ESPGHAN Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) Hands-On Qualifying Programme

Aim: to provide high-quality and comprehensive intestinal ultrasound skills for paediatric gastroenterologists for performing a standardised and effective bed-side examination for the paediatric patient.

ESPGHAN structured a 3 steps qualification program consisted of 3 steps:

Step 1:

Online theoretical introduction to IUS in the paediatric patient (3-4 hours). To be performed within a month prior to the hands-on event.

A hands-on event of two half days. The selected participants will participate in numerous hands-on sessions in small groups with real patients, led by ESPGHAN IUS experts.

Step 2:

Hands-on practice (at least 40 examinations) in an ESPGHAN-approved qualifying centre.

Step 3:

An advanced hands-on workshop including qualifying theoretical and bed-side examinations.

A formal ESPGHAN certificate will be provided upon completion of each step and following successful completion of the entire qualification.

We offer a full step 1 course (theoretical and hands-on) to be performed during the ESPGHAN annual meeting in Helsinki.

The meeting will accommodate 2 groups of 25 delegates (divided into small groups of 5) with each having a 3-hour online course 2 weeks prior to the meeting and a 6 hours practical hands-on experience during the meeting, separated by 4 hours (group 1- Thursday afternoon, group 2- Friday morning) and another 2 hours (group 1- early Friday afternoon, group 2- late Friday afternoon).

• Group 1
  • Thursday, 15 May 2025: 13:30-17:30
  • Friday, 16 May 2025: 13:30-15:30 (with patients)
• Group 2 
  • Friday, 16 May 2025: 08:30-12:30
  • Friday, 16 May 2025: 15:30-17:30 (with patients)

Participants will be selected based on the time of registration, accessibility to an ultrasound machine (including a commitment letter) and national/center diversity.

Please click the button below to submit your application.  The deadline for submission is Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025, at 23:59 CET.  We look forward to receiving your application and having you join us for this engaging and educational experience.