The aim of the Education Committee (EC) is to coordinate ESOT’s efforts to advance multidisciplinary education for transplant professionals at all career levels and to contribute to their professional development.
The Basic Science Committee promotes scientific issues and transplantation research within ESOT. An active basic science community and an efficient translation of innovation into the clinic are crucial for the future of transplantation medicine.
The European Transplant Allied Healthcare Professionals
The European Transplant Allied Healthcare Professionals (ETAHP) reaches out to allied healthcare professionals throughout Europe in order to ensure the best care possible for all transplant patients, with the aim to optimize patient outcomes.
The Young Professionals in Transplantation (YPT) is the Network for Junior Transplant professionals of ESOT, representing all young transplant clinicians and scientists who are beginning a career in transplantation and organ donation.
The European Cell Therapy and Organ Regeneration Section
The mission of ECTORS is to provide a forum for discussing and stimulating novel developments in the fields of cellular therapies in organ transplantation, organ regeneration and generation of new organs from stem cells and biomaterials.
The European Cardio Thoracic Transplant Association
ECTTA is the forum for experience exchange on treatment of patients with end-stage heart and lung failure. Our aim is to improve outcomes for the patients.
The European Donation and Transplant Coordination Organisation
EDTCO aims to support health care professionals to provide clinically effective programmes on organ and tissue donation, procurement and transplantation.
EKITA is the Organ Expert Section of ESOT on kidney transplantation in Europe, providing a forum for kidney transplantation professionals to exchange scientific information and views aimed at providing the best service to European patients .
The European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association
The European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association (ELITA), previously known as the European Liver Transplant Association (ELTA), is a section of ESOT. Its membership represents the expertise on liver and intestinal transplantation in Europe.
The European Platform on Ethical, Legal and Psychosocial Aspects of Organ Transplantation
ELPAT is a European platform that brings continuity and progress in European research and dialogue on "Ethical, Legal and Psychosocial Aspects of organ Transplantation". ELPAT currently consists of over 160 experts from more than 25 European countries.
The European Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association
EPITA is established to provide a forum for those working in the field of pancreas and islet of Langerhans transplantation or any other alternative form of beta cell replacement in Europe, to exchange scientific information and views related primarily to providing the best service for patients in Europe requiring pancreas or islet transplantation.
VCA has opened a new era in the field of transplantation, reconstructive and restorative surgery. This Section brings together 10 representatives of major European teams at the forefront in this field.
The aim of the Education Committee (EC) is to coordinate ESOT’s efforts to advance multidisciplinary education for transplant professionals at all career levels and to contribute to their professional development.
The Education Committee defines the ESOT educational strategy together with the Council and the specialty Sections and Committees. Its tasks include:
Designing and implementing the ESOT educational programme in accordance with the educational strategy.
Developing a biennial educational calendar in coordination with the ESOT Council, the Sections and Committees, and the ESOT Team.
Acting as the point of contact for all ESOT educational initiatives, collecting and reviewing proposals of new educational activities in coordination with the ESOT Council.
Overseeing and supporting educational initiatives organized by the ESOT Sections and Committees.
Working closely with the Division of Transplantation of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) on projects relevant to its purposes and responsibilities, including exams, preparatory courses, and accreditation processes.
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This comprehensive course is composed of three modules that will be released regularly over the next few weeks. These resources are available for free...