Upper GI Bleeding Masterclass

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:

1. Assess bleeding lesions using validated classification systems
2. Apply appropriate haemostatic techniques for different lesion types
3. Manage variceal emergencies with banding and glue injection
4. Implement ESGE guidelines in your unit
5. 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.