GI Winter School

General Information

ESPGHAN Gastroenterology Committee is delighted to announce the Gastroenterology Winter School to take place in Zagreb, Croatia in January 2027.

ESPGHAN Gastroenterology School is organized traditionally every year, designed for young medical professionals who have an interest in the management of gastrointestinal disorders in children and who either wish to develop or strengthen their expertise.
The aim of the school is the promotion of the best practice in the delivery of care in pediatric gastroenterology. By attending, you will have the chance to deepen your knowledge and to enhance your clinical reasoning skills through combination of lectures, presentation of interactive cases and hands-on activities.
You will be able to present your work and receive constructive feedback from colleagues and faculty in a very friendly environment, and to network with peers interested in pediatric gastroenterology and mentors who are leading experts in the field.

The course language is English.

This course is part of the Education Partner Programme.

Application & Fees

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

Participation fees:
ESPGHAN Young & AHP Members: EUR 150.00
ESPGHAN Members: EUR 200.00
Non-Members: EUR 250.00

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. Candidates will be selected based on their CV and an abstract that may be selected for presentation during the course. Abstracts may have been submitted to other public meetings previously.

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 ESPGHAN after the deadline. Priority will be given to ESPGHAN Members.
ESPGHAN Members may attend two courses per year while 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. 

Abstract Submission Guidelines:
Language : English
Abstract word count : maximum 400
Title length: inclusive in total word count
Tables : maximum 2
Figure maximum 1
Details of authors: presenters name to be included and underlined
Number of coauthors : no restriction
Who can present : no restriction; any of the co-authors can present but should be registered for the school and have paid the registration fee. Presenters should have a medical / allied health professional background.
What can be submitted: preferrably complex / unresolved case reports or original work
Trial design abstract may be considered at the discretion of the abstract selection committee
Presentation: oral; Authors will be notified about selection.

Best three abstract presentations will be awarded after the course.

PROGRAMME

ESPGHAN reserves the right to make changes to this version.

Cost Coverage

ESPGHAN will arrange and cover the following for registered delegates: 

• Accommodation up to 3 nights (organised by ESPGHAN)
• Pre-arranged dinners and social programme  
• Catering on course days   
• Course Material

* reimbursment is contingent to attendance of the full course.

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