UEG Masterclass: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) – Top Tips & Tricks for Understanding and Managing the Complexity of IBD

The UEG Masterclass provides in-depth knowledge on the diagnostic and therapeutic management of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), focusing on the latest multidisciplinary approaches.    

Boost your expertise in understanding pathophysiology and managing IBD with this interactive program that combines online and face-to-face training. Led by top IBD experts, the course covers clinically relevant updates on etiopathogenesis, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, including nutrition and surgical strategies, real-world case discussions, and multidisciplinary team approaches for both simple and complex cases.

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 will take place over October and November 2025, offering a personalized learning experience that blends live and self-paced materials, including: 

• Weekly sessions with approx. 2 hours of mandatory content 
• Assigned readings of guidelines and expert opinion articles  
• Live webinars with expert faculty:
  • Updates on the Pathogenesis of IBD for clinicians 
  • Imaging for diagnosis, follow-up and evaluation of therapeutic success: CT, MRI Intestinal Ultrasound  
  • Pediatric IBD and Transition & Nutrition  
  • Endoscopy for diagnosis, scoring, follow-up and surveillance of IBD: current standards and future options 

The online phase is carefully aligned with the topics and cases being covered on-site to provide an integrated learning experience. Participants will solve interactive-quizzes and exchange with their faculty.

The culmination of this blended learning experience will be a two-day face-to-face event in Vienna, Austria, featuring: 

• Multidisciplinary case-based learning 
• World-class faculty  
• A mix of teaching formats, including case studies, case-based discussions, group discussions, group work, quizzes, and pre-course knowledge checks  
• Opportunities for networking with a multidisciplinary peer group and faculty 

The event will begin at 9:30 CET on November 28 and conclude at 3:30 CET on November 29. Over the course of two days, sessions will be organised into sections covering the following topics: :  

• Therapeutic Goals 
• Monitoring of IBD 
• Immunosuppressive & Biologic Therapies 
• Choosing Therapy for CD & UC 
• Fistulizing Crohn’s Disease 
• Extraintestinal Manifestations 
• Stricturing CD 

Participants will work in multidisciplinary teams to solve case studies prepared by faculty members in each topic session. Solutions will then be presented and discussed with both the participants and the entire multidisciplinary faculty.

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

• UEG Associate: To be eligible for application to the Masterclass, participants need to be registered as UEG Associates.
• You are a clinician trained in specific interest in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) (gastroenterologists, endoscopists, surgeons, radiologists, dietitians)
• One-page CV (max.)  
• List of (max) top 5 publications 
• Letter of motivation (max. 250 words) answering the following 2 questions: 
  • What benefit do you expect to gain from this programme? 
  • Why should UEG select you for this programme? 
• Each individual may participate in this Masterclass only once. 
• To achieve diversity within the course, regional and gender balance, expertise, and specialties of applicants will be taken into consideration.  

A group of up to 50 participants will be selected by the Masterclass Faculty during a review process in July 2025. All applicants will be notified shortly after the review is completed. 

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

Please note that these criteria have no absolute delimitations and no legal weight. 

Selected participants will be notified via e-mail. A registration payment of € 300 is required to confirm the registration.  

• A top-tier scientific programme featuring the latest training standards 
• Online tutoring with direct interaction between expert faculty and peers​​​​​
• Course material 
• Lunches and coffee breaks throughout the on-site course 

All selected participants are required to attend the Masterclass in its entirety – online and on-site. 

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