We support up to 30 trainees in gastroenterology with visiting fellowships to spend at least two weeks at a renowned European training centre between January and December. Each trainee receives € 1,250 to contribute to travel and accommodation costs.
In collaboration with JSGE, UEG will support 2 additional trainees in digestive health to attend a visiting fellowship in Japan in 2026. Indicate your interest in the same application; the top-scoring interested applicants will be selected for the opportunity.
The application for fellows to participate in the fellowship throughout the year 2026 is open until June 26, 2025.
This opportunity is available for all myUEG Young GI Associates.
Applicants for the fellowship programme must:
Candidates are allowed to participate in the Clinical Visiting Fellowship only once. The hosting institution must be different from the home institution and preferably located in a different country.
Applicants must complete the application form and provide following documents:
Read the complete criteria for applicants and selection process. For more tips & advice from UEG and previous participants join our exclusive Young GI group on My Connect!
| First name | Last name | Host Centre | City | Country | Centre name long | Institution website | Fellowship topics | Possible month(s) for visit | Department name | Expertise of department and range of educational programmes | Department facilities | Number of beds in total ? | Number of beds dedicated to GI? | Other comments | Which tasks is the trainee allowed to perform? | Will the trainee be allowed to perform hands-on training? | Additional comments | Are there any special requirements (for EU/non-EU citizens)? | Can the trainee participate in procedural lists? | Can the trainee participate in outpatient clinics with his/her tutor? | According to your institutional profile, what kind of fellow do you prefer to host? | Minimum clinical experience | Does the fellow have to be registered for practice (i.e. GMC in UK) in your country? | Language skills | Additional requirements | Minimum duration of the fellowship is two weeks. Is prolongation (organised by centre and fellow) possible? |
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| Markus | Peck-Radosavljevic | Klinikum Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | Klagenfurt | Austria | AT_Klinikum Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | www.kabeg.at | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders | March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Innere Medizin & Gastroenterologie (IMuG) | GI-Department as main specialty with adjunct Nephrology, Rheumatology, and Endocrinology Unit, Centralized Emergency Department (ZAE) and Centralized Endoscopy Unit are also part of the department. | Inpatient ward including 4 intermediate care beds; specialized outpatient clinics for IBD, Liver disease, and general Gastroenterology; centralized endoscopy unit headed by the department | 51 | 30 | Third-largest hospital in Austria, University-affiliated teaching hospital | That depends on his status with regards to EU labor law and approbation in Austria: mostly, they will act as observers | No hands-on training possible | Trainees usually will be qualified as "observers", which would not allow them to perform any hands-on training for legal and insurance reasons. | Not for observers. | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus), Radiologist with interest in GI imaging and interventions | No specific requirement | Not necessarily for an observer. | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |
| Thomas | Reiberger | Medical University of Vienna | Vienna | Austria | AT_Medical University of Vienna | www.meduniwien.ac.at | Hepatology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine III | University Hospital, Outpatient and Inpatient Clinic, ICU, Endoscopy, Hepmodynamic Laboratory | Endoscopy Suites, Hemodynamic Lab, Research Laboratories, 2 Inpatient wards, 1 ICU ward, several specialized outpatient clinicsl | 56 | 56 | observe and participate in clinical and research discussions | Applied to/with simulators | period can/should be defined with mentor; it is preferred that the visit is connected to a research project | none | Sometimes | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | knowledge on guidelines for treatment of patients with advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD), cirrhosis, portal hypertension and liver transplantation | no | English is sufficient., English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||
| Ante | Bogut | University Hospital Mostar | Mostar | Bosnia and Herzegovina | BA_University Hospital Mostar | www.skbm.ba | Pancreatico-biliary | February, March, April, May, October, November | Department of Gastroenterology | Diagnostic endoscopy Interventional endoscopy (bleeding managament, EMR) ERCP Abdominal ultrasound, liver biopsies IBD managament | Day hospital for IBD patients and outpatient diagnostic procedures Endoscopy unit with three Olympis Exera III towers and scopes ERCP cabinet | 720 | 21 | - | All diagnostic procedures under supervision of mentor ( EGD, colonoscopy, ultrasound). It depends on knowledge and expireince of trainne | Applied to patients | - | - | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 2 y | No | English is sufficient., English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | - | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |
| Marianna | Arvanitakis | Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles | Brussels | Belgium | BE_Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles | https://www.erasme.ulb.ac.be | Endoscopy, Pancreatico-biliary, Nutrition and small intestine,, digestive oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, Pancreato-biliary, Digestive Oncology, Nutrition, Hepatology, IBD Clinical rounds (inpatients), outpatient consultation, weekly multidiscipline meetings (oncology, pancreato-biliary, endoscopy), bi-weekly educational seminars (except July-August) | Inpatient wards, medico-surgical units with a total of 75 beds, Endoscopy unit, outpatient clinics | 864 | 52/ 75 | Very well known institution, dedicated to patient care, research and education | Clinical rounds with tutor (inpatients), consultations with tutor (outpatients), observation of endoscopic procedures, educational seminars, multidisciplinary meetings | No hands-on training possible | Hand on requires a minimum of 1 year stay | NA | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | At the end of GI training with some clinical experience | Not for a clinical fellowship with a tutor but some paperwork is required | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |
| Hans | Van Vlierberghe | Ghent University Hospital | Gent | Belgium | BE_Ghent University Hospital | www.uzgent.be | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 1/ Basic and advanced endoscopic training (GI tractus en biliopancreatic tractus) 2/ Inflammatory bowel unit 3/ Liver unit (with also an important liver transplantation program) 4/ Digestive oncology unit | Out and in patient clinic day clinic ICU ward Endoscopic unit | 950 | 43 | If a MD and if approved by our medical council (case per case decision), everything under supervision | Applied to patients | knowledge of English (not necesarry but helpful: knowledge of French and Dutch) | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Gastroenterologist | Second half of GI training | No, but an MD diploma needs to be provided | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Tim | Vanuytsel | University Hospital Leuven | Leuven | Belgium | BE_University Hospital Leuven | www.uzleuven.be and www.kuleuven.be | Functional disorders, Neurogastroenterology, Nutrition and small intestine, | March, April, June, July, October, November | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | University Hospitals Leuven is a center of expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders (Prof. Tim Vanuytsel and Prof. Jan Tack) and intestinal failure including short bowel syndrome and small bowel transplantation (Prof. Tim Vanuytsel and Dr. Lucas Wauters). | endoscopy, manometry, outpatient clinic, ERCP | 2000 | 60 | Trainee can follow outpatient clinics for functional GI disorders and intestinal failure with Prof. Vanuytsel or Prof. Tack and accompany them on ward rounds. The trainee will also be able to follow the specialized endoscopy lists with e.g. dilatations of esophageal strictures, insertion of PEG/PEG-J tubes, pneumatic dilations for achalasia, etc. If the trainee speaks Dutch, then he or she can see patients in the outpatient clinic under supervision of Prof. Vanuytsel or Tack. | Applied to patients | regular visa requirements | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | gastroenterologist in training; no other specific skills needed | no | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Radu | Tutuian | Bürgerspital Solothurn | Solothurn | Switzerland | CH_Bürgerspital Solothurn | https://www.solothurnerspitaeler.ch/unsere-spitaeler/buergerspital-solothurn/ | Endoscopy, Hepatology, Functional disorders | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November | Klinik für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie | Functional GI testing, Hepatology, Endoscopy (Upper GI and Lower GI Endoscopy including advanced endoscopic interventions - EMR, ESD, FTDR), Endosonography (incl. FNA/FNB and drainage procedures) and ERCP (incl. Cholangioscopy). The clinic for gastroenterology and hepatology at the Bürgerspital Solothurn is accredited by the Swiss Medical Association (FMH) as a B-clinic (2 years) for specialising in gastroenterology | 6 board-certified gastroenterologist and 1-2 fellows in gastroenterology / hepatology 5 Endoscopy suites with state-of-the-art equipment incl. EUS-processors and C-arms 3 US machines. HRM and Impedance-pH Monitoring equipment Conference room with video-conferencing equipment | 350 | variable (on medical and surgical wards) | The clinic for gastroenterology and hepatology is part of the department of internal medicine and focuses on out-patient procedures and consultations (approx. 70% of the clinical activity). In-patient activities (approx. 30% of clinical activities) are focused on consultation and procedures on patients hospitalised on medical and surgical wards. We work closely together with visceral surgery (daily reports and weekly conferences) and well the other medical departments. | as with any of our trainees, visiting trainees will join one of our staff physicians and accompany them during procedures and consultations | Applied to patients | Hands-on training are permitted for physicians registered with the Swiss Health Authority (BAG - MedRegister) | Visiting physicians from the EU have to register with the Swiss authorities. Details can be found under https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/fza_schweiz-eu-efta/meldeverfahren.html Non-EU visiting physicians are required to apply for a "business visa" for Switzerland. | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 2-3 years | not necessarily for visiting physicians / observer-ship For practice, registration with the Swiss Health Authority (BAG - MedReg) is mandatory https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/berufe-im-gesundheitswesen/medizinalberufe/medizinalberuferegister-medreg.html | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Before starting UEG clinical visiting fellowship physicians from the EU need to ask the empolyer in their home-country to complete a "notification for short-term work in Switzerland". The online notification procedure is free of charge and can be found under https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/fza_schweiz-eu-efta/meldeverfahren.html For additional training beyond an observership / visiting physician, candidates must apply for a recognition of their diploma / speciality with the Swiss Health Authority. Information can be found under https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/berufe-im-gesundheitswesen/auslaendische-abschluesse-gesundheitsberufe.html | Yes, stay length is flexible. |
| Alain M. | Schoepfer | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois | Lausanne | Switzerland | CH_Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois | https://www.chuv.ch/fr/gastro-hepato/glg-home/ | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology, Nutrition and small intestine, | February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November | Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | All domains of gastroenterology (particularly IBD, eosinophilic esophagitis), Hepatology, and interventional endoscopy; Regular training on the job for GI fellows, interactive case discussion every day at staff meeting, educational meetings with GI pathologist and GI radiologist | Endoscopy center, outpatient clinics, functional GI unit, ultrasound unit, ward for GI and Hepatology patients | 1568 | 12 | Tertiary referral center, ranking 2022 within the 10 best hospital worldwide, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology ranked within the best 100 divisions worldwide (newsweek 2022) | Patient consultation, ultrasound (including dedicated GI ultrasound) | No hands-on training possible | performing ultrasound under supervision is possible | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | At least one year as GI fellow or surgery | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Annalisa | Berzigotti | Inselspital, University Hospital of Berne | Berne | Switzerland | CH_Inselspital, University Hospital of Berne | Hepatology | March, June, August, September, October | Hepatology | Our group is expert in the management of liver disease. We have a large outpatient clinic (general hepatology, cirrhosis and its complications, invasive and non-invasive assessment of liver disease, viral hepatitis, NASH, HCC, rare liver diseases, liver transplantation), and we take care of the inpatients hospitalised at our interdisciplinary ward. We are very expert in ultrasound and have a large volume of patients undergoing complex non-invasive assessment of liver disease. We hold weekly interdisciplinary meetings reviewing the histopathology and imaging findings of complex cases, and bi-weekly journal clubs/educational sessions for residents. Bi-monthly symposia held by international speakers are also part of our educational programme in English. The clinical sessions (liver transplant meeting, Tumorboard) are in German language. | Outpatient clinic: ca 40 patients per day + 15-20 patients per day in the ultrasound clinic; inpatients. s. below. We perform 3-6 percutaneous biopsies per week and 2-4 HVPG measurements/transjugular liver biopsies per week. Paracenteses are done both in the outpatient and in the inpatient setting by our residents. TIPS procedure is done by the hepatology dept in collaboration with the interventional radiology and angiology dept. (25 per year). https://www.swissliver.ch/en/home | The UVCM has currently 60 beds | 10-15 hepatology patients (this does not include other GI cases, who are taken care separately) | On specific request, the fellow will be introduced to the colleagues of the radiology and surgery dept. who are leaders in the management of minimally invasive therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma (percutaneous CT guided stereotactic microwave ablation; SIRT). | The trainee will be allowed to assist to all the activities ongoing in our hepatology department including outpatient and inpatient clinic, ultrasound, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, percutaneous liver biopsies, measurement of HVPG and transjugular liver biopsy, TIPS placement. In addition, he/she will be allowed to get exposure to the ongoing research projects in all the areas of hepatology | No hands-on training possible | Permission to stay in Switzerland should follow the Swiss law | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 3 years | No | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Knowledge of German language would be a strong benefit for the fellow, particularly during the outpatient clinic | No, the maximum stay at our centre is 2 weeks. | ||
| Milan | Lukas | ISCARE a.s. | Czech Republic | CZ_ISCARE a.s. | Endoscopy, IBD | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November | Gastroenterology | endoscopy, sonography, IBD treatment | endoscopic halls, ultrasonographic rooms, hall for a biological treatment | 0 | 0 | No hands-on training possible | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||||||||||
| Zuzana | Vackova | Military University Hospital Prague | Prague | Czech Republic | CZ_Military University Hospital Prague | https://www.uvn.cz/en/ | Endoscopy, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology, Neurogastroenterology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Department of Medicine | Dpt. of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is a tertiary endoscopic center offering full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures of the GI tract. It is a referral center for advanced interventional procedures (EMR, ESD, third-space endoscopy, EUS-guided interventions). Our department is connected to the gastroenterology department with beds. The gastroenterology department is providing care for unselected gastroenterology patients with the whole spectrum of gastrointestinal and hepato-pancretobiliary diseases. Our institution is a teaching hospital for both pregradual students and post-gradual doctors. | - Endoscopy – 6 endoscopy suites (gastroscopy, colonoscopy 2x, interventional, endosonography, ERCP), abdominal ultrasound, functional lab – high-resolution esophageal and anorectal manometry, pH monitoring, Endoflip, recovery room (6 beds) - Gastroenterology department | hospital 667 | 36 | Observation only | Applied to/with simulators, No hands-on training possible | No. | No | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Fellows with all levels of experience are welcome. | No. | English is sufficient. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Axel | Dignass | Agaplesion Markus Hospital – Goethe University | Frankfurt/ Main | Germany | DE_Agaplesion Markus Hospital – Goethe University | www.markuskrankenhaus. de/leistungsspektrum/fachabteilungen/medizinische-klinik-igastroenterologie- hepatologie-onkologie-infektiologie/ | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology, Nutrition and small intestine, | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Medizinische Klinik 1 | "IBD, Endoscopy, GI-Oncology, Ultrasound, general GI; Academic Teaching Hospital with teaching and clinical training of medical students, electives and rotations in GI and Internal Medicine for medical students from 3rd-6th year of training." | Complete Endoscopy, Ultrasonography, Functional GI Lab, Nutrition Medicine, GI psychologists, in- and outpatient clinic, everything needed for modern GI | 680 | 85 | 85 beds in the department for GI, Oncology and General Internal Medicine The majority of patients speaks German only, good command of German language is necessary to interact with patients and also to follow outpatient clinic visits or rounds | Only observing tasks due to medical legislation in Germany | No hands-on training possible | Full medical license and a contract of the hospital | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | At least two years of clinical experience | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal., Knowledge of the local language is in any case necessary to benefit from the fellowship. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Helmut | Messmann | Dept. of Gastroenterology | Germany | DE_Dept. of Gastroenterology | Endoscopy | To be arranged on a case by case basis | University Hospital Augsburg | Training center of ESGE and WEEO largest endoscopy center in Germany | inpatient outpatient intensive care unit | 1700 | 140 | Observation | Yes, applied to/with simulators | No | No | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||||||
| Andreas | Sturm | DRK Westend | Berlin | Germany | DE_DRK Westend | https://www.drk-kliniken-berlin.de/gastroenterologie-westend | Endoscopy, IBD | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Klinik für Innere Medizin I Schwerpunkt Gastroenterologie | IBD, Endoscopy, oncology | ERCP, PTCD, Endoscopy, double ballon, spy endoscopy, Baryx | 500 | 62 | Teaching hospital of the Charite | If allowed to work in Germany the trainee can perform endoscopy | Working permission for Germany | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way., English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||||
| Heiner | Wedemeyer | Hannover Medical School | Hannover | Germany | DE_Hannover Medical School | https://www.mhh.de | Hepatology, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Infectious Diseases and Endocrinology | We treat patients with liver, stomach and intestinal diseases as well as hormone metabolism disorders. State-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are used in the functional areas of sonography and endoscopy as well as in inpatient and outpatient care in numerous special outpatient clinics. The clinic makes a significant contribution in the intensive care unit and the internal medicine intermediate care unit. Liver transplantation, including the evaluation and treatment of affected patients, also plays a central role. In addition, regular tumor conferences as part of the Comprehensive Cancer Center are part of the clinic's standard practice. | Sonography Endoscopy Intensive care unit Intermediate care unit Liver transplantation | 1520 | 72 | www.mhh.de/ghie | Selected treatments will be carried out under supervision in the functional areas and on the ward. A medical approbation is required. | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | Sometimes | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | A medical approbation is required. | A medical approbation is required. | English is sufficient., English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Jonas | Rosendahl | University Clinic Halle (Saale) | Germany | DE_University Clinic Halle (Saale) | https://www.umh.de/einrichtungen/kliniken-und-departments/department-fuer-innere-medizin/innere-medizin-i-gastroenterologie-pneumologie | Endoscopy, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Hepatology, IBD, Oncology, Pancreaticobiliary | March, April, July, August, September | Clinic for Gastroenteroloy and Pneumology | Abdominal Ultrasound. Advanced Endoscopy. GI Oncology. Hepatology. Pancreatology. | Outpatient Clinic. Endoscopy. Abdominal ultrasound unit. Two wards. | 65 | 44 | Under supervision interventional tasks are possible. | Yes, applied to patients | Sometimes | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | 2 years. | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||||
| Ilse | Broekaert | University of Cologne | Cologne | Germany | DE_University of Cologne | Paediatrics | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Paediatric Gastroenterology | full paediatric unit including NICU/ PICU | Gastro/ Hepato/ Nutrition/ Endoscopy/ Surgery | 140 | variable | Applied to/with simulators, Applied to animals | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Other (e.g. Pathologist, Paediatrician…) | English is sufficient., English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||||||
| Peter | Christsensen | Aarhus University Hospital | Aarhus | Denmark | DK_Aarhus University Hospital | IBD, Functional disorders, GI Oncology, Neurogastroenterology | May, June, October, November | Department of Surgery | Coloproctology. More than 10 years experience with international visiting colorectal fellow for hands-on colorectal surgery, robotic surgery, TAMIS, laparoscopic surgery and advanced coloproctology. | Tertiary referral center for advanced colorectal cancer, IBD and advanced proctology. International leading research unit in coloproctology, functional disorders and late adverse effects following cancer treatment | 1150 | 40 | Hands-on surgery under supervision. Lap- and robotic simulators. Active involvement in ongoing research. | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | Passing an informal videointerview is mandatory. | English speaking a requirement. | Frequently | Frequently | Surgeon (with GI focus) | Trainee, specialised registra | No | English is sufficient. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Mohamed | Alboraie | Al-Azhar University | Cairo | Egypt | EG_Al-Azhar University | https://www.azhar.edu.eg | Endoscopy, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Hepatology, IBD, Neurogastroenterology, Nutrition & small intestine, Oncology, Pancreaticobiliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Department of Internal Medicine | Our department offers a wide range of expertise covering gastrointestinal diseases specially inflammatory bowel diseases, liver diseases like viral hepatitis and autoimmune liver diseases and liver cancer. We also have experts performing all endoscopic procedures. | - GI Motility lab - 5 endoscopy rooms having upper and lower GI endoscopies, ERCP, EUS and enteroscopy. - Ultrasound - FibroScan/ CAP - We have also a regular list for third-space endoscopy | 120 | 40 | We also train fellows on how to conduct research projects. | =- Regular rounds - ultrasound - FibroScan/ CAP - Esophageal and Anorectal Motility - upper and lower GI endoscopies | Yes, applied to patients | None | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | None | No | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||
| Ahmed | M. Gaheen | Specialized Medical Hospital, Mansoura University | Egypt | EG_Specialized Medical Hospital, Mansoura University | https://smh.mans.edu.eg/index.php/en/ | Endoscopy | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Hepatology, gastroenterology and endoscopy unit, Internal medicine department | Tertiary center for advanced endoscopic procedures along with dedicated hematemesis unit | =- endoscopy unit: EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS (Diagnostic and therapeutic) - Outpatient clinics: Hepatology, Gastroenterology IBD, HCC, Pancreatobiliary, Viral hepatitis - Inpatient wards: Hepatogastroentrology, Hematemesis - Interventional radiology unit: Liver biopsy, TACE - Emergency department | 550 | 95 | Yes, applied to patients | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||||||
| Irene | Garrido | Hospital Clínic of Barcelona | Barcelona | Spain | ES_Hospital Clínic of Barcelona | https://www.hospitalclinic.org | Endoscopy, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology. High-risk digestive tumors clinic. Clinical and endoscopic management of high-risk conditions for colorectal and other digestive tumors (i.e. serrated polyposis, Lynch syndrome, FAP, etc). Medical degree, post-graduate, master programmes. | Outpatient clinic, GI ward, Endoscopy unit (6 rooms) | 720 | 24 | Award of the most prestigious GI Department in Spain. | Observer during clinic, participation in multidisciplinary tumour boards, observer during specific endoscopy list for high-risk conditions. | No hands-on training possible | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | Residence/fellowship in gastroenterology; preferable experience in the management of high risk conditions. | no | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Enrique | de-Madaria | Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis/ISABIAL | Alicante | Spain | ES_Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis/ISABIAL | https://isabial.es/ | Pancreaticobiliary | February, March, April, May, October, November, December | Department of Gastroenterology | Clinical management of pancreatic and biliary disorders | The unit's activity is divided between inpatient management, outpatient consultation, and research. We have access to an advanced biliopancreatic endoscopy unit, but fellows do not rotate there. We have a multidisciplinary committee of benign biliopancreatic diseases and participate in the multidisciplinary general digestive oncology committee. | 807 | 56 | SPANISH | Integration in the clinical management of patients with unit members | No hands-on training possible | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | Besides language skills, we do not require minimum clinical experience | Knowledge of the local language is necessary. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Juan Enrique | Dominguez-Munoz | University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela | Santiago de Compostela | Spain | ES_University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela | http://xxisantiago.sergas.es http://www.icedig.info | "Endoscopy, IBD, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders" | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Our Department has a great expertise in several areas of Gastroenterology. Our Pancreatic Unit is a national and international reference centre for the management and research in pancreatic diseases and a centre of excellence for the education in pancreatic diseases. Our Endoscopy Unit, is also a reference, both national and international, being considered a world reference educational centre, mainly for endoscopic ultrasound and ERCP (over 250 gastroenterologists, worldwide, have already make an educational stage at this Unit); at the Endoscopy Unit, more than 20,000 procedures are performed every year. We have also a recognised Unit for the management of patients with inflammatory Bowel Disease; being the director of this Unit, one of the most recognised specialists in Europe. We have also a Hepatology Unit, linked to the liver transplant Unit, born in 1994, doing a minimum of 50 liver transplants every year, with specific units for the management of C Hepatitis, hepatocarcinoma… Another growing filed is our oncological Units, both in colon cancer, but also in oesophageal, stomach cancer, with a dedicate gastroenterologist managing those cases (more than 400 every year). Finally, a specific knowledge on in patients, with a dedicated Unit, that manages more than 2,000 hospitalized patients every year. Our Department, in the setting of our institution is linked to the Spanish Health System. We have the ability to provide the whole range of education in the field of Medicine. We provide with educational programs for medical school, in fact The University of Santiago de Compostela is one of the oldest and most recognized universities in Spain. Linked to the University activities, we have the capability to advise and provide the support to access the PhD. We have also the official recognition to provide with formation for gastroenterologist, among other specialties, according to the ministry of Health and Education. Specific on Gastroenterology, and related to our department, we have a strong activity in advanced fellowship training, mainly in the field of endoscopy (mainly in endoscopic ultrasound – with an active hands on course supported by ESGE), in the field of Pancreatology, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. All these specific programs area organised with the Hospital and the Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela, and can be adapted to the needs of the attendees, from long stays, to specific Master Class programs. | In terms of facilities, we have 40 beds for the management of in-patients, that can grow up to 50. In the area of Endoscopy, we have 7 rooms working daily (3 for ambulatory procedures -mainly upper GI and colonoscopy-, 1 for EUS, 1 for ERCP, 1 for screening colonoscopies, and 1 for advance endoscopy. In the ambulatory area, we have 8 room, a day-hospital -mainly for IBD and hepatology patients, with additional areas for functional studies, and for transabdominal ultrasound. | 1500 | 40 | The trainee will have the option to perform a hands-on program. | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | For both EU and non-EU citizens, an official acceptance to be part of the program, with the corresponding notification to our centre. For full hands-on programs, previous approval by the Spanish Ministry of Health is needed both for EU and non-EU citizens. | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | We can adapt in this setting, and will have the capability to accept trainees at any moment of the trainee period. | For short periods, a specific registration in not mandatory. With the acceptance of the Department, and the official notification to the centre, is enough for the practice. | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Carolina | Malagelada | Vall d'Hebron University Hospital | Barcelona | Spain | ES_Vall d'Hebron University Hospital | https://www.vallhebron.com/en | Functional disorders, Neurogastroenterology | February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Digestive system - Motility Unit | The Vall d’Hebron Motility Unit is a national referral center for the evaluation of gastrointestinal motor disorders. Patients attended at the Unit are evaluated with advanced motility testing including esophageal manometry, gastric barostat, intestinal manometry, capsule endoscopy, colonic transit tests and ano-rectal manometry. The team at the Motility Unit is formed by 4 physicians and 2 nurses. National and international fellows are incorporated in the daily activities of the Unit including the interpretation of motility tests performed in both outpatients and complex hospitalized patients with severe motility disorders. | GI Motility Laboratory Hospitalization Unit | 1000 | 30 | The trainee will be included in the daily activities of the Motility Unit, including the interpretation of GI Motility Tests, the care of hospitalized patients and attending medical meetings/sessions. | No hands-on training possible | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Completed medical specialization in Gastroenterology. Interest in functional and motility digestive disorders. | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||||
| Vinciane | Rebours | Beaujon Faculty Hospital | France | FR_Beaujon Faculty Hospital | Endoscopy, Oncology, Pancreaticobiliary | January, February, April, November, December | Pancreatology and Digestive Oncology | The Department of Pancreatology and Digestive Oncology at Beaujon Hospital is the unique in France because this dpt is exclusively dedicated to pancreatic diseases, from benign to malignant tumor diseases. As such, we treat 25% of pancreatic adenocarcinomas in the greater Paris area. The department has been certified as a European center of excellence for the treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors since 2009 and is the coordinating center for the national network for pancreatic rare diseases (CRMR PaRaDis - Filière FIMATHO). Prof. Rebours is the head of the department and leads the CRMR at the national level. She was also president of the French Pancreas Club (CFP) for 5 years, president of the European Pancreas Club (EPC) and president of the French Society of Gastroenterology (SNFGE). | The activity of the department is exclusively focused on pancreatic diseases and as such we handle large cohorts of patients in all fields of pancreatology. For each patient cohort, prospective registries are organized with the help of a clinical research unit within the department. In addition, clinical trials for rare diseases and pancreatic oncology are opened in the Dpt (adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine tumors). For each operated patient, a prospective tissue collection is performed, as well as serum biobanks. The patient cohorts include in number of patients: pancreatic cancers: 150 to 200 new pts every year, neuroendocrine tumors: >1800 pts; IPMN: 780 pts; familial pancreatic cancers: 210 pts; genetic pancreatitis (PRSS1: 160; CFTR: 210; SPINK1: 80 ...). This list is not exhaustive. The département is composed by Conventionnel hospitalisation (28 beds) for severe pancreatitis and complications of pancreatic cancer ..., weekly hospitalisation (10 beds) for planned procedures for pancreatic diseases (endoscopy, specific chemotherapies , embolizations ....), one-day hospitalisations (17 beds) for Chemo for pancreatic cancers Every day , out-clinic consultations for every part pf pancreatology: cyst, pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis , genetics, autoimmune ..... A specific department for endoscopic procedures proposes every day: EUS, ERCP, necrosis drainage ..... | 42 | 42 | observation : in and out clinics patients , multidisciplinary boards every day, endoscopy procedures .... | No hands-on training possible | No | No | No | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||||||
| Enrique | Perez-Cuadrado-Robles | Georges-Pompidou European Hospital | Paris | France | FR_Georges-Pompidou European Hospital | http://hopital-georgespompidou.aphp.fr/ | Endoscopy, Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Department of Gastroenterology. | The Department of Endoscopy is specialized in three main axes: Advanced resection techniques, therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound/pancreatobiliary endoscopy and small bowel endoscopy. Regarding advanced resection techniques, we have cases of upper/lower-GI ESD, advanced mucosectomy, FTRD, and other related techniques every week . We also perform POEM and diverticulotomy. A ESD/mucosectomy hands-on training on ex-vivo model could be possible during the fellowship. Concerning the EUS/ERCP activity, we have a special focus on advanced EUS therapies (necrosectomy, hepatico-gastrostomy, gastroenteroanastomosis, wirsungogastrostomy, gastro-gastrostomy, gallblader/bile duct EUS drainage etc) but also on ERCP (cholangioscopy) and hybrid techniques (percutaneous cholangioscopy, retroperitoneal necrosectomy etc). Finally, we have 2-3 enteroscopies each week (DBE, spirus) and many VCE procedures. We also perform DBE-assisted ERCP. | The department has 5 operation rooms a day, with 2 of them dedicated to interventional endoscopy and hybrid procedures. | 900 | 18 | The trainee will be allowed to assist all procedures depending on his/her interests. There are multidisciplinary meetings with other departments almost every day (radiology, surgery, oncology) to discuss cases. Hands-on training on ex-vivo model for ESD/mucosectomy can be organized. | Applied to/with simulators, Applied to animals | No requirements | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | No minimum experience is mandatory. | no | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way., English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Chloé | Melchior | Rouen University Hospital | Rouen | France | FR_Rouen University Hospital | https://www.chu-rouen.fr/ | Functional disorders, Neurogastroenterology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology Department & Physiology department | Neurogastroenterology, Disorders of gut-brain interaction (irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, gastroparesis, faecal incontinence) Post-graduate education | Outpatient clinic+++, hospitalizations GI motility lab with oesophageal, small intestine, colonic and anorectal manometries, breath tests (gastric emptying, glucose, lactose breath tests), rectal barostat Endoscopy unit with functional endoscopy (regular endoscopy, endoflip, botulic injection, peroral endoscopic myotomy, gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy, caecostomy) | 12 beds for these specific patients in physiology department | 97 | The department has an important oncology, IBD expertise. Only the neurogastroenterology will be available for visiting fellowship. The activity of neurogastroenterology is shared by both the gastroenterology department and the GI motility lab. The fellow will have the possibility to follow both activity and will be in contact with 4 medical doctors specialized in neurogastroenterology. | Observational clinical fellowship. It will be possible to follow outpatient clinic but all the patients will not be able to speak in English. The tutor will be able to provide the explanation in English during the consultation. Observation of the different type of tests (physiological tests and endoscopy) Explanation, learning, interpretation of the tests Participation to the different meeting of the department | No hands-on training possible | Introduction to research is possible or participation to a research project that could be continue after the fellowship. | No special requirements for EU citizens, we don't open the visiting fellowship to non-EU citizens | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus), Other (e.g. Pathologist, Paediatrician…) | Specialization in Gastroenterology (graduated or in process) | No | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |
| Tamara | Matysiak-Budnik | University Hospital of Nantes | Nantes | France | FR_University Hospital of Nantes | www.chu-nantes.fr, www.imad-nantes.org | Endoscopy, IBD, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Hepato-Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology | Hepato-gastroenterology, IBD, digestive oncology, GI functional disorders. endoscopy (new endoscopic techniques of diagnosis and treatment of early neoplastic lesions)", reference center for digestive neuroendocrine tumors and digestive lymphomas, | Interventional endoscopy platform, functional explorations platform, common hospital technical and biological platform | 820 | 70 | University Hospital Center extended on 9 sites, with the principal site (Hôtel Dieu), situated at the very center of the city and including GI Department. The center encompasses three major Institutes: Institute of Thorax (cardiovascular diseases), ITUN (Institute for 2 of 4 Transplantation Urology, Nephrology) and IMAD (Institute of Digestive Diseases), each of them characterized by a high quality of clinical, research, and teaching activities in their respective domains. The center has a very well developed technical platform (radiology, nuclear medicine, biology). Department of Gastroenterology includes the traditional hospital units of Hepatology, Gastroenterology, and Intensive Care, the day hospital, the week hospital, and the Unit of Digestive Oncology integrated in the common oncology unit (comprising digestive oncology, dermato-oncology and hemato-oncology). It contains the platform of digestive endoscopy and of functional explorations with an access to the newest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. It is closely related to the Clinical Research Center and to several INSERM research Units focused on research in cancer, neuro-gastroenterology, and immunology | Assist the tutor in all activities (visit of hospitalized patients, outpatient clinics, Multidisciplinary Team Meetings) | No hands-on training possible | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | NON | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Nurulamin | Noor | Cambridge University Hospitals | Cambridge | United Kingdom | GB_Cambridge University Hospitals | IBD | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Department of Gastroenterology | IBD | Clinical research, laboratory research, outpatient clinics, endoscopy, multidisciplinary team meetings, academic meetings including journal clubs and grand rounds | 1000 | 30 | Clinical research, laboratory research, outpatient clinics observation, endoscopy observation, multidisciplinary team meetings, academic meetings including journal clubs and grand rounds | No hands-on training possible | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | GI trainee/resident | This will be a Clinical Observership only. GMC registration is not required for Clinical Observerships. | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||||
| Shaji | Sebastian | Hull University Teaching Hospitals | Hull | United Kingdom | GB_Hull University Teaching Hospitals | IBD | May, June, September | IBD Unit | Complex IBD IBD research | Dedicated IBD clinic Dedicated Immunomodulatory Infusion Centre Research active unit Multi disciplinary team MDT | 1300 | 35 | Observe Contribution to research If employed as a fellow all activities | No hands-on training possible | Hands on training if they are selected to 1 year fellowship programmes | GMC registration ideally | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | If hands on needed to register with GMC | English is sufficient. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Omar | Elshaarawy | Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust | Liverpool | United Kingdom | GB_Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust | https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, GI Oncology | April, May, June, September, October, November | Gastroenterology | We are a tertiary referral centre for all Gastroenterology and Hepatology complex cases in the North West of England. We lead on endoscopy training with brand new hospital opened in October 2022. We host the North West Endoscopy Academy and Mersey School of Endoscopy who provides exceptional endoscopy courses and training. We have complex liver and luminal clinics as well as we run accredited training program for NHS England for Gastroenterology and Hepatology including all sub specialties in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. | * 7 Endoscopy Rooms in one site and 4 in the other site for all basic and advanced endoscopy procedures EUS, ERCP, ESD etc * 2 Wards of 56 beds * 20 Consultants and Specialists * Daily Complex Liver and Luminal Clinics * Daily dedicated MDTs for complex cases ( Pancreatic MDT, Portal Hypertension MDT, Liver Cancer MDT, IBD MDT, Nutrition MDT, Feeding issues MDT, Transplant MDT) | 56 | 56 | We are diverse inclusive unit and very supportive for training | Observe all Endoscopic procedures and can have hands on if GMC registration is available. Simulated Endoscopy Hands on Training Can get involved in research activities. Can attend clinics and MDTs as well as attend ward rounds daily. | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | UK visa might be required if outside EU Visa supporting letter will be provided | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | First year of training | If would like hands on patient endoscopy training, GMC would be required | English is sufficient. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||
| Pradeep | Bhandari | Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | Portsmouth | United Kingdom | GB_Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | www.porthosp.nhs.uk | Endoscopy | March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Endoscopy | Advanced Endoscopic detection, Advanced endoscopic resection (EMR, ESD, FTRD), Third space Endoscopy (POEM, G-POEM, Z-POEM), Endoscopic ablation (RFA, APC). Endoscopic suturing. | 5 Endoscopy suites | 1500 | 50 | National & International referral centre for advanced endoscopic interventions | depends on experience and medical license | No hands-on training possible | If trainees have appropriate license then they can get hands on experience otherwise it will be an observership | none | Frequently | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 3 years of Endoscopy experience | not as an Observer | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | none | Yes, stay length is flexible. |
| Muhammad Imran | Aslam | University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire | Coventry | United Kingdom | GB_University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology, Nutrition and small intestine, | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | GI surgery, Gastrointestinal disorders | Weekly Colorectal Cancer MDT Weekly Grand Round Weekly Journal Club Access to clinical skills lab and cadaveric training (within the strains of Covid pandemic) We are major trauma centre, second largest clinical trial unit in UK, we offer minimally invasive surgery for GI disorders with access to laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery. Our department of gastroenterology is offering secondary care for IBD, intestinal failure and functional disorders. We have access to diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. | See above | 1250 | 120 | . | Training skill lab Simulated lab Cadaveric lab Ward rounds Grand rounds Assist clinical staff Attend outpatient clinics, endoscooy, theatre and emergency units. GI physiology lab GI research meetings Cancer MDT IBD MDT | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | . | For 2 weeks observership - No For longer placements and for hand on training - will be GMC registration | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | N/a | Only if needs hand on training and patient management decision making. | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Enthusiastic clinician who is willing to share experiences. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |
| Javaid | Iqbal | Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester university NHS Foundation trust | United Kingdom | GB_Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester university NHS Foundation trust | https://mft.nhs.uk/ | Endoscopy, Pancreaticobiliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology. | The department has comprehensive GI services including all Advanced therapeutic endoscopy, hepatology, PB medicine, IBD, nutrition and a tertiary referral, neurogastroenterology service. Advanced endoscopy : Complex HPB endoscopy( ERCP/Therpeutic EUS) and EMR/ESD. | Endoscopy Unit,ERCP room, outpatient clinics, Neurogastroenterology unit, ward for GI and Hepatology patients | 950 | 32 | high volume tertiary referral centre for HPB endoscopy , and advanced complex polyp therapy( EMR/ESD), | Observe Endoscopy. Attend Regular MDTs. Attend Biweekly department teaching | No hands-on training possible | We run 3 monthly Advanced endoscopy evening meeting. and host Manchester Advanced endoscopy symposium( ERCP/EUS) in July. | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist, Surgeon with GI focus | 3 years of GI training | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Konstantinos | Triantafyllou | Attikon University General Hospital | Athens | Greece | GR_Attikon University General Hospital | http://www.attikonhospital.gr/ | Endoscopy, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, IBD, Neurogastroenterology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Hepatogastroenterology Unit, Attikon University General Hospital | Endoscopy | In-patients clinic In-patients consultations for other clinics Outpatients' clinic: general Gastroenterology; Hepatology, IBD, IBS Upper and lower GI diagnostic and interventional Endoscopy, ERCP, Capsule endoscopy Manometry, pHmetry, impedance monitoring | 600 | 10 | Ward rounds, clinical examination, Out-patients clinics visits, Endoscopy suits visits | Yes, applied to patients | No | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | 2 years in training | No | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Nikos | Viazis | Evangelismos Hospital, Athens - Greece | Athens | Greece | GR_Evangelismos Hospital, Athens - Greece | www.evaggelismos-hosp.gr | Endoscopy, IBD | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology | Ward rounds, literature review, outpatient clinics, special clinics (IBD, hepatology, celiac disease), endoscopy | Endoscopy unit (upper and lower GI endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, PEG, polypectomies) | 1000 | 15 | our center is accredited as an EUGW training center | Depending on his training experience he could perform upper and lower GI endoscopies (plus polypectomies) | Applied to patients | No additional comments | No | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | He has to be a gastroenterology trainnee (the year of training is not important) | No | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | No additional requirements | Yes, stay length is flexible. |
| Ioannis | Karoumpalis | General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" | Athens | Greece | GR_General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" | https://www.gna-gennimatas.gr/ | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary | March, April, May | Gastroenterology Department | Endoscopic Ultrasound, ERCP, IBD, intestinal ultrasound, | ERCP, EUS unit, Intestinal ultrasound unit, 3 endoscopic units, IBD outpatient department | 710 | 17 | Endoscopy, intestinal ultrasound, assistance in ERCP, assistance in EUS | No hands-on training possible | Trainee will be able to perform hands on training in intestinal ultrasound and assist in EUS | -Letter ( in English or Modern Greek) from the Chief of fellow's home unit certifying that the trainee has completed at least two years of training in Gastroenterology. Inclusion within the letter of the number of relevant endoscopic procedures performed by the applicant during training in Gastroenterology is highly-encouraged. -Official documentation of full anti-COVID-19 vaccination (e.g. European certificate of vaccination) will be asked upon arrival. -Signed document in English from general practitioner/internal medicine physician stating that the trainee is vaccinated against hepatitis B, MMR viruses, DTP and is not bearing/carrying chronic infectious disease such as tuberculosis - Medical degree and medical license translated in English | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 2 years of training in Gastroenterology | no | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||
| GEORGIOS | TRIMPONIAS | Red Cross Hospital | Athens | Greece | GR_Red Cross Hospital | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders | April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology Department | Biggest ESD and POEM referral center in public hospital in Greece (200 ESDs/Year and 50 POEMs/year) Fellow training ERCP referral center in Athens | EMR ESD POEM ERCP IBD FUNCTIONAL DISORDERS HEPATO-BILIARY DISORDERS | 650 | 10 | Assist in interventional endoscopy IBD outpatient clinic Interventional endoscopy outpatient clinic Ward of Gastroenterology Department | Applied to patients | Hands-on in gastroscopies and possible colonoscopies depending on the experience of the trainee Assistance in interventional therapeutic endoscopy procedures | Acceptance of the application from the hospital's manager | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | Basic endoscopic skills such as gastroscopies and sigmoidoscopies | No | English is sufficient. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Anastasios | Manolakis | UNIVERSITY OF THESSALY MEDICAL SCHOOL and University Hospital of Larissa | Larissa | Greece | GR_UNIVERSITY OF THESSALY MEDICAL SCHOOL and University Hospital of Larissa | https://www.med.uth.gr/en/ AND https://www.facebook.com/Department-of-Gastroenterology-University-of-Thessaly-School-of-Medicine-100754985587040/ AND http://www.uhl.gr/uhlen/index.html | Endoscopy, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Neurogastroenterology | February, March, May, June, September, October | Department of Gastroenterology | Advanced interventional endoscopy: EMR (cap-EMR included), ESD, POEM (for esophageal motility disorders and Zenker's), EFTR, RFA for Barrett's and GAVE, ERCP Advanced diagnostic endoscopy: Chromoendoscopy-Magnification endoscopy, Transnasal Endoscopy, AI High Resolution Manometry(Esophageal&Anorectal) IBD (diagnosis, pharmacotherapy and endoscopic interventions) | Four endoscopy rooms with High Definition assemblies (EVIS X1 , Exera III and High definition Gastroscopes/Colonoscopes, EUS, Olympus) One ERCP unit with C-ARM fluoroscopy and spyglass One Gastrointestinal Motility Unit One IBD outpatient clinic & One Celiac disease outpatient clinic & One general GI practice outpatient clinic & Capsule endoscopy unit Inpatient ward Operating Room (OR) slots for advanced endoscopic procedures e.g. POEM, ESD, EFTR | 670 | 26 | The trainee can follow and observe the full spectrum of endoscopic, outpatient clinic and specialized units activities. Trainees can participate in diagnostic assessment of patients undergoing Gastrointestinal Motility Unit and capsule endoscopy examinations Trainees can follow clinical rounds. Following initial assessment of trainee's skills and a 2-3 days accomodation period (teaching through observation, powerpoint/video presentations), the trainee can engage in supervised hands-on activities: -perform HRM (esophageal/anorectal) procedures and place Bravo-pH capsules, -perform NBI and dye-based chromoendoscopy on upper GI (indigo carmine, acetic acid, Lugol's staining) and the colorectum (indigo carmine panchromoendoscopy, targeted staining with indigo and crystal violet) -engage in ERCP procedures (handling of duodenoscope, stent removal/exchange, cannulisation). Based on individual trainee experience a limited number of pappilotomies can be offered -perform hemostasis in stable patients under close supervision (epinephrine injection, endoclips, coagulation forceps, gastric APC) -perform polypectomy, parts of EMR and ESD procedures (for the latter animal-model training will be applied first) -participate as an assistant in POEM procedures | Yes, applied to animals, Yes, applied to patients | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | 1 completed year of training in Gastroenterology (not taking into account internal medicine training) | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||||
| Goran | Hauser | Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka | Rijeka | Croatia | HR_Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka | http://kbc-rijeka.hr/?lang=en | Endoscopy, Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology | Basic and advanced endoscopy, gastroeintestinal ICU, | State of the art endoscopy suite | 1004 - whole hospital | 52 | EU citizens all procedures Non-EU citizens only observership | Applied to patients | Please see above | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | 2 years - common trunk in internal medicine or surgery | yes but for the EU citizens we can arrange that | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way., English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Zeljko | Krznaric | KBC Zagreb/ University Hospital Zagreb | Zagreb | Croatia | HR_KBC Zagreb/ University Hospital Zagreb | https://www.kbc-zagreb.hr | IBD, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Nutrition and small intestine, | May, June, July, September, October, November | Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition | Teaching hospital, from undergraduate to postgraduate education including full national speciality program in gastroenterology All fields of gastroenterology and hepatology | Divisions of IBD and General Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Interventional Endoscopy (including ERCP, EUS, IUS, advanced endoscopy) Endoscopic Outpatient Clinic Daily Hospital/Hepatology/IBD/ Nutrition Division of Clinical Nutrition & Intestinal Failure Unit | 22 (36) | 22 (36) | Trainees from EU with a basic MD licence can perform almost all tasks under supervision For Non-EU trainees observer status is most appropriate | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | No hands-on training possible for Non-EU Trainees. | Non- EU citizens can apply for the Croatian National licence, but it could take a some time to be approved. | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Other (e.g. Pathologist, Paediatrician…) | One year | Trainees from EU with a basic MD licence and National Register Number | English is sufficient. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||
| Anna | Mrzljak | University Hospital Center Zagreb | Zagreb | Croatia | HR_University Hospital Center Zagreb | https://www.kbc-zagreb.hr/ | Hepatology | January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December | Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Teaching hospital for undergraduate and postgraduate education. Teaching hospital for national speciality program in Gastroenterology. All fileds of gastroenterology, hepatology and transplant medicine (liver, liver-kidney and liver-heart transplant) | National Referral Center for Chronic Liver Diseases Division for Chronic Liver Diseases Liver Outpatient Clinic Liver Transplant Center (cca 40 liver transplants annually) Endoscopy Outpatient Clinic National Referral Center for Clinical Nutrition Division of Clinical Nutrition and Intestinal Failure National Referral Center for IBD Division of IBD Division of Interventional Endoscopy (including ERCP, EUS, advanced endoscopy) | 32 (22) | 32 (22) | During 2024/25 number of total GI beds reduced to 22 due to hospital construction. | Trainees from EU with a basic MD licence can perform almost all hepatology related tasks under supervision. For no-EU trainees observership is more appropriate. | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | Non-EU trainees please consider observership. | Non-EU citizens can apply for the Croatian National Licence, but it could get several months before the approval. | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Non-EU citizens can apply for the Croatian National Licence if hand-on procedures are required. | English is sufficient. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||
| István | Hritz | Semmelweis University | Budapest | Hungary | HU_Semmelweis University | https://semmelweis.hu/sebeszet/en/ | Endoscopy | January, February, March, September, October, November, December | Department of Surgery, Transplantation and Gastroenterology, Division of Interventional Gastroenterology | gastroenterology, hepatology, IBD, interventional endoscopy general surgery, upper GI, colorectal, HPB surgery, robotic surgery | endoscopy unit, outpatient clinical, IBD OR ICU | 120 | 20 | 2 | No | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | 2 years | No | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Deirdre | McNamara | Tallaght University Hospital | Ireland | IE_Tallaght University Hospital | Endoscopy, Nutrition & small intestine | January, February, March, July, October, November, December | Trinity Academic Gastroenterology Group | Enteroscopy Small bowel bleeding Crohn's disease Capsule endoscopy Helicobacter pylori infection Angiogenesis | Full academic department of gastroenterology | 562 | 0 | Clinical Observership only Research hands on lab experience | No hands-on training possible | Visa required for non EU | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | Trainee Gastroenterologist of any stage | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | No, the maximum stay at our centre is 2 weeks. | ||||||
| Amir | Mari | Nazareth hospital EMMS | Nazareth | Israel | IL_Nazareth hospital EMMS | Nazhosp.com | Functional disorders | July, August, September, October, November | Gastroenterology | The main feild of the department is Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders | GI endoscopy unit ERCP GI motility testings Breath tests | 147 | 5 | Particpate at manometry studies Particpate at ph monitoring studies Particpate at multidisciplinary meetings Analysis of manometry studies | No hands-on training possible | No | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | No | English is sufficient., English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Iris | Dotan | Rabin Medical Center | Petah Tikva | Israel | IL_Rabin Medical Center | https://hospitals.clalit.co.il/rabin/en/Pages/default.aspx | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology, Nutrition and small intestine, | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology | The division of Gastroenterology at the Rabin Medical Center is the largest in Israel, including the centers at Beilinson and Hasharon hospitals. Many of our specialist physicians are leaders in their field of expertise (IBD, advanced endoscopy, neurogastroenterology, familial adenomatous polyposis, cancer). The division has access to an extensive patient population, a surgical tertiary care referral center for IBD, esophageal and gastric diseases, hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, and a laboratory dedicated to basic research in gastroenterology. Rabin Medical Center is the largest Israeli center for liver transplantations. The staff includes ~40 physicians, 15 specialist nurses, and ~ 10 highly trained basic researchers, technicians and coordinators. The IBD Center is staffed by seven senior gastroenterologists and five fellows as well as pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, dieticians, internists, and rheumatologists, thus providing multidisciplinary care to IBD patients. The Center includes a clinical IBD service, a unit for clinical trials, and a basic research laboratory in mucosal immunology. An especially unique feature of the clinical IBD service is a Pouch Clinic dedicated to patients with ulcerative colitis undergoing restorative proctocolectomy. Iris Dotan, MD, is the Director of the Division of Gastroenterology. She is a world renowned leader in the field of IBD. The Advanced Endoscopy unit is staffed by six senior gastroenterologists highly trained in cutting edge procedures. It intensely interacts with hepatobiliary surgeons, internists, pathologists and imaging experts. Multiple educational programs are implemented in the center's routines: IBD tutoring: in the outpatients clinics, in a weekly IBD meeting and weekly laboratory meeting. Invasive endoscopy tutoring daily in the endoscopy suits, weekly meeting with the hepatobiliary surgeons, a weekly tumor board and dedicated clinic. There is a weekly division meeting and weekly grand rounds, a weekly journal club, hepatobiliary meeting, neurogastroenterology meeting to name a few. Fellows at their rotations or elective periods are invited to participate in all activities, held in English. | The Division of Gastroenterology occupies an entire wing at the Rabin Medical Center. There are 6 fully equipped endoscopy suits, where cutting edge invasive endoscopic procedures are performed 5 days a week, 12 hours/day. Thousands of patients visit the out patients clinic, and hundreds are admitted to the various hospital wards. The Felsenstein Medical Research Center is a basic science institution including the expertise and equipment required for the performance of basic research. The Division of Gastroenterology has several unique clinics, such as a comprehensive pouch clinic, a clinic for morbidly obese patients including minimally invasive procedures and bariatric surgery, and a clinic for patients at risk for familial cancer. The hepatology institute is in immediate proximity and has specific services for patients pre and post liver transplantation. The division has a conference room, access to computers and the internet, and it enjoys the clinical and scientific milieu of the Rabin Medical Center, one of Israel's leading Super centers. | 1200 | N/A | There are ~1200 admission beds in the Rabin. Dozens of admission beds are occupied by patients with GI disorders, mainly in the Division of Surgery, Departments of Internal Medicine, and in the subspecialty departments (dermatology, gynecology). In addition Multiple beds in the Department for Internal Consultations are dedicated to ambulatory treatment of patients with GI disorders. | The trainee is allowed to participate as an observer in all activities. If the trainee is certified in gastroenterology and has expertise in the performed procedures their participation may be considered. | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | The trainee is allowed to participate as an observer in all activities. If the trainee is certified in gastroenterology and has expertise in the performed procedures their participation may be considered. | As in previous section may participate as an observer | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | Preferred after gastroenterology certification | No | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | English. Frequently spoken languages in the Division in addition to Hebrew and English are Russian, Arabic, French, and Amhari. | Yes, stay length is flexible. |
| Germana | De Nucci | ASST Rhodense | Italy | IT_ASST Rhodense | Endoscopy, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Hepatology, IBD, Pancreaticobiliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Uoc gastroenterology and Endoscopy | We have a huge experience di Hepato-biliary-pancreatic disease and in particular in Endoscopy ultrasound diagnostic, operative and therapeutic aspects. We perform more than 1100 eus/year and 450 ercp/ year | We have a polifunctional Endoscopy suite with three Endoscopy Roma, two for luminal emdoscopy and one dedicated to eus and ercp procedures. We have other Spaces to visit the outward patients and 10 veda in our gastroenterology ward | 10 | 10 | We would be very proud to contribute to ueg fellowship programmi. We strongly believe in collaboration amoung Groups and different countries to share competences and to grow together | Yes, applied to patients | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | The level of experience depends on the goal of the fellow | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||||||
| Fabio | Marra | Careggi University Hospital | Florence | Italy | IT_Careggi University Hospital | www.aou-careggi.toscana.it | Hepatology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Internal Medicine and Hepatology Unit | The Internal Medicine and Hepatology Unit consists of 20 beds where inpatients with hepatic diseases admitted from the emergency department or followed in the outpatient clinics are treated. These latter include patients requiring procedures such as TIPS placement, ablative treatments for HCC, intra-arterial treatments like TACE or TARE. The same unit manages a broad outpatient activity, seeing 10 to 15 patients in each clinic: - four clinics for patients with chronic viral hepatitis (Dr. Stefano Gitto) - one clinic for patients with autoimmune liver diseases (Prof. Fabio Marra) - one clinic for patients with portal hypertension (Prof. Vizzutti) - three clinics for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, one of which is shared with the Oncology unit (Dr.ssa Claudia Campani) - one clinic for patients with metabolic liver diseases (Prof. Fabio Marra) - one general Hepatology clinic (Prof. Fabio Marra) - one liver transplant clinic that follows patients before and after liver transplantation (Dr. Stefano Gitto) - one clinic for first hepatologic consultations for patients referred by the emergency department, other hospital units, or general practitioners (Dr.ssa Claudia Campani, Dr. Davide Roccarina) The Unit of Internal Medicine and Hepatology also conducts daily diagnostic and interventional ultrasound activities (upper abdomen, splanchnic vessel Doppler US, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, liver biopsy- Dr. Davide Roccarina, Dr.ssa Claudia Campani, Dr. Umberto Arena). The Internal Medicine and Hepatology division also oversees the laboratory of Translational Hepatology, where various basic and translational research projects on primary liver tumors (hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma), liver fibrosis, and MASLD are conducted (Prof. Fabio Marra, Dr.ssa Chiara Raggi, Dr.ssa Claudia Campani). | Inpatient ward; day hospital section; ultrasound activity; outpatient clinics, research laboratory | 20 | 15 | The fellow will be able to participate in all activities available at our facility: - Rounding with attending and fellow - Participation as observer in all procedures performed in the Unit, Day Hospital, Ultrasound service, hepatic hemodynamic service, including diagnostic and therapeutic paracentesis, liver biopsy (percutaneous and transjugular), measurement of HVPG and placement of TIPS - Active participation in multidisciplinary meetings to present/discuss complex clinical cases, including participation in meetings of the multidisciplinary tumor board for primary liver tumors - Active participation in outpatient clinics where she/he will gain specific expertise in the management of chronic liver disease of different etiologies, liver transplantation, cirrhosis and its complication like portal hypertension and hepatocellular carcinoma. - If interested, the fellow may visit and attend the Laboratory of translational hepatology. | No hands-on training possible | No | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Medical doctors, preferably with one year experience in Hepatology | No | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Renato | Cannizzaro | Centro Riferimento Oncologico IRCCS Aviano Italy | Aviano | Italy | IT_Centro Riferimento Oncologico IRCCS Aviano Italy | https://www.cro.sanita.fvg.it/it/ | Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology, Nutrition and small intestine, | February, May, October | Oncological Gastroenterology | Primitive and secondary neoplasms of digestive tract Diagnosis and therapy of gastrointestinal and hepatic damage by chemo-radiotherapy Neuroendocrine tumors of digestive tract | The Division is composed of: a) a Clinical Section, dealing with gastroenterology and hepatology consulting in patients affected by genetic syndrome of colon cancer, gastric precancerosis, neuroendocrine and gastrointestinal and liver neoplasms and gastrointestinal and hepatic involvement during chemoradiotherapy; Day Hospital consultations and inpatient activities pertaining to its Department b) an Endoscopy Section, regarding diagnosis and operative functions, as well as activities dedicated to oncological digestive physiopathology. | 110 | 10 | Clinical Case discussion, participation to Department Activities | Applied to/with simulators | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | no | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||||
| Roberto | Penagini | Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico – Università degli Studi di Milano | Milan | Italy | IT_Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico – Università degli Studi di Milano | www.policlinico.mi.it | Endoscopy, IBD, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Pancreatico-biliary, Nutrition and small intestine, Functional disorders | February, March, May, September, October, November | Gastroenterology and endoscopy Unit | Gastroenterology: Disorders of esophageal motility, chronic gastritis, celiac disease, primary lymphangectasia, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), recto-anal disorders, pancreatic and biliary dosorders, gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NET), rare malabsorption syndromes. Operative endoscopy: portal hypertension, cholestatic liver disorders, gastrointestinal polyposis, inflammatory bowel disease, palliation of stenosis, endoscopic approach to biliary stenosis after transplant, endoscopic ultrasound in the management of pancreatic neoplasms. | Outpatients Department; Endoscopy Unit with 5 rooms including x-Ray facilities (number of endoscopies/year 8000); Other investigations within our Centre: abdominal ultrasound (number /year: 4000), liver biopsies (number/year: 200), manometric procedures (upper and lower GI) and pH impedance studies (number/year : 600); independent laboratory for determination of gastrointestinal hormones (number of determinations/year: 528). As teaching facilities we have a 250 seats theatre, a 100 seats and a 50 seats lecture rooms, an endoscopic simulator for upper and lower endoscopy training (Symbionix) | 20 | 20 | Watch activities, cooperate with the tutor | Applied to/with simulators | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | At least after the phase of clinical post-graduate training in gastroenterology | Not for a visiting fellowship | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Gianluca | Ianiro | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario „A. Gemelli“ | Rome | Italy | IT_Fondazione Policlinico Universitario „A. Gemelli“ | www.policlinicogemelli.it | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology, Paediatrics, Nutrition and small intestine,, Microbiota, FMT | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December | Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences | Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopy, Ultrasound, IBD, IBS, microbiota | "Clinical ward dedicated to acute and chronic GI disorders, including emergencies, outpatient clinic, one-day hospitalization, clinical pathways dedicated to IBD, liver diseases, functional GI disorders, pancreatobiliary disorders, FMT service, diagnostic and interventional ultrasonography, diagnostic and interventional endoscopy" | 1600 | 120 | The trainee can choose between the following pathways: Clinical ward dedicated to acute and chronic GI disorders, including emergencies, outpatient clinic, one-day hospitalisation, clinical pathways dedicated to IBD, liver diseases, functional GI disorders, pancreatobiliary disorders, FMT service, diagnostic and interventional ultrasonography, diagnostic and interventional endoscopy | Endoscopy hands-on: being only 15 days, they can observe and practice hands-on with training models, but not on patients | Applied to/with simulators | "The fellow should have just an agreement with the institution (so this agreement should be done before his-her arrival)" | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | General knowledge in gastroenterology, minimum experience in endoscopy | No | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||
| Alberto | Tringali | Gastroenterology and Endoscopy | Conegliano | Italy | IT_Gastroenterology and Endoscopy | Ulss2 marca trevigiana | Endoscopy | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Medicine | Biliopancreatic disease Ercp -EUS EMR ESD Zenker | Ultra sound scan , CT scan, MRI Eus, ERCP | 500-600 | 45936 | Observer EMR- ERCP EUs | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators, No hands-on training possible | Inizialmente training to patients | Application open to EU/non EU citizens Insurance should be provided | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | BASIC skill in digestive endoscopy ( gastroscopy and colonoscopy) and able to perform urgent endoscopy ( treatment of upper and lower GI bleeding Knowledge in Gastroenterology and biliopancreatic disease | Yes Better registration to italian registry | English is sufficient., English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||
| Luca | Frulloni | Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Institute of Pancreas | Verona | Italy | IT_Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Institute of Pancreas | Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Medicine | Inflammatory and neoplastic diseases of the pancreas | Upper and lower endoscopy with diagnostic and interventional procedures EUS (contrast enhanced, elastography) including FNAB/FNAC ERCP with interventional procedures pH-metry, manometry Radiology (CT, MR, US, CE-US) with sections dedicated to pancreatic diseases Pathology with sections dedicated to pancreatic diseases Oncology Multidisciplinary sections to discuss difficul cases | 14 | 14 | possibility to clinical evaluate patients suffering from uncommon pancreatic diseases; interdisciplinary meeting on pancreatic diseases oevery thursday; interdisciplinary meeting on neoplastic pancreatic diseases every monday; interdisciplinary meeting on endocrine pancreatic tumor every month. | Depending on trainee skillness | Applied to patients | license to practice medicine in EU, submission of application to our Hospital/University | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | none | no | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Giacomo Emanuele Maria | Rizzo | ISMETT-IRCCS | Palermo | Italy | IT_ISMETT-IRCCS | https://www.ismett.edu/en/ | Endoscopy, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Hepatology, Oncology, Pancreaticobiliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December | Gastroenterology and Endoscopy | End-stage liver disease, pancreatology, pancreatic surgery, advanced bilio-pancreatic endoscopy (EUS diagnostic, EUS therapeutic, ERCP). | Pancreas unit, gastroenterology outpatient clinic, endoscopy service. | 100 | 5 | Observership | No hands-on training possible | Sometimes | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist, Surgeon with GI focus | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||||
| Milutin | Bulajic | Isola Tiberina - Gemelli Isola Hospital | Rome | Italy | IT_Isola Tiberina - Gemelli Isola Hospital | https://www.ospedaleisolatiberina.it/ | Endoscopy, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Nutrition & small intestine, Oncology, Pancreaticobiliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December | Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Center of Excellence for Gastroeintestinal and Metabolic Disorders | Expertise of department: We perform bot diagnostic and interventional endoscopy, including ERCP, EUS, ESD, EMR, POEM, Zenker myotomy, intestinal stenting, PEG, all types of emergency endoscopy Educational Programmes: Seminars in Digestive Endoscopy Technology Innovation Chance to participate at research projects ERCP (300/year) EUS (400/year) ESD, FTR (100/year) EMR (150/year) Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (50/year) POEM (30/year) TIF (20/year) Zenker miotomy (20/year) VCE (15/year) Urgent endoscopy (100/year) Diagnostic upper and lower endoscopy (10.000/year) | 3 digestive endoscopy rooms outpatient service (functional disorders, VCE, pancreatic disorders, obesity) inpatient service clinical consultations hospital rounds tumor board | 320 | 8 | Observership Discussion of clinical cases Hospital rounds Outpatient service Scientific work | No hands-on training possible | Mandatory general insurance General health permit | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | not necessary | not necessary | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Moris | Sangineto | Liver Unit and Internal Medicine Unit | Italy | IT_Liver Unit and Internal Medicine Unit | Hepatology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences | The Department offers high level clinical assistance in the field of hepatology, covering metabolic diseases, viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver oncology. The staff is individually specialized both in clinical skills and in research activity. | The working group is distributed within two Units: Hepatology and Internal Medicine. These two Units operate together, sharing equipments and expertise. Different spaces are dedicated to indoor and outdoor patients; ultrasonography, CEUS, Fibroscan and liver biopsies are daily performed. Other services are available concerning the more generic practice such as echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, immunological and geriatric evaluations. The research activities are both clinical and translational, mostly focused on liver metabolism and immunometabolism. The research lab includes a wide core facility containing cutting edge technologies such as MGI sequencing, flow citometry, seahorse analyzer, Luminex 200, confocal microscopes and others. | 43 | 25 | All the procedures except for liver biopsies. | Yes, applied to patients | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||||||
| Marianna | Signoretti | Sant' Adrea Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome | Italy | IT_Sant' Adrea Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome | Endoscopy, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Pancreaticobiliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Digestive diseases Unit, Endoscopy department | Digestive diseases Unit: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD),Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD),Liver Diseases Pancreatic Disorders, Biliary Tract Disorders, Colon Cancer Screening,Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. Endoscopy department : Diagnostic Endoscopy: upper endoscopy and colonoscopy Therapeutic Endoscopy: emergency endoscopy, EMR/ESD. Advanced Endoscopic Techniques: endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Research and Training | Diagnostic Endoscopy Units: Equipped with advanced endoscopic equipment for procedures like upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and enteroscopy. Therapeutic Endoscopy Units: endoscopic treatments such as polyp removal, stent placement and advance resections (EMR/ESD). Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Day Hospital and Outpatient Clinics Research and Training Centers | 509 | 20 | No hands-on training possible | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||||||||
| Antonio | Pea | Verona Pancreas Institute | Italy | IT_Verona Pancreas Institute | Pancreaticobiliary | March, April, May, November, December | Department of Surgery and oncology | pancreatic and (hepatobiliary) surgery | The Pancreatic Surgery Unit is located on the fifth floor of the GB Rossi University Hospital. There are 40 beds dedicated to pancreatic surgery and ten operating theatres per week, with robotic surgery performed twice a week. | 40 | 40 | No hands-on training possible | Surgeon with GI focus | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||||||||||
| Juozas | Jaraš?nas | Vilnius University hospital Santaros klinikos | Vilnius | Lithuania | LT_Vilnius University hospital Santaros klinikos | https://www.santa.lt/en/ | GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November | Interventional radiology department | Various interventional abdominal procedures every day 1) liver and all other organ biopsies in ultrasound or CT guidance 2) Abscess drainages 3) Biliary interventions 4) Liver and other organs thermal ablations 4) TACE, TARE. 5) TIPS 6) Embolizations due to bleeding. 7) Adrenal veins sampling | CT room only dedicated to interventional radiology service. C arm suite for biliary procedures. 2 Angio suites (monoplane and biplane) for vascular procedures. Ultrasound guided interventions room with GE Logiq E9 | We do not have beds in our department, but we use day beds from hospitals day bed surgical department. They give us 4 day beds every day. | - | Observership. | No hands-on training possible | - | No | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Radiologist with interest in GI imaging and interventions | Would be better if the clinician would be familiar with such interventions in his workplace, but not mandatory. | No | English is sufficient. | - | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |
| Wafaa | Khannoussi | Mohammed VI FOUNDATION OF SCIENCES AND HEALTH | Morocco | MA_Mohammed VI FOUNDATION OF SCIENCES AND HEALTH | fm6ss.ma | Endoscopy, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Hepatology, Nutrition & small intestine, Oncology, Pancreaticobiliary | January, February, March, May, June, September, November | Endoscopy center | Upper and lower GI endoscopy Pancreatobiliary EUS ERCP Proctology | 2 university hospitals with a total of 7 endoscopy rooms Upper and lower GI endoscopy diagnostic and therapeutic Enteroscopy EUS diagnostic and therapeutic and ERCP Cholangioscopy Surgical proctology | 13 | 13 | Endoscopy centers are multidisciplinary , the beds are for pre and post procedures Fellow can join our residents and senior staff in out patients consultation and ward , also MDTs | That would depend on the level of training , they can have same possibilities as our residents | Yes, applied to/with simulators, Yes, applied to animals, Yes, applied to patients | Fellows will be able to join in all activities | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | 1 year | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Rogier P. | Voermans | Amsterdam UMC | Amsterdam | Netherlands | NL_Amsterdam UMC | www.amsterdamumc.nl | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology, Nutrition and small intestine, Neurogastroenterology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology and hepatology | We provide top clinical care as well as research in almost all field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. We have well known experts in the field of endoscopy, advanced endoscopy, HPB diseases, neurogastroenterology, IBD, and colorectal disease, upper GI neoplasia, and small bowel diseases | We have 9 endoscopy suites, including 2 full equiped ERCP rooms. We also have a dedicated neurogastroenterology functional lab. | 1500 | 24 | Active observership | No hands-on training possible | Fellows are more than welcome. We prefer an extended period of at least 4 in stead of 2 weeks. But 2 weeks is possibel as well in case extension is not possible for the fellow | No | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | No minimal clinical experience needed. However, given the academic and tertiary care we deliver a few years of gastroenterology and endoscopy training helps to get most out of the observerships. | No | English is sufficient. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||
| Judith | Honing | Erasmus Mc | Rotterdam | Netherlands | NL_Erasmus Mc | Endoscopy, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology | Our department offers a wide range of academic expertise in various GE problems. In our upper GI oncology team we are specialized in the recognition and surveillance of upper GI neoplasia, and endoscopic treatment such as EMR/ESD of early cancer. Within our upper GI team we collaborate closely with surgeons, oncologist and radiotherapist. The fellow can choose from all aspects of upper GI care delivered by our team, including the MDT, outpatient department and joining endoscopic and surgical procedures. | 7 endoscopy units, 30 beds on the ward | 30 | 15 | The trainee can participate in minor research projects joining one of the oncology team members. The trainee will be allowed to join the various team members of the upper GI team and as such join clinical consultations with the oncologist and join in theatre for upper GI surgery. | No hands-on training possible | If not an EU-citizen, a visa is required. One week before the visit, a MRSA check within our institute is required. | Frequently | No | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | Needs to be a specialty registrar in Gastro, any level in Gastro training is sufficient. | No. | English is sufficient. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Daniel | Keszthelyi | Maastricht University Medical Center | Maastricht | Netherlands | NL_Maastricht University Medical Center | Neurogastroenterology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Department of Gastroenterology-Hepatology | Whole spectrum of neurogastroentetology with specific emphasis on integrative/multidisciplinary approach. Trainees particupate in performing and interpreting GI motility tests and outpatient consultations, often together with a GI psychologist, psychiatrist or dietician. | GI motility lab including manometry of esophagus, antroduodenal and colonic manometry, H2 and 13C breath tests, pH/impedance measurements, dumping test Endoscopy unit | 800 | 25 | Performing and interpreting GI motility test Participation in neurogastro clinical MDT Participation in neurogastro research meeting Shadowing during outpatient consultation (Dutch language skills required) Shadowing in endoscopy (G-POEM) | Applied to patients | Screening for MRSA, Hepatitis B and tuberculosis (to be performed upon arrival) | Sometimes | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Minimum 3 years experience | No | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Marjolijn | Duijvestein | Radboudumc | Nijmegen | Netherlands | NL_Radboudumc | IBD | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | IBD, HPB, advanced endoscopy, intestinal failure. Furthermore, > 20 dieticians from our department provide nutrional care for the university hospital | We are an academic hospital and participate in the general medicine training programme, provide PhD tracks as well as a residency program for GI trainees. We have a joint morning report as well as ward together with the GI surgeons. | 16 | 16 | Mentor depends on primary interest of fellow | Observation, interaction with team, discuss patients, attend morning report as well as multidisciplinary meetings. | No hands-on training possible | no | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Fellow should be free of MRSA and other multi resistant bacteria. | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Lars | Aabakken | Rikshopitalet-Radiumhospitalet HF | Oslo | Norway | NO_Rikshopitalet-Radiumhospitalet HF | www.ous.no | Endoscopy, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary | August, September, October, November | GI endoscopy/hepatology/transplantation medicine and Postgraduate training | Endoscopy, inpatient ward | 500 | 15 | Only transplant center in norway | Participation in clinical work | No hands-on training possible | Frequently | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | none but not very useful without it | no | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | MRSA screening | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||
| Hubert | Zatorski | Medical University of Lodz, Poland | Poland | PL_Medical University of Lodz, Poland | umed.pl | Endoscopy, Functional disorders, IBD, Nutrition & small intestine, Pancreaticobiliary | January, February, March, April, September, October, November | Digestive Tract Diseases | Department of Digestive Tract Disease (head, Prof Ewa Malecka-Wojciesko) is the leading pancreatic research centre in Poland. The research interests focus on pancreatic cancer, biomarkers, risk factors, early detection of pancreatogenic diabetes, endocrine pancreatic function impairment and metabolic alterations in chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. We have long-term scientific cooperation in this area with many European and World research institutions. Within the research team there is more than 20 years of significant research experience in pancreatic cancer early detection: biomarkers, including molecular, imaging diagnostics: ultrasounds, computed tomography, MRI, endoscopic ultrasounds (EUS) and relevant experience (1984-2001) with diabetic patients’ diagnosis and treatment. The busy Endoscopy unit performs all the current endoscopic procedures, as dissection, ERCP, EUS, enteroscopy, stenting, emergency endoscopies and others | Gastroenterology Ward, Endoscopy Unit, 24 Ph-metry unit | 21 | 21 | Located in center of Lodz, big and interesting city with many University Schools, students, cultural attractions and events | Depends on his expertise, from procedure observation to performing, provided, he has insurance;symulators available | Yes, applied to/with simulators | Sometimes | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | 5 years | no | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Edyta Maria | Tulewicz-Marti | National Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration | Warsaw | Poland | PL_National Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration | https://www.gov.pl/web/cskmswia-en | Endoscopy, IBD, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Nutrition and small intestine | March, April, May, June, August, September | Clinical Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology | Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, carried out by Prof. Gra?yna Rydzewska, deals with comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, with particular focus on inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), as well as pancreatic diseases (acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, autoimmune pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, including cystic tumors). In the field of the digestive tract, comprehensive tests and procedures, including: abdominal ultrasound, gastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy of the small intestine, capsule examinations, endosonography, polypectomy, submucosal dissection, cholangiopancreatography of the biliary tract with the option of confocal laser endomicroscopy, drainage of pancreatic cysts, pH-metry and transrectal ultrasound are performed. In addition, we conduct a number of scientific and clinical research, thanks to which we are able to provide treatment at the most modern level. The Clinic also offers the possibility of consultation with a dietitian specialist and a clinical psychologist. The Clinic also has Gastroenterology and Intestinal and Pancreatic outpatient clinic. | What is more, observational clinical fellowship will be provided by our department. It will be possible to follow outpatient clinic and patients on the ward. However all the patients may not be able to speak in English. Therefore, the tutor will provide the explanation in English during the consultation. As a result we assure you the observation of the different types of the procedures inlcuding endoscopy and hands-on-training in abdominal ultrasound. | 57 beds in total | up to 57 beds, however some beds may be occupied by other internal medicine pathology | As with any of our trainees, visiting trainees will join one of our staff physicians and accompany them during procedures and consultations | No hands-on training possible | The trainee is allowed to participate as an observer in all activities. In case she/he are certified in gastroenterology and have expertise in the performed procedures their participation may be discussed. | None | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | No specific requirement | No | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||
| Mario | Dinis-Ribeiro | Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto | Porto | Portugal | PT_Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto | Endoscopy, GI Oncology | July, September | Gastrenterology | GI Oncology and Endoscopy - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Early Cancer Research | Outpatient and inpatient Endoscopy unit Multidisciplinary | 200 | variable | IPO is a Comprehensive Cancer Centre with Consortia with I3S and University of Porto | Observe procedures, attend outpatients and inpatients observation Collaborate in educational and research activities | No hands-on training possible | dependent on COVID-19 pandemia | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||||
| Luís | Correia | Local Unit of Health, Hospital Santa Maria | Portugal | PT_Local Unit of Health, Hospital Santa Maria | Endoscopy, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Hepatology, IBD, Pancreaticobiliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Gastroenterology Hepatology IBD Endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, etc | Ward of 21 beds New Endoscopic Unit with 6 rooms Emmergency staff 24/24h Day Hospital of very modern conditions University Hospital | 21 | 21 | No hands-on training possible, Yes, applied to/with simulators | No | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Gastroenterologist | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||||||
| Gabriel | Constantinescu | Clinical Emeregency Hospital Bucharest | Bucharest | Romania | RO_Clinical Emeregency Hospital Bucharest | http://www.urgentafloreasca.ro | Endoscopy, Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November | Gastroenterology | Our department is mainly focused on interventional endoscopy and urgent endoscopy. We are performing about (for 1 year): - 13000 upper and lower digestive endoscopies - 1000 ERCP mainly therapeutic - 1000 Upper GI bleedings - 600 polypectomies - 300 removal of foreign bodies - 300 procedures for stenosis dilation - 20 procedures for achalasia-balloon dilation - 20 procedures for PEG placement, 500 endoscopic ultrasound | The opportunity of allowing the applicant hands-on training. We have 4 rooms for endoscopy, 1 radiology dedicated room for ERCP, 1 room for ultrasonography, including intervention ultrasound. We use EXERA II and III Olympus scopes, Siemens S2000 ultrasound, Spyglass cholangioscopy, endoscopic ultrasound | 800 | 30 | It is a very friendly environment for fellows and residents | Hands on training under supervision | Applied to patients | EU-citizens | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Gastroenterologist | We require for the trainee to have a minimum prior training in endoscopy/colonoscopy/ERCP/ This means at least 300 upper GI endoscopies/ 200 colonoscopies/50 ERCP | no | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||
| Andrada | Seicean | Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Romania | RO_Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Endoscopy, Pancreaticobiliary | January, March, May, October | Gastroenterology I Department | The unit is specialized in hepatobiliary diseases and oncology palliative treatment . There are patients referred for endoscopic advanced procedures such as EUS tissue acquisition, therapeutic EUS and ERCPs procedures. | The doctors from the unit work in the endoscopy department where there are five rooms of endoscopy , one dedicated for EUS and two for ERCP procedures. The main activity for a fellow would be EUS, but some ERCP procedures can be targeted. | 45 | 45 | Yes, applied to patients | Frequently | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||||||||
| Daniela Larisa | Sandulescu | Research Center for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Emergency County Hospital Craiova | Romania | RO_Research Center for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Emergency County Hospital Craiova | Hepatology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Research Center for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Departement 2 Internal Medicine | Hepatology, Interventional Ultrasound, Abdominal Ultrasound, Focal Liver Lesions | High- performing ultrasound system (CEUS, Ultrasound elastography), Accurate assessments usind specialised tests like liver biopsies, managing complications such as liver abscesses (e.g. drainage), FibroScan (transient elastography, CAP) | 60 | 10 | abdominal ultrasound (including elastography and contrast enhanced ultrasound), FibroScan, assisting of the fellow in training in interventional activities | Yes, applied to patients | Frequently | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist, Radiologist with interest in GI imaging and interventions | English is sufficient; knowledge of the local language is not expected. | No, the maximum stay at our centre is 2 weeks. | ||||||||
| Dusan | Popovic | University Clinical Hospital Center "Dr. Dragisa Misovic-Dedinje" | Belgrade | Serbia | RS_University Clinical Hospital Center "Dr. Dragisa Misovic-Dedinje" | http://www.dragisamisovic.bg.ac.rs/ | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Gastro-duodenal disorders | February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Department for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clinic for Internal Medicine | Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology, IBD, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, internal medicine | Gastroenterology and Hepatology Ward, Endoscopy unit (Upper endoscopy, Lower endoscopy, EUS, ERCP), IBD Center, Outpatients Service | 546 | 15 | observship | No hands-on training possible | We will assist scholarship winners in finding accommodation and other technical aspects of training. | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | must be in the last two years of clinical training or finished their training | English is sufficient., English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Matthias | Löhr | Karolinska University Hospital | Stockholm | Sweden | SE_Karolinska University Hospital | www.karolinska.se | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary, Gastro-duodenal disorders | June, July, August | Dept. of Gastroenterology, Div. of Upper GI | Gastrocentrum and Full range of lectures, grand rounds, conferences etc. | all | 1400 | 120 | dedicated center of excellence for liver and pancreatic diseases | Without sound knowledge of the Swedish language (C2) only observership (i.e. no hands-on training) | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | Resident in gastroenterology or surgery or oncology | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||
| Elena | Rangelova | Sahlgrenska University Hospital | Gothenburg | Sweden | SE_Sahlgrenska University Hospital | https://www.sahlgrenska.se/ | Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology | March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Section for Upper Abdominal Surgery at Department of Surgery | National center for surgery of locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer surgery. IPMN surgery and surveillance Chronic pancreatitis surgical and medical treatment Esophageal and gastric cancer surgery Surgery for benign esophageal/gastric pathology Possibility to observe liver surgery (including locally advanced cholangiocarcinoma); advanced pancreatobiliary endoscopy, EUS | Fully equipped renovated theatres, laparoscopic equipment and robot Endoscopy unit for advanced pancreatoiliary endoscopy (EUS, pancreatoscopy) Intervention radiology Postoperative ward, intermediate care, ICU Outpatient clinics Daycare unit Research Unit | 1600 | 21 for upper GI cancer | Perfect match for interested in pancreatic cancer surgery, special focus on locally advanced pancreatic cancer. The provided training is in accordance with the ESSO requirements for training in pancreatic cancer surgery | Scrub in in surgical procedures Surgical assistance dependent on the level of training Take part in MDT meetings, ward rounds, case discussions See patients in outpatient unit with the mentor whenever language allows it | Applied to patients | All access and direct contact with patients will be only under the direct supervision of the mentor unless holding a Swedish licence to practice | Vaccinations according to Swedish national immunisation plan Signed statement of confidentiality upon arrival. | Frequently | Frequently | Surgeon (with GI focus) | Second part of surgical training, independence in general surgical procedures | No (observation only). | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |
| Hans | Törnblom | Sahlgrenska University Hospital | Gothenburg | Sweden | SE_Sahlgrenska University Hospital | https://www.sahlgrenska.se/ | Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Neurogastroenterology, Nutrition and small intestine, | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December | Dept of Internal Medicine | Neurogastroenterology & Motility; Functional Gi disorders and Undergraduate as well as postgraduate educational programmes | "Large endoscopy unit, transplant centre, well equipped combined clinical and research neurgastroenterology and motility lab, in- and outpatient clinics, short bowel unit, nutrition unit, multidisciplinary obesity clinic etc." | 1950 | 30 | "Unit offering all types of gastroenterology & hepatology out- and inpatient services, including liver and small bowel transplantation, and with a specific expertise in neurogastroenterology and motility, and functional GI disorders – one of the leading institutions in the world in this area." | "Participate in all activities in the neurogastroenterology and motility clinic, including assessment of manometries, pH registrations, transit measurements, assessment of visceral sensitivity, breath tests, and a specialized referral outpatient clinic for patients with functional GI disorder and severe GI motility diseases. Moreover, since research is an integrated part of this unit the trainee will have insight into ongoing clinical and translational research projects at the unit. The trainee will also be offered to participate in other activities at the gastroenterology and hepatology clinic if he/she has special requests." | Applied to patients | "Good possibilities – endoscopy needs close supervision by one of the local experts" | For non-EU citizens a special procedure needed | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | "2 years of general gastroenterology is recommended, and basic knowledge about common neurogastroenterology and motility tests is valuable." | no | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |
| Roberto | Valente | Umeå University Hospital | Umeå | Sweden | SE_Umeå University Hospital | https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/vara-sjukhus/norrlands-universitetssjukhus | Endoscopy, Pancreatico-biliary, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Department of Surgery | Tertiary referral center for: - advanced diagnostic and therapeutic hepato-pancreato-biliary endoscopy, including cholangio- and pancreaticoscopy - pancreatic diseases (benign, pre-neoplastic and malignant) - pancreatic surgery with advanced vascular (arterial and venous) resections -national referring center for sclerosing cholangitis Programmes for internship and residency | multidisciplinary team conferences, central operation theatre, robotic surgery, endoscopy unit, 3 wards for surgical patients, research labs. simulator for surgical and endoscopy training, robot simulator | 400 | 50 beds dedicated for surgical patients | In our center the trainee has the possibility to take part in HPB surgery with intraoperative endoscopy, including rendezvous ERCP, EUS and cholangio-pancreatoscopy. That offers the unique possibility to achieve a three dimensional understanding of the complex anatomy. | take part in: - general patient rounds - multidisciplinary team conferences - endoscopy - surgery | Applied to/with simulators | applicants should be motivated, pro-active, and keen to take part in research | no | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus), Radiologist with interest in GI imaging and interventions, Other (e.g. Pathologist, Paediatrician…) | applicants should have started residency program | no | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |
| Matjaz | Homan | University Pediatric Hospital | Ljubljana | Slovenia | SI_University Pediatric Hospital | Paediatrics | March, April, May, September, October, November | Department for Gastroenterology Heaptology and Nutrition | Endoscopy, IBD, EoE | All necessary | 169 | 13 | after signing the contract between the institutions there are no limitations | Applied to patients | Frequently | Frequently | Other (e.g. Pathologist, Paediatrician…) | No, if it is from EU | English is sufficient. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | ||||||
| Tolga | Düzenli | Hitit University | Türkiye | TR_Hitit University | https://www.hitit.edu.tr/en | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreaticobiliary | April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Department of Gastroenterology | Teaching hospital, from undergraduate to postgraduate education including national speciality program in gastroenterology All fields of gastroenterology and hepatology | Outpatient clinics of 2x40 patients per day. Inpatient clinics of 20 patients. Endoscopy unit of three rooms (In two of them, gastroscopy and colonoscopy are performed. In third one, we perform ERCP, EUS or advanced endoscopy procedures.) | 850 | 20 | No hands-on training possible | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist/hepatologist | One year in gastroenterology | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||||||
| Filiz | Akyüz | Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine | Istanbul | Türkiye | TR_Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine | https://istanbultip.istanbul.edu.tr/en/_ | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterohepatology | All aspects of gastroenteology, hepatology, endoscopy and interventional endoscopy, manometry, impedance, double baloon enteroscopy, EUS, ESD, EMR Training for GI fellows, Journal club, Educational meetings with GI surgeon, GI pathologist and GI radiologist. | Endoscopy, manometry, impedance, double baloon enteroscopy, EUS, ESD, EMR | 600 | 24 | The trainee is allowed to participate the following procedures as an observer: endoscopy, manometry, impedance, double baloon enteroscopy, EUS, ESD, EMR | No hands-on training possible | The trainee is allowed to participate the following clinics as an observer with his/her mentor: Liver transplant center outpatient clinic, Wilson disease outpatient clinic, clinical rounds | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | English is sufficient. | Yes, stay length is flexible. | |||||
| Haluk Tarik | Kani | Marmara University, School of Medicine | Istanbul | Türkiye | TR_Marmara University, School of Medicine | https://tip.marmara.edu.tr/en | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Department of Gastroenterology | The department continuously involving in multicenter clinical studies. On wednesday mornings, we make journal club and multidisciplinary meetings (pathology, rheumatology, gastrointestinal surgery, hepatocellular carcinoma) with a full participation. | The department has an endoscopy unit including ERCP, EUS, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Also, has 4 outpatient clinics and an inpatient clinic. The department has specific IBD and hepatology outpatient clinic on certain days. | 600 | 12 | Allowed to observe outpatient and inpatient follow up. Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, also EUS and ERCP. | No hands-on training possible | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | English is sufficient. | Yes, stay length is flexible. |
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Ahmed M. Gaheen from Egypt visits Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul, Turkey
Ahmed Tawheed Mowafy from Egypt visits Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in Nottingham, United Kingdom
André Trigo from Portugal visits Rikshospitalet-Radiumhospitalet HF in Oslo, Norway
Anna Calm Salvans from Spain visits KU Leuven in Leuven, Belgium
Danute Razuka-Ebela from Latvia visits University of Cambridge in Cambridge, United Kingdom
Deart Parashtica from Kosovo visits Hospital Santa Maria, Medical School of Lisbon in Lisbon, Portugal
Denis Kazeka from Czech Republic visits Tel-Aviv University Schneider Childrens Hospital Gastroenterology and Nutrition in Petach-Tikva, Israel
Dimitra Kozompoli from Greece visits Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Hull, United Kingdom
Domagoj Micetic from Croatia visits Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Catholic University of Rome in Rome, Italy
Duarte Gil Alves from Portugal visits Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest in Bucharest, Romania
Ejona Kacurri from Albania visits Uniklinik Augsburg in Augsburg, Germany
Giacomo E. M. Rizzo from Italy visits University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Grigorios Petrousis from Sweden visits Amsterdam University Medical Center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Gülden Bilican from Turkey visits Cambridge University Hospitals in Cambridge, United Kingdom
Ismar Hasukic from Bosnia and Herzegovina visits Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest in Bucharest, Romania
Kasper Overbeek from Netherlands visits University Hospital LMU Munich in Munich, Germany
Kuna Rueb from Netherlands visits Hospital Clínic of Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain
Mara Ioana Ionescu from Romania visits Bürgerspital Solothurn in Solothurn, Switzerland
María Ortiz de Solórzano from Spain visits Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm?, Sweden
Maria Inês Viegas from Portugal visits Erasmus Mc in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Mario Calvo from Spain visits Lausanne University Hospital in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Mario Romeo from Italy visits University Hospital Center Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia
Matei Mandea from Romania visits Umeå University Hospital in Umeå, Sweden
Matteo Rossano Buonocore from Italy visits Georges-Pompidou European Hospital in Paris, France
Nicoleta Podina from Romania visits University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Robert Untea from Romania visits Gastroenterology/Multivisceral Transplant Unit, Padua University Hospital in Padua, Italy
Sara Nikolić from Slovenia visits Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis in Alicante, Spain
Sara Ramos Lopes from Portugal visits Sahlgrenska University Hospital_Törnblom in Gothenburg, Sweden
Valeriya Kotsiubenko from Ukraine visits Yeovil District Hospital and Griffin Institute at University College London in Yeovil, United Kingdom
Viktoriia Marko from Ukraine visits Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre in Hvidovre, Denmark
