ESPGHAN intestinal ultrasound (IUS) hands-on qualifying program
Aim: to provide high quality and comprehensive intestinal ultrasound skills for paediatric gastroenterologists for performing a standardized and effective bed-side examination for the paediatric patient.
ESPGHAN structured a 3 steps qualification program consisted of 3 steps:
Step 1:
Online theoretical introduction to IUS in the paediatric patient (3-4 hours). To be performed within a month prior to the hands-on event.
Step 2:
A hands-on event of two half days. The selected participants will participate in numerous hands-on sessions in small groups with real patients, led by ESPGHAN IUS experts.
Step 3:
Hands-on practice (at least 40 examinations) in an ESPGHAN approved qualifying center.
Step 4:
An advanced hands-on workshop including a qualifying theoretical and bed-side examinations.
A formal ESPGHAN certificate will be provided upon completion of each step and following successful completion of the entire qualification.
In Lille 2026, we offer:
a. A full step 1 and 2 course (theoretical and hands-on) to be performed during the ESPGHAN annual meeting in Lille.
The meeting will accommodate one group of 30 delegates (divided into small groups of 5) with a 3-hour online course 2 weeks prior to the meeting and a 6 hours practical hands-on experience during the meeting, separated by 4 hours (Friday morning) and another 2 hours (early Friday afternoon).
b. A step 4 qualifying workshop including written and hand-on exams
Participants of the step 4 workshop are those who completed steps 1-3 in the ESPGHAN program.
Participants will be selected based on the time of registration, accessibility to an ultrasound machine (including a commitment letter) and national/center diversity.