UEG Masterclass on complications: Strategies for multidisciplinary management

A multidisciplinary online and face-to-face learning experience

Online phase: October/November 2026
Face-to-face course: November 26 – 27, 2026 
Vienna, Austria

Application is closed.

Event overview

The UEG Masterclass on complications provides in-depth knowledge on the multidisciplinary management of postprocedural gastrointestinal (GI) complications, focusing on the latest cross-specialty approaches.

Boost your expertise in understanding and managing GI complications through this highly interactive programme that combines online and face-to-face training. Led by top experts, the course covers endoscopic, radiological, and surgical management strategies, real-world clinical case analysis, and multidisciplinary team decision-making to reduce siloed care and improve coordinated patient management.

Join us in this unique course to effectively improve coordinated patient management and foster collaborative care in your clinical practise!

Masterclass
Learning objectives
  • Understand cross-specialty approaches: Gain insight into what other disciplines (e.g., interventional radiology, surgery) can offer beyond your own specialty
  • Collaborate effectively across teams: Learn to work together and understand each other's way of working    for safe, effective management of GI complications
  • Recognize and stabilize complications early: Identify complications promptly and kickstart  initial  management so patients arrive for endoscopy, radiology, or surgery in the best possible condition
  • Apply combined techniques when appropriate: Appreciate that optimal care may involve a combination of approaches from different specialties
Target audience

The course is therefore primarily designed for:

  • Advanced gastroenterologists
  • Surgeons
  • Interventional radiologists
  • Individuals with a specific interest in the management of GI complications
  • Highly motivated for interactive learning, both online and in-person

 

Venue

The face-to-face portion of the course will be held at:

DoubleTree by Hilton Vienna Schönbrunn
Schloßallee 8 
1140 Vienna

Course directors

Roberta Maselli, Italy    
Žilvinas Dambrauskas, Lithuania
 

Faculty

Povilas Ignatavicius, Lithuania
Styliani (Stella) Mantziari, Switzerland
Seung-Hun Chon, Germany
Adrian R. Kobe, Switzerland
Olga Rutka, UK
Nuha Yassin, UK
Marije Smit, The Netherlands
Paraskevas Gkolfakis, Greece

CME accreditation

UEG is currently seeking approval from the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS).

Online phase: October/November 2026

The UEG Masterclass features an innovative educational format that combines online learning activities with the best aspects of classroom interaction and live instruction.  

The online phase offers a personalised learning experience including:

  • Lectures from each specialty providing a clear, standardised overview of: Endoscopic techniques, interventional radiology, surgical management, and assessment and resuscitation of patients with acute bleeding or sepsis 
  • Webinars focusing on clinical cases and short expert debates 

The online phase is carefully aligned with the topics and cases being covered onsite to provide an integrated learning experience.

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Face-to-face course: November 26 – 27, 2026

The culmination of this blended learning experience will be a two-day face-to-face event in Vienna, Austria. The onsite programme focuses entirely on interactive, multidisciplinary engagement.

Activities include:

  • Group case discussions
  • Multidisciplinary expert panels
  • Hands-on problem-solving
  • Team decision-making simulations

The goal is to integrate knowledge from all specialties into coherent treatment strategies for GI complications.

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Selection criteria

Participation in the UEG Masterclass is by selection only. A maximum of 50 participants will be selected based on the following criteria:

  • UEG Associate: To be eligible for application, participants need to be registered as UEG Associates
  • Clinician trained with a specific interest in postprocedural GI complications (gastroenterologists, surgeons, interventional radiologists)
  • One-page CV (max.)  
  • List of up to 5 top publications 
  • Letter of motivation answering the following questions: 
    • What benefit(s) do you expect to gain from this programme? 
    • What makes you a strong candidate for selection? 
  • A given individual may only participate in a UEG Masterclass once. 
  • Regional and gender balance, expertise, and specialties will be considered to achieve diversity

An adequate level of English is essential to be able to follow the content delivered and participate fully in the course. 

Registration

Apply now

Applications are open until June 24, 2026.

Selected participants will be notified via e-mail. A registration payment of € 330 is required to confirm registration.

Please note that no travel or accommodation reimbursement will be provided. Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
 

Contact

Congress Management
Margaryta Syemyernya
Education Management
Ulrike Kapp-Popov
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