The applicant has to prove that she/ he has confined her/his practice to paediatric patients in an appropriate paediatric unit and has been practicing paediatric urology in more than 80% of the (full time) work time within the last 4 years and has to pass a written qualification exam. Additionally from 2012 on an oral exam (socalled clinical scenarios) will be introduced.
Those who are already training in an officially recognized training programme have to complete their two years fellowship programme and have to pass a written qualification exam. From 2012 on an additional oral exam will be introduced as well.

This second transition period for applications is open and will be reviewed each year during the JCPU Board meeting.

The applicant must practice Paediatric Urology in a country that is either full member or associate member of the UEMS (see list at www.uems.net)

An application fee of 50€ is required. Only those applicants that have paid will be reviewed.

Bank transfer to:

ING Bank, Belgium
Account: European Society for Paediatric Urology
IBAN: BE79 3301 0007 2833
BIC: BBRUBEBB

Or if you prefer to pay by credit card, please send your credit card details to the ESPU administrative coordinator and your fee will be charged.

You will be issued with a receipt for this payment.

The applicant must apply directly to the secretary of the JCPU for certification to become a Fellow of the European Academy of Paediatric Urology. Only complete files with the appropriate forms (online available) will be worked on by the JCPU Board!
 
The application should include information as specified below :

1. A Curriculum Vitae of the applicant

2. Submission of a surgical log of the whole department as well as of the applicant of all paediatric urology cases performed during the previous calendar year (see the appropriate form on the website). The surgical log should be co-signed by the hospital medical director.

3. A supporting letter from the chairman or the secretary of the appropriate national scientific association stating that the applicant is practicing more than 80% of the fulltime work load in paediatric urology only.

4. Evidence of CME or evidence of attendance at 2 major paediatric urology meetings within the last 3 years.

5. A list of publications or any other academic work done concerning paediatric urology.

Certification will be reviewed by JCPU and upon favorable review of the above mentioned total application appropriate certification will be issued.

The certification and title of Fellow of the European Academy of Paediatric Urology is issued for a 5 years time period and can be renewed on the basis of appropriate CME accreditation. Currently a total of 250 CME points within these 5 years is necessary with 125 out of these pure paediatric urology to get recertified upon application and review by the JCPU Board.

Applications should be sent to Administrative Coordinator :