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 (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 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 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 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 (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 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 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.
HESPERIS is a comprehensive course on organ transplantation, ideally suited for physicians, surgeons, and scientists entering the field of transplantation.
The HESPERIS Course also offers a wide range of online preparatory materials and lectures that participants are strongly encouraged to take advantage of.
To promote active engagement and to stimulate close interaction among attendees and educators, participation in this course is limited to 45 attendees.
Selection process & Financial support
Participation in this year’s HESPERIS Course will be subject to a selection process.
The application submission period will start on 5 May and will close on 3 June.
Interested applicants must submit their application including the following documents:
• CV (max. 2 pages)
• Motivation letter
• Support letter from the head of the department
Following the selection process, successful candidates will be notified approximately by the end of June and invited to complete their registration.
Please note that the selection process does not apply to ESOT grant recipients who have chosen to attend the course through the grant, as they are automatically admitted. They will be contacted separately with all relevant administrative instructions to get the grant and register for the course.
ESOT will provide financial support to selected participants, covering travel expenses (maximum allowance to be confirmed) and one night’s accommodation (maximum allowance to be confirmed). Participants will be responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements, with reimbursement provided after the course.
Physicians, surgeons, scientists, and specialist doctors who are entering the field of transplantation and wish to further their career.
The preliminary scientific programme will be available soon.
SCIENTIFIC ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Amelia Hessheimer, Madrid, Spain
Annelies de Weerd, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Venue:
Barceló Valencia
Av. de França, 11, Camins al Grau, 46023 València, Spain
https://www.barcelo.com/en-ie/barcelo-valencia/
Accreditation:
An application will be submitted to the EACCME® for accreditation of this course.
Our bespoke approach ensures that each industry partner will benefit from a successful and valuable meeting experience.
Are you interested in supporting this initiative?
Please do not hesitate to contact Irene Garcia, our Sponsorship Manager.
Her direct email address is irene.garcia@esot.org
Participation in this year’s HESPERIS Course will be subject to a selection process. All relevant details are available under the Overview tab.
Registration fees:
All fees are VAT included
* In order to be eligible to register with an ESOT member fee, please note that you must be an active ESOT member at least until the end of the course.
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The registration fee includes:
Invoices
Invoices will be issued for payments made both by credit card and bank transfer.
Cancellation Policy
There will be no refunds once your registration has been confirmed. Refunds will be issued only if the Organiser elects to cancel the event due to force majeure. Should ESOT decide to cancel in-person courses, this will be communicated to all registered participants a month before the start date of the event.
***We recommend that participants purchase insurance to cover any losses resulting from the inability to attend the course for any reasons that may occur.***
