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 2023. Each trainee receives € 1,250 to contribute to travel and accommodation costs.
This application is now closed.
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.
| First Name | Last Name | City | Country | Centre | Department | Fellowship Topics | Possible month(s) for visit | Would you host more than one fellow within a year? | Institution name | Website | Department name | Expertise of department and range of educational programme | 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 | Klagenfurt | Austria | Klinikum Klagenfurt am Wörtersee | Innere Medizin & Gastroenterologie (IMuG) | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders | March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Klinikum Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | www.kabeg.at | 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 | |||
| Marianna | Arvanitakis | Brussels | Belgium | ERASME University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles | Gastroenterology Department | Endoscopy, Pancreatico-biliary, Nutrition and small intestine,, digestive oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles | https://www.erasme.ulb.ac.be | 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 wars (52 beds), 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 | ||
| Hans | Van Vlierberghe | Gent | Belgium | Ghent University Hospital | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November | Ghent University Hospital | www.uzgent.be | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 1/ Basic and advanced endoscopic training (GI tractus en biliopancreatic tractus) 2/ Inflammatory bowel unit 3/ Liver unit (with also an important liver transplantation program) 4/ Digestive oncology unit | Out and in patient clinic day clinic ICU ward Endoscopic unit | 950 | 43 | If a MD and if approved by our medical council (case per case decision), everything under supervision | Applied to patients | knowledge of English (not necesarry but helpful: knowledge of French and Dutch) | Sometimes | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Gastroenterologist | Second half of GI training | No, but an MD diploma needs to be provided | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | ||||
| Tim | Vanuytsel | Leuven | Belgium | KU Leuven | Department of Gastroenterology | Functional disorders, Nutrition and small intestine,, Neurogastroenterology | February, March, April, June, October, November | University Hospital Leuven | www.uzleuven.be and www.kuleuven.be | 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). | 2000 | 80 | 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 | |||||
| Goran | Hauser | Rijeka | Croatia | Clinical Hospital Centre, Rijeka, Croatia | Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Rijeka, FAculty of Medicine; Faculty of Health Studies, Rijeka, Croatia | Endoscopy, Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka | http://kbc-rijeka.hr/?lang=en | 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 | ||||
| Zeljko | Krznaric | Zagreb | Croatia | KBC Zagreb/ University Hospital Zagreb | Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition | IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Nutrition and small intestine, | May, June, July, September, October, November | up to 3 | KBC Zagreb/ University Hospital Zagreb | https://www.kbc-zagreb.hr | Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition | Teaching hospital, from undergraduate to postgraduate education including full national speciality program in gastroenterology All fields of gastroenterology and hepatology | Divisions of IBD and General Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Interventional Endoscopy (including ERCP, EUS, IUS, advanced endoscopy) Endoscopic Outpatient Clinic Daily Hospital/Hepatology/IBD/ Nutrition Division of Clinical Nutrition & Intestinal Failure Unit | 36 | 36 | Trainees from EU with a basic MD licence can perform almost all tasks under supervision For Non-EU trainees observer status is most appropriate | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators, Applied to animals | No hands-on training possible for Non-EU Trainees | Non- EU citizens can apply for the Croatian National licence, but it could take a some time to be approved. | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Other (e.g. Pathologist, Paediatrician…) | One year | Trainees from EU with a basic MD licence and National Register Number | English is sufficient. | Yes | ||
| Milan | Lukas | Prague | Czech Republic | ISCARE a.s. | Inflammatory bowel diseases | Endoscopy, IBD | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November | CLINICAL AND RESEARCH IBD CENTRE ISCARE a.s. | www.iscare.cz/gastroenterologie | 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 | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | |||||
| Jan | Martinek | Prague | Czech Republic | Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Department of Hepatogastroenterology | Endoscopy, Hepatology, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders | January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November | IKEM | https://www.ikem.cz/cs/ | 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 | |||||
| Anders | Kirch Dige | Aarhus | Denmark | Aarhus University Hospital | Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology | IBD | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December | Aarhus University Hospital | Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology | Tertiary Center for treatment of IBD. Bowel ultrasound and endoscopy. Research within various aspects of IBD. Endoscpopy. Education for medical students and IBD-fellows. | 26 | 26 | Will take part in the daily clinic | Applied to patients | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | No | English is sufficient. | No | ||||||||
| Mohamed | Bassam Hashem | Cairo | Egypt | Kasr Al Ainy | Endemic medicine department | Endoscopy, IBD, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Neurogastroenterology | June, July, August, September, October | Yes | Integrated clinical and research center for intestinal disorders (ICRID) | www.Icrid.com | Endemic medicine department | 40 | 16 | -Observation and hands on training under supervision in Endoscopy procedures -Attendance of IBD clinics and regular meetings | 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 | Bassam | Cairo | Egypt | Cairo University | Endemic medicine | Endoscopy | May, June, July, August, September | yes | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Liver Unit Kasr Al Ainy (GIELUKA) | 38 | 38 | Endoscopy | Applied to patients | No | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | No | English is sufficient. | Yes | ||||||||
| Perttu | Arkkila | Helsinki | Finland | Helsinki University Hospital | Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, Hepatology, Gastro-duodenal disorders | January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December | Helsinki University Hospital | www.hus.fi | Abdominal Center, Ganstroenterology | We have long experience of training local and international students and physicians in the fields of different gastroenterology including IBD, functional GI-problems, and different endoscopy modalities (gastro- and colonoscopy, EUS, ERC, DB- and spiral enteroscopy). We also have long experience of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) procedures. | Departments of gastroenteorlogy and hepatology (indoor) and outpatietn clinic. Endoscopy unit. | 200 | 8 | Special knowledge about FMT pocedures and treating patients with HCV. Close collaboration with liver transplantation and pancretic departments of our hospital. | Follow the work of specialists at the out-patient, and indoor departments and endoscopy units. | Applied to/with simulators, No hands-on training possible | Regulations for COVID-19 vaccination and taravelling regulations must be checkerd just before the visiting period (https://um.fi/frontpage) | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | One year clinical practise and basic skills on endoscopies is required. | If he or she wants to do hand-on clinical work the registration is reuquired. | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | |||
| Vinciane | Rebours | Clichy | France | Hopital Beaujon | Pancreatology and Digestive Oncology Department | GI Oncology, neuroendocrine tumors, pancreatic diseases, PAncreatitis, cystic pancreatic lesions, Rare pancreatic diseases | January, February, April, October, November | Beaujon Hospital | Pancreatology and Digestive Oncology | Pancreatology and Digestive Oncology Department: - All pancreatic diseases : inflammatory diseases, benign lesions and pancreatic malignant tumors - Coordinator of the National network for pancreatic rare diseases - CRMR PaRaDis - https://www.maladie-pancreas.fr/ - European center of excellence for digestive neuroendocrine tumors. ENETS labellisation. | - 42 beds for hospitalizations (dedicaced to pancreatic diseases only: pancreatic cancer complications and severe acute pancreatitis); 17 beds for daily hospitalisations (dedicaced to chemotherapy for digestive tumors and pancreatic adenoccarcinoma especially) - Departments at Beaujon Hospital: Endoscopy department facilities with ERCP, EUS ... every day Surgical departments for pancreatic surgery, colon surgery, liver transplantation ... | 42 beds for hospitalizations (dedicaced to pancreatic diseases only); 17 beds for daily hospitalisations (dedicaced to chemotherapy for digestive tumors and pancreatic adenoccarcinoma especially) | 42 beds for hospitalizations (dedicaced to pancreatic diseases only); 17 beds for daily hospitalisations (dedicaced to chemotherapy for digestive tumors and pancreatic adenoccarcinoma especially) | The trainee will - follow a senior physician to visit in and out clinics patients - observe specific endoscopic interventionnal procedures (ERCP, EUS, necrosectomy ....) - observe interventional radiological procedures for biliairy drainage .... - observe pancreatic surgery procedures | No hands-on training possible | vaccinal Pass for the COVID-19 | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | No | English is sufficient. | Yes | ||||||||
| Tamara | Matysiak-Budnik | Nantes | France | CHU de Nantes IMAD | Institut des maladies de l'appareil digestif | Endoscopy, IBD, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | CHU de Nantes IMAD & Hepato-Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology | www.chu-nantes.fr, www.imad-nantes.org | 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) | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes | ||||||||
| Enrique | Perez-Cuadrado-Robles | Paris | France | Georges-Pompidou European Hospital | Department of Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Georges-Pompidou European Hospital | http://hopital-georgespompidou.aphp.fr/ | 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. | 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 | |||||
| Chloé | Melchior | Rouen | France | Rouen University Hospital, INSERM U1073, CIC-CRB-1404 | Gastroenterology | Functional disorders, Neurogastroenterology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Yes but maybe not to much for the first year, maybe 2 would be great to start with! | Rouen University Hospital | https://www.chu-rouen.fr/ | 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 first year. 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 | 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 | |
| Ana | Dugic | Bayreuth | Germany | Department of Gastroenterology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg | Clinic for Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Metabolic Diseases | Endoscopy, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Yes | Klinikum Bayreuth, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Medizincampus Oberfranken | https://klinikum-bayreuth.de/en/ | 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 | |
| Andreas | Sturm | Berlin | Germany | DRK Kliniken Berlin I Westend | Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, IBD | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | DRK Westend | https://www.drk-kliniken-berlin.de/gastroenterologie-westend | 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 | |||||||
| Axel | Dignass | Frankfurt/ Main | Germany | Agaplesion Markus Krankenhaus | Medizinische Klinik I | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology, Nutrition and small intestine, | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Agaplesion Markus Hospital – Goethe University | www.markuskrankenhaus. de/leistungsspektrum/fachabteilungen/medizinische-klinik-igastroenterologie- hepatologie-onkologie-infektiologie/ | 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 | ||||
| Jonas | Rosendahl | Halle (Saale) | Germany | University Clinic Halle (Saale) - Department of Internal Medicine I, University Clinic Halle (Saale) | Department of Internal Medicine I | 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 | University Clinic Halle, Clinic for Internal Medicine I | http://www.medizin.uni-halle.de/index.php?id=1883 | 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 | |
| Martina | Müller-Schilling | Regensburg | Germany | University Hospital Regensburg | Department of Internal Medicine I, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Yes | University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany | 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 | |||||||
| Nikos | Viazis | Athens | Greece | Evangelismos Hospital | Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, IBD | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Evangelismos Hospital, Athens - Greece | www.evaggelismos-hosp.gr | 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 | |
| Konstantinos | Triantafyllou | Athens | Greece | Attikon University General Hospital | 2nd Dept of Internal Medicine-Propaedeutic | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, advanced endoscopy | January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December | Attikon University General Hospital | http://www.attikonhospital.gr/ | 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 | ||||
| Anastasios | Manolakis | Larissa | Greece | UNIVERSITY OF THESSALY MEDICAL SCHOOL and University Hospital of Larissa | Department of Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders, Neurogastroenterology | February, March, April, May, September, November | University of Thessaly School of Medicine | 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 | 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), 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 | 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 and double-scope technique | 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 | |||
| Sinead | Smith | Dublin | Ireland | Trinity College Dublin/Tallaght University Hospital | Clinical Medicine (Trinity College Dublin) & Gastroenterology (Tallaght University Hospital) | Gastro-duodenal disorders | February, March, April, May | Trinity Academic Gastroenterology Group (TAGG) Research Centre | https://www.tcd.ie/medicine/tagg/ | Department of Clinical Medicine (Trinity College Dublin) & Department of Gastroenterology (Tallaght University Hospital) | Our centre has expertise in Helicobacter pylori infection, small bowel angiodysplasia and capsule endoscopy. As part of the fellowship, the visiting fellow will have the opportunity to attend Tallaght University Hospital Grand Rounds, TAGG multidisciplinary research meetings and research seminars hosted by Trinity College Dublin. | Applied and Translational Medicine Research Laboratories | 562 | 60 | The trainee will be involved in the current research activites of the TAGG centre. Specifically, the trainee will get hands-on training in laboratory techniques required to analyse clinical specimens (e.g. blood/serum, tissue samples) by methods including ELISA and quantitiative PCR. The trainee will have the opportunity to shadow clinicians during outpatient clinics. Additionally, the trainee will be involved in the analysis of clinical data sets. It is anticipated the the trainee will contribute to the generation of results for abstract submission to UEG week. | Applied to/with simulators | Visa may be required for non-EU citizens to travel to Ireland | No | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Primary degree in Medicine | No | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | No | ||||
| Amir | Mari | Nazareth | Israel | Nazareth Hospital EMMS | Gastroenterology Department | Functional disorders | July, August, September, October, November | Nazareth hospital EMMS | Nazhosp.com | Gastroenterology | The main feild of the department is Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders | 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 | ||||||
| Raanan | Shamir | Petah Tikva | Israel | Tel-Aviv University Schneider Childrens Hospital Gastroenterology and Nutrition | Institute of Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver Diseases | Pediatric Intestinal failure, pediatric IBD, pediatric liver disease and transplantation | January, February, March, November, December | Schneider Children's Medical center | 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 | |||||
| Doron | Boltin | Petah Tikva | Israel | Rabin Medical Center | Gastroenterology | 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 | Up to 2 fellows per month | Rabin Medical Center | https://hospitals.clalit.co.il/rabin/en/Pages/default.aspx | 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 | 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 | |
| Renato | Cannizzaro | Aviano | Italy | Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO) Aviano IRCCS | Oncological Gastroenterology | Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology, Nutrition and small intestine, | February, May, October | Centro Riferimento Oncologico IRCCS | http://www.cro.sanita.fvg.it/it/index.html | 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. | 0 | 0 | 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 | ||||||
| Luigi | Ricciardiello | Bologna | Italy | University of Bologna | Medical and Surgical sciences | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology | April, November | University of Bologna | Following procedures, wards, clinics | No hands-on training possible | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Gastroenterologist | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | |||||||||||||
| Roberto | Penagini | Milan | Italy | Università degli Studi di Milano | Department of pathophysiology and transplantation | Endoscopy, IBD, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Pancreatico-biliary, Nutrition and small intestine, Functional disorders | February, March, May, September, October, November | UO Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico – Università degli Studi di Milano | www.policlinico.mi.it | 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 | ||||||
| Alberto | Zanetto | Padua | Italy | Gastroenterology/Multivisceral Transplant Unit | Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Padua University Hospital | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology | February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Gastroenterology and Multivisceral Transplant Unit | https://www.aopd.veneto.it/sez,2662 and https://www.aopd.veneto.it/sez,3222 | 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 | |||
| Pierluigi | Fracasso | Roma | Italy | Ospedale Sandro Pertini, Roma | Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, GI Oncology | February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Ospedale Sandro Pertini | Gastroenterology | Colorectal cancer screening, EMR, emergency endoscopy | Endoscopy, day hospital, on call emergency | 200 | 4 | Diagnostic endoscopy, therapeutic depending on availability | Applied to patients | Sometimes | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | ||||||||
| Irene | Marafini | Rome | Italy | University of Rome Tor Vergata | Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December | University of Rome Tor Vergata, Fondazione Policlinico Tor Vergata | Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Systems Medicine | The institution comprises the University of Rome Tor Vergata and the nearby hospital Policlinico Tor Vergata. The group's main expertise is in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The group deals with clinical management and clinical research in IBD and translational research with particular interest in innate and adaptive immune response of the gastrointestinal tract and intestinal inflammation in IBD. Translational research in the pathogenetic processes of colon carcinogenesis. Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic activity, chromoendoscopy and biliopancreatic endoscopy with ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Outpatient clinical management of coeliac disease and biliopancreatic diseases. Inpatient ward for the management of major gastroenterological diseases: IBD, gastrointestinal bleedings, biliopancreatic diseases, GI oncological diseases. | Four endoscopy rooms, one of which is X-ray assisted Inpatient ward Outpatient clinics: general gastroenterology, digestive physiopathology, IBD, celiac disease, pancreato-biliary, abdomen ultrasound | 22 | No hands-on training possible | The fellow may assist in the clinical activity of inpatients and outpatients department, in endoscopic procedures and may be involved in clinical research and translational activities. | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | No | ||||||||||
| Gianluca | Ianiro | Rome | Italy | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Catholic University of Rome | Digestive Disease Center | 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 | Yes | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario „A. Gemelli“ | www.policlinicogemelli.it | 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 | |||
| Roberto | Salvia | Verona | Italy | Chirugia Generale e del Pancreas - Istituto del Pancreas | Department of Surgery | Pancreatico-biliary | February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Pancreas Institute | http://www.chirurgiapancreasverona.it/ | 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 | |||||
| Luca | Frulloni | Verona | Italy | University of Verona - Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit | Medicine | Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | 5 | Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Institute of Pancreas | Medicine | Inflammatory and neoplastic diseases of the pancreas | Upper and lower endoscopy with diagnostic and interventional procedures EUS (contrast enhanced, elastography) including FNAB/FNAC ERCP with interventional procedures pH-metry, manometry Radiology (CT, MR, US, CE-US) with sections dedicated to pancreatic diseases Pathology with sections dedicated to pancreatic diseases Oncology Multidisciplinary sections to discuss difficul cases | 14 | 14 | possibility to clinical evaluate patients suffering from uncommon pancreatic diseases; interdisciplinary meeting on pancreatic diseases oevery thursday; interdisciplinary meeting on neoplastic pancreatic diseases every monday; interdisciplinary meeting on endocrine pancreatic tumor every month. | Depending on trainee skillness | Applied to patients | license to practice medicine in EU, submission of application to our Hospital/University | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | none | no | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | |||
| Ferdinando | Agresta | Vittorio Veneto (TV) | Italy | ULSS2 Trevigiana del Veneto, Italy | GENERAL SURGERY | GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December | ULSS2 Trevigiana del Veneto, Ospedale di Vittorio Veneto (TV) | General Surgery | Scheduled as emergency (laparoscopic) surgeru og the Adomen | 210 | 10 | General surgery and endoscopy | No hands-on training possible | Frequently | Frequently | Surgeon (with GI focus) | No | English is sufficient. | Yes | ||||||||
| Jeanin | van Hooft | Leiden | Netherlands | Leiden University Medical Centre | Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Intervention Endoscopy and/or Livertransplantation | January, February | no | Leiden University Medical Centre | https://mdlcentrumleiden.nl/ | MDLcentrumLeiden | Offers full trainee program for Gastroenterology and several Fellow ships (Hepatology, intervention endoscopy | 6 endoscopy suites, 450 ERCPs per year, 450 (intervention) EUS per year, 50 ESD per year, liver transplantation unit | 800 | the dutch habit is to do most in day care, we have around 20 beds available in the ward | observation | No hands-on training possible | Certificate of good standing | yes as observer | yes as observer | Intervention endoscopy of hepatology | 4 to 6 year of GI fellowship | excellent in English or fluent in Dutch | Yes prolongation is possible but we can not offer financial compensation or a grant | ||||
| Paul | Fockens | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Amsterdam UMC | Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Functional disorders | June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Max 3 | Amsterdam UMC - Academic Medical Center & Free University Medical Cener | www.amsterdamumc.nl | 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 | |||
| Mark Ivo | van Berge Henegouwen | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Amsterdam University Medical Centers | Surgical Department | Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology, Upper GI and colorectal surgery | January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December | yes but only surgical fellowships into different fields: 1. upper GI; 2. IBD/colorectal surgery 3. HPB surgery | Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Gastrointestinal Surgery | www.amsterdamumc.nl | Gastrointestinal Surgery | "Surgery for gastrointestinal oncology (colorectal, upper GI and HPB) and IBD surgery and Training Center for Surgical residents, training center for fellows in different gastrointestinal surgical field." | "Largest Gastrointestinal Surgery Center of the Netherlands for: Upper GI oncology, HPB oncology and benign HPB Surgery and for IBD Surgery" | 1030 | 52 | The Amsterdam UMC is the largest referral center for GI surgery in the Netherlands | "The trainee will be able to assist or be a close observer for complex surgical procedures. Furthermore the trainee will attend multidisciplinary team meetings in the different surgical GI fields. Most important part of the fellowship will be the specialized surgical procedures." | No hands-on training possible | "Hands on training not possible. The surgical unit does not perform endoscopy in high volume. There is a possibility to attend limited endoscopy sessions as an observer in the department of gastroenterology." As this fellowship is especially desinged for surgeons or trainees in surgery we would like to ask for surgical candidates for this fellowship. We could provide fellowships at either 1. the upper GI unit, 2 the HPB unit and 3 the colorectal unit. | no COVID test and MRSA testing | Frequently | Frequently | Surgeon (with GI focus) | "Last year resident, fellow in first years after finishing surgical training. Surgeons with experience in the field are also very welcome." | no | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | No | Yes |
| Joost P.H. | Drenth | Nijmegen | Netherlands | Radboudumc University Nijmegen Medical Centre | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 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 | Radboudumc | www.radboudumc.nl | 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 | |
| Peter D. | Siersema | Nijmegen | Netherlands | Radboud University Medical Center - Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Center | Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Endoscopy | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Radboud university medical center | 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 | |||
| Lars | Aabakken | Oslo | Norway | Rikshospitalet-Radiumhospitalet HF | Dept. Of Medical Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary | August, September, October, November | Rikshopitalet-Radiumhospitalet HF | www.ous.no | GI endoscopy/hepatology/transplantation medicine and Postgraduate training | Endoscopy, inpatient ward | 500 | 15 | Only transplant center in norway | Participation in clinical work | No hands-on training possible | Frequently | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | none but not very useful without it | no | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | MRSA screening | Yes | ||||
| Ewa | Malecka-Wojciesko | Lodz | Poland | Medical University of Lódz | Dept. Of Digestive Tract Diseases | Pancreatico-biliary | February, March, April, May, June, September, November | Medical University of Lodz,Poland | www.umed.lodz.pl | 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 | |
| Marek | Bugajski | Warsaw | Poland | Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland | Department of Gastroenterological Oncology | Endoscopy, IBD, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December | Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology | www.pib-nio.pl | Department of Gastroenterological Oncology | The Department is the leading teaching center for gastroenterology in Poland. Our practice includes general gastroenterology, subdivision focusing on IBD, as well as well developed endoscopy unit. Moreover, our department staff is responsible for central coordination of Polish Colonoscopy Screening Program and we have extensive research background in this area. The IBD subdivision covers both diagnosis and management (including new treatment), as well as surveillance of patients. We take part in multiple clinical studies regarding IBD treatment. The endoscopy unit focuses mostly on precancerous lesion resection, as well as ESD for early cancers of esophagus, stomach and rectum. We also cover full spectrum of therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP, variety of procedures applicable for cancer patients (stent placement, stricture and other complications management, gastrostomies etc.), ablation techniques, Barrett's treatment, diagnostic EUS. On the other hand, we are experienced in advanced imaging of lesions (qualification for resection), BE, IBD surveillance and more. Our department also includes subdivision of oncology. | 1. Endoscopy unit - 7 operating rooms (including 3 outpatient and RTG room). 2. Manometry unit. 3. Subdivision for IBD treatment. 4. Subdivision of Oncology. 5. Subdivision of Surgery. | 62 | 34 | Our department is a unique combination of general gastroenterology department, merged with advanced endoscopy unit, functioning as a part of oncological center. This creates an opportunity for managing complex cases on the junction of oncology, endoscopy and gastroenterology. | No hands-on training will be possible, however a dedicated supervisor will be appointed for each trainee. Trainee will receive extensive information on all patients observed during the internship. Trainee will take part in decision making and interpretation. | No hands-on training possible | When appointed, we would like to receive contact information in order to go through internal procedures to permit the intership. | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 1. At least three years of general gastroenterology experience, including inpatient and outpatient practice (residents and trainees are allowed). 2. At least basic training in endoscopy (basic knowledge on technique, procedures, image interpretation). | No (in case of no hands-on training). | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | 1. English level B2. 2. Knowledge of Polish language is not necessary, however highly beneficial. | Yes | ||
| Rui Tato | Marinho | Lisbon | Portugal | Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Medical School of Lisbon | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, GI Oncology, Paediatrics | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Yes | Hospital Santa Maria and Hospital Pulido Valente, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte | https://www.chln.min-saude.pt/ | 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 | Unit for techniques in Gastroenterology (25.000 exams/year) Day Hospital (for IBD, paracentesis, liver biopsy, hepatocellular carcinoma) following 765 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. | 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 | |
| Mario | Dinis-Ribeiro | Porto | Portugal | IPO Porto | Dept. of Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, GI Oncology | July, September | Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto | Gastrenterology | GI Oncology and Endoscopy - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Early Cancer Research | Outpatient and inpatient Endoscopy unit Multidisciplinary | 200 | variable | IPO is a Comprehensive Cancer Centre with Consortia with I3S and University of Porto | Observe procedures, attend outpatients and inpatients observation Collaborate in educational and research activities | No hands-on training possible | dependent on COVID-19 pandemia | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | ||||||
| Madalina | Ilie | Bucharest | Romania | Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest | Dept. of Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November | Clinical Emeregency Hospital Bucharest | http://www.urgentafloreasca.ro | 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 | |||
| Vlad | Enciu | Bucharest | Romania | Bucharest Emegency University Hospital- SUUB | Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August | Emergency University Hospital Bucharest | www.suub.ro | Gastroenterology | Clinical gastroenterology and internal medicine Endsocopy Colonoscopy ERCP EUS | Ultrasound Endoscopy ERCP EUS Non invasive hepatic tests | 30 | 30 | Clinical examination of the patients Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy Diagnoatic and therapeutic colonoscopy Non invasive hepatic teste Ultrasound | Applied to patients | Sometimes | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 3rd year residency | English is sufficient, but knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes | ||||||
| Tamara | Milovanovic (former Alempijevic) | Belgrade | Serbia | Clinical Center of Serbia, School of Medicine University of Belgrade | Clinic for Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Endoscopy, Hepatology | March, April, May, September, October, November | University Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic for Gastroenterology and Hepatology | upper endoscopy, lower endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, transsabdominal ultrasound, transient elastography, liver bioposy | 60 | No hands-on training possible | no | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 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 | Alicante | Spain | Hospital General Universitario de Alicante - Gastroenterology, Hospital General Universitario de Ali | Gastroenterology | Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December | Yes | Hospital General Universitario Dr Balmis, Alicante | http://alicante.san.gva.es/portada | 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 | Barcelona | Spain | Hospital Vall d`Hebron | Digestive Diseases | Functional disorders, Neurogastroenterology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Vall d'Hebron University Hospital | https://www.vallhebron.com/en | 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 | 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 | |||||||
| Francesc | Balaguer | Barcelona | Spain | Hospital Clínic of Barcelona | Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Hospital Clínic of Barcelona | https://www.hospitalclinic.org | 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) | 713 | 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 | ||||
| Eloy | Espín-Basany | Barcelona | Spain | Vall d'Hebron University Hospital | General and Colorectal Surgery | IBD, Functional disorders, GI Oncology | February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November | Vall d'Hebron University Hospital | https://www.vallhebron.com/en?_ga=2.195485036.1914681561.1646682497-282337930.1642164468 | 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 | ||||
| Cristina | Carretero | Pamplona | Spain | Clinica Universidad de Navarra | Gastroenterology | Endoscopy | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December | CLINICA UNIVERSIDAD DE NAVARRA | www.cun.es | 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, not available right now due to COVID breakthrough. 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 | ||||
| Juan Enrique | Dominguez-Munoz | Santiago de Compostela | Spain | University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela - Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | "Endoscopy, IBD, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Functional disorders" | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | 4 | University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela | http://xxisantiago.sergas.es http://www.icedig.info | 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 16,000 procedures are performed every year. We have also one of the biggest Units in Spain, for the management of patients with inflammatory Bowel Disease; being the director of this Unit, one of the most recognized 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 1,400 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 degree of doctor. We have also the official recognition to provide with formation for gastroenterologist, among other specialties, according to the ministry of Health and Education; in fact we have recently being recognize to be able to provide with specific formation for two gastroenterologist every year. Specific on Gastroenterology, and related to our department, we have a strong activity in advance 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, Hepatology and Inflammatory Bowe Disease. All these specific programs area organize 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 or 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 | According to the Spanish legislation, and being accepted as an official trainee at the Unit, the trainee will be fully covered by the insurance companies of the teachers, and thus will have the option to do a complete hands-on program | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | For both EU and non-EU citizens, and official acceptance to be part of the program, with the corresponding notification to our centre | 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 | |||
| Marco | Bustamante Balen | Valencia | Spain | La Fe University Hospital | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit | Endoscopy | January, February, March, April, May, June | La Fe University Hospital | http://www.hospital-lafe.com | Digestive Diseases Department. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit | - Tertiary referral center for GI diseases (liver transplantation, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.). - Referral unit for complex GI endoscopic procedures covering biliary and pancreatic diseases, GI oncology, small bowel diseases, CRC screening, etc.. 9200 examinations/yr (Upper GI examinations 3700, lower GI examinations 4800, other techniques 700). - GI Endoscopy Research Group linked to La Fe´s Health Research Institute. - Spanish Gastrointestinal Diseases Fellowship program (Residency). - Educational programs: 1) Advanced endoscopic imaging, virtual and dye chromoendoscopy, optical diagnosis and endoscopic resection of gastrointestinal epithelial lesions (EMR, ESD, mucosectomy). 2) Colonoscopy technique, quality in colonoscopy | - 6 full-active endoscopy rooms. 1 devoted to ERCP and radiological procedures and 1 to USE. All endoscopy rooms equiped with CO2, HD endoscopes and state-of-the-art facilities. - Capsule endoscopy and enteroscopy - 2 wards of 35 beds each (gastrointestinal diseases and hepatology) | 990 | 35 | Observer | Applied to/with simulators | No | No | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Some experience in endoscopy, specifically in colonoscopy | No, if we stick to an observer function | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | When a fellow is admitted for a future stay, an authorization from the Spanish Foreign Affairs Office must be requested in advance. | Yes | |||
| Magnus | Simrén | Gothenburg | Sweden | Sahlgrenska University Hospital - Dept of Internal Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital ; Gothe | Dept of Internal Medicine | Functional disorders, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Nutrition and small intestine,, Neurogastroenterology | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December | Sahlgrenska University Hospital | https://www.sahlgrenska.se/ | 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 | |||
| Björn | Lindkvist | Gothenburg | Sweden | Sahlgrenska University Hospital | Dept. Of Medicine | Endoscopy | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December | Sahlgrenska University Hospital | Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Endoscopic ultrasound. Educational workshops and courses in endoscopic ultrasound are performed on national an international level. | The Endoascopy unit of Sahlgrenska University Hospital has five endoscopy rooms. Around 500 EUS are performed yearly. Diagnostic punctures for histology and cytology, EUS-assisted ERCP, drainage of walled off necroses with lumen apposing stents and more are routinely performed. | N/A | 14 | Our unit has previously received a UEG visiting clinical fellow that resulted in a very fruitful collaboration between us and this fellow, including a scientific publication. | The trainee will be allowed to assist during EUS and perform selected parts of the examinations depending on his or her previous training. The trainee will be offered to take part in research project by performing analyses on existing data sets, putting data into data sets or other suitable tasks. If interested, the trainee can also assist during ERCP. | Applied to patients | No | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | The trainee should be fully trained in routine upper and lower endoscopy. Ideally the trainee should also have started EUS training. If the trainee has no clinical experience of EUS, there should be a clear ambition from his or her institution that this will be started after the fellowship. | No | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Prolongation of the fellowship of a couple of weeks can be discussed. | Yes | |||
| Elena | Rangelova | Gothenburg | Sweden | Sahlgrenska University Hospital, University of Gothenburg | Upper GI Surgery | Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Sahlgrenska University Hospital | https://www.sahlgrenska.se/ | 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 | ||
| Matthias | Löhr | Stockholm | Sweden | Karolinska Institutet | Center for Digestive Diseases | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary, Gastro-duodenal disorders | June, July, August | Karolinska University Hospital | www.karolinska.se | Dept. of Gastroenterology, Div. of Upper GI | Gastrocentrum and Full range of lectures, grand rounds, conferences etc. | all | 1400 | 120 | dedicated center of excellence for liver and pancreatic diseases | Without sound knowledge of the Swedish language (C2) only observership (i.e. no hands-on training) | Applied to patients, Applied to/with simulators | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus) | Resident in gastroenterology or surgery or oncology | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes | |||||
| Roberto | Valente | Umeå | Sweden | Umeå University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden | Department of Surgery | Endoscopy, Pancreatico-biliary, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Umeå University Hospital | https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/vara-sjukhus/norrlands-universitetssjukhus | 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 | ||
| Annalisa | Berzigotti | Berne | Switzerland | Inselspital, University Hospital of Berne | Hepatology, University Clinic for Visceral Surgery and Medicine | Hepatology | March, June, August, September, October | Inselspital, University Hospital of Berne | Hepatology | Our group is expert in the management of liver disease. We have a large outpatient clinic (general hepatology, cirrhosis and its complications, invasive and non-invasive assessment of liver disease, viral hepatitis, NASH, HCC, rare liver diseases, liver transplantation), and we take care of the inpatients hospitalised at our interdisciplinary ward. We are very expert in ultrasound and have a large volume of patients undergoing complex non-invasive assessment of liver disease. We hold weekly interdisciplinary meetings reviewing the histopathology and imaging findings of complex cases, and bi-weekly journal clubs/educational sessions for residents. Bi-monthly symposia held by international speakers are also part of our educational programme in English. The clinical sessions (liver transplant meeting, Tumorboard) are in German language. | Outpatient clinic: ca 40 patients per day + 15-20 patients per day in the ultrasound clinic; inpatients. s. below. We perform 3-6 percutaneous biopsies per week and 2-4 HVPG measurements/transjugular liver biopsies per week. Paracenteses are done both in the outpatient and in the inpatient setting by our residents. TIPS procedure is done by the hepatology dept in collaboration with the interventional radiology and angiology dept. (25 per year). https://www.swissliver.ch/en/home | The UVCM has currently 60 beds | 10-15 hepatology patients (this does not include other GI cases, who are taken care separately) | On specific request, the fellow will be introduced to the colleagues of the radiology and surgery dept. who are leaders in the management of minimally invasive therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma (percutaneous CT guided stereotactic microwave ablation; SIRT). | The trainee will be allowed to assist to all the activities ongoing in our hepatology department including outpatient and inpatient clinic, ultrasound, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, percutaneous liver biopsies, measurement of HVPG and transjugular liver biopsy, TIPS placement. In addition, he/she will be allowed to get exposure to the ongoing research projects in all the areas of hepatology | No hands-on training possible | Permission to stay in Switzerland should follow the Swiss law | No | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 3 years | No | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Knowledge of German language would be a strong benefit for the fellow, particularly during the outpatient clinic | No | |||
| Radu | Tutuian | Solothurn | Switzerland | Bürgerspital Solothurn | Klinik für Gastroenterologie | Endoscopy, Hepatology, Functional disorders | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Bürgerspital Solothurn | https://www.solothurnerspitaeler.ch/unsere-spitaeler/buergerspital-solothurn/ | Klinik für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie | Functional GI testing, Hepatology, Endoscopy (Upper GI and Lower GI Endoscopy including therapeutic interventions) Endosonography and ERCP 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) | 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 | ||
| Nicola | Frei | St. Gallen | Switzerland | Kantonsspital St. Gallen | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | Endoscopy, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Kantonsspital St. Gallen | http://www.kssg.ch | Gastroenterology and Hepatology | The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Kantonsspital St. Gallen is a national and international renowned tertiary referral center located in Eastern Switzerland which is affiliated with the Medical School of the University of St. Gallen and its Joint Medical Master program which was established in collaboration with the University of Zurich. Our high-volume endoscopy center covers the following spectrum of (advanced) endoscopic procedures and projects: - EMR and ESD of polyps and early cancers in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract - RFA of the esophagus including research projects in this and other fields - Stenting of benign and malign strictures including esophageal and colonic strictures - Dilatation therapy (balloon and bougienage dilatation) for esophageal and colonic/intestinal stenosis - ERCP for benign and malignant strictures in the biliary tract - Diagnostic and therapeutic cholangioscopy for benign and malignant lesions in the biliary tract including RFA and EHL - Diagnostic EUS +/- FNA/FNB of the upper GI tract and pancreatic cysts including on-site cytology - EUS-guided transgastric interventions of pseudocysts and walled-off pancreatic necrosis - Endoscopic therapy of esophageal and gastric varices (band ligation, N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate injection therapy) Our Hepatology team runs one of the leading units in Switzerland and offers the whole spectrum of hepatology except liver transplantation. Our unit covers: - Abdominal ultrasound including contrast-enhanced ultrasound of the liver - Diagnostic liver biopsy and/or ultrasound-guided biopsy of liver lesions/abscesses - Outpatient clinic including the work-up of patients before and/or after liver transplantation (in collaboration with the liver transplantation program of the University hospital of Zurich), patients with viral and autoimmune hepatitis, cholestatic liver diseases (including PBC and PSC), NASH and NAFLD, Morbus Wilson and hemochromatosis - TIPPS and local therapy of malignant liver disease (including RFA, chemoembolization, SIRT) in collaboration with the Department of Interventional Radiology We offer the opportunity to be part of interactive and patient-based case discussions including - Participation at the radiology board including case discussion (once weekly) - Participation at the GI board with interdisciplinary case discussions (surgery, gastroenterology/hepatology, oncology, interventional radiology, radio-oncology, twice weekly) - Interactive case discussions in cooperation with the Department of Surgery (4 times per year) - Interactive Hepatology board including invited national and international faculty (4 times per year) - Interactive IBD board including invited national and international faculty (4 times per year) - Pathology rounds with live microscopy of biopsies taken from the GI tract, pancreas and liver | - 5 endoscopy units equipped with the most recent technology (Olympus endoscopes) - Outpatient clinic with speciality services (including IBD, IBS, endoscopy, hepatology, gastrointestinal motility disorders including high-resolution manometry (HRM) of the esophagus and pelvic floor) | 760 | 28 | Based on the level of experience the trainee can - Participate in our outpatient clinic (endoscopy and hepatology) - Participate in the treatment of patients in both our endoscopy unit and hepatology outpatient clinic - Participate in our interactive and patient-based case discussions | Applied to patients | Based on the level of experience, trainees will have the opportunity to perform hands-on training under guidance of an experienced staff member during his/her fellowship | No special requirements are needed for EU-citizens. For non-EU citizens, special requirements may be needed based on the origin of the fellow and the local regulations. | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | 1-2 years | For non-EU citizens, special requirements may be needed based on the origin of the fellow and the local regulations. | English is sufficient, but to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way, knowledge of the local language would be ideal. | Yes | |||
| SELCUK | DISIBEYAZ | Eskişehir | Turkey | Eskisehir Osmangazi Univesity School of Medicine | Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Eskisehir Osmangazi University | https://www.ogu.edu.tr/ | Gastroenterology | Experts have more than 20 years of experience in Gastroeterology and advanced endoscopy . As a center , it's established almost 3 years ago by those experts. So far , We hosted 2 trainee from abroad ( one from Kosovo and one from Azerbaijan ) | 1. Upper and Lower GI advanced endoscopy 2. ERCP 3. Kolanjiyoskopi ( SpyGlass) 4. Balloon assisted enteroscopy 5. EUS / EUS + FNA 6. EMR / ESD | 30 | 30 | Almost all | Applied to patients | No | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus), Gastroenterologist, Imaging gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Should be completed residency ( in gastroenterology , surgery etc ) | Should be accepted for coming but not for practice | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | ||||
| Haluk Tarik | Kani | Istanbul | Turkey | Marmara University, School Of Medicine | Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Pancreatico-biliary | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | Marmara University, School of Medicine | https://tip.marmara.edu.tr/en | 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 | |||||||
| Serhat | Bor | Izmir | Turkey | Ege University Dept. of Gastroenterology Ege Reflux Study Group | School of Medicine, Section Gastroenterology | Functional disorders, Neurogastroenterology | January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December | Ege University School of Medicine, Div. Gastroenterology | https://ege.edu.tr/eng-0/Homepage.html | Div. Gastroenterology | Very well experienced on international educational programs starting from beginners to advance levels especially for esophageal & anorectal motility & GERD diagnostics as well as therapeutics. | Four High resolution esophageal & anorectal motility (impedance) set upsand rooms (before the pandemic >1000 procedures / year, both solid state and 36 channels water perfusion), capsul pH monitoring, 24-h pH impedance (>800 procedures / year), stretta antireflux procedure (all within the same GI Building). In terms of motility, pH-impedance both Laborie and Medtronics equipments are available with 4 nurses or technicians. | 1600 | 62 | All esophageal and anorectal solid state & water perfusion motilities and 24h MII-pH procedures. | Applied to patients | No | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | None | No | English is sufficient. | Yes | ||||
| Massimiliano | di Pietro | Cambridge | United Kingdom | University of Cambridge | MRC Cancer Unit | Endoscopy, Gastro-duodenal disorders, GI Oncology | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December | University of Cambridge | https://www.mrc-cu.cam.ac.uk/; https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/ | 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 | ||
| Muhammad Imran | Aslam | Coventry | United Kingdom | University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire | Department of Colorectal Surgery | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary, GI Oncology, Nutrition and small intestine, | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | 2 | University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire | 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 | |
| Christian | Selinger | Leeds | United Kingdom | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | The Leeds Gastroenterology Institute | Endoscopy, IBD, Pancreatico-biliary, Nutrition and small intestine, | June, July, August, September | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | www.leedsth.nhs.uk | Gastroenterology | IBD advanced endoscopic therapy nutrition and intestinal failure pancreatobiliary medicine and endoscopy | EMR, ESD, POEM, ERCP, EUS IBD unit with 2 weekly clinics, MDT, combined surgical, obstetric and rheumatology clinics dedicated IF centre with MDT, clinics and specialist team | 2000 | 50 | observation only, being involved in MDTs, clinics, ward rounds, observing endoscopy | No hands-on training possible | My hospital charges a £250 administrative fee for any young fellow visiting. In addition a police record is required. | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | would be ideal to have 2 years of gastro specialist training as minimum | not for observation | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | ||||
| Klaartje Bel | Kok | London | United Kingdom | Barts Health, Royal London Hospital | Gastroenterology | IBD, Nutrition and small intestine, | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | Barts Health, Royal London Hospital | https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/ | Gastroenterology | IBD: Large academic IBD centre lead by Prof James Lindsay IBD inpatients aged 16 and over Adult IBD clinics (IBD physicians, nurses, pharmacist, dietitian, surgeons) Young adult IBD clinic together with paediatrics IBD/Pregnancy clinic together with obstetrics MDT meetings with radiology and surgery Educational meetings Research meetings IBD endoscopy (assessment and surveillance) Intestinal Failure (IF): Large IF Centre led by Dr Shameer Mehta Type 1, 2 and 3 IF inpatients IF/Nutrition clinic (physicians, nurses, pharmacist, dietitian) MDT meeting Educational meetings Endoscopy | 5 Endoscopy rooms Dedicated GI ward ICU Surgical wards Seminar room for educational meetings and MDT meeting Clinic rooms for co-located MDT clinics | 845 | 26 +patients on ICU and surgical wards | prospective candidates are encouraged to get in touch before applying | participation in all above events. this will be observational only unless registered with GMC | No hands-on training possible | observational only unless registered with GMC | nil other | No | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Several years as Gastroenterology trainee | GMC registration not necessary but without participation will be obsevational only | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | No | ||
| Alberto | Murino | London | United Kingdom | Royal Free Unit for Endoscopy | Royal Free Unit for Endoscopy, Department of Gastroenterology | Endoscopy, IBD, Gastro-duodenal disorders, Nutrition and small intestine, therapeutic endoscopy | January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November | Royal Free for Endoscopy & Centre for Gastroenterology. The Royal Free Hospital and University College London | https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk | Institute for Liver and Digestive Health | Advanced therapeutic luminal endoscopy (including double balloon enteroscopy, EMR, ESD, Stenting, Dilatation, PEG insertion, capsule endoscopy), ERCP & EUS, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) GI physiology. We can provide different type of educational programs based on the fellow’s inclinations, ranging from advanced therapeutic endoscopy to IBD and general Gastro. The attending fellow/s will be involved in our Department clinical activities, research program and multiple educational meetings. | "Endoscopy Unit with 4 rooms including fluoroscopy, GI Phisiology unit, outpatient service and inpatient ward. a dedicated desk and computer will be provide to the visiting fellow" | 839 | 12 | "The Royal Free Hospital (also known simply as the Royal Free) is a major teaching hospital in Hampstead, London. The hospital is part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, which is a member of the UCL Partners academic health science centre and also runs services at Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and a number of other sites. The centre for gastroenterology at the Royal Free London is a multidisciplinary department, offering a range of specialist out-patient and in-patient gastroenterology services as well as state of the art gastrointestinal imaging services. The gastroenterology department also includes gastrointestinal surgery, paediatric gastroenterology, endoscopy services and the Louise Ryan GI physiology unit." | Attend endoscopy, outpatient clinics (including general gastro, IBD, NET) | GMC registration is a “sine qua no” condition to perform any type of hands on training. If the attending fellow has a GMC registration, endoscopy hand’s on will be personalised based on the fellow’s skillset. | Frequently | Frequently | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist | Fellow should be at least a registrar/trainee in gastroenterology | "Fellow can attend our Institution without GMC registration but practice can be allowed only to fellow that are GMC registered." | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes | ||||
| Nader K | Francis | Yeovil | United Kingdom | Yeovil District Hospital and Griffin Institute at University College London | Surgery and Education | GI Oncology | March | Yeovil District Hospital | https://yeovilhospital.co.uk/ and https://griffininstitute.org.uk/ | Surgery and Education | Minimally Invasive Surgery - both endoscopy and Laparoscopy I am also the Director of Training at London Robotic Training Centre (Griffin Institute) | Clinical Inpatient and outpatient general surgical workload with fully implemented Enhanced Recovery Programme and established centre of excellence in Laparoscopic Surgery for lower GI benign and Malignant conditions. Educational Griffin Institute is a training and preclinical research centre in London which is well equipped with tissue engineering research facilities as well as endoscopy, laparoscopy and robotic training facilities (both preclinical) and Human Cadaver models I am happy for the student(s) to share the time between Yeovil and London to benefit from the clinical practice as well as the exposure to latest technology in GI education including Flexible Endoscopy, robotic and laparoscopic surgery. | 345 | 60+ | Happy to host the student one week at Yeovil Hospital (Clinical Site) and one week at our Griffin Institute (MIS training centre in London https://griffininstitute.org.uk/) for one week. | Observe surgery as well as observe/ get involved in the relevant training events at the Griffin Institute | Applied to/with simulators, Applied to animals | Visa to visit the UK from non-EU | Sometimes | Sometimes | Medical gastroenterologist / hepatologist, Surgeon (with GI focus), Radiologist with interest in GI imaging and interventions | It can be any level from a student to a resident or even clinician if they wish to come and observe laparoscopic or robotic surgery and training. | It will help for the clinical site but not mandatory - Not required at the Training centre (Griffin Institute) | English is sufficient to benefit from the fellowship in the best possible way. | Yes |
Luis Alcala, Spain
visits Leuven KU Leuven
Andreea-Cristina Butuc, Romania
visits Linz Ordensklinikum Linz
Claudia Campani, Italy
visits Bern Inselspital
Agne Dikciute, Lithuania
visits Valencia La Fe University Hospital
Abdurahman Elhanafy, Egypt
visits Paris Georges-Pompidou European Hospital
Ilkay Ergenç, Turkey
visits London St Mark's Hospital
Stanislav Kravchuk, Ukraine
visits Rome Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS
Kateryna Lapshyna, Ukraine
visits Rome Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS
Vítor Macedo Silva, Portugal
visits Paris Georges-Pompidou European Hospital
Serhii Machuskyi, Ukraine
visits Amsterdam Amsterdam UMC Surgery
Iuliana Nenu, Romania
visits Klagenfurt Klinikum Klagenfurt am Wörtersee
Artem Neverovskyi, Ukraine
visits Barcelona Hospital Clínic of Barcelona
Ivaylo Nikolov, Bulgaria
visits Stockholm Karolinska Institutet
Daniele Noviello, Italy
visits Petah Tikva Rabin Medical Center
Dmytro Oliinyk, Ukraine
visits Halle (Saale) University Clinic Halle (Saale)
Nazar Omelchuk, Ukraine
visits Hamburg University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
Oana Mihaela Plotogea, Romania
visits Santiago de Compostela University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela
Oksana Popova, Ukraine
visits Prague ISCARE
Claudia Puscasu, Romania
visits Gent Ghent University Hospital
Sarah Raevens, Belgium
visits Nijmegen Radboudumc University Nijmegen Medical Centre
Diana Ramos Silva, Portugal
visits London Barts Health, Royal London Hospital
Malgorzata Reszczynska, Poland
visits Bucharest Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest
Evripidis Rizos, Greece
visits London Wingate Institute for Neurogastroenterology
Anna Shvets, Ukraine
visits Berlin DRK Kliniken Berlin Westend
Guilherme Simões, Portugal
visits Cambridge University of Cambridge
Maksym Tereshchenko, Ukraine
visits Berlin DRK Kliniken Berlin Westend
Karyna Uvarova, Ukraine
visits Munich University Hospital LMU Munich
Veronique Van der Voort, Netherlands
visits Porto IPO Porto
Naneh Zalinyan, Armenia
visits Valencia La Fe University Hospital
