EBCOG
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European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Improving women's health and their babies
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Improving women's health and their babies
https://ebcog.eu/
We invite you to read the newly published population based study on Adverse Neonatal Outcomes Following Planned Vaginal Birth Compared to Planned Caesarean Birth. It is available on our website: ebcog.eu/wp-content/u...
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January 29, 2026 at 11:04 AM
We invite you to read the newly published population based study on Adverse Neonatal Outcomes Following Planned Vaginal Birth Compared to Planned Caesarean Birth. It is available on our website: ebcog.eu/wp-content/u...
We invite you to read the newly published systematic review and meta-analysis on Caesarean section rates in public vs private hospitals in Europe, using the Robson ten group classification system. It is available on our website: ebcog.eu/wp-content/u...
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January 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM
We invite you to read the newly published systematic review and meta-analysis on Caesarean section rates in public vs private hospitals in Europe, using the Robson ten group classification system. It is available on our website: ebcog.eu/wp-content/u...
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and EBCOG has written a statement in support of this initiative. Read more on our website: ebcog.eu/january-is-c...
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – EBCOG
Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among young women within the European Union [1]. In November 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) initiated the Cervical Cancer Elimination Ini...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:27 PM
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and EBCOG has written a statement in support of this initiative. Read more on our website: ebcog.eu/january-is-c...
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The #ESHRE Research Grants are back!
This is your opportunity to get support in realising your research, by submitting your Expression of Interest (EOI) and be in for a chance to win one of two grants.
🗓️ Last application date: 01 April 2026
All info via www.eshre.eu/Research-and...
#ResearchGrant
This is your opportunity to get support in realising your research, by submitting your Expression of Interest (EOI) and be in for a chance to win one of two grants.
🗓️ Last application date: 01 April 2026
All info via www.eshre.eu/Research-and...
#ResearchGrant
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The #ESHRE Research Grants are back!
This is your opportunity to get support in realising your research, by submitting your Expression of Interest (EOI) and be in for a chance to win one of two grants.
🗓️ Last application date: 01 April 2026
All info via www.eshre.eu/Research-and...
#ResearchGrant
This is your opportunity to get support in realising your research, by submitting your Expression of Interest (EOI) and be in for a chance to win one of two grants.
🗓️ Last application date: 01 April 2026
All info via www.eshre.eu/Research-and...
#ResearchGrant
EBCOG held a session today at the AICOG 2026 congress in New Delhi. Immediate Past-President Frank Louwen, President Sambit Mukhopadhyay, and 2027 Congress Scientific Chair Philippe Descamps presented on topics in education, obstetrics, and gynaecology.
January 16, 2026 at 9:01 AM
EBCOG held a session today at the AICOG 2026 congress in New Delhi. Immediate Past-President Frank Louwen, President Sambit Mukhopadhyay, and 2027 Congress Scientific Chair Philippe Descamps presented on topics in education, obstetrics, and gynaecology.
📣 REMINDER - the application deadline for the March EFOG-EBCOG Part 1 KBA exam is 15 February 2026. Apply here: registration.ortrac.com/application/...
EFOG Part 1 (KBA) 2026 Mar - Ortrac
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January 12, 2026 at 8:56 AM
📣 REMINDER - the application deadline for the March EFOG-EBCOG Part 1 KBA exam is 15 February 2026. Apply here: registration.ortrac.com/application/...
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⏰ Apply by 9 January 2026, 13:00 CET – Applications are open for the 2026 #ESHRE/#EBCOG #EFRM Exam!
Join Europe's elite network of #ReproductiveMedicine professionals. Earn your prestigious ESHRE/EBCOG EFRM credential and gain recognised expert status in the field.
🔗 www.eshre.eu/Accreditatio...
Join Europe's elite network of #ReproductiveMedicine professionals. Earn your prestigious ESHRE/EBCOG EFRM credential and gain recognised expert status in the field.
🔗 www.eshre.eu/Accreditatio...
January 5, 2026 at 12:10 PM
⏰ Apply by 9 January 2026, 13:00 CET – Applications are open for the 2026 #ESHRE/#EBCOG #EFRM Exam!
Join Europe's elite network of #ReproductiveMedicine professionals. Earn your prestigious ESHRE/EBCOG EFRM credential and gain recognised expert status in the field.
🔗 www.eshre.eu/Accreditatio...
Join Europe's elite network of #ReproductiveMedicine professionals. Earn your prestigious ESHRE/EBCOG EFRM credential and gain recognised expert status in the field.
🔗 www.eshre.eu/Accreditatio...
Applications are also open for the 2026 Part 1 KBA examination of the European Fellowship in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (EFSRH – EBCOG/ESCRH).
The online exam takes place on 13 June 2026, the deadline to apply is 1 June 2026.
For more information, visit: ebcog.eu/the-ebcog-es...
The online exam takes place on 13 June 2026, the deadline to apply is 1 June 2026.
For more information, visit: ebcog.eu/the-ebcog-es...
The EBCOG/ESCRH Curricula and Exams in Sexual and Reproductive Health Care – EBCOG
There are considerable variations among countries in Europe and beyond as regards the provision of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services. A joint study conducted by EBCOG and ESC...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Applications are also open for the 2026 Part 1 KBA examination of the European Fellowship in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (EFSRH – EBCOG/ESCRH).
The online exam takes place on 13 June 2026, the deadline to apply is 1 June 2026.
For more information, visit: ebcog.eu/the-ebcog-es...
The online exam takes place on 13 June 2026, the deadline to apply is 1 June 2026.
For more information, visit: ebcog.eu/the-ebcog-es...
Applications are now open for the 2026 examination of the European Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (EDSRH – EBCOG/ESCRH).
The online exam takes place on 18 April 2026, the deadline to apply is 1 April 2026.
For more information, visit: ebcog.eu/the-ebcog-es...
The online exam takes place on 18 April 2026, the deadline to apply is 1 April 2026.
For more information, visit: ebcog.eu/the-ebcog-es...
The EBCOG/ESCRH Curricula and Exams in Sexual and Reproductive Health Care – EBCOG
There are considerable variations among countries in Europe and beyond as regards the provision of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services. A joint study conducted by EBCOG and ESC...
ebcog.eu
December 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Applications are now open for the 2026 examination of the European Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (EDSRH – EBCOG/ESCRH).
The online exam takes place on 18 April 2026, the deadline to apply is 1 April 2026.
For more information, visit: ebcog.eu/the-ebcog-es...
The online exam takes place on 18 April 2026, the deadline to apply is 1 April 2026.
For more information, visit: ebcog.eu/the-ebcog-es...
EBCOG was honoured to participate in the 100th congress of member society SIGO. Pictured are President Dr Sambit Mukhopadhyay, Southern Region Executive and SIGO member Prof Luigi Nappi, and Past-President Prof Frank Louwen.
December 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
EBCOG was honoured to participate in the 100th congress of member society SIGO. Pictured are President Dr Sambit Mukhopadhyay, Southern Region Executive and SIGO member Prof Luigi Nappi, and Past-President Prof Frank Louwen.
EBCOG Secretary General Prof Helle Karro participated in European Parliament roundtables this week on the topics of menopause, and fertility. Women's health impacts society at every level and EBCOG will continue to advocate for policy changes to ensure the best evidence-based care.
December 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
EBCOG Secretary General Prof Helle Karro participated in European Parliament roundtables this week on the topics of menopause, and fertility. Women's health impacts society at every level and EBCOG will continue to advocate for policy changes to ensure the best evidence-based care.
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Women living in conflict zones are particularly vulnerable to gender-based violence. Read EBCOG's position statement on this topic here: 2cm.es/1jYqq
#EndViolence #NoExcuse #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence
#EndViolence #NoExcuse #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence
November 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Women living in conflict zones are particularly vulnerable to gender-based violence. Read EBCOG's position statement on this topic here: 2cm.es/1jYqq
#EndViolence #NoExcuse #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence
#EndViolence #NoExcuse #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence
On 15 Nov 2025, Prof Frank Louwen resigned from his position as President of EBCOG to avoid any overlap as President of FIGO. President-Elect Sambit Mukhopadhyay will take over the final year of Prof. Louwen's term as President and then complete his regular term of office. EBCOG thanks Prof Louwen.
November 20, 2025 at 9:32 AM
On 15 Nov 2025, Prof Frank Louwen resigned from his position as President of EBCOG to avoid any overlap as President of FIGO. President-Elect Sambit Mukhopadhyay will take over the final year of Prof. Louwen's term as President and then complete his regular term of office. EBCOG thanks Prof Louwen.
🌍 For the first time, #WorldPrematurityDay (Nov 17) is officially part of the WHO Calendar!
This milestone shows that prematurity is now recognized as a global health priority. 💜 It’s time for governments to act, improve care & give every baby the chance to thrive. 👶🌍
#WPD2025
This milestone shows that prematurity is now recognized as a global health priority. 💜 It’s time for governments to act, improve care & give every baby the chance to thrive. 👶🌍
#WPD2025
November 17, 2025 at 9:34 AM
🌍 For the first time, #WorldPrematurityDay (Nov 17) is officially part of the WHO Calendar!
This milestone shows that prematurity is now recognized as a global health priority. 💜 It’s time for governments to act, improve care & give every baby the chance to thrive. 👶🌍
#WPD2025
This milestone shows that prematurity is now recognized as a global health priority. 💜 It’s time for governments to act, improve care & give every baby the chance to thrive. 👶🌍
#WPD2025
⏰ Deadline this Thursday! Don't forget to apply for the EBCOG-EFOG Part 2 OSCE exam. This is your last chance to become a Fellow this year. For more information and to apply: ebcog.eu/exam/
Exam – EBCOG
EBCOG Fellowship exam The exam consists of 2 parts. Part 1 is an online knowledge based exam and Part 2 is an OSCE. There is also an optional prep course …<p class="read-more"> ...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
⏰ Deadline this Thursday! Don't forget to apply for the EBCOG-EFOG Part 2 OSCE exam. This is your last chance to become a Fellow this year. For more information and to apply: ebcog.eu/exam/
We invite you to read the newly published commentary on WHO's PPH guideline. It is available on our website: ebcog.eu/wp-content/u...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:48 AM
We invite you to read the newly published commentary on WHO's PPH guideline. It is available on our website: ebcog.eu/wp-content/u...
The abstracts from the EBCOG 2025 Congress in Frankfurt have been published in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. For a limited time they can also be openly viewed on the EBCOG website: ebcog.eu/publications/
Publications – EBCOG
One important mission for EBCOG is to publish documents relating to Standards of Care. These cover a number of key areas related to OB & Gyn and Women’s Health. We …<p class="read...
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October 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The abstracts from the EBCOG 2025 Congress in Frankfurt have been published in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. For a limited time they can also be openly viewed on the EBCOG website: ebcog.eu/publications/
Visit our website to read two new invited reviews, on gender and sex conscious medicine, and the ethics of publishing on social media: ebcog.eu/publications/
Publications – EBCOG
One important mission for EBCOG is to publish documents relating to Standards of Care. These cover a number of key areas related to OB & Gyn and Women’s Health. We …<p class="read...
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October 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Visit our website to read two new invited reviews, on gender and sex conscious medicine, and the ethics of publishing on social media: ebcog.eu/publications/
To mark the WHO PPH day, EBCOG has issued a position statement describing action points for the clinicians and the policy makers. Read the full text: ebcog.eu/wp-content/u...
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October 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
To mark the WHO PPH day, EBCOG has issued a position statement describing action points for the clinicians and the policy makers. Read the full text: ebcog.eu/wp-content/u...
Congratulations to the new FIGO Board of Trustees! We are proud to have EBCOG President-Elect Sambit Mukhopadhyay represent Europe as a Regional Trustee. #figo2025
October 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Congratulations to the new FIGO Board of Trustees! We are proud to have EBCOG President-Elect Sambit Mukhopadhyay represent Europe as a Regional Trustee. #figo2025
At the FIGO Congress? Join us at the EBCOG booth to learn more about our activities, including the upcoming EFOG-EBCOG and EFSRH examinations, and our updated training curriculum available in 8 languages. #FIGO2025
October 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
At the FIGO Congress? Join us at the EBCOG booth to learn more about our activities, including the upcoming EFOG-EBCOG and EFSRH examinations, and our updated training curriculum available in 8 languages. #FIGO2025
Join the Officers of EBCOG next week at our session during the #FIGO2025 congress - they will be speaking on a variety of hot topics in women's health, from education to clinical issues. See you on 7 October 2025 from 13:45-14:45 in Ballroom East!
October 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Join the Officers of EBCOG next week at our session during the #FIGO2025 congress - they will be speaking on a variety of hot topics in women's health, from education to clinical issues. See you on 7 October 2025 from 13:45-14:45 in Ballroom East!
Applications are now open for the 2026 EFOG-EBCOG Part 1 KBA exam. Choose from 2 dates for this virtual exam - 14 March 2026 or 29 August 2026. For more information and to apply, visit: ebcog.eu/exam/
September 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Applications are now open for the 2026 EFOG-EBCOG Part 1 KBA exam. Choose from 2 dates for this virtual exam - 14 March 2026 or 29 August 2026. For more information and to apply, visit: ebcog.eu/exam/
EBCOG supports this statement from FIGO, please visit the FIGO website to read the full statement:
www.figo.org/paracetamol-...
www.figo.org/paracetamol-...
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and autism risk: evidence does not support causal association | Figo
On 22 September 2025, US President Donald Trump made unprecedented statements claiming that paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) use during pregnancy is linked to autism in children 1. This annou...
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September 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
EBCOG supports this statement from FIGO, please visit the FIGO website to read the full statement:
www.figo.org/paracetamol-...
www.figo.org/paracetamol-...
WHO has declared 17 September as World Patient Safety Day. A goal of this year is to reduce risks for small and sick newborns as a goal. Learn more: short-url.org/1alTI and
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Read EBCOG's statement in support of the day in 2021: short-url.org/1eX9l
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Read EBCOG's statement in support of the day in 2021: short-url.org/1eX9l
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September 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
WHO has declared 17 September as World Patient Safety Day. A goal of this year is to reduce risks for small and sick newborns as a goal. Learn more: short-url.org/1alTI and
short-url.org/1alTR
Read EBCOG's statement in support of the day in 2021: short-url.org/1eX9l
short-url.org/1alTR
Read EBCOG's statement in support of the day in 2021: short-url.org/1eX9l