This application is freely available for all myUEG Young GI Associates
We support up to 30 trainees in gastroenterology with visiting fellowships to spend two weeks at a renowned European training centre between January and December 2024. Each trainee receives € 1,250 to contribute to travel and accommodation costs.
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This application is freely available for all myUEG Young GI Associates.
Applicants for the fellowship programme must:
A maximum of five applicants from the same department are accepted. 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:
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| 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 Wörtersee | 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Tim | Vanuytsel | KU Leuven | Leuven | Belgium | BE_KU Leuven | www.uzleuven.be and www.kuleuven.be | Functional disorders, Nutrition and small intestine,, Neurogastroenterology | February, March, April, June, 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). | 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 | |||
| 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, 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. | In order to qualify 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 |
| Alain M. | Schoepfer | Lausanne University Hospital | Lausanne | Switzerland | CH_Lausanne University Hospital | 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 | |||
| Jan | Martinek | Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Praha 4 | Czech Republic | CZ_Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine Gastroenterology & Hepatology | https://www.ikem.cz/cs/ | Endoscopy, Hepatology, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders | January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November | Hepatogastroenterology | endoscopy both basic techniques and advanced techniques (POEM, G-POEM, ESD, EUS, ERCP) functional: pH metry, manometry, Endoflip hepatology: liver transplantation | 30 beds, cca 50 endoscopies per day, possibility to do animal training (need to pay), a large out patient department, | 350 | 30 | depends how good she or he is, in principle, trainees are not allowed to do examinations but exceptions exist | Applied to animals | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | no requirements | no | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | ||||
| Milan | Lukas | ISCARE a.s. | Prague | Czech Republic | CZ_ISCARE a.s. | www.iscare.cz/gastroenterologie | Endoscopy, IBD | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November | Inflammatory bowel disease | Theoretical and practical issues in diagnosis, conservative and surgical therapy in IBD, biological therapy, patient´s monitoring, Endoscopic Management and Treatement od Complications | Endoscopy unit, ultrasonography unit, endosono unit, biologic therapy, enteral nutrition, telemedicine | 29 | 14 | Private hospital which was affilliated to Charles University, 1st Medical Faculty | Upper and lower endoscopy, ultrasonography, endosonography, visit out patient clinic | Applied to animals | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Graduated student of medical faculty | no | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | |||
| Peter | Christsensen | Aarhus University Hospital | Aarhus | Denmark | DE_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 | |||
| Axel | Dignass | Agaplesion Markus Krankenhaus | Frankfurt/ Main | Germany | DE_Agaplesion Markus Krankenhaus | 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 | |||
| Andreas | Sturm | DRK Kliniken Berlin I Westend | Berlin | Germany | DE_DRK Kliniken Berlin I Westend | https://www.drk-kliniken-berlin.de/gastroenterologie-westend | Endoscopy, IBD | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | 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 | ||||||
| Ana | Dugic | Heidelberg University Hospital, Department of Medicine IV, Heidelberg, Germany | Heidelberg | Germany | DE_Heidelberg University Hospital, Department of Medicine IV, Heidelberg, Germany | https://klinikum-bayreuth.de/en/ | Endoscopy, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Department of Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology, Nutrition, Hepatology, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Unit, Clinical rounds (inpatients), outpatient consultations, weekly multidisciplinary tumor board, educational seminars. | State of the art endoscopy suite, Interdisciplinary ultrasound center (DEGUM III certified sonographer), Nutrition, Functional GI Lab, 60 ward beds, in- and outpatient clinics. | 1096 | 60 | Only observing tasks due to medical legislation in Germany. | No hands-on training possible | The trainee can follow and observe the full spectrum of endoscopic, outpatient clinic and specialized units activities. Trainees can follow clinical rounds and attend multidisciplinary tumor board and all educational activities. | A valid residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) required for non-EU citizens. | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | No requirements. | Yes, medical licence (Berufserlaubnis/ Approbation als Arzt). | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Medical health certificate and a vaccination status are required. | No | |
| Jonas | Rosendahl | University Clinic Halle (Saale) - Department of Internal Medicine I, University Clinic Halle (Saale) | Halle (Saale) | Germany | DE_University Clinic Halle (Saale) - Department of Internal Medicine I, University Clinic Halle (Saale) | http://www.medizin.uni-halle.de/index.php?id=1883 | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology, Nutrition and small intestine, | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Clinic for Internal Medicine I | Endoscopy, Pancreatic diseases, Oncology, IBD, Ultrasound All ranges of education possible | Full equipped, modern technology | 60 | 60 | Happy to get applications. | Endoscopy. Ultrasound. Ward rounds. Laboratory (research) training. | Applied to patients | None. | Most likely country wise specific requirements. | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | One year. | No. | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Need to be discussed depending on the type of application. | Yes |
| Georg | Beyer | University Hospital LMU Munich | München | Germany | DE_University Hospital LMU Munich | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology, Nutrition and small intestine, | February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November | Medical Department II | We provide specialist care in all fields of gastroenterology, focusing on liver disease and liver transplantation, IBD, advanced endoscopy and pancreaticobiliary disorders. We closely clooaborate with colleagues from radiology, surgery and medical oncology in interdepartmental facilities like the LMU transplant unit, center for colorectal cancer and pancreatic cancer, comprehensive cancer center Munich. We hold roughly 100 beds for inpatients including a specialized medical intensive care unit and several specialized clinics for outpatients. Within the university we provide resident training for general internal medicine and gastroenterology including endoscopy and edvanced andoscopy training as well as hepatology and critical care degrees. Residents will do rotations at oncology, cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology and medical emergency department as part of there training. Academic training includes weekly scientific seminars and journal clubs, GCP training and participation in clinical trials as well as translational research projects. | Interdisciplinary ultrasound centre, ERCP, interventional EUS, upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, cholongioscopy, pancreatoscopy, interventional ultrasound, ESWL, breath testing, intensive care, FMT, BIA, Fibroscan. | 2100 | 100 | Full participation in patient care depending on experience and interest. | Applied to patients | Observation and active participation in all procedures under supervision depending on previous experience. We expect applicants to be fluent in English or German. | Visa as per Schengen-area requirements | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Endoscopy: minimum 1 y/o experience in performing routine procedures. | English is sufficient. | Yes | ||||
| Martina | Müller-Schilling | University Hospital Regensburg | Regensburg | Germany | DE_University Hospital Regensburg | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Department of Internal Medicine I, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Infectious Diseases | 1. Endoscopy 2. Intensive Care 3. Ultrasound 4. Interprofessional Student Ward 5. Outpatient Clinic | 71 | Applied to/with simulators | No | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus), Radiologist with interest in GI imaging and interventions | two years | No | English is sufficient. | Yes | |||||||
| Mohamed | Bassam | Cairo University | Cairo | Egypt | EG_Cairo University | Endoscopy | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Endemic medicine department | Gastrointestinal endoscopy | Upper endoscopy, lower endoscopy, ercp, eus, enteroscopy, 3rd space endoscopy, esophageal manometry | 40 | 30 | Endoscopy | Applied to patients | No | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | No | English is sufficient. | Yes | |||||
| Nada | Zin | Demerdash teaching hospitals | Cairo | Egypt | EG_Demerdash teaching hospitals | Paediatrics | June, July, August | Pediatrics | I am interested in pediatrics gastroenterology got post graduate diploma in gastroenterology And did my phd research in pediatrics gastroenterology On IBD patients | Outpatient clinic and endoscopy | 50 | 40 | Applied to patients | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 7 years with outpatient clinic in pediatrics gastroenterology in teaching hospital | English is sufficient. | Yes | |||||||
| Galal | Aboufarrag | faculity of medicine alazhar university Cairo egypt | cairo | Egypt | EG_faculity of medicine alazhar university Cairo egypt | Endoscopy | August, September, October | Hepatology gastroenterology and infectious diseases | Clinical education, ultrasound training and follow up of cases, sceintific research, endoscopy | US unit Radio frequency unit Endoscopy unit Outpatient clinic Inpatient Ward | 32 | 14 | No | Applied to patients, Applied to animals | No | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 15 year | No | English is sufficient., English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes | ||||
| Mohamed | Bassam Hashem | Kasr Al Ainy | Cairo | Egypt | EG_Kasr Al Ainy | www.Icrid.com | Endoscopy, IBD, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Neurogastroenterology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Endemic medicine department | Gastrointestinal disorders ranging from functional disorders to organic ones. Endoscopic procedures | Gastroscopy,colonoscopy,EUS,ERCP,Spiral enteroscopy, Esoohageal and anorectal manonetry, 24 hour PH monitoring, 3rd space endoscopy | 40 | 30 | -Observation and hands on training under supervision in Endoscopy procedures -Attendance of IBD clinics and regular meetings -Attendance motility disorders clinic and manometry procedures | Applied to patients | Security clearance | 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 | ||||
| mohamed | elhoseeny | Suez university | Mansoura | Egypt | EG_Suez university | Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, December | internal medicine division of gastroenterology | internal medicine contains 4 units gastroenterology unit nephrology unit endocrine unit hematology unit | Gastroenterology unit contains 2 videos endoscopic units Pentax with lower, upper and ERCP scopes inpatient ward composed of 50 beds ICU unit contains 8 beds recovery room | 60 | 20 | training of advanced endoscopy as ESD and EMR ERCP and EUS | Applied to patients, Applied to animals | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | English is sufficient. | Yes | |||||||
| Cristina | Carretero | Clinica Universidad de Navarra | Pamplona | Spain | ES_Clinica Universidad de Navarra | www.cun.es | Endoscopy | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology | We offer an opportunity to train on capsule endoscopy, both small bowel, colon, and Crohn's capsule procedures. We are a training center for capsule endoscopy. | University hospital, our endoscopy unit has 5 endoscopy suites, one of them for EUS, and another for capsule, manometry and pHmetry tests. Our department consists of 9 attending physicians and 4 trainees. | 200 | non specific, depends on demand | The trainee will be able to do hands-on training on capsule endoscopy (SB, Colon capsule and Crohn's capsule) | Applied to patients | Need to fill our hospital application form. More information at [email protected] | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Not needed | Not needed. | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | |||
| Francesc | Balaguer | 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 | |||
| Enrique | de-Madaria | Hospital General Universitario de Alicante - Gastroenterology, Hospital General Universitario de Ali | Alicante | Spain | ES_Hospital General Universitario de Alicante - Gastroenterology, Hospital General Universitario de Ali | http://alicante.san.gva.es/portada | Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December | Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Unidad bilio-pancreática | Extrahepatic biliary and pancreatic diseases | Advanced endoscopy in biliarypancreatic diseases; the stance is not in the endoscopy unit, it is a clinical one | 800 | 14 to biliary-pancreatic diseases (50 for GI in general) | This is a purely clinical stance, good skills in Spanish are required | To integrate in the clinical care of patients with biliary pancreatic disorders | No hands-on training possible | Good skills at Spanish are highly desirable | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | No | Knowledge of the local language is in any case necessary to benefit from the fellowship. | Yes | |||
| Carolina | Malagelada | Hospital Vall d`Hebron | Barcelona | Spain | ES_Hospital Vall d`Hebron | 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 | |||||
| Juan Enrique | Dominguez-Munoz | University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela - Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital | Santiago de Compostela | Spain | ES_University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela - Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital | 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 | |||
| Tamara | Matysiak-Budnik | CHU de Nantes IMAD | Nantes | France | FR_CHU de Nantes IMAD | 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 | ||||
| Chloé | Melchior | Rouen University Hospital, INSERM U1073, CIC-CRB-1404 | Rouen | France | FR_Rouen University Hospital, INSERM U1073, CIC-CRB-1404 | https://www.chu-rouen.fr/ | Functional disorders, Neurogastroenterology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology Department & Physiologit 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, functional Endoscopy (regular endoscopy, endoflip, botulic injection, peroral endoscopic myotomy, gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy) | 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 | |
| Konstantinos | Triantafyllou | Attikon University General Hospital | Athens | Greece | GR_Attikon University General Hospital | www.attikonhospital.gr | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Hepatogastroenterology Unit, 2nd Dept of Internal Medicine-Propaedeutic | Endoscopy, including ERCP and other intervention procedures IBD clinics Clinical research | Endoscopy IBD Hepatology Motility | 600 | 15 | Ward rounds, out-patient clinic, endoscopic procedures (observer, but sometimes hands on allowed) | Applied to patients | no | Sometimes | Sometimes | Gastroenterologist | no | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | ||||
| Konstantinos | Triantafyllou | Attikon University General Hospital | Athens | Greece | GR_Attikon University General Hospital | http://www.attikonhospital.gr/ | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, advanced endoscopy | January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December | Hepatogastroenterology Unit, 2nd Dept. of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine | Endoscopy including ERCP and EMR, IBD and Hepatology Endoscopy-radiology coures Endoscopy-pathology courses Pediatric Gastroenterology | In- and out-patients clinics, 3 endoscopy suits | 650 | 15 | Ward rounds, clinical examination, Out-patients clinics visits, Endoscopy suits visits | Applied to patients | No | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 2 years in fellowship | No | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | |||
| Georgios | Tziatzios | Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Nea Ionia “Konstantopoulio Patision”, Athens, Greece | Athens | Greece | GR_Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Nea Ionia “Konstantopoulio Patision”, Athens, Greece | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology | May | Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Nea Ionia “Konstantopoulio Patision”, Athens, Greece | Endoscopy department with special focus on advanced endoscopy procedures (ERCP, advanced polypectomy, EMR, ESD, inpatient/outpatient clinic, hepatology) | Endoscopy department, inpatient and outpatient clinic | 8 | 8 | Attend simple (gastroscopy/colonoscopy) and complex endoscopic procedures (ERCP, EMR, ESD), attend the outpatient clinic | No hands-on training possible | None | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 1 year fellowship in Gastroenterology | No | English is sufficient. | No | ||||
| Nikos | Viazis | Evangelismos Hospital | Athens | Greece | GR_Evangelismos Hospital | 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 |
| 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, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders, Neurogastroenterology | February, March, April, May, September, November | Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Larissa | Basic diagnostic endoscopy: EGD and colonoscopy core-training Advanced diagnostic endoscopy: Narrow Band Imaging and dye-based chromoendoscopy Basic interventional endoscopy: Hemostasis(injection, endoclips, APC, coagulation forceps, hemospray), dilatations, stenting, polypectomy Advanced interventional endoscopy: EMR (cap-EMR included), ESD, POEM (for esophageal motility disorders and Zenker's), EFTR, RFA for Barrett's and GAVE, ERCP IBD outpatient clinic Gastrointestinal motility unit: Esophageal&Anorectal High Resolution Manometry, Bravo pH studies, 24h-pH-impedance studies | Two endoscopy units with High Definition assemblies (Exera III and High definition Gastroscopes/Colonoscopes, 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 | 650 | 26 | Hospital beds 650 plus recently launched 20 additional COVID-19 beds Department of Gastroenterology has 26 beds | 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 | Applied to patients, Applied to animals | '-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 (except for training in gastrointestinal motility where 1 year will suffice) and possesses necessary skills to engange in hands-on training. 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 | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | '-2 completed years of training in Gastroenterology (not taking into account internal medicine training) and Letter of competence from the Chief of fellow's home unit, for advanced endoscopic procedures curriculum | Not for standard period. If longer periods are requested (over 1 month) a special permit will have to be requested from institution and greek ministry of health, well in advance. | English is sufficient. | Yes | ||
| Goran | Hauser | Clinical Hospital Centre | Rijeka | Croatia | HR_Clinical Hospital Centre, Rijeka, Croatia | 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 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Tanir | Zion | Rabin Medical Center | Petah Tikva | Israel | IL_Rabin Medical Center | http://hospitals.clalit.co.il/hospitals/rabin/en-us/pages/homepage.aspx | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology, Nutrition and small intestine,, Paediatrics | January, February, March, May, June, October, November, December | Division of 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 epatobiliary surgeons, internists, pathologists and imaging experts. | 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 2 of 4 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 | 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. In case she/he are certified in gastroenterology and have expertise in the performed procedures their participation may be discussed. | As in previous section, she/he 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. | Yes | ||||
| Doron | Boltin | 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 |
| Raanan | Shamir | Tel-Aviv University Schneider Childrens Hospital Gastroenterology and Nutrition | Petach-Tikva | Israel | IL_Tel-Aviv University Schneider Childrens Hospital Gastroenterology and Nutrition | Pediatric Intestinal failure, pediatric IBD, pediatric liver disease and transplantation | January, February, March, November, December | Instituter for Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver Diseases | National referral center for PEDGI disorders | National IBD referral center, bedside intestinal ultrasound, Advanced endoscopy, national liver transplantation center | 240 | 30 | Observation only | No hands-on training possible | Visa from some non EU countries | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | None | No | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | No | ||||
| Renato | Cannizzaro | Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO) Aviano IRCCS | Aviano | Italy | IT_Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO) Aviano IRCCS | 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 | |||||
| Alberto | Tringali | Conegliano HOSPITAL | Conegliano | Italy | IT_Conegliano HOSPITAL | Ulss2 marca trevigiana | Endoscopy | January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December | Medicine | Biliopancreatic disease Ercp -EUS EMR ESD Zenker | Ultra sound scandalo , CT scan, MRi Eus, ERCP | 500-600 | 6-10 | Observer EMR- ERCP EUs | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators, No hands-on training possible | Inizialmente training to patients | No allow to 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 | ||
| Gianluca | Ianiro | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Catholic University of Rome | Rome | Italy | IT_Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Catholic University of Rome | www.policlinicogemelli.it | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology, Nutrition and small intestine,, Paediatrics, 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 | ||
| Alberto | Zanetto | Gastroenterology/Multivisceral Transplant Unit | Padua | Italy | IT_Gastroenterology/Multivisceral Transplant Unit | https://www.aopd.veneto.it/sez,2662 and https://www.aopd.veneto.it/sez,3222 | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology | February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Surgery, Oncology, and Gastroenterology | The Gastroenterology/Multivisceral Transplant Unit is dedicated to the management of patients with acute or chronic gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Specifically, this includes: cirrhosis and its complications, liver transplantation, inflammatory bowel diseases, GI-bleeding, achalasia and disorders of esophageal motility, acute and chronic pancreatic and biliary diseases, GI and liver cancers. Educational program will include: 1) rounding with attending and fellows; 2) participation to multidisciplinary meetings with radiologists, ICU, surgeons, and oncologists to discuss complex cases of patients with GI and liver diseases; 3) participation to outpatient clinics with specific interest on celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome, IBD, autoimmune liver disease, HCC, viral hepatitis, pancreatic liver disease, viral hepatitis, alcohol related liver disease, NASH, vascular liver diseases, and liver transplantation; 4) endoscopy for upper and lower GI (including polypectomy and dilation of esophageal stricture), biliary and pancreatic diseases (diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP and spy glass), complications of portal hypertension (variceal ligation and sclerotherapy); 5) liver biopsy and fibroscan; 6) participation to TIPS procedure and other endovascular techniques to manage complications of portal hypertension, including measurement of HVPG and transjugular liver biopsy; 7) participation to meetings to discuss management of liver transplant waiting list; 8) liver and GI center seminars and other periodic educational events (research meetings and discussion of clinical cases). | Inpatient ward; day hospital section; endoscopy and radiology suites; outpatient clinics, research laboratories. | 30 | 30 | Rounding with attending and fellow; assist and participate as observer to all procedures performed in the ward, day hospital, and endoscopy/radiology including diagnostic and therapeutic paracentesis, liver biopsy (percutaneous and transjugular), upper and lower endoscopy (including ERCP and procedures for management of complications of portal hypertension), measurement of HVPG and placement of TIPS; actively participate to multidisciplinary meetings and present/discuss complex clinical cases; actively participate to meetings for management of GI and liver cancer and liver transplant waiting list; learn how to manage patients with acute and chronic GI and liver diseases, including liver transplantation; actively participate to outpatient clinics where to gain specific expertise in the management of viral related liver disease, liver transplantation, alcohol related liver disease, vascular liver diseases and portal hypertension, viral related liver diseases, HCC, autoimmune liver disease, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. | Applied to patients | The overall environment for training in management of liver disease will be supportive and the candidates will have unrestricted access to our center's core facilities. | No | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | MD | No | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | ||
| Roberto | Salvia | Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery – The Pancreas Institute Verona | Verona | Italy | IT_Unit of General and Pancreatic Surgery – The Pancreas Institute Verona | http://www.chirurgiapancreasverona.it/ | Pancreatico-biliary | February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Paediatrics and Gynaecology - University of Verona | Pancreatic surgery, pancreatic neoplasms, pancreatic diseases | Hospital ward, day hospital, operating rooms, oncologic psychology, ARC-Net biobanking lab | 42 | 42 | Operating room observer, surgeon’s assistant | No hands-on training possible | Frequently | Frequently | Surgeon (with GI focus), Radiologist with interest in GI imaging and interventions | At least 2 years of residency in surgery | Yes | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | ||||
| Gianluca | Pellino | Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" | Aversa (CE) | Italy | IT_Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" | https://www.vallhebron.com/en?_ga=2.195485036.1914681561.1646682497-282337930.1642164468 | IBD, Functional disorders, GI Oncology | February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Colorectal Surgery | The colorectal unit is composed of several experienced colorectal surgeons, an internist, and five trainees. The team has experience in training international fellows in robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS and TEO). There are dedicated MDT in place to manage IBD patients, patients with early and advanced colorectal cancer, patients with incontinence and constipation, and proctological diseases. The unit has several outpatient clinics with several diagnostic tools available (endoanal and endorectal US, dynamic perineal US-defecography). Being a teaching hospital, several teaching sessions are organised every week. The Unit has expertise in research, and can provide tutoring on academic tasks as well. | The Unit has a minimum of ten operative theatre lists per week. There are two Da Vinci Xi robots, with simulator modules available. ICG and 3D laparoscopy are available. There are simulators to practice laparoscopic skills. The fellow can have access to the library of the Campus. Diagnostic tools include 3D ultrasound and endoscopy. | 500-1000 | 30 or more based on requirements | Attend the colorectal surgical ward, the outpatient clinics, the multidisciplinary meetings, operative theatres. The fellow can make use of robotic simulators. Hands-on tasks can be performed under supervision, provided all requirements are in place. | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | Hands-on patients will depend on clearance of local license registration | Sometimes | Frequently | Surgeon (with GI focus) | Personalised programmes will be developed based on the fellow experience; surgical trainees at all stages and early year consultants are welcome to visit. | Yes | English is sufficient. | Yes | |||
| Roberto | Penagini | Università degli Studi di Milano | Milan | Italy | IT_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 | ||||
| Rogier | Voermans | Amsterdam UMC | Amsterdam | The Netherlands | NL_Amsterdam UMC | www.amsterdamumc.nl | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Functional disorders | June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Tertiary gastroenterology & hepatology (interventional endoscopy, IBD, NGM, hepatology) and participation in all meetings (in English) and observation of endoscopy | 700 | 25 | Observation and discussion | No hands-on training possible | No, unfortunately not but you can see the entire spectrum of advanced tertiary endoscopy | No | No | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus), Radiologist with interest in GI imaging and interventions | MD, started training in Gastroenterology | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Active learner | Yes | |||
| Daniel | Keszthelyi | Maastricht University Medical Center | Maastricht | The Netherlands | NL_Maastricht University Medical Center | Neurogastroenterology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Internal Medicine, Division 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 | ||||
| Peter D. | Siersema | Radboud University Medical Center - Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Center | Nijmegen | The Netherlands | NL_Radboud University Medical Center - Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Center | Endoscopy | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | IBD, Endoscopy, Liver disease, intestinal failure, oncology | Outpatient clinic, Inpatient clinic, Endoscopy center, many teaching sessions, residents, PhD students | 600 | 15 | Working in close collaboration with Dept. of Surgery in Abdominal Center | observing | No hands-on training possible | Warm and friendly atmosphere | None | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Some clinical experience | No | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes | ||
| Joost P.H. | Drenth | Radboudumc University Nijmegen Medical Centre | Nijmegen | The Netherlands | NL_Radboudumc University Nijmegen Medical Centre | www.radboudumc.nl | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, GI Oncology, Pancreatico-biliary, Nutrition and small intestine, intestinal failure | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology & Hepatology | "Our department has developed a strategy for 2018-2020. We distinguish 5 pillars in our department, intestinal failure, IBD, Hepatology and Oncology and Advanced Endoscopy. Each pillar provides dedicated care and is responsible for innovative patient oriented research. In addition, > 20 Dieticians from the Department provide nutritional care for the University Hospital. We have a clinical trial unit that supports industry driven and investigator initiated clinical trials with > 20 junior researchers. Prof Siersema is the editor of “Endoscopy” while Joost PH Drenth is Editor for the “UEG Journal” and As a department we use a wide range of methods to achieve teaching goals such as hands-on teaching, frontal teaching and the flipped classroom methods. Key to our educational vision is to achieve a high degree of interactivity. We use a student centered approach that is based on inquiry based learning and cooperative learning principles. We work closely with the Department of Surgery and have a shared ward as well as as shared morning hand-over. | The department has a residency program for Gastroenterology and Hepatology and that comes with a well established teaching programme. At the outpatient clinic, our health care team sees an average of 3000 new patients yearly with complex gastrointestinal and/or liver disorders. These patients are tertiary referrals coming from other health care providers working in district general hospitals such as surgeons, internists or gastroenterologists. The Endoscopy Department consist of 5 rooms with state of the art facilities that allows delivery of cutting edge endoscopic care. The core facilities of the Department include a separate preclinical laboratory that is dedicated to our research activities. We have established a Clinical Trial Unit to provide the infrastructure necessary to assist investigators in performing high quality gastrointestinal clinical research. | 16 | 16 | The department of Gastroenterology has joined with the Department of Surgery to create the Abdomen Center. Here GI patients are treated by a joint Gastro/Surgery team. | Observation, interaction with the team , discussing cases | No hands-on training possible | We will provide dedicated teaching session for fellows using formal presentations. | no | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Physcians should be free of Meticilline-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Bijzonder Resistente Micro-Organismen (BRMO). testing will be provided on site and until the outcome is known access to the facilities is limited. | No that is not the case | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Just a willingness to be exposed to a different culture and be prepared to learn. | Yes |
| Rui Tato | Marinho | Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Medical School of Lisbon | Lisbon | Portugal | PO_Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Medical School of Lisbon | https://www.chln.min-saude.pt/ | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, GI Oncology, Paediatrics | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | UEG Visiting Clinical Center International Federation Medical Students Residents in Gastroenterology. Accreditation in Gastroenterology forMedical Board of Portugal Residents in Hepatology. Accreditation in Hepatology for Medical Board of Portugal Residents in Internal Medicine for gastroenterology Medical School (all six years) Elective in Gastroenterology Elective in Hepatology Simulation Center in Medical School with facilities of Endoscopy and Ultrasound Masters in Palliative Care New Endoscopic Unit with more space, with modern equipment, around 25.000 exams each year | Unit for techniques in Gastroenterology (25.000 exams/year) Day Hospital (for IBD, paracentesis, liver biopsy, hepatocellular carcinoma) following 800 patients Ward of 14 beds for GI patients (800 patients/year) Liver Unit with 7 beds Outpatient Department (25.000 consultations/year) Teaching in Medical School Emergency on duty GI (24 hours by 7) | 21 | 21 | Strong linkage to other Hospitals (liver transplant), GPs, Emergency Department It is a Department with 110 health care professionals. International publications in Hepatology, IBD | Observing GI procedures, observing patients in wards, simulation, outpatient consultations, Day Hospital, elastography (Fibroscan) | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | We are going to have new Endoscopic Unit Expertise and research in viral hepatitis C and B, hepatocellular carcinoma, NASH, portal hypertension, ERCP, IBD | No | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Gastroenterologist | Not necessary | No | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | |
| Ewa | Malecka-Wojciesko | Medical University of Lódz | Lodz | Poland | PO_Medical University of Lódz | www.umed.lodz.pl | Pancreatico-biliary | February, March, April, May, June, September, November | Digestive Tract Diseases | Pancreatic cancer detection, Pancreatic cancer biomarkers, EUS with biopsy,Pancreatic cancer surgery -cooperation, ERCP, RFA, Cholangio and pancreatoscopy,IBD biological treatment since 2000, Gastroenterology Clinic on the site | G.I.ward, 21 beds,Endoscopy Unit:full range of endoscopic procedures, Radiology Department-cooperation.IBD biological tratment;Research on Pancreatic cancer, acute pancreatitis, IBS, IBD, Gastroenterology Clinic | 21 | all | leading pancreatology center in Poland, very busy endoscopy Unit, full range of gastrointestinal diseases chronic and acute | Ground Rounds,Endoscopy observation, performing the procedures depends on the trainee skills, possibility of research,patients care, Gastroenterology Clinic assistance | Applied to patients | Patients hands-on training is an option depending on the trainee skills, but is possible | yes, for non EU citiziens | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus), Radiologist with interest in GI imaging and interventions | basic endoscopic skills will be an assett | no | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | none | No |
| Madalina | Ilie | Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest | Bucharest | Romania | RO_Clinical Emergency 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 | ||
| 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 | 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 | |||||
| Magnus | Simrén | Sahlgrenska University Hospital - Dept of Internal Medicine | Gothenburg | Sweden | SE_Sahlgrenska University Hospital - Dept of Internal Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital ; Gothe | https://www.sahlgrenska.se/ | Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Nutrition and small intestine,, Neurogastroenterology | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December | 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 | ||
| Elena | Rangelova | Sahlgrenska University Hospital | Gothenburg | Sweden | SE_Sahlgrenska University Hospital instead of Karolinska | https://www.sahlgrenska.se/ | Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology | January, February, 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 | |
| Roberto | Valente | Umeå University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden | Umeå | Sweden | SE_Umeå University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden | 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 | |
| Haluk Tarik | Kani | Department of Gastroenterology, Marmara University, School Of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey | Istanbul | Turkey | TR_Department of Gastroenterology, Marmara University, School Of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey | 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 | ||||||
| Anastasiia | Sochnieva | Kharkiv national medical university | Kharkiv | Ukraine | UA_Kharkiv national medical university | Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology | June, July, August | Surgery Department 1 | Generall, Abdominal, Hepatobiliary and Thoraxic Surgery also miniinvasive | Zaycev Institute of General and Urgent Surgery NASM of Ukraine Kharkiv, Ukraine | 300 | 90 | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | Surgeon (with GI focus) | English is sufficient. | Yes | ||||||||||
| Prarthana | Thiagarajan | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | Nottingham | United Kingdom | UK_Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Nutrition and small intestine, | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | We are a large department within a University Teaching Hospital, offering exposure to a diverse range of skills and expertise within Hepatology and luminal gastroenterology. We have 10 Hepatologists staffing a dedicated liver unit (with specialist liver clinics, formal transplant links with Cambridge, varices endoscopy lists and inpatient hepatology workload), advanced HPB endoscopy (including therapeutic EUS and ERCP), Endohepatology (EUS-guided liver biopsy and portal pressure assessment). We have 20 luminal gastroeneterologists, with dedicated IBD clinics/endoscopy lists, upper GI therapeutic endoscopy lists and functional GI clinics. We also host the regional intestinal failure unit and have a complex nutrition MDT service (and dedicated nutrition ward). | We hope your time with our department will be enriching, affording you an insight into any aspect of gastroenterology/hepatology you wish to focus on. Should you wish to gain a breadth of experience, we are fortunate to have a diverse team with a range of specialist interests to support you. Opportunities include: 1/ Attendance at specialist liver clinics -transplant clinic, HCC clinic, NAFLD clinic, plus general hepatology clinics. 2/ Attendance on the inpatient Hepatology ward rounds (very busy) and Daycase Paracentesis Unit. 3/ Attendance at liver endoscopy lists, including UGI varices lists, EUS and ERCP. 4/ Attendance at IBD specialist clinics and IBD endoscopy lists 5/ Complex polypectomy, EMR and ESD lists 6/ Upper GI therapeutic endoscopy - bleeds, stenting, Barrett's RFA etc. 7/ Acute gastroenterology on-call - you can join the on-call team, which has a busy workload with a daily bleed list. 8/ Complex nutrition - inpatient rounds, MDT, PEG lists. | 60 | 60 | We hope you enjoy your time with us :) We are a friendly unit with a large skillset and we are confident that you will find something within GI and Hepatology to interest you during your visit. You will be allocated a mentor for your time with us. | Clinics, ward rounds. We would need to see endoscopy accreditation prior to considering hands-on endoscopy exposure with patients, but this is something we can work through nearer the time. | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | None | It would be helpful to have certificates of previous training (i.e. original medical degree certificate/any postgraduate qualifications, endoscopy certification etc). | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | We would ideally look to host someone who has finished their training in internal medicine and is embarking on specialist training within Hepatology or Gastroenterology | I don't know. | English is sufficient. | Yes | |
| Muhammad Imran | Aslam | University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire | Coventry | United Kingdom | UK_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 | |
| Massimiliano | di Pietro | University of Cambridge | Cambridge | United Kingdom | UK_University of Cambridge | https://www.mrc-cu.cam.ac.uk/; https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/ | Endoscopy, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | MRC Cancer Unit | Oesophageal and gastric Cancer, Barrett’s oesophagus, hereditary diffuse gastric cancer; Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures. MDT meetings, journal clubs, formal and informal seminars, research meetings. | Endoscopy, research endoscopy, research laboratory, clinical ward | 800 | 40 | The MRC Cancer Unit is a research facility linked to Cambridge University Hospital. We are specialised in Cancer Research and have a specific focus as research group on oesophageal and gastric pre-malignant and malignant conditions. Candidate will be able to be involved in small research project and well as shadow in a range a clinical setting depending on personal preference and clinical interest. | Observation of endoscopy procedure, attendance of ward and MDT meetings, attendance of research and educational meetings", involvement in small research projects | No hands-on training possible | We do not recommend hands-on Ttraining, given the limited time and the complexity of the registration process. Occasionally we arrange for training on animal models, but this will need to be negotiated ahead of time | DBS, Honorary Contract | Frequently | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Medically qualified and at any stage of gastroenterology training | Not required for visiting fellowship without hands on activity | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | No | |
| Neeraj | Bhala | University of Nottingham | Nottingham | United Kingdom | UK_University of Nottingham | https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/medicine/about/divisions-and-units/nottingham-digestive-diseases-centre/index.aspx | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Neurogastroenterology | January, March, May, June, September, October, November | Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre, School of Medicine | The Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre (NDDC) has a strong track record in basic science, experimental medicine and translational research. It comprises over 100 academics and NHS associates including consultant gastroenterologists, hepatologists, GI pathologists, radiologists and surgeons. We conduct research to make novel observations regarding mechanisms underlying digestive health and diseases. Our experimental medicine programme encompasses basic and translational research from discovery to clinical application and dissemination. We collaborate with patients, clinicians, basic scientists and industry partners to develop innovative tests, devices and interventions. Our goal is to improve digestive health and treat digestive diseases. | We identify and target disrupted cross-organ pathways effectively with innovative, food-, repurposed drug-based and technological solutions to reduce the burden of multi-morbidity and consequent ill-health. We believe a multidisciplinary team science approach is essential to identify shared disease mechanisms and modifiable drivers of multi-morbidity in gastro-intestinal and liver disorders, and patient and community involvement are integral to our work. Our leading experimental medicine and early translations studies involve GI physiology, liver metabolism, molecular microbiology, gut microbial interactions, the genomics of complex and monogenic diseases. In collaboration with the pioneering Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre we will investigate multi-organ interactions across the life span. We aim to develop innovative solutions to tackle the escalating problem of chronic disease clusters by harnessing expertise in food sciences, bioengineering and our extensive collaboration with industry. We have five research areas: Inter-organ pathways Multi-organ disorders Future food Next generation therapeutics Innovative technologies in translation | 1300 | 50 | https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/our-organisation | Clinical and research experience in broad range of GI/liver disorders and procedures incl. leading edge science and NHS general GI/liver and specialist care. | Applied to/with simulators | As per national regulations on observership and would need GMC registration for hands-on clinical practice - many GI/liver clinical research interfaces to discover in the department. | Sometimes | Frequently | Other (e.g. Pathologist, Paediatrician…) | Likely to benefit most from some GI/liver specialisation | Would need to be registered for hands-on practice, for a short visiting fellowship with observership wouldn't require registration. | In collaboration with Profs Guru Aithal (HoD), Maura Cossetti, Luca Marciani and Tanya Monaghan at NDDC | Yes | ||
| Qasim | Aziz | Wingate Institute for Neurogastroenterology - Centre for Neuroscience and Trauma | London | United Kingdom | UK_Wingate Institute for Neurogastroenterology - Centre for Neuroscience and Trauma | http://www.icms.qmul.ac.uk/neurogastro | Functional disorders, Nutrition and small intestine,, Neurogastroenterology | January, April, May, June, September, October, November | Wingate Institute of Neurogastroenterology | Translational models of visceral pain, brain gut axis, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, nutrient sensing in the gut in health and disease, translational models of gut motility, GI involvement in systemic diseases such as connective tissue disorders, neurological and endocrine disorders, leading UK diagnostic department for GI physiology, tertiary neurogastroenterology clinics Our strategic objective, through a state-of-the-art translational neurogastroenterology research programme, based on a molecule-to-man approach, is to create a world-leading centre of excellence for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders. Translational research programmes exist in visceral pain, GI neuromuscular disorders, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, colorectal disease, nausea and appetite, surgical innovation, drug discovery, and other novel areas. Each research programme is led by a theme leaser and is supported by research grants form diverse sources. We provide educational opportunities in state-of-the-art clinical neurogastroenterology and research in multiple fields. Out diagnostic unit is the busiest in the UK and is led by two of the leading GI physiologists (Dr Mark Scott for lower GI physiology and Prof Daniel Sifrim for upper GI). Please see our website for details. | The infrastructure: core activities are centres in a three storey dedicated building, the Wingate Institute, which provides office and administrative accommodation in addition to resources for translational clinical research, including facilities for physiology studies in healthy human subjects (state-of-the art physiology, scintigraphy, neurophysiology and autonomic monitoring), laboratories for in vivo research in small and large animals, and laboratories for in vitro research. In very close proximity (20 metres away) to the Wingate Institute are the Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science (ICMS) and the main Royal London Hospital buildings which include outpatients clinics and our GI Physiology Unit. The ICMS is a unique research building which provides state-of-the-art laboratory and office accommodation based on an innovative open plan design a, 400 seat lecture theatre, meeting rooms and core facilities in Functional Genomics, Imaging and Transgenics. The GI neuroscience group also has basic facilities with the Centre for Neuroscience on a number of key projects. Clinical resources: Barts and The London have one of the premier gastroenterology departments in the country with a wide referral base covering all aspects of the speciality. Neurogastroenterology has traditionally been an area of strength within the gastroenterology department and is unique in providing adult and paediatric medical and surgical clinics supported by a state of the art GI physiology diagnostic centre. The group receives both national and international referrals for diagnostic and treatment of patients with disorders of GI function. Diagnostic facilities: The GI physiology unit includes state of the art facilities for the diagnosis of disorders of GI function with dedicated laboratories for upper and lower GI physiology, neurophysiology and autonomic function and investigates approximately 3000 patients/year. We use state of the art techniques, (high resolution manometry, impedance-pHmetry and gastric scintigraphy) to diagnose and phenotype patients with oesophageal disorders. We pioneered new diagnostic techniques (MII-pH and objective cough detection) and provocative tests to evaluate patients with oesophageal hypomotility. We are a referral centre for patients with gastroparesis and small bowel motor disorders. As with the upper GI tract, state-of-the-art and novel investigative tools are used to characterise pathophysiological mechanisms and to phenotype patients with ether constipation, faecal incontinence or both to guide management. We have pioneered the concept of visceral hyposensitivity and are assessing the clinical utility of new technologies such as high resolution manometry for evaluating pan-colonic and anorectal motor function. | 500 | 50 | Gastroenterology Dept at Barts Health is one of the largest in UK and is a centre of excellence. For further details: http://bartshealth.nhs.uk/our-services/services-a-z/g/gastroenterology | Trainee will be allowed to attend clinics, ward rounds, endoscopy unit lists, hands on instructions in using GI physiological measurement techniques, participate in research projects | Applied to/with simulators, No hands-on training possible | While due to hospital regulations you will not be able to perform hands on GI physiology tests you will be able to observe these tests being performed and can participate in the analysis of the data. There is a weekly data analysis session led by Prof Sifrim and you can join this and actively participate in this session. | To do hands on training the visiting fellows need to be registered with general medical council UK | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | If the candidate has some experience of working with neurogastroenterology patients and of GI physiology investigations then that will be helpful but this is not essential. | Yes to practice in UK, GMC registration is required. | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Should be enthusiastic | Yes |
| Driton | Shabani | UCCK Prishtine | Prishtine | Kosovo | XK_UCCK Prishtine | shskuk.rks-gov.net | Endoscopy | March, April, May, June | Clinicel of Gastroenterology | . | SHSKUK | 36 | 36 | . | Upper and lower endoscopy | Applied to/with simulators | . | No | No | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 2 | No | English is sufficient. | No | ||
| Enrique | Perez-Cuadrado-Robles | Georges-Pompidou European Hospital | Paris | France | 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 (Pr Gabriel Rahmi), 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 (Dr Enrique PEREZ), 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. | The department has 5 operation rooms a day, with 2 of them dedicated to interventional endoscopy and hybrid procedures. | 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 special 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 |
Ariadna Aguilar,Spain
visits Rouen University Hospital, France
Sónia Barros, Portugal
visits Amsterdam UMC, The Netherlands
Cameron Braddy-Green, United Kingdom
visits Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
Fabiana Capuano, Italy
visits La Fe University Hospital, Spain
Pavel Christopher, Romania
visits Multivisceral Transplant Unit, University of Padua, Italy
Daniel Conceição, Portugal
visits University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Konstantina Dimopoulou, Greece
visits Hopital Beaujon, France
Andrei Dumitru, Romania
visits University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Rania Elkafoury, Egypt
visits Royal Free Unit for Endoscopy, United Kingdom
Heba A. Faheem, Egypt
visits University of Verona, Italy
Monica Grigore, Romania
visits University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Petr Hrabak, Czech Republic
visits ERASME University Hospital, Belgium
Ignacio Iborra Chaques, Spain
visits IPO Porto, Portugal
Olena Karbovnycha, Ukraine
visits University of Verona, Italy
Wolfgang Koczi, Germany
visits Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Czech Republic
Patricia-Gianina Lupulescu, Romania
visits University of Verona, Italy
Martin Maibier, Germany
visits Rabin Medical Center, Israel
André Mascarenhas, Portugal
visits Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
Iskuhi Navoyan, Armenia
visits Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Italy
Catarina O'Neill, Portugal
visits Radboud University Medical Center, The Netherlands
Marco Pereira, Portugal
visits Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
Eljo Simaku, Albania
visits Agaplesion Markus Krankenhaus, Germany
Ioana Alexandra Sipos (Cardos), Romania
visits Bürgerspital Solothurn, Switzerland
Andrea Sorge, Italy
visits University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Mohsan Subhani, United Kingdom
visits Inselspital, University Hospital of Berne, Switzerland
Iryna Tverezovska, Ukraine
visits Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Italy
Luka Vranić, Croatia
visits University of Bologna, Italy
Arda Yavuz, Turkey
visits University Hospital Regensburg, Germany
Sona Yeritsyan, Armenia
visits Bürgerspital Solothurn, Switzerland
Olha Zavhorodnia (Lukianenko), Ukraine
visits Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
