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SUMMARY:IBUSXP – Masterclass and certification for the experienced IUS performer - Zurich\, Switzerland - January 21st-22nd\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time:\nStart: 12:00pm on January 21st\, 2027\nEnd: 15:30 on January 22nd\, 2027 \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Location:\nTechnopark Zurich\nTechnoparkstrasse 1\, 8005 Zurich\, Switzerland \nMap \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Program:\nThe preliminary program can be found here. \n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n			Workshop description	\n\n	The International Bowel Ultrasound Group e.V. is planning the 6th IBUSXP – Masterclass and certification for the experienced IUS performer in Zurich\, Switzerland\, under the medical lead of Professors Stephan Vavricka\, Gerhard Rogler\, and Luc Biedermann. This course is organized in collaboration with Gastroenterology Foundation Zurich (GFZ)\, IBDnet and University Hospital Zurich (USZ). \nThe primary aim of this workshop is to establish standardized\, high-quality techniques for performing IUS examination among physicians with a minimum of 300 performed procedures over the last 3 years. \nThe workshop consists of 2 parts: \n\nTheoretical and didactic training: participants will engage in an interactive\, self-directed eLearning course via IBUS\nPractical training: the hands-on experience component will be facilitated through an introductory face-to-face course involving sessions with patients\n\nUpon completion of the workshop\, participants will undergo theoretical and practical exams. Those who successfully pass the course will receive an IBUS Level 1 Certificate (no further Module 2 or 3 required). \n\n\n			Application process	\n\n	The application process is divided into the following 3 steps: \n1. Submission of application: Fully completed applications must be submitted by Thursday\, October 22nd\, 2026. Applicants must submit their CV and Letter of Recommendation from their Head of Department and confirm their commitment to completing the mandatory eLearning component of the IBUSXP Workshop before attending the hands-on part (more information on the content and cost can be found here.) \n2. Review and selection: Applications will be reviewed and participants selected by late October. \n3. Workshop registration: The selected applicants will receive an invoice for the Workshop participation fee (CHF 850) and the eLearning course fee (CHF 240) from GFZ. Registration to the workshop will be confirmed upon receipt of payment. \n\n\n			Fees & practical information	\n\n	The fees are: \n\nIBUS eLearning Introduction course : CHF 240\nHands-on workshop: CHF 850\n\nThe workshop fee includes participation in the lectures and hands-on practical sessions as per the program. Travel and accommodation are not included. \nPlease note that the workshop will be held in English. \n\n\n			Eligibility Criteria and Selection	\n\n	Applicants must: \n\nhave access to an ultrasound machine\nhave performed at least 300 IUS procedures within the last 3 years\nbe an active IBUS member at the time of selection. For further information on how to become an IBUS member\, please visit our website here.\n\nPriority will be given to applications from gastroenterologists based in Switzerland. \nApplications with equal qualifications will be evaluated on a first-come\, first-served basis. Only fully completed applications will be taken into consideration. \nIn case of any questions\, please contact the IBUS Office at workshops@bowel-ultrasound.org. \n\nSubmit your application here!(opens in new tab)\n			Important information - Scam emails	\n\n	Be aware of ‘scam’ emails asking you to confirm your travel dates and to receive an invoice afterwards. \nThe IBUS team will only contact you via official IBUS email addresses that end in @bowel-ultrasound.org. In case of any doubt\, please contact our team directly at workshops@bowel-ultrasound.org. \nPlease DO NOT give out any personal information to other companies. Please ignore any emails and calls from any other travel agent. \n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n			Organized in collaboration with	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n					\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n					\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n					\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n			This workshop is supported by	\n\n	Gold Sponsors\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n					\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n					\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n					\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n	\n\n	Silver Sponsors\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n					\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n					\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n	\n\n	Bronze Sponsors
URL:https://ibus-group.org/event/xp-workshop-zurich-2027/
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