasser, S. and Molnar, S. and Hudry, D. and Montero-Macías, R. and De Lange, N. and MacUks, R. and Hasanov, M.F. and Karimbayli, R. and Gagua, I. and Andrade, C. and Pardal, C. and Dotlic, J. and Alvarez, R.M. and Hruda, M. and Fruhauf, F. and Ekdahl, L. and Antonsen, S.L. and Sukhin, V. and Eriksson, A.G.Z. and Gliozheni, E. and Delic, R. and Satanova, A. and Kovacevic, N. and Gristsenko, L. and Babloyan, S. and Zalewski, K. and Bharathan, R.",
    journal = "International Journal of Gynecological Cancer",
    year = "2021",
    volume = "31",
    number = "4",
    pages = "575-584",
    publisher = "BMJ Publishing Group",
    issn = "1048-891X, 1525-1438",
    doi = "10.1136/ijgc-2020-002176",
    keywords = "Albania;  Article;  Azerbaijan;  Belarus;  Bulgaria;  communication skill;  controlled study;  Croatia;  Cyprus;  e-learning;  Estonia;  Europe;  female;  gynecologic oncologist;  health survey;  human;  Hungary;  Kazakhstan;  laparoscopic surgery;  Norway;  Portugal;  priority journal;  professionalism;  questionnaire;  robot assisted surgery;  Russian Federation;  Serbia;  Slovenia;  Spain;  statistical analysis;  surgical training;  Ukraine;  clinical trial;  education;  gynecology;  multicenter study;  oncologist, Europe;  Female;  Gynecology;  Humans;  Oncologists",
    abstract = "Background ESGO (European Society of Gynaecological Oncology) and partners are continually improving the developmental opportunities for gynaecological oncology fellows. The objectives of this survey were to evaluate the progress in the infrastructure of the training systems in Europe over the past decade. We also evaluated training and assessment techniques, the perceived relevance of ENYGO (European Network of Young Gynaecological Oncologists) initiatives, and unmet needs of trainees. Methodology National representatives of ENYGO from 39 countries were contacted with an electronic survey. A graduation in well/moderately/loosely-structured training systems was performed. Descriptive statistical analysis and frequency tables, as well as two-sided Fisher's exact test, were used. Results National representatives from 33 countries answered our survey questionnaire, yielding a response rate of 85%. A national fellowship is offered in 22 countries (66.7%). A logbook to document progress during training is mandatory in 24 (72.7%) countries. A logbook of experience is only utilized in a minority of nations (18%) for assessment purposes. In 42.4% of countries, objective assessments are recognized. Trainees in most countries (22 (66.7%)) requested additional training in advanced laparoscopic surgery. 13 (39.4%) countries have a loosely-structured training system, 11 (33.3%) a moderately-structured training system, and 9 (27.3%) a well-structured training system. Conclusion Since the last publication in 2011, ENYGO was able to implement new activities, workshops, and online education to support training of gynaecological oncology fellows, which were all rated by the respondents as highly useful. This survey also reveals the limitations in establishing more accredited centers, centralized cancer care, and the lack of laparoscopic training. © 2021 BMJ Publishing Group. All rights reserved."
}