Migs Pathway
Acquire your GESEA MIGS Diploma
Minimal Invasive Gynaecological Surgeon (MIGS)
The GESEA MIGS Pathway allows you to acquire your ESGE Diploma of Minimal Invasive Gynaecological Surgeon (MIGS). The first step is to get your GESEA Level 1 Certificate proving your general endoscopic knowledge and acquirement of basic endoscopic psychomotor skills. The second step is to successfully complete the GESEA Level 2 MIGS exam and be awarded the GESEA Level 2 MIGS Certificate. This certificate indicates that you have mastered the knowledge and more advanced psychomotor skills as needed to start performing basic endoscopic procedures. Finally, when you have the necessary surgical experience and related competence, you may apply for the GESEA MIGS Diploma as issued by the ESGE. The GESEA MIGS Diploma is a video-based expert-reviewed diploma where surgical skills are evaluated by performing a select number of laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures.
Level 1 Certificate
Level 2 MIGS Certificate
MIGS Diploma
GESEA Level 1 Certificate
Your entry point into the Operating Room
Prerequisites for Level 1 Certification
GESEA Level 1 E-Learning Certificate of Completion
When applying for a level 1 certification, submit your Certificate of Completion together with your application or bring it with you at the certification session.
Knowledge Acquisition
Practical Skill Training
Certification
GESEA Level 2 MIGS Certificate
Start performing basic endoscopic procedures
Prerequisites for Level 2 MIGS Certification
GESEA Level 2 MIGS E-Learning Certificate of Completion
First acquire the GESEA Level 1 Certificate before you can apply for the next level. Provide your certificate as proof that you have completed the first level upon registration for a second level certification session.
You can apply for a bypass if you meet the following criteria:
- Must be over 45 years old
- Must provide a letter signed by head of department, confirming applicant has experience in major surgeries in both laparoscopy and hysteroscopy
- Must provide proof of attendance at a recognised suturing workshop
GESEA Level 2 MIGS E-Learning Certificate of Completion
When applying for a Level 2 MIGS Certification, submit your Certificate of Completion together with your application or bring it with you at the certification session.
Note that you still need to complete the GESEA Level 1 e-learning on ESGE Academy.
Knowledge Acquisition
Practical Skill Training
Certification
(1) a theoretical exam, TESTT2, which contains 100 multiple choice questions on instrumentation, OR organisation, anatomy, different endoscopic techniques and complication management, and
(2) three practical exams, LASTT2, SUTT2 and HYSTT2.
**Please be aware that not all of the multiple choice questions in TESTT2 are included in the content of the preparatory tutorials on ESGE Academy. TESTT2 also contains additional questions in line with the expected knowledge level for surgeons participating in Level 2 of the GESEA Educational Programme.
GESEA MIGS Diploma
Validate your surgical competence
Prerequisites for MIGS Diploma
MIGS Certificate
You have acquired the MIGS Certificate.
ESGE Membership
You are a member of the ESGE, either individually or through one of its corporate member societies. If you are not yet, become a member now.
Surgical Competence
you first have to acquire the necessary surgical competence both in laparoscopy and in hysteroscopy.
You must provide your documented testimony of surgical clinical practice curriculum
a maximum period of 5 years together with supporting documentation to diploma@esge.org.
When the ESGE has received all your recorded procedures, they will be expert-reviewed and rated.
Apply now through the ESGE website.