Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgical Education and Assessment for Europe: GESEA4EU

Programme(s): EU4Health Programme (EU4H)-EU4H-1

Topic: EU4H-2022-PJ-06

Type of action: EU4H Project Grants

Project ID: 101101180

Objective:

With the introduction of endoscopy, advanced imaging techniques and robotics, modern surgery is becoming increasingly more digital and requires
adaptations to the educational model to address the demands for new skills as needed not only by surgeons but also by healthcare professionals in
general. The increase in complexity that these developments bring, demands a well-oiled machine in the operating room, where surgeons, nurses
and other supportive staff can operate in synergy and with increased efficiency. The GESEA Educational Programme has been well established
and provides certification to gynaecological surgeons with more than 3,200 certificates issued to date. While certification and diploma modules of
GESEA’s Educational Programme for gynaecological surgeons are standardised and implemented in Diploma Centres across Europe and beyond,
the training itself is much less standardised. The aim of this project is to develop standardised learning modules applicable and recognised across
Europe based on our consortium partners’ experiences. Furthermore, ESGE wishes to expand the scope of the programme to include training also
for nurses and supporting non-clinical staff, including related industries. Endoscopy and robotics require a high level of skills and teamwork
between all parties of the health workforce which can only be achieved through efficient and validated training. Lastly, standardisation of the
training of the Trainers that will execute the programme is also primordial. During the scope of this project, 27 learning modules will be developed
and trialled in 12 centres within the existing network. Furthermore, 9 new centres will be identified in Northern and Eastern Europe where the
learning modules will be piloted. These modules will be taken up in the GESEA Educational Programme to be implemented across Europe, and will
be promoted through the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as part of the EBCOG-PACT framework