The Capsule Endoscopy Training Program will be hosted by the School of Medicine of the University of Minho, from May 12th to 14th, 2021. This will be the sixth edition of a dedicated course constructed in order to develop Gastroenterology trainees and seniors’ skills on the daily practice of capsule endoscopy.

The Faculty is granted by the Gastroenterology Department of Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira, Guimarães – Portugal, an approved Training Centre of the European Board of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, with a wide clinical, investigational and educational experience on the field of capsule endoscopy.

The course will approach the main technical and clinical aspects of small bowel and colon capsule endoscopy, including state-of-the-art lectures, technology updates, new software developments and tips and tricks on the reading technique. Based on individual workstations for personalized hands-on training, this course allows an adequate balance of theoretical and practical exercise.

TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND:
1. Get access to state-of-the-art knowledge on small bowel, colon and Crohn’s capsule endoscopy, delivered by a dedicated team with internationally renowned expertise.
2. Participate in a presential yet safe 3-day hands-on experience, with a program and facilities in conformity with every current public health recommendations.
3. Enjoy a balanced theoretical and practical tailored teaching, as individual workstations for software demonstrations and reading of pre-selected segmented and full videos will be available throughout the course. 
4. Approach real-life clinical cases and develop your skills in the interpretation and reporting of lesions on distinct settings such as mid-gastrointestinal bleeding or inflammatory bowel disease.
5. Certification is granted by the School of Medicine of University of Minho and the Gastroenterology Department of Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira - Guimarães, an approved Training Centre of the European Board of Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

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This course does not provide credentials for the exercise of medicine for those without appropriate training, recognition and registered at the "Ordem dos Médicos" or international equivalent institutions.