Functional GI Disorders

General Information

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, this school has been postponed to December 2021. 

Functional gastrointestinal disorders continue to be a prevalent set of conditions faced by the healthcare team and have a significant medical, emotional and economic impact. The Rome Pediatric Working Group on Functional GI Disorders, since 2006, has tried to make the criteria more useful for both clinician and researcher, facilitating efforts to make an accurate and definitive diagnosis.

 

This course is aimed at a audience of medical professionals who either wish to develop expertise, or have a current interest, in the management of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children. It will provide an update on epidemiology, pathogenesis, service development issues, and current and future therapies of these disorders. The meeting will combine keynote talks from international experts, clinical cases presentations and works in small groups to achieve maximum interaction.

COVID- 19 INFORMATION

COVID-19 has proven challenging in the organisation of onsite courses in the past year. ESPGHAN remains dedicated to the realisation of our educational programme without compromising the health of our delegates.
We are carefully monitoring the developments and follow the recommendations and information provided by the national Health Authorities, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Preparations for an onsite course are proceeding as planned at this point. Applicants will be updated on any potential changes to the format of the school. 

If the situation does not allow for the responsible realisation of onsite participation, your application will be valid for virtual participation and registration fees will be reimbursed or adapted accordingly. 

In accordance with ESPGHAN Rules and Regulations non-members can only attend 1 educational event. Due to the Covid19 pandemic this rule is suspended until further notice.

For more information please contact the ESPGHAN Office.

PROGRAMME

APPLICATIONS

Applications are currently open

Applications Deadline: 12/10/2021
Registration fee: EUR 200.00 (Whole course - onsite attendance)

Application process: Applications will be submitted for review to the course organizers. A maximum of 50 delegates is expected for this course. Applications will include: 

• the complete online application form
• a CV
• an abstract/clinical case for presentation and discussion during the course, following the below requirement:

                 Topic: " functional gastrointestinal disease, clinical and therapeutic topics "  
                 Word counts: 200 words, 
                 Structure: Background, Clinical Case, Conclusions 

Kindly use the online application form on this page. Applications submitted by email cannot be accepted. If you experience any issues with the tool, please contact us at office@espghan. 

Please do not make travel arrangements before receipt of a formal confirmation of acceptance from the ESPGHAN Office. The number of participants is limited and a selection will be made by the school organisers after the deadline. Priority will be given to ESPGHAN Members.

Faculty

Course director: Claudio Romano (Italy, Messina)

Invited faculty:

Annamaria Staiano (Italy, Napoli)
Caterina Strisciulglio (Italy, Napoli)
Claudio Romano, (Italy, Messina)
Edoardo Savarino (Italy, Padova)
Erasmo Miele (Italy, Napoli)
Iva Hojsak (Croatia, Zagreb)
Licia Pensabene (Italy, Catanzaro)
Marc Benninga (The Netherlands, Amsterdam)
Michiel van Wijk (The Netherlands, Amsterdam)
Osvaldo Borrelli (UK, London)
Riccardo Troncone (Italy, Napoli)
Sanja Kolacek (Croatia, Zagreb)
Silvia Salvatore (Italy, Varese)
Yvan Vandenplas (Belgium, Bruxelles)

Cost Coverage

ESPGHAN will arrange and cover the following for registered delegates: 

• Accommodation up to 2 nights (organised by ESPGHAN)
• Pre-arranged dinners and social programme  
• Catering throughout the course   
• Course Material 

AKNOWLEDGEMENT

ESPGHAN would like to thank our EPP partners for their support.

The EPP partners for 2021 can be found here

CONTACT

If you have any questions, please contact the ESPGHAN Office for details.
Phone: +41 (0)22 9000 401
Email: office@espghan.org