IBUS Regional Hybrid Module 1 Workshop Hong Kong SAR – May 16-17, 2026
Workshop description
The 16th IBUS Hybrid Module 1 Workshop will take place on May 16-17, 2026, in Hong Kong SAR.
This IBUS workshop has been developed by a group of international experts in IBD and intestinal ultrasound (IUS). Participants will learn about the basics of intestinal ultrasound (IUS) and the role of IUS in diagnosis, follow-up of treatment, and complications in IBD.
The workshop consists of 2 parts:
- Theoretical and didactic training: participants will engage in an interactive, self-directed eLearning course via IBUS
- Practical training: the hands-on experience component will be facilitated through an introductory face-to-face course involving sessions with patients
The workshop is organized in collaboration with the Hong Kong IBD Society and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) under the medical lead of Drs Michael Cheung, Joyce Mak and Edmund Wu from the Hong Kong IBD Society, Agnes Ho from CUHK, and Michael Ko from Queen Mary Hospital.
Application Process
The application process is divided into the following 3 steps:
1. Submission of application: To be taken into consideration for the application process, fully completed applications must be submitted by January 8th, 2026. Applicants must submit, together with their CV, a Letter of Recommendation from their Head of Department or Motivation Letter. During the application process applicants will be prompted to confirm their commitment to completing the eLearning component of Module 1 before attending the hands-on part (this is a mandatory prerequisite for attending the hands-on training - more information on the content and cost can be found here).
2. Review and selection: the review of applications and selection of participants will be conducted by mid-January 2026.
3. Workshop registration: the selected applicants will receive a notification by the IBUS Office asking to re-confirm their commitment to attend this workshop.
Selected applicants must be active IBUS members. For further information on how to become an IBUS member, please visit our website here.
There is no cost to attend this workshop, but a cancellation fee of 100 EUR will apply for late cancellations.
Please note that access to the IBUS eLearning course (250 EUR + 19% VAT), travel and accommodation arrangements must be paid by the participant directly.
This IBUS Hybrid Module 1 Workshop is intended for IBD-treating physicians working in the Greater Bay Area, but applications from other regions are also welcome.
Half of the following four-week Module 2 Training must be completed in an IBUS Certified Training Centre in the Asian Region, which will be coordinated via the IBUS office.
Applications with equal qualifications will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis. Only fully completed applications will be taken into consideration.
It is a mandatory requirement to have access to an ultrasound machine in order to apply for this workshop.
In case of any questions, please contact the IBUS Office at [email protected].
Thank you for your interest in bowel ultrasound and the IBUS Group!
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