Hands-On Gastrointestinal Motility Training Course
AIM OF THE COURSE:
Recent years have seen important advances in the clinical investigation and treatment of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) dysmotility, functional GI diseases and continence problems. As a result there is also increasing demand from clinical fellows and young investigators for knowledge and training in this area of medicine. This course will address this need by bringing small groups together with experts in the field to gain experience with a wide range of techniques used in the assessment of GI function and to discuss their application in swallowing difficulties, reflux symptoms, continence problems and other functional GI diseases. At the end of the course, participants will have received practical training in:
1) Application and Analysis of key technologies including esophageal high-resolution manometry (HRM), pH-impedance reflux studies, anorectal HRM and continence function tests for constipation and incontinence. The position of new technologies will also be discussed.
2) Classification-diagnosis of dysmotility, functional GI disorders and continence problems based on clinical presentation and findings of physiological investigation
3) Management of motility, functional GI disorders and continence problems
Interactive elements: Participants will be divided into small groups; 5 participants each room. Each room supervised by one Faculty and one technician. Each session will begin with a short didactic introduction. The rest of the time is dedicated to hands-on training. For training in analysis each attendee will have a personal computer and guidance by the faculty. Trainees will be expected to bring and present cases from their own practice for discussion at the meeting.
Organiser: TheCourse is organized by the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility (ESNM) in association with the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) and Turkish Society of Gastroenterology (TSG) and supported by an educational grant from UEG.
DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMME:
DAY 1: Wednesday, November 12, 2014: Arrival Day
DAY 2: Thursday November 13, 2014
8.30 : Welcome and entry exam.
9.00-10.30 : Room 1 (Group 1)–Room 2 (Group 2)–Room 3 (Group 3) – Room 4
(Group 4) (each group= 5 attendees)
10.30-10.45 : Coffee break
10.45-12.15 : Room 1 (Group 4)–Room 2 (Group 3)–Room 3 (Group 2)–Room 4
(Group 1)
12.15-13.00 : Lunch
13.00-15.30 : Data analysis at the computer room of Medical School (all)
16.15-16.30 : Evaluation of Day 1
16.30-19.00 : City tour by bus (optional)
19.00-22.00 : Dinner
DAY 3: Friday, November 14, 2014
9.00-10.30 : Hands-on training (Rooms 1-4) / Data analysis (Computer Room) as determined by requirements of trainees
10.30-10.45 : Coffee break
10.45-12.15 : Hands-on training (Rooms 1-4) / Data analysis (Computer Room) as determined by requirements of trainees
12.15-13.00 : Lunch
13.00-15.30 : Case discussions with video presentations (all Faculties)
esophageal dysmotility, GERD, defecation disorders etc
15.30-16.00 : Exit Exam
16.00-16.30 : Evaluation of the course, discussion, questions-answers, certificates
16.30-19.00 : Free time
19.00-22.00 : Dinner
DAY 4: Saturday, November 15, 2014
8.00-13.00: Social program (optional). Ephesus World Heritage Site, The House of Virgin Mary; including lunch.
After 13.00: Transfer to the airport
FACULTY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serhat Bor. Resposible from: “New technologies“
Ege University School of Medicine, Sect Gastroenterology, Izmir, Turkey
+90 532 3957677, +90 232 3905216
Daniel Sifrim: responsible from “Esophageal Physiology II: pH, 24hpH/MII monitoring“. School of Medicine and Dentistry, Wingate Institute of Neurogastroenterology 26 Ashfield Street, London E12AJ,
Radu Ioan Tutuian; responsible from “Esophageal Physiology I: Esophageal HRM”. University Clinic for Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Bern University Hospital, Switzerland
EmmaCarrington; Responsible from “Anorectal Physiology: HRAM, balloon expulsion test”. Lower GI Physiology Unit Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, UK.
PARTICIPANTS: 20 participants will attend. Participants are going to be selected by the faculty according to a country quota.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1 October 2014, participants are going to be informed within two weeks.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
1)Must be born January 1, 1974 or later.
2)Must have fluent English
3)Must currently work in a center which has or will have motility and intraesophageal pH monitoring equipment
4)Must have a Medical Doctor degree
5)The scientific interest of the applicants in the specific topics of the Course. This interest should be declared by listing the relevant scientific publications, activities with a CV.
COURSE LANGUAGE: English
VENUE: Ege University School of Medicine Sect. Gastroenterology, Izmir, Turkey.
ACCOMMODATION: Anemon Ege Hotel**** located in the university hospital campus.
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Walking distance from the meeting venue. Metro connection to the city center.
REGISTRATION FEE:€ 200
Covering;
1)Hotel rooms (bed and breakfast) for three nights,
2)Dinners (2), lunches (2 lunch boxes) and coffee breaks (Continual service through day incl cookies and cold drinks) for Thursday, Friday,
3)Certificate, badge, printed and electronic educational materials.
4)City tour by bus,
5)All group transfers from Hotel to airport and dinners
Social program is optional with a fee. Guided tour to Ephesus World Heritage Site, The House of Virgin Mary; including lunch.
All participants should cover their travel costs however there will be a limited number of registration fee support for the participants. If a signed letter by the head of the Department / Hospital is provided declaring that participant does not have any financial support, according to the budget, a limited support might be given.
Applications: Please send an e-mail including the CV to:
ESNM European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility
Wickenburggasse 11080 Vienna (Austria) - Phone: +43 (0) 197 16 39 - Fax: +43 (0) 197 16 3910 -