Maintaining Accreditation

Your Responsibilities as an Accredited Colposcopist

Once accredited, you are required to:

• Submit monthly documented cases of colposcopy, including images and interpretation, via the designated reporting platform
• Respect clinical documentation protocols defined by EACCP (case volume, classification, lesion description, biopsy correlation, etc.)
• Remain compliant with EACCP’s professional, ethical and educational standards throughout the 3-year term
• Participate in clinical and educational updates, as made available by EACCP or recommended by the Review Board
• Notify the Secretariat at secretariat@eaccp.org regarding changes to contact, employment, or clinical scope that may affect accreditation status

Post-Accreditation Reporting Requirements

• Monthly Submission: Every accredited gynecologist must upload a minimum number of colposcopy cases each month
• Structured Format: Each submission must include image documentation, clinical context and diagnostic reasoning
• Ongoing Feedback: Periodic peer review and expert feedback will support clinical improvement and ensure consistency

Failure to submit monthly documentation, without valid justification, results in loss of eligibility for reaccreditation. Re-entry will require reapplication and full retraining.

Continuous Compliance Monitoring

EACCP may, at any time during the 3-year accreditation period:

• Request additional documentation from submitted cases for quality assurance
• Conduct audits or clinical portfolio reviews in case of irregularities or concerns
• Suspend or revoke accreditation in cases of ethical breaches, misrepresentation, or persistent non-compliance

Activity Review (Mandatory During Accreditation Term)

At least once during the 3-year accreditation period, EACCP reserves the right to:

• Observe or audit a live or recorded colposcopy performed by the accredited physician
• Evaluate diagnostic and biopsy techniques, patient counseling and decision-making
• Incorporate this observation into the final reaccreditation decision process

Resources and Engagement

While not mandatory, EACCP recommends that accredited physicians:

• Attend updates or case-based seminars hosted or supported by the EACCP
• Stay informed with relevant European and international guidelines in colposcopic practice
• Engage in community case discussions, peer exchange, or mentorship (when offered)