Programme Schedule
Session 1: Foundations
08:10:00
Welcome & Course Overview
08:30:00
Lesion Assessment in Upper GI Bleeding
08:50:00
ESGE Curriculum & Guidelines on GI Bleeding
09:30:00
Live Case 1
09:50:00
Discussion & Q&A
Coffee Break
Session 2: Technical Arsenal
10:30:00
Tools for the Job - Materials & Methods
11:10:00
Live Case 2
11:25:00
Video Case: Heater Probe Technique
11:40:00
Video Case: Adrenaline Injection
12:00:00
Panel Discussion
Lunch
Session 3: Competency & Variceal
13:20:00
Competency Assessment - NV-UGIB-CAT & V-UGIB-CAT
14:00:00
Live Case 3
14:15:00
Video Case: Variceal Banding
14:30:00
Video Case: Glue Injection (Gastric Varices)
14:45:00
Video Case: OTSC Application
15:15:00
Interactive Q&A
Coffee Break
Session 4: Integration & Wrap-up
16:15:00
Case Discussion Panel - Lessons & Pearls
16:45:00
CAT Demonstration
17:00:00
Closing Remarks & Certificates
What Makes This Course Unique?
Upper GI bleeding remains one of the most challenging emergencies in gastroenterology. This intensive one-day course bridges the gap between guidelines and real-world practice, giving you the confidence to manage both variceal and non-variceal bleeding effectively.
Three live bleeding cases performed in real-time with expert panel commentary. Watch experienced endoscopists make decisions under pressure, discuss alternatives, and handle complications—exactly what you need to see before your next on-call.
Key Features
- Live Endoscopy Cases - Watch 3 real bleeding cases managed in real-time with expert commentary
- Hands-on Techniques - Heater probe, adrenaline injection, variceal banding, glue injection, OTSC
- ESGE Guidelines - Practical implementation of current bleeding management guidelines
- Competency Assessment - Introduction to NV-UGIB-CAT and V-UGIB-CAT tools
- Expert Panel - Learn clinical pearls from international faculty
Who Should Attend?
- GI Trainees preparing for independent on-call
- Consultant Gastroenterologists updating practice with current guidelines
- Endoscopy Trainers learning about competency assessment tools
- Interventional Endoscopists expanding their haemostatic toolkit
Expert Faculty
Course Director
Dr. David Tate | UZ Ghent, Belgium
Interventional endoscopist specialising in endoscopy quality and training. Developer of the NV-UGIB-CAT and V-UGIB-CAT competency assessment tools.
Invited Faculty
Dr. John Anderson | Cheltenham General Hospital, UK
National Endoscopy Training Lead with over 25 years of therapeutic endoscopy experience. Expert in thermal haemostasis.
Dr. Roland Valori | Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, UK
Former National Clinical Director for Endoscopy in England. International authority on endoscopy quality improvement.
Dr. Pieter Jan Poortmans | UZ Ghent & UZ Brussels, Belgium
Interventional endoscopist with expertise in third-space endoscopy and advanced haemostatic techniques.
Dr. Lynn Debels | UZ Brussels, Belgium
Interventional endoscopist focused on training and quality improvement. PhD researcher in endoscopy education.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Assess bleeding lesions using validated classification systems
- Apply appropriate haemostatic techniques for different lesion types
- Manage variceal emergencies with banding and glue injection
- Implement ESGE guidelines in your unit
- Evaluate competency using CAT assessment tools
Registration
In-Person Attendance (Ghent)
- Full-day access to live cases and discussions
- Direct interaction with faculty
- Networking opportunities
- Certificate of attendance
- Recording access for 30 days
Price: €250
Virtual Attendance
- Live streaming of all sessions
- Interactive Q&A participation
- Certificate of attendance
- Recording access for 30 days
Price: €60
GIEQs PRO subscribers: Virtual access included FREE with your subscription.
A Taste of Our Teaching
This clip showcases our previous endoscopy education. The live course goes far deeper — with real patients, interactive learning, and expert discussions in an intimate small-group format.