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AHP Summer School

September 12 - 15, 2024
Oxford, UK

General Information

General Information

Allied health professionals include dietitians, nurses, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists. Involvement with national and international societies, attendance at relevant educational meeting along with participation in summer schools enables AHP’s to be up to date with the latest evidence and knowledge. The School is aimed at dietitians, nurses and other AHP (speech and language, psychology, OT) working in clinical paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition.

The ESPGHAN AHP Committee Summer School is designed to:  

  • offer a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutritional conditions providing knowledge and practical training in an interactive environment 
  • offer unique opportunities to learn from and interact with an expert faculty from various European centres, as well as participants from around the world. 
  • give delegates the opportunity to present their work and/or research and receive feedback from the faculty. 

After the Summer School, participants should

  • Have an overview of the conditions covered with access to up to date literature/guidelines.   
  • Have the chance to discuss how to practically deliver appropriate nutrition/nursing management to their patients. 
  • Have the chance to discuss their complex cases with the faculty/ other delegates in an interactive environment. 

The course language is English.   

Application & Fees

Applications are now open.

Participation fee:  EUR 100.00

Deadline extension for application : August 15th, 2024

Application process: Applicants will be required to upload the following documents:

  • Recommendation letter from an ESPGHAN member (any type) in good standing
  • Motivational letter
  • CV (european format)
  • Abstract

    Abstract: the abstract should be on a interesting clinical case, audit or quality improvement project that you have conducted (max 300 words). If selected, you will have the opportunity to present your abstract during the summer school.

    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.
    ESPGHAN Members may attend two courses per year and non-members may attend one course before becoming members of the society. 

    Delegates are expected to attend the full course and arrange their travel according to the course schedule. 

PROGRAMME

Preliminary Programme

Day 1: Thursday 12th September 2024

(Registration from 15:30)

16:00 – 16:30 Tea/coffee & registration
16:30 – 17:00 Welcome and introduction Brief introductions by delegates
17:00 – 17:20  Introduction to nutrition assessment/status and screening tools (Natasha Schoeler)
17:20 – 18:30 Group work: Practical application of screening tools (Natasha Schoeler & Elin Malmberg)
19:30 Buffet dinner & networking

Day 2: Friday 13th September 2024

08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast
09:00 – 10:30 Workshop I (each participant to participate in 2 workshops during the course)
Group 1. Parenteral and enteral nutrition (Moriam Mustapha & Natasha Schoeler)
Group 2. Management of Feeding difficulties & enteral tube weaning (Analou Sugar & Joanne Brind)
10:30 – 10:50 Tea/coffee with biscuits
10:50 – 12:20 History, use and interpretation of growth charts – practical session (Julie Lanigan) 12:20 – 13:20 Lunch (finger buffet)
13:20 – 14:00  Nutrition for preterm infants (Moriam Mustapha)
14:00 – 14:30  Living with artificial nutrition support (Kathryn Bradley)
14:30 – 15:00  Ketogenic diets in clinical practice (Natasha Schoeler)
15:00 – 15:20  Long term enteral nutrition in the disabled child (Elin Malmberg)
15:20 – 15:40 Tea/coffee with biscuits
15:40 – 16:10 Giving CYP a voice in their care; the use of creative methods (Joanne Brind)
16:10 – 17:10 Clinical Case Study Presentations – presented by participants (x8) (5 minutes per case study followed by 2-3 minutes questions)
19:00 Dinner – local pub meal

Day 3: Saturday 14th September 2024

08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast
09:00 – 10:30 Workshop II (each participant to participate in 2 workshops during the course)
Group 2. Parenteral and enteral nutrition (Moriam Mustapha & Elin Malmberg)
Group 1. Management of Feeding difficulties & enteral tube weaning (Analou Sugar & Joanne Brind)
10:30 – 10:50 Tea/coffee with biscuits
10:50 – 11:20  Long term nutritional management in children (Elin Malmberg)
11:20 – 11:50 Management of paediatric dysphagia- speech and language therapist perspective (Analou Sugar)
11:50 – 12:20 Lecture: ARFID in the context of chronic illness (Kathryn Bradley)
12:20 – 13:20 Clinical Case Study – presented by participants (x8) (5 minutes per case study followed by 2-3 minutes questions)
13:20 – 14:15 Lunch (finger buffet)
14:15 – 14:45 Feeding difficulties in children with neurodisability (Elena Cernat)
14:45 – 15:15 SBS in infancy - recent advances and medical management (Elena Cernat)
15:15 – 15:40 Nutritional management of short gut syndrome in infants (Moriam Mustapha)
15:40 – 16:15 The burden of care around EN/PN at home; the family perspective (Joanne Brind)
16:15 - 16:30 Tea/coffee with biscuits
16:30 – 17:30 Clinical Case Study Presentations – presented by participants (x8) (5 minutes per case study followed by 2-3 minutes questions)
19:00 Gala dinner

Day 4: Sunday, 15th September 2024

08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast
09:00 – 10:00 Embedding Research into clinical practice (Julie Lanigan)
10:00 – 10:30 Congenital diarrhea (Elena Cernat)
10:30 – 11:00 Applying Critical Appraisal Skills part 1 (Julie Lanigan) (Review of relevant recently published papers provided as pre-course work)
11:00 – 11:20 Tea/coffee with biscuits
11:20 – 12:20 Clinical Case Study  – presented by participants (x8) (5 minutes per case study followed by 2-3 minutes questions)
12:20 – 12:50 Group work: Critical appraisal part 2 (Julie Lanigan) (Review of relevant recently published papers – comments and feedback from group)
12:50 – 13:00 Closing remarks
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch (finger buffet) and departure

Cost Coverage

ESPGHAN will arrange and cover the following for registered delegates: 

  • Accommodation up to 3 nights (organised by ESPGHAN)
  • Travel Refund up EUR 200*
  • Pre-arranged dinners and social programme  
  • Catering throughout the course   
  • Course Material 

* reimbursemnt of travel costs is contingent on attendance of the full course. Delegates departing before the end of the course may not receive travel coverage.

Disclaimer

Please be aware that ESPGHAN will be taking photos and/or videos at this event. By registering and attending this course you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions. Details of the disclaimer will be attached to your notification email. Please contact office@espghan.org if you have any questions or concerns

CONTACT

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

 

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