ESSM Preparation Course

In 2012, ESSM has offered an examination preparation courses for medical practitioners intending to take the first MJCSM examination in December 2012.

The course is intended for physicians with experience of specialist practice in Sexual Medicine who wish to increase their chance of passing the exam.

The 3 days' preparation "crash" course was held from 2-4 December 2012 in Amsterdam directly prior to the exam; this course has provided an overview of all subjects in the MJCSM curriculum of Sexual Medicine that may be included in the examination, as well as advice about exam-taking skills and practice in completing a Sexual Medicine MCQ. It was not only aims to add to your knowledge of Sexual Medicine but also to enable you to change your clinical practice with the acquisition of new skills to apply to providing services for patients and to have more confidence in assessing and helping men and women with common sexual concerns.

The course teaching faculties included experts in the field of Sexual Medicine.
Here you can see the Program of the Preparation course.

The ESSM Preparation Course is accredited, participants will gain CME Credits.
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Preparation Course date:                 
2-4 December 2012

Location:  
Novotel Amsterdam
Europaboulevard 10
1083 AD Amsterdam

MJCSM Examination

Sexual Medicine is a discipline concerned with the impact of physiology and pathophysiology, psychology and psycho-pathology, relationships, socio-cultural influences, developmental effects, sexual identity, sexual behaviours, gender identity and inter-gender differences on the sexuality of men and women of all ages, both as individuals and within the context of their relationships. Its aim is the restoration of sexual health, a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being with respect to sexuality, as well as the management of sexual problems.

The Multidisciplinary Joint Committee on Sexual Medicine (MJCSM) was established by the UEMS specialist sections of Urology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Psychiatry and functions within the framework of their respective statutes and bylaws. The main objective is to guarantee the highest standards of health care in the field of Sexual Medicine in the countries of the European Union and associated European countries, by ensuring that the training in Sexual Medicine is raised to the optimal level. The MJCSM shall recommend the content of training programmes, the access for training, and professional knowledge and skills for Sexual Medicine.

The MJCSM issue a certificate of recognition of quality of the training programme. Prior to entry into training in Sexual Medicine, candidates should be accredited in a medical specialty relevant to the practice of Sexual Medicine. Such specialties include Urology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine and General Practice, although this is not a comprehensive list.

The MJCSM determine the standards for training and assessment in Sexual medicine. Successful candidates will be awarded on behalf of the MJCSM the title of “Fellow of the European Committee on Sexual Medicine (FECSM)”.

This year the first qualification examination of the MJCSM will take place.

Eligibility

The exam is set under the auspices of the UEMS but all nationalities, including countries outside the EU, are able to apply for the exam.

The application will be reviewed by the examination committee of the MJCSM.

Who can apply?

- “Fellow of the European Committee on Sexual Medicine (FECSM)” is a particular qualification in Sexual Medicine awarded under auspices of the UEMS, the EU organisation with responsibility for specialist medical practice. Consequently, only registered medical practitioners, who are accredited as medical specialists in their country of practice, or who are General Practitioners with more than 5 years’ clinical experience of unsupervised independent practice, are eligible to apply.

The applicant should deliver:
-  CV with description of his/her educational and clinical experience in the field of Sexual Medicine.
- A list of publications in the field of Sexual Medicine (not obligatory).
- All applicants should deliver authenticated proofs of their qualifications.
- Letter of recommendation by an ISSM / ESSM member is appreciated.

Examination form

The exam duration will be 3 hours and include 100 MCQ in 5 domains of Sexual Medicine:

1.    Basic science (including psychology) of the sexual response including sexual development

2.    General sexual issues

a.    Impact of gender

b.    Impact of aging

c.    Sexual orientation

d.    Ethical and legal aspects

e.    Historical aspects

3.    Diagnosis and management of male sexual dysfunctions

4.    Diagnosis and management of female sexual dysfunctions

5.    Other sexual disorders

a.    Gender identity disorders

b.    Problematic and variant sexual behaviours

c.    Impact of other conditions  including STI, cancer and cancer treatments

The contents have been according to the curriculum of Sexual Medicine defined by the MJCSM. The contents are  described in the syllabus of Sexual Medicine.

The exam was on the 5 domains of Sexual Medicine and included 100 MCQ's in 3 hours.
The Distribution of the MCQ has been according to the following table:

Exam date:                
5 December 2012

Preliminary Exam Time Table:

12.15 - 13.00  Opening of exam room
13:00 - 13:15  Introduction (exam room)
13:15 - 16:15  Exam time
from 16:15      Exam reception

Location:  
Novotel Amsterdam
Europaboulevard 10
1083 AD Amsterdam

Registration Deadline has been 1 October 2012

Find more information on the website: www.mjcsm.org