An audit of European training in obstetrics and gynaecology

During 1997, The European Network of Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ENTOG) circulated a questionnaire to audit training in Europe. Results de scribe number and gender in each country, access to training, duration of t raining, tutor/tutee scheme, logbooks, minimum curriculum, assessment, crit eria for accreditation, training abroad, final examination, hospital inspec tion, subspecialty, academic training, and career progression. Quality of l ife is tried to address with questions relating to salary, working hours, m aternity leave, annual leave and study leave. EBCOG has drawn up recommenda tions to try and achieve a standardisation of quality of training whilst fu lly understanding that complete standardisation of training is not a realis tic possibility due to social, cultural and ethical differences. A repeat a udit is planned after 3 years to close the feedback loop. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.