Updated recommendations on the process of training and areas of knowledge in Endocrinology, as well as the different competencies and skills needed by a medical specialist in Endocrinology.
- Represents a relevant step towards the harmonisation of postgraduate training across Europe, and ultimately, will help provide the best medical care for patients with endocrine diseases.
- Describes the knowledge requirements and training needs for clinicians practicing in endocrinology, and recognises the integrative and holistic approach to Endocrinology, acknowledging the importance of a solid foundation in internal medicine.
- Includes specific attitudes, communication skills, training to work in and lead, multidisciplinary teams, resource management, quality assurance, human-error management and critical incidents reporting as well as the commitment to life-long learning expected from a trainee and from an Endocrinologist.
A shorter version of the ESE Curriculum was published in advance in the European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE). Felix Beuschlein, Editor-in-Chief of EJE, commented that this publication is a “significant milestone in standardising postgraduate training across Europe [and] provides a framework designed to enhance the quality and consistency of endocrinology training” – his full commentary published in EJE available here.
Development Path
The ESE Curriculum has been developed by ESE in collaboration with the Section and Board of Endocrinology of U.E.M.S., and benefited from the input of ESE Focus Areas, EYES Committee, ESE Education Committee, ESE Executive Committee, ESE Council of Affiliated Societies (ECAS) and U.E.M.S. delegates from the Section and Board of Endocrinology.
The Curriculum has been ratified by the ESE Executive Committee and by the General Assembly of the U.E.M.S. Section and Board of Endocrinology and endorsed by 48 ECAS National societies.
