Education Committee: Events • ESOT

Education
Education Committee

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.
Basic
Science
Basic Science Committee

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.
ETAHP
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.
YPT
Young Professionals in Transplantation

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.

ECTORS
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.
ECTTA
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.
EDTCO
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
The European Kidney Transplant Association

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 .
ELITA
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.
ELPAT
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.
EPITA
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
Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation

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.

Education Committee events

Current Events
Past Events

ESOT Mentorship Programme 2025

Ongoing | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

ESOT Mentorship Programme 2025: Workshop on effective mentoring practices

14 Jan - 14 Jan 2025 | online

Non-organ specific

ACADEMIA online Workshop – Assessing the evidence: systematic reviews in transplantation

6 Feb - 6 Feb 2025 | online

Assessment the evidence: systematic review in transplantation

Non-organ specific

Of Interest: European Board for Transplant Medicine (EBTM) Exam

28 Jun - 28 Jun 2025 | London, United Kingdom

Application deadline: March 28th 2025

ESOT Congress 2025

29 Jun - 2 Jul 2025 | London, United Kingdom

#ESOTcongress

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

ELITA SPLIT LIVER Masterclass

27 Oct - 28 Oct 2025 | Groningen, The Netherlands

LIDO Masterclass 2026

14 Oct - 16 Oct 2026 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Live DOnor Nephrectomy masterclass

3 Feb - 6 Feb 2020 | Rome, Italy

Your transplant springboard

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

6 Feb - 9 Feb 2019 | Rome, Italy

Personal Scientific Empowerment

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Surgical Techniques for heart and lung donation

1 Aug - 31 Jul 2023 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Multi-Organ Donor Procurement Surgery

1 Aug - 31 Jul 2023 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Transplantation Learning Journey – TLJ 2.0

15 Nov - 17 Nov 2020 | online

#ESOTTLJ

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

On-line course on Split Liver Transplant – 11 March – Endorsed by ESOT

11 Mar - 11 Mar 2021 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

22 Mar - 29 May 2021 | online

Your transplant springboard - Hesperis is fully booked! We have reached the maximum number of participants for the course. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please send an email to Laura Contessi (laura.contessi@esot.org).

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

20th Congress of the European Society for Organ Transplantation

29 Aug - 1 Sep 2021 | Milan, Italy & online

#ESOTCongress

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

HESPERIS Course 2022

4 Apr - 5 Apr 2022 | Rome, Italy

Foundational course

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

ACADEMIA Course 2022

6 Apr - 8 Apr 2022 | Rome, Italy

Professional development

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

4th Basic Course in Liver Transplantation 2022

27 May - 29 May 2022 | Warsaw, Poland

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

29 Jun - 1 Jul 2022 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Live DOnor Nephrectomy masterclass

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

WEBINAR: Endpoints for Clinical Trials in Kidney Transplantation

12 Jul - 12 Jul 2022 | online

Transplant International series

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

HLTP Course – 5th HEPATOLOGIST in a LIVER TRANSPLANT PROGRAM COURSE

24 Oct - 25 Oct 2022 | Rome, Italy

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Professional development workshop: “Navigating the jungle of grants, research and publications – where do I start?”

6 Dec - 6 Dec 2022 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

ESOT Mentorship Programme

Ongoing | online, Greece

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

WEBINAR: β-cell replacement: From pre-history to the 21st century

10 Jan - 10 Jan 2023 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Professional development workshop

14 Mar - 14 Mar 2023 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

HESPERIS Course 2023

20 Apr - 22 Apr 2023 | Budapest, Hungary

Foundational course

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Professional development workshop: “Developing leadership skills: how can my network help?”

15 Jun - 15 Jun 2023 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Online HESPERIS Course

Ongoing | online

Asynchronous version of the HESPERIS Course on Transplant Live

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

ESOT Mentorship Programme 2024: Workshop on “Effective mentoring practices”

11 Jan - 11 Jan 2024 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Transplant International Journal Club [January]

22 Jan - 22 Jan 2024 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Professional development workshop: Career planning and leadership

21 Mar - 21 Mar 2024 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

HESPERIS Course 2024

4 Apr - 6 Apr 2024 | Valencia, Spain

The HESPERIS Course is fully booked.

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Transplant International Journal Club [May]

27 May - 27 May 2024 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

ESOT Masterclass

14 Jun - 15 Jun 2024 | Krakow, Poland

From Liquid Biopsy to Tissue Gene Expression: The Impact of New Technologies on Clinical Practice in Solid Organ Transplant (SOT)

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Of Interest: 15th Preparatory Course for the EBSQ Examination in Transplant Surgery

20 Jun - 21 Jun 2024 | Madrid, Spain

Application deadline: 1 May 2024

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Professional development workshop “Multi-centre trials: from the start to the implementation”

20 Jun - 20 Jun 2024 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Final EU-TRAIN Workshop

21 Jun - 21 Jun 2024 | Paris, France

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

ESOT My Life – My Health

16 Sep - 16 Sep 2024 | London, UK & online

Train the trainer workshop

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

ESOT My Life – My Health

17 Sep - 17 Sep 2024 | London, UK & online

Train the trainer workshop

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Transplant International Journal Club [September]

30 Sep - 30 Sep 2024 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

International DCD Congress & Consensus

10 Oct - 12 Oct 2024 | Bucharest, Romania

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

LIDO Masterclass 2024

14 Oct - 16 Oct 2024 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Live DOnor Nephrectomy masterclass - FULLY BOOKED

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

HLTP Course – 6th Hepatologist in a Liver Transplant Program Course

24 Oct - 25 Oct 2024 | Padua, Italy

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Sponsored webinar: Implementing the Second International Guidelines for BK Polyomavirus in Kidney Transplantation

29 Oct - 29 Oct 2024 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

ESOT My Life – My Health

18 Nov - 18 Nov 2024 | Barcelona, Spain

Train the trainer workshop

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

Transplant International Journal Club [November]

18 Nov - 18 Nov 2024 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft

WORKSHOP: Rare and challenging infections in a globalised world: focus on arboviruses

10 Dec - 10 Dec 2024 | online

Cell, Composite tissue, Ethics, Law and Psychosocial, Heart, Intestine, Islets, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Non-organ specific, Organ regeneration, Pancreas/Islet, Self-management, TLJ, Transplant nursing, Xenograft