AHP Autumn School

October 16-19 , 2025
Zagreb, Croatia

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Programme
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General Information

The AHP Autum School is aimed at dietitians, nurses and other AHPs (speech and language, psychology, OT) involved in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. No specific background is requested. AHP summer schools enable AHP’s to be up to date with the latest evidence and knowledge.

After the Autum 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.

This school is supported by the ESPGHAN Education Partner Programme.

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 autum schools enables AHP’s to be up to date with the latest evidence and knowledge.

The ESPGHAN AHP Committee Autum 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.

Application & Fees

Application deadline: July 21st, 2025

Participation fee: EUR 100.00

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)
Case (each applicant is required to submit one clinical case study. The case should be based on a real patient you were directly involved with, and should relate to the topics covered in the Autumn 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 16th October 2025

15:00 – 16:00 Tea/coffee & registration
16:00 – 17:00 Welcome and introduction. Brief introductions by delegates
17:00 – 17:30 Lecture: Introduction to nutrition assessment and growth charts/status and screening tools (Elena Banci)
17:30 – 18:00 Lecture: ARFID – Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (Tena Niseteo)
18:00 – 18:30 Lecture: Multisensory approach to feeding (Ivana Bukovina)
19:00 - Welcome drink

19:30 - Buffet dinner & networking

Day 2: Friday 17th October 2025

08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast Hall
09:00 – 11:00 Workshop I (each participant to participate in 2 workshops during the course)Group 1. Parenteral nutrition (Višnjica Kerman and Tena Niseteo) Group 2. Enteral Nutrition (Danijela Vitrisal and Sara Sila)
11:00 – 11:30 Tea/coffee with biscuits
11:30 -11:50 Lecture: Gluten free diet new guidelines (Elin Malmberg Hård Af Segerstad)
11:50-12:00 Clinical Case Study Presentation (1 participant)
12:00-12:30 Lecture: Gastroesophageal reflux and Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Ana Močić Pavić)
12:30-12:50 Lecture: Dietetic approach in gastrointestinal motility disorders (Lucy Jackman)
12:50-13:00 Clinical Case Study Presentation (1 participant)
13:00-13:30 Lecture: Long term enteral nutrition in children with neurological disabilities (Elena Banci)
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch
14:30 –15:00 Clinical Case Study Presentation (3 participants)
15:00 – 15:30 Lecture: Dietetic management of gastrointestinal allergies (Agata Strocky)
15:30 – 16:00 Clinical Case Study Presentation (3 participants)
16:00 - 16:30 Lecture: Nutritional management functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPD) (Agata Strozyk)
16:30 – 17:00 Tea/coffee with biscuits
17:00 – 18:00 Clinical Case Study Presentations (4 participants)
18:30 – 19:30 Walking Tour
20:30 Dinner Off site

Day 3: Saturday 18th October 2025

08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast Hall
09:00 – 11:00 Workshop I (each participant to participate in 2 workshops during the course) Group 2. Parenteral nutrition (Višnjica Kerman and Tena Niseteo) Group 1. Enteral Nutrition (Danijela Vitrisal and Sara Sila)
11:00 – 11:30 Tea/coffee with biscuits
11:30 – 12:00 Clinical Case Study Presentation (3 participants)
12:00 – 12:30 Lecture: The role of a Dietitian in patients with PN (Emma Koster)
12:30 – 13:00 Clinical Case Study Presentation (3 participants)
13:00 – 13:30 Lecture: Nutritional management of short gut syndrome in infants (Tena Niseteo)
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch
14:30 – 15:30 Lecture: Preparing the family for home parenteral nutrition (HPN) (Višnjica Kerman)
15:30 – 16:00 Tea/coffee with biscuits
16:00 – 17:30 Clinical Case Study Presentation (6 participants)
19:00 Transfer and Gala dinner (off site)

Day 4: Sunday, 19th October 2025

08:00 – 09:30 Breakfast
09:30 – 10:30 Group workshop (Ivana Bukovina): Sensory experience of food. Dysphagia and swallow challenges
10:30 – 11:00 Clinical Case Study Presentation (3 participants)
11:00 -11:30 Lecture: IBD (Ana Močić Pavić)
11:30 – 12:00 Tea/coffee with biscuits
12:00 – 13:00 Clinical Case Study Presentation (6 participants)
13:00 – 13:30 Lecture: Dietetic approach in inflammatory bowel disease (Sara Sila)
13:30 – 14:00 Closing remarks
14:00 – 15:00 Lunch 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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