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 will open in May 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

(Registration from 15:30)

 

15:00 – 16:00    Tea/coffee & registration            

16:00 – 17:00     Welcome and introduction       

17:00 – 17:30    Lecture:  Emerging food based nutritional therapies in IBD      

17:30 – 18:00    Lecture: Assessing the child with feeding difficulties and dysphagia   

18:00 – 18:30    Lecture: Overview of ARFID – assessment, care pathways and the multi-disciplinary team approach           

19:00    Welcome drink                

19:30    Buffet dinner & networking        

Day 2: October 09

Breakfast   Hotel

09.00-09.30       Lecture: Psychological and psychiatric management of ARFID              

09.30-10.00       Clinical Case Study Presentation         

10.00-10.30       Lecture: Nutritional management in surgical care beyond short bowel and intestinal failure 

10.30– 11:00     Tea/coffee with biscuits             

11.00-11.30       Lecture: Gut brain axis disorders – contributing factors and pain physiology   

11.30-12.00       Clinical Case Study Presentation          

12.00-12.30       Lecture: Bowel management in complex gastrointestinal conditions – assessment, treatment and evaluation         

12.30-12.50       Clinical Case Study Presentation         

12.50-13.10       Lecture: Nutritional management of gut brain axis disorders – the dietetic toolbox     

13:10 – 14:00    Lunch  

14.00-14.30       Lecture: Complex feeding disorders in artificially fed children

14.30-15.30       Workshop and group discussions : Meal observations – what when and how?        

15.30-16.00       Tea/coffee with biscuits             

16.00-16.40       Clinical Case Study Presentations       

16.40-17.10       Lecture: E-health in advanced health care       

18:30-19.30       Social event – walking tour       

19.30                 Dinner  Restaurant TBD

Day 3: October 10

 Breakfast Hotel

09:00 – 10.00    Workshop I (each participant to participate in 2 workshops during the course)

Group 1. Multi-disciplinary team approach in complex cases

Group 2. Weaning off long term PN and EN   

10.00– 10.30     Clinical Case Study Presentation         

10.30 – 11:00    Tea/coffee with biscuits             

11:00 – 11.30    Lecture: Transition of care in complex and chronic conditions

11:30 – 12:00    Clinical Case Study Presentation         

12:00 – 12:30    Lecture: Adherence in paediatric chronic conditions – mechanisms, challenges and supporting strategies          

12.30-13.00       Lecture:  Nutritional therapy in the PICU           

13.00-13.30       Clinical Case Study Presentation         

13:30 – 14:30     Lunch  

14.30-15.30       Workshop I (each participant to participate in 2 workshops during the course)

Group 2. Multi-disciplinary team approach in complex cases

Group 1. Weaning off long term PN and EN      

15:30 – 16:00    Lecture: Nutritional management in complex motility disorders           

16:00 – 16:30    Tea/coffee with biscuits             

16:30 – 17:30    Clinical Case Study Presentation        

19:00    Gala dinner  

Day 4: October 11

Breakfast  Hotel

09:30 – 10:30    Group workshop and discussions

Group 1. Advances practise and work shift opportunities for AHPs

Group 2. Feeding trial – communication and timing   

10.30-11.00       Lecture: Person- and family centred care, UN convention for child’s rights – implications for care in complex and chronic gastrointestinal care 

11.00-11.30       Clinical Case Study Presentation          

11.30 – 12:00    Tea/coffee with biscuits             

12.00-13.00       Group workshop and discussions

Group 1. Advances practise and work shift opportunities for AHPs

Group 2. Feeding trial – communication and timing     

13.00-13.30       Clinical Case Study Presentation          

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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