Antwerp Abdominal Ultrasound Course

We are excited to announce the second edition of our Antwerp Abdominal Ultrasound Course. This hands-on training, which was very well received in its first edition, will once again be hosted by the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Antwerp University Hospital from the 17th to the 19th of March 2025.

Course Highlights:

• In-depth exploration of abdominal ultrasound, led by national and international experts.

• Live demonstrations and extensive hands-on training sessions.

• New content: Special focus on abdominal emergencies diagnosable by ultrasound -particularly relevant for emergency physicians and general practitioners.

If you have any questions about the course, please feel free to contact us via ultrasoundcourse@uza.be.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Warm regards,

Prof. Dr. Luisa Vonghia
Prof. Dr. Aranzazu Jauregui Amezaga
Prof. Dr. Sven Francque

Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen (UZA)
Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650 Edegem
Tel +32 3 821 45 72

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Scientific Committee (in alphabetical order)

• Dr. Ali BAGDADI, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA
• Dr. Jolien DERDEYN, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA
• Dr. Christine DE BRUYN, Dept Gynaecology & Obstetrics – UZA
• Prof. Dr. Heiko DE SCHEPPER, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA
• Prof. Dr. Wilco KWANTEN, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA
• Dr. Elisabeth MACKEN, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA
• Prof. Dr. Pieter MICHIELSEN, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA
• Prof. Dr. Jeoffrey SCHOUTEN, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology -  AZ Nikolaas
• Dr. Michael SOMERS, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA
• Dr. Toon STEINHAUSER, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA
• Prof. Dr. Thomas VANWOLLEGHEM, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA
• Dr. Jurgen VAN DONGEN, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology - AZ Sint Maarten & Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA
• Prof. Dr. Wim VERLINDEN, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology - AZ Nikolaas & Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology – UZA
• Dr. Jonas Weyler, Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology - ZNA Jan Palfijn & Dept Gastroenterology & Hepatology - UZA

Venue

University Hospital Antwerpen (UZA)

Drie Eikenstraat 655, 2650 Edegem.

Language

English will be the official language for the course.

Registration fee

• 300 euros incl VAT for physicians in training, 
• 425 euros incl VAT for physicians 

Accreditation/credit points

Accreditation via the INAMI/RIZIV is requested

Certification

All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Contact address

ultrasoundcourse@uza.be