Masterclass on CRC 

This intensive training programme is highly interactive for both faculty and participants, maximising learning outcomes and expanding participants’ knowledge using the latest training standards. With our perfect blend of online and on-site (face-to-face) education, clinicians currently specialising in the field of colorectal cancer will be given an ultra-modern learning, networking and developing experience featuring top faculty. 

Application is now closed.

The online phase will be spread out over the months of October & November 2022, with approximately 3 hours of mandatory weekly assignments. This personalised online learning experience will feature a varied mix of live and self-paced materials, including:

• Assigned reading of clinical practice guidelines and Mistakes in… articles
• Assigned viewing of previous UEG lectures: 
  • UEG Week recordings 
  • Postgraduate Teaching (PGT) Programme recordings 
• Live interactive webinars: 
  • Pathogenesis of CRC, types of precursor lesions, diagnosis & staging of CRC and risk factors for CRC
    Miriam Cuatrecasas & Louis Vermeulen  
  • Radiological workup CRC (staging & re-staging)
    Inês A. Santiago 
  • Resection techniques of primary tumours and metastases by surgeons & radiologists
    Fernando Gomez & Antonino Spinelli
  • Medical treatment for CRC, molecular markers, new therapies
    Louis Vermeulen & Michela Guardascione 

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

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

• Multidisciplinary case-based learning in small groups
• World-class faculty  
• A mix of teaching formats, e.g., case studies, discussion, group work, quizzes, etc.  
• Opportunities for networking with a multidisciplinary peer group and faculty 

The two days will be structured into sections covering the following topics of CRC:  

1. Prevalence, high-risk vs low-risk populations and prevention  
2. The endoscopists’ view: Endoscopic detection, diagnosis and resection techniques of polyps and early cancer  
3. Multidisciplinary management for colorectal cancer based on real life clinical case scenarios 
4. Decision making in specific populations, e.g., ageing and/or fragile patients. Palliative care for CRC. 

Participants will work on clinical case scenarios prepared by faculty members in each topic block.

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Participation in the Masterclass on CRC is by selection only. A maximum of 50 participants will be invited. The following criteria will be taken into account: 

• myUEG Associate: To be eligible for application to the Masterclass, participants need to be registered as myUEG Associates.
• You are a clinician currently specialising in a/o already experienced in the field of CRC (gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, radiotherapists, endoscopists, paediatricians, GPs, oncologists) .
• 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? 
• Diversity and inclusivity 
  • To achieve diversity within the course, regional, gender balance & specialties of applicants will be taken into consideration.  
  • In addition, preference is given to candidates from Europe and Mediterranean countries. 

 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 € 250 is required to confirm the registration.  

Application is now closed.

• ​​​​​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.  

The face-to-face course will be held in Vienna, Austria. The exact venue location will be shared with participants in due course.

The UEG Masterclass on CRH: Face-to-Face Course, Vienna, Austria, 24/11/2021- 25/12/2022 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 11 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).

The UEG Masterclass on CRC: Webinar 1, online, Austria, 25/10/2022-25/10/2022 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).

The UEG Masterclass on CRC: Webinar 2, online, Austria, 02/11/2022-02/11/2022 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).

The UEG Masterclass on CRC: Webinar 3, online, Austria, 08/11/2022-08/11/2022 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).

The UEG Masterclass on CRC: Webinar 4, online, Austria, 15/11/2022-15/11/2022 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).

Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.