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.

The application period is now closed. Those selected will be notified in due course. We look forward to having you join us for what promises to be an engaging and educational experience.

The initial application period is now closed. Those selected will be notified in due course. Submissions will remain open for additional candidates, and should any selected individuals be unable to attend, we will inform you accordingly. We look forward to having you join us for what promises to be an engaging and educational experience.