Newsletter · ENTOG Exchange
Obstetrics & Gynaecology trainees in Europe
Welcome to Naples
As part of the journey to EBCOG Rome 2027, Naples is proud to host fellow ENTOG trainees from across Europe for a week of clinical exchange, shared learning, and Southern Italian hospitality.
The programme
Day 01
Exchange participants will arrive in their Host city throughout the day and will be welcomed by the local host team.
Accommodation for the week will be arranged by the host, either with host trainees or in accommodation close to the hospital.
This first day is a chance to settle in, meet the team, and get a first taste of the city before the clinical programme begins the following morning.
Day 02 – On call
Participants will join the obstetric on-call team for the day, in an observership capacity. This will include time in the labour ward, following antenatal triage, intrapartum care and deliveries, as well as in the operating theatre.
It’s a hands-on introduction to how obstetric emergencies and routine care are managed in an Italian university hospital.
Day 03
The second clinical day broadens the exchange to a full range of obstetric and gynaecological activity, including outpatient clinics, ward rounds and gynaecological theatre lists.
Participants will work alongside the local resident team throughout the day, gaining a fuller picture of everyday practice in the department beyond the on-call setting.
Day 04
Third day of clinical activities. Additionally, ENTOG meets AGIF for a series of scientific meetings with local hosts. Afternoon: departure for Rome.
Day 05
The week closes with the ENTOG Council Meeting on Wednesday morning in Rome.
In the early afternoon of 11 May, the group will depart for Rome, carrying the exchange forward into the EBCOG Congress 2027 – moving from a week of clinical exchange in Naples to the wider European scientific stage.
Where
Given the size of the Italian territory and how spread out the country is, the exchange will be concentrated in the Naples area, with the support of the near cities of Rome and Foggia.
This keeps the clinical exchange practical and manageable, while still offering participants a genuine choice of teaching hospitals within reach of one another.
Travel
The group will travel together from Naples to Rome to join the EBCOG Congress 2027.
The high-speed train is the recommended option, connecting the two cities directly in around 1h10–1h20 (Frecciarossa/Italo). A coach is also possible, though it typically takes around 2–3 hours depending on traffic.
Discover the city
Naples’ historic centre, one of the largest in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rewards those who simply wander its streets.
The National Archaeological Museum houses one of the world’s finest collections of Roman antiquities, while the Cappella Sansevero holds the Cristo Velato — the Veiled Christ — one of the most extraordinary sculptures ever carved in marble.
Add dozens of churches spanning Greek, Roman, and Baroque history, and every corner of the city has a story to tell.
Discover
Just beyond Naples lies Pompeii, the Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Vesuvius and among the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world.
To the north, the Royal Palace of Caserta — a UNESCO World Heritage Site often compared to Versailles — offers one of Europe’s grandest royal residences.
And along the coast, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast provide some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Mediterranean, all within easy reach for a day trip.
Discover
Scattered across the Gulf of Naples, three islands offer an easy escape into an entirely different pace of life.
Known for its dramatic cliffs, the Faraglioni sea stacks, and the shimmering Blue Grotto.
The volcanic island celebrated for its thermal springs and lush gardens.
A maze of pastel-coloured fishermen’s houses, named European Capital of Culture in 2022.
All three are within easy reach of Naples by ferry, making a half-day or full-day escape entirely possible during the week.
Discover
No visit to Naples is complete without its food, and the city has plenty to be proud of: this is the birthplace of pizza, whose Neapolitan art of pizza-making is recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Beyond pizza, expect mozzarella di bufala campana, fresh seafood along the coast, and pastries like sfogliatella and babà, best enjoyed with a proper Neapolitan espresso.
Naples by night
Naples has a musical soul that goes back centuries: this is the home of the classic Neapolitan song and of the Teatro di San Carlo, the oldest continuously active opera house in the world.
By night, the city comes alive with its own version of the movida: the bars and piazzas of Chiaia and the historic centre fill with live music, street performers, and conversation that runs late. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a day in the wards — and to experience Naples the way locals do.
Discover the city
Rome’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an open-air museum spanning nearly three thousand years.
The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill tell the story of the empire that shaped the Western world, while the Pantheon still has the largest unreinforced concrete dome ever built, almost two millennia after its construction. Between them lie Baroque masterpieces by Bernini and Borromini, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps. In Rome, every street has a story to tell.
Rome
In the heart of Rome lies the smallest state in the world.
St. Peter’s Basilica, crowned by Michelangelo’s dome, is one of the largest churches ever built. The Vatican Museums house one of the richest art collections on earth, ending in the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s ceiling and Last Judgement leave visitors speechless.
It is a half-day visit that easily becomes a full one.
Rome
Just outside the city, Tivoli is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Villa d’Este is famous for its Renaissance gardens and hundreds of fountains. Hadrian’s Villa is the vast retreat of a Roman emperor.
Toward the sea, Ostia Antica, ancient Rome’s harbour city, offers an extraordinarily well-preserved glimpse of everyday Roman life.
To the south, the hilltop towns of the Castelli Romani, with Frascati and its white wine, overlook Lake Albano. All are within easy reach for a half-day or full-day trip.
Rome
Roman cuisine is simple, bold and deeply rooted in tradition. The city’s four great pasta dishes are carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana and gricia, all built on pecorino romano and guanciale.
Add crispy supplì, carciofi alla giudia from the historic Jewish Ghetto, pizza al taglio eaten on the go, and a cream-filled maritozzo for breakfast. Finish the day with a gelato while strolling through the centre.
Rome
Rome’s cultural life goes far beyond its monuments. The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma and the Auditorium Parco della Musica, home of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, offer world-class opera and concerts throughout the year.
By night, the cobbled lanes of Trastevere, the bohemian streets of Monti and the lively bars of Testaccio and Campo de’ Fiori fill with locals and visitors alike. An aperitivo at sunset, a late dinner outdoors and a walk past the illuminated monuments is the perfect way to unwind after a day in the wards and to experience Rome as Romans do.
Thank you
See you in 2027!
Contacts
entogexchange2027@emec-roma.com