Division of Coloproctology Division of Coloproctology Head of

Division of Coloproctology

Division of Coloproctology Head of the Division Prof Dieter Hahnloser Lausanne Switzerland Past Head Prof. Klaus Matzel Erlangen, Germany Secretary Applications Mr. Janindra Warasuvitarne London, UK Treasurer Prof. Franc. Hetzer Uznach, Switzerland Secretary Examination Dr. David Zimmerman Tilburg, Netherlands

EBSQ examination 2018 • Munich, Germany 16 & 17 March • Nice, France 28 and 29 September • Passing rate 2017 : 85% 8/10 passed (80%) 37 candidates

Preparation course for examination • 15 March, Munich, Germany • An independant preparation course (not before an examination) is planned in 2019 and then annually in conjunction with prost-graduate courses of the ESCP (European Society of Coloproctology)

Problems with eligibility • There are issues with the payment system which means candidates who have paid do not always be processed for eligibility in a speedy manner • The eligibility screen is slow and can crash easily

Problems EBSQ examination • Payment: Many candidates pay late for the actual examination. Suggestion: the full fee for the application process (part 1) and the actual examination (part 2) of total 700 EURO will have to be paid at the application. If candidate is not deemed elligible to sit the exam, the examination fee of 500 Euro will be reimbursed. • Pay. Pal: credit card charges apply. The division often does not reveice the full amount. Suggestion: make payment by wire transfer (e-banking) IBAN compulsary.

Finances • Balance 31. 12. 2017 • Expenses Munich examination 46‘ 870. - Euro 2‘ 980. - Euro • Balance 1. 9. 2018 76‘ 768. - Euro Money will be used to finance preparation course