Announcements

Fellow of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India ( FPESI) - 2027

The Chairman & Executive Committee (EC) of PESI-IAPS invite applications for awarding of FPESI  (Fellow of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India ) for the year 2027

 Apply here

https://forms.gle/5aJxT3tnKnzTqMgU9

Timeline

Announcement of applications 5th November 2026 

Last Date for submission of applications: 15th December 2026 

Practical Hands on evaluation: 12th February 2027 during PESICON 2027 at SGPGIMS, Lucknow

Awarding of fellowship: 13th February 2027 during PESICON 2027 at SGPGIMS, Lucknow

Overview & Objectives

This fellowship is designed to advance the  skills and knowledge of surgeons specialising  in paediatric minimal access surgery (MAS), ensuring  the highest standards of surgical care for children. The award of this  fellowship is based on comprehensive  assessment of the skill, knowledge and  experience in paediatric MAS. 

Fellowship application fee : Rs. 15000/- (in  case a candidate does not qualify in a  particular year, the fee can be carried forward  for another year / attempt

Criteria for FPESI (by examination process)

1. The applicant should be a life member of IAPS and PESI.

2. He / She should have presented at least 1 paper as 1st author (oral/video/poster) in the annual conference of PESI in the last 5 years.

3. He / She should have at least 1 pediatric MAS publication in indexed journals as 1st/2nd/3rd/Corresponding author. Presentation of 1 pediatric MAS paper as 1st author (oral/video/poster) in an international conference (e.g. IPEG, ESPES, BAPES, BAPS etc.) will be counted as equivalent to 1 pediatric MAS publication.

4. Candidates must furnish Pediatric MAS Training/Experience Certification from an established  institute (from Head of the Department or Senior Faculty) or Basic/advanced laparoscopy training certification  from nationally acclaimed centres (e.g. CEMAST/IRCAD) to  establish competence in Pediatric MAS. 

5. On approval of application by PESI EC, candidate has to appear for a

 practical hands-on examination which will be conducted  on the sidelines of the annual PESI conference.

6. The number of fellowships awarded per year by examination process are capped at 20 based on merit.

7. Failure to clear the examination process will automatically allow the candidate to re-appear next year without repaying the fees.

Criteria for Honorary FPESI

1. The Exec Committee reserves the right to confer “Honorary FPESI” fellowship , without the examination process, to senior PESI members who have more than 10 years of Pediatric MAS experience and  have contributed majorly to the growth of the speciality.

2. The fellowship will be conferred with the appropriate fee. 

3. This is subject to approval of the application by PESI EC.

4. Leadership positions in IAPS or PESI, as Chairman or Secretary will also  exempt the examination process for the fellowship. 

5. There is no cap on the number of “Honorary FPESI” awarded per year.

For any queries regarding application / eligibility, please contact:

Dr. Ankur Mandelia

Secretary PESI-IAPS

Phone/Whatsapp: 8004967729

Email: drankurmandelia@gmail.com