Trainee Committee
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the European Society of Pathology Trainee Committee! Our committee has been an integral part of the Society since its establishment in 2015. Similar to the previous chair and co-chairs of the trainee Committee, Dr Zineb Belcaid (Netherlands) and Dr Özgür Can Eren (Turkey) will continue to strive to provide valuable support for the ESP trainees across Europe. We are excited to announce that Živa Ledinek (Slovenia), Szintia Almási (Hungary), Tristan Lerbs (Germany), Lisa Vermij (Netherlands), Elisabetta Maffei (Italy), Sofia Neves (Portugal) and Sandrine Nugteren (UK) are part of the team.
Our vision for the Trainee Committee is to support the professional development of Pathology Trainees through our ongoing initiatives. We aim to spotlight key topics shaping the future of our field, such as advancements in Molecular Pathology, the growing role of Artificial Intelligence, and the need for sustainable practices in Green Pathology. We are also dedicated to helping young Pathologists succeed in their research journeys. Advocating for trainees is at the heart of our mission—because together, we can rise above challenges and grow through collaboration.
Furthermore, our goal is to increase active participation of trainees to all ESP events including EScoP courses, ESP academy, and the Annual European Congress of Pathology (ECP). For the ECP2025 in Vienna, we are working on the trainee session, the joint session and of course the trainee social event! Mark your calendar and stay tuned for future updates!
Chair
Dr Zineb Belcaid
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
Co-Chair
Dr Ozgur Can Eren
- Istanbul, Turkey
Advisor - Past Chair
Dr Alexandra Vilaia
- Bucharest, Romania
Members of the Trainee Committee
- Dr Živa Ledinek, Slovenia
- Dr Tristan Lerbs, Germany
- Dr Lisa Vermij, Netherlands
- Dr Elisabetta Maffei, Italy
- Dr Sofia Neves, Portugal
- Dr Sandrine Nugteren, UK
Establishment of the Trainee Committee
The ESP Trainee Committee was formed on 23rd of May 2015 at the ESP office in Brussels. The session was chaired by the ESP President Prof. Han Van Krieken.
The policy of the ESP Council and Officers of the Executive Committee has progressively increased emphasis on involving young residents and trainees in pathology in the active work of the Society. This is why a new Trainee Committee was created as part of the ESP.
Bylaws of the Committee:
- A Trainee Committee, consisting of at least six residents in pathology and representing various geographical regions of Europe, will interact with the Council in all matters pertaining to postgraduate training.
- The Trainee Committee will contribute to annual congresses by organising an annual trainee symposium.
- The nominated Chair will be an ex-officio member of the Council.
The Chair of the Trainee Committee is appointed by the President in consultation with the Council and the Advisory Board.
Past activities of the Trainee Committee
