Diploma Equivalence (Basic Diploma)

EUROSPINE, the Spine Society of Europe agree to a partnership for diploma equivalence related to the EUROSPINE Diploma with several societies.

Who is eligible for Diploma Equivalence?

Validated graduates of the partner societies basic diploma may apply for the EUROSPINE Diploma.
Holders of a EUROSPINE diploma wishing to apply for an equivalent diploma of any of the national societies on the basis of the EUROSPINE diploma are asked to contact the national society directly for their requirements and application process.

What is needed to apply for the EUROSPINE Diploma?

1. The applicant must be a graduate of one of the partner society and be listed as a "graduate" on the partner society list as well as provide a copy of the diploma document. Certificates of completion, attendance certificates, CME certificates of one or all modules and membership certificates are NOT considered as valid proofs with the exception of the equivalence with TSS. Only applications containing the correct equivalent diploma will be processed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the correct document proving eligibility. Applicants failing to provide the correct documents may be asked to apply again and pay the processing fee once more. In case of doubts, applicants are advised to contact the Society which issued their diploma directly before applying to EUROSPINE.
2. The applicant must submit their full name as it appears on the partner society diploma.
3. The applicant must pay €100 administrative fee to EUROSPINE. The payment must be received before the EUROSPINE Diploma can be issued.
4. The applicant must provide the correct contact details.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
a. For equivalence with the EANS, this is only available for the diplomates as of 2018 (i.e. not retroactively)
b. If you have completed your modules with several societies, please complete the Multi-Sourced diploma application form and NOT the form below!
b. If you want to apply for Advanced Diploma, please complete the Advanced Diploma application form and NOT the form below

What happens after the Application has been completed?

The applicant receives a confirmation from our payment provider
The applicant receives an e-mail from EUROSPINE stating that upon receipt of the payment the process of issuing the equivalence will be initiated.
EUROSPINE will initiate the process of issuing the equivalence – please be aware that this process might take up to 8 weeks.

Only complete applications including a valid proof of eligibility will be processed!

IMPORTANT!

Applications for Advanced Diploma Equivalence WILL NOT be accepted if applied for with the below application.

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Application for Diploma Equivalence (Basic Diploma)

Application for Diploma Equivalence with:*

	France: Société Française de Chirurgie Rachidienne (SFCR)
	Germany: Deutsche Wirbelsäulengesellsch (DWG)
	Greece: Hellenic Spine Society (EESS)
	Iberia:Sociedad Española de Columna Vertebral (GEER) / Sociedade Portuguesa de Patologia de la Coluna Vertebral (SPPCV)
	Turkey: Turkish Spine Society (TSS)
	European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) - As of 2018 diplomates (not retroactively)

Please only use English alphabet/characters as we cannot process special characters. This is especially important for addresses as we may be missing the letters with special characters, which could jeopardise the diploma postal delivery.
First name*
Last name*
Address*
Post Code / Town*
Country*
Phone*
E-mail*
Confirmation*

I confirm that the above filled in name shall appear accordingly on the diploma.
IMORTANT NOTE, PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING!
Only applications where the correct equivalent diploma is provided will be processed!
Certificates of achievements, attendance certificates, CME certificates or membership certificates will NOT be considered as a valid proof.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the correct document proving eligibility. In case of doubts, applicants are advised to contact the Society which issued their diploma directly before applying to EUROSPINE.
Diploma copy upload*
Online payment* 100 Euros administrative fee
Card holder*