AHP Autumn School

October 08 -11 , 2026
Malmoe, Sweden

General Information

General Information

The AHP Summer 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 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 navigate, implement and advance appropriate clinical management to their patients.
  • Have the chance to discuss their complex cases in an interactive environment.

The course language is English. 
This school is supported by the ESPGHAN Education Partner Programme.

 The ESPGHAN AHP 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. 

Application & Fees

Application are now open! deadline: August 08, 2026

Participation fee: 

AHP members: 120 EUR 
Non-members: 170 EUR 

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

  • CV  
  • Motivational letter 
  • Clinical case abstract (summary of a clinical case, or a research abstract) 
  • letter of support from manager, or from AHP member.

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: October 08

Day 1: Thursday

(Registration from 15:30)

14.00    Arrival and registration       

14:30-15.00       Welcome and introduction  - Elin Hård af Segerstad, Swe     

15.00-15.30       Disorders of gut-brain interaction – contributing factors and pain physiology - Kathryn Bradley, UK               

15.30-16.00       Nutritional management of IBS -  Lucy Jackman, UK         

16.00-16.30       Nutritional therapy in complex motility disorders -  Lucy Jackman, UK         

18.00    Welcome reception with mingle, buffet, and networking   

Day 2: October 09

08.30-09.00      Oral motor and feeding development in the healthy child - Emma Gotthardsson, Swe  

09.30-10.00       Overview of ARFID and MDT approach - Kathryn Bradley, UK     

10.00-10.30       Coffee break                    

10.30-11.00       Clinical Case Study Presentations (delegates) - Sara Sila, Cr     

11.00-11.30       Challenges of nutrition and oral feeding in the artificially fed child   -   Lovisa Telborn, Swe     

11.30-12.00       Assessing the child with feeding difficulties and dysphagia   - Emma Gotthardsson, Swe        

12.00-12.30       Clinical Case Study Presentation (delegates)  - Lucy Jackman, Uk         

12.30-13.30       Lunch   

13.30-14.00       E-health in advanced clinical care   - Matilda Wester de Fleur, Swe  

14.00-14.30       Clinical Case Study Presentation (delegates)  - Elin Hård af Segerstad

14.30-15.30       Bowel management in complex gastrointestinal conditions - Matilda wester de Fleur, Swe   

15.00-15.30       Nutritional management in surgical care beyond intestinal failure  - Lovisa Telborn, Swe     

15.30-16.00       Coffee break    

16.00-16.30       Clinical Case Study Presentations (delegates) - Emma Koster, NL           

16.30-17.00       Assessment and MDT management in patients with stomas and integration of nutritional care  - Matilda Wester de Fleur, Lovisa Telborn, Swe     

18:30-19.30       Social event                     

19.30    Dinner      

Day 3: October 10

08.30-09.00      Transition of care in complex and chronic conditions  - Kathryn Bradley, UK      Pediatric department

09.00-09.30      Adherence to nutritional therapy in paediatrics -  Elin Hård af Segerstad, Swe     

09.30-10.00       Ethical aspects in nutritional care - Emma Koster   

10.00-10.30       Coffea break                    

10.30.11.00       Clinical Case Study Presentation (delegates) - Lovisa Telborn, Swe     

11.00-12.00       Workshop

Group 1. Session 1: Weaning off long term artificial nutrition -  Lovisa Telborn, Swe, Emma Koster, NL

Group 2. Session 2: Meal observations and feeding trial  - Emma Gotthardsson, Swe, Sara Sila, Cr, Kathryn Bradley, UK 

12.00-13.00       Lunch                  

13.00-14.00       Workshop

Group 1. Session 2: Meal observations and feeding trial - Emma Gotthardsson, Swe, Sara Sila, Cr, Kathryn Bradley, UK

Group 2. Session 1: Weaning off long term artificial nutrition  -Lovisa Telborn, Swe, Emma Koster, NL              

14.00-14.30       Clinical Case Study Presentation (delegates)  - Emma Gotthardsson   

14.30-15.00       Coffee break                    

15.00-15.45       Workshop

Group 1. Session 3: Advancing AHP clinical practise and work shifts - Elin Hård af Segerstad, Swe, Lucy Jackman, UK, Emma Koster, NL

Group 2. Session 4: MDT approach in complex conditions  - Lovisa Telborn, Swe, Kathryn Bradley, UK          

15.45-16.30       Workshop

Group 1. Session 4: MDT approach in complex conditions - Lovisa Telborn, Swe, Kathryn Bradley, UK

Group 2. Session 3: Advancing AHP clinical practise and work shifts  - Elin Hård af Segerstad, Swe, Lucy Jackman, UK, Emma Koster, NL

               16.30-17.00       Summary and discussion of workshops-   Kathryn Bradley, UK, Sara Sila, Cr, Lucy Jackman, UK         

19:00    Gala dinner -  Restaurant

 

Day 4: October 11

09.00-09.30      Emerging food based therapies in IBD  Sara Sila, Cr      Hotel Scandic Triangeln

09.30-10.00       Nutritional management in the PICU   Emma Koster, NL           

10.00-10.30       Clinical Case Study Presentation (delegates)  Elin Hård af Segerstad

10.30-11.00       Coffea break                    

11.00-11.30       Clinical Case Study Presentation (delegates)  Emma Gotthardsson   

11.30-12:00       Follow-up care in celiac disease            Elin Hård af Segerstad, Swe     

12.00-12.30       Diet therapies in eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases            Sara Sila, Cr     

12.30-13.00       Closing remarks, evaluation     Elin Hård af Segerstad

13.00    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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