ESBS Scientific Survey and Education

Breast Surgery Survey and Educational Programme Registration

Complete the scientific surgeon survey and, if desired, apply for an ESBS educational programme through the same secure form.

Applications open One secure form Approximately 20–25 minutes
One Secure Form

Scientific participation with optional programme application

Select an educational programme or the scientific survey-only route. The form will show the application questions relevant to that choice before continuing to the professional survey.

Choose one programme or survey only
Complete only the relevant application questions
Continue to the scientific surgeon survey
Receive separate programme confirmation from ESBS
Available Options

Programme and Survey Choices

Open an option for its structure and participation requirements.

2D Basic Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Practical Course Two-day practical course

A focused practical course covering patient selection, operative planning, foundational oncoplastic techniques and complication avoidance.

  • Attendance for the complete two-day course
  • Preparation of a relevant clinical case
  • Case format and guidance provided by ESBS
3D Comprehensive Knowledge Programme in Breast Cancer Management Three-day course supported by preparatory learning

A multidisciplinary pathway covering diagnosis, imaging, pathology, systemic treatment, surgery, axillary management, radiotherapy and treatment planning.

  • Guided reading and six preparatory webinars
  • Three-day face-to-face programme
  • Clinical case preparation
  • Post-programme knowledge assessment
5D Complete ESBS Breast Education Week Combined five-day practical and knowledge pathway

The complete pathway combines the two-day Practical Course with the three-day Comprehensive Knowledge Programme.

  • Attendance for the complete five-day pathway
  • Practical and multidisciplinary learning
  • Clinical case preparation
  • Opportunity to complete the knowledge assessment
S Scientific Survey Only Participate without applying for an educational programme

Select this option to contribute to the survey without applying for a course. Programme attendance, case and assessment questions will not be required.

Scientific Survey

Training, Practice and Educational Needs

Organised by ESBS in scientific collaboration with the Egyptian Cancer Society.

Q Survey scope Professional background, training, practice and learning needs

The survey examines qualifications, breast-specific training, operative experience, previous educational outcomes, mentorship, barriers and professional priorities.

T Participation and completion time Surgeons involved in breast cancer care · approximately 20–25 minutes

The survey is intended for surgeons involved in breast cancer care. International surgeons applying for an ESBS programme may also complete the relevant sections.

C Case preparation and knowledge assessment Requirements applying only to relevant programme applicants

Programme applicants will be asked about clinical case preparation. ESBS will provide the format, confidentiality requirements and submission instructions.

Applicants choosing the Knowledge Programme or complete Breast Education Week will also be asked about willingness to complete the post-programme knowledge assessment.

P Privacy and scientific use Contact details, data analysis and confidentiality

Names, email addresses and mobile numbers may be used for programme administration and essential communication.

Scientific findings will normally be reported in aggregate. Patient-identifiable information must not be entered.

R Publication and contributorship Scientific presentation, publication and future contribution

Findings are intended for scientific presentation and peer-reviewed publication.

Participants may express interest in future analysis or manuscript development. Expressing interest does not guarantee authorship.

Important: This is not an examination, credentialing process, professional appraisal or ranking exercise. Please submit one application only. Contact ESBS if an existing application needs to be amended.
Survey and Registration

Continue through one secure form

Choose your route, complete the relevant questions and submit the scientific survey. ESBS will contact programme applicants separately about admission and arrangements.

1 Choose your route Select a programme or the survey-only option.
2 Complete the form Answer the relevant application and survey questions.
3 Await confirmation Programme applicants will receive a separate ESBS response.