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Eastern European Summer School

25th to 27th of April, 2024
Riga, Latvia

General Information

General Information

Baltic region is a part of Eastern Europe centred in Latvia, and has a wide number of scattered Paediatricians, Paediatric Gastroenterologists and Nutritionists. The last event of paediatric gastroenterology in Latvia occurred more than 10 years ago. Riga is an accessible town and Baltic countries are very close to Poland, to Baltic Sea which have proximity to Finland and Sweden. Riga is a city easy to reach from central eastern European countries and it would be easy for them to attend this course. Network from all corners of Europe is expected. 

We are delighted to invite you to Latvia to attend the 2024 ESPGHAN Eastern European Summer School on Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.

We are expecting fascinating lecturers from ESPGHAN members to cover interesting updates on functional GI disorders, updated guidelines and knowledge on food allergy, IBD and eosinophilic disorders, but also liver diseases and pediatric nutrition.This course aims to expand knowledge and bring network to all clinicians with a strong interest in these fascinating Paediatric Specialties.

The meeting is organized for 45 medical professionals – paediatric gastroenterologists, paediatricians with interest in paediatric gastroenterology and nutritionists.

The program includes functional gastrointestinal disorders, celiac disease, food allergy, liver failure, healthy nutrition in the preterm, parenteral nutrition, several IBD topics and endoscopy cases. The audience will have the chance to expand their expertise on these disorders and to meet and network with senior faculty members and to set up research collaboration in Europe.

This course is part of the ESPGHAN Education Partner Programme.

Application & Fees

Registration Deadline: February 28, 2024 / 23:59 CET
Participation fee: EUR 70
 

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. 

The course language is English.

Preliminary Programme

Day 01 - April 25

14:00-15:00       Registration and welcome drink (coffee and juice)

Moderator: Ieva Pukite

15:00– 15:15     Welcome to EESS 2024: Ieva Pukite

15:15 – 15.30    The Latvian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition: Ieva Pukite

15.30 – 15.45    Introduction to ESPGHAN: Marta Tavares

15:45 – 16:15    Lecture 1 - Microbiome, dysbiosis and GI diseases – Marta Tavares

16:15 – 16:45    Lecture 2 – Overview of functional gastrointestinal disorders - Andreia Nita

16:45 -17:30      Coffe break

Moderator: Iva Hojsak

17:30 – 18:00    Lecture 3 - Parenteral Nutrition - Nadja Haiden

18:00 – 18:30    Lecture 4 - Preterm nutrition in first year of life - Nadja Haiden

18:30 – 19:00    Case presentations – session 1 (3 cases - Nutrition)

About 20:00       Welcome dinner

Day 02 - April 26

07:30-08:30       Breakfast

Moderator: Nadja Haiden

8:30 – 09:00       Lecture 5 – Update on cow’s milk allergy – Vaidotas Urbonas

09:00 – 09:30    Lecture 6 -  Celiac disease and other gluten related disorders - Jernej Dolinsek

09:30 – 10:00    Lecture 7 – Neonatal cholestasis –  Tudor Pop

10:00 – 10:30    Case presentations – session 2 (3 cases - Gastroenterology)

10:30 – 11:00    Coffee break

Moderator: Jorge Amil Dias

11:00 – 11:30    Lecture 8 – IBD topics: the role of nutrition - Iva Hojzak

11:30 – 12:00    Lecture 9 - IBD topics: treatment in low resources areas- Christina Hauer

12:00 – 12:30    Lecture 10 - IBD topics: new IBD treatments – Iva Hojzak

12:30 – 14:00    Lunch

Moderator: Christina Hauer

14:00 – 14:30    Lecture 11- GERD and other upper GI motility disorders - Jernej Dolinsek

14:30 – 15:00    Lecture 12- Autoimmune liver disease - Tudor Pop

15:00 – 15h30   Lecture 13- End stage liver disease and liver transplant care –Tudor Pop

15:30 – 16:00    Case presentations – session 3 (3 cases Hepatology)

16:00 – 16:30    Coffee break

Moderator: Jernej Dolinsek

16:30 – 17:00    Lecture 14- Introduction to YESPGHAN: Andreia Nita

17:00 – 17:30    Lecture 15- Constipation - Christina Hauer

17:30 - 18:00     Lecture 16- Tele-health: will it be the future? Jorge Amil Dias

18:00 – 19:30    Mentoring: interaction in small groups (6-7 trainees) with faculty members

About 20:00       Networking and dinner

Day 03 - April 27

07:30-08:30       Breakfast

Moderator: Marta Tavares

8:30 – 09:00       Lecture 17- Acute gastroenteritis  -   Vaidotas Urbonas

09:00 – 09:30    Lecture 18- EOE- latest guidelines – Jorge Amil Dias

09:30 – 10:00    Lecture 19- Chronic diarrhea and immune gut diseases - Christina Hauer

10:00 -10:30      Case presentations – session 4 (3 cases mix)

10:30 -11:00      Coffee break

Moderator: Ieva Pukite

11:00 – 11:30    Lecture 20 - Chronic abdominal pain: clinical approach by the Ped GI- Andreia Nita

11:30 – 12:00    Lecture 21 - Endoscopy in the emergency care – Jorge Amil Dias

12:00 – 12:30    Lecture 22 - How to write an abstract – Jernej Dolinsek

12:30 – 13:00    Closing remarks

Cost Coverage

ESPGHAN will arrange and cover the following for onsite delegates: 

  • Accommodation in single occupancy up to 2 nights (organised by ESPGHAN)
  • Pre-arranged dinners and social programme 
  • Travel Refund up to EUR 250
  • Catering throughout the course   
  • Course Material 

Disclaimer

Please be aware that ESPGHAN will be taking photos and/or videos at this event. By registering and attending this Masterclass you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions. 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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