Advanced
Biliopancreatic
Training Course
A global initiative dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of specialists and fellows in biliopancreatic diseases through structured curriculum and hands-on training.
Advanced Bilio-Pancreatic
Training Course
Advanced Bilio-Pancreatic Training Course (ABC) is a global initiative dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of specialists and fellows in the field of biliopancreatic diseases. The program is designed to provide continuous medical education and training through a structured curriculum that integrates both theoretical and practical components.
The Course Encompasses:
Regular Online Sessions
Led by internationally recognized experts
Observership Opportunities
Within esteemed academic and teaching institutions
Hands-on Training
Under the supervision of highly experienced clinicians
"Our objective is to foster a professional community committed to the exchange of knowledge, the dissemination of expertise, and the promotion of excellence in patient care. We invite colleagues from around the world to actively participate, contribute their perspectives, and collaborate in the ongoing development of this platform."
Prof. Mohamed Ali El-Nady
Course Director
Consultant on Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
Professor at Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
Cairo University
Professional Memberships
European Group of Endoscopic Ultrasonography
Active Board Member
Arab Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Head of Biliopancreatic Committee
French & European Societies
of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Member
Program Introduction
This program offers a structured and integrated educational pathway designed to provide participants with the knowledge, technical skills, and clinical judgment necessary to achieve expertise in Pancreato-Biliary (PB) Endoscopy.
Overall
Objectives
Our comprehensive program is designed to achieve three core objectives that will transform your expertise in biliopancreatic endoscopy.
Comprehensive Knowledge
Equip participants with comprehensive knowledge in the field of endoscopy of (PB) diseases
Advanced Training
Provide advanced training in diagnostic and therapeutic biliopancreatic endoscopy
Clinical Decision-Making
Develop clinical decision-making and complication management skills
Ready to Master Biliopancreatic Endoscopy?
Join specialists and fellows worldwide advancing their expertise in HPB diseases through our structured training program.
Course
Syllabus
Structured educational pathway designed to provide comprehensive knowledge, technical skills, and clinical judgment in Pancreato-Biliary endoscopy.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Investigate, diagnose, and recommend appropriate management strategies for HPB diseases
Perform advanced endoscopic procedures safely and effectively
Recognize expected outcomes, prevent complications, and manage adverse events
Provide holistic patient care across different procedure phases
Course Modules
Four comprehensive modules covering all aspects of biliopancreatic endoscopy
Fundamentals and Core Knowledge
Anatomy and physiology of the hepatobiliary and pancreatic system
Pathophysiology of biliopancreatic diseases
Indications and contraindications for advanced endoscopy
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
EUS anatomy and orientation
Diagnostic role of EUS in pancreatic and biliary disorders
EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and biopsy (FNB)
Interventional EUS (drainage procedures, cystogastrostomy, biliary and pancreatic access)
Complication recognition and management
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Patient preparation and sedation considerations
Cannulation techniques (standard and advanced)
Sphincterotomy, stone extraction, stenting (plastic and metal)
ERCP in altered anatomy (post-surgical cases)
Management of strictures, leaks, and fistulas
Prevention and management of ERCP complications (pancreatitis, perforation, bleeding)
Therapeutic Endoscopy for HPB Diseases
Management of malignant and benign biliary strictures
Endoscopic management of pancreatic cystic lesions
Drainage of pseudocysts, abscesses, and walled-off necrosis
Combined EUS–ERCP approaches
Palliative endoscopic interventions for pancreaticobiliary cancers
Teaching Methods
Diverse learning approaches to maximize educational effectiveness
Interactive Lectures
Expert discussions and case presentations
Live Demonstrations
Real-time case demonstrations with expert commentary
Hands-on Practice
Simulation and practical training sessions
Small Group Tutorials
Case-based learning and discussions
Online Modules
Self-paced review and recorded sessions
Observership Programs
Mentorship with international faculty
Everything You Need
to Know
Get answers to common questions about the Advanced Biliopancreatic Training Course and discover how this program can advance your expertise.
ABC is a global initiative dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of specialists and fellows in biliopancreatic diseases. The program provides continuous medical education through a structured curriculum that integrates theoretical and practical components, including regular online sessions, observership opportunities, and hands-on training under expert supervision.
Professor Mohamed Ali El-Nady is a Consultant on Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at Cairo University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine. He is an active board member of the European Group of Endoscopic Ultrasonography, head of the biliopancreatic committee of the Arab Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and member of French and European societies of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
The course consists of 4 comprehensive modules: (1) Fundamentals and Core Knowledge covering anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology; (2) Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) including anatomy, diagnostics, FNA/FNB, and interventional procedures; (3) ERCP covering cannulation techniques, sphincterotomy, stenting, and complication management; (4) Therapeutic Endoscopy for HPB diseases including stricture management and palliative interventions.
By the end of the program, participants will be able to: (1) Investigate, diagnose, and recommend appropriate management strategies for HPB diseases; (2) Perform advanced endoscopic procedures safely and effectively; (3) Recognize expected outcomes, prevent complications, and manage adverse events; (4) Provide holistic patient care across different procedure phases.
The course employs diverse teaching methods including interactive lectures and expert discussions, live case demonstrations, simulation and hands-on practice, small-group tutorials and case-based learning, online modules for self-paced review, hands-on training in models and simulators, live demonstration sessions with expert commentary, supervised practice in accredited centers, and observership opportunities with international faculty.
The program offers extensive practical training including hands-on training under supervision of highly experienced clinicians, opportunities for observerships within esteemed academic and teaching institutions, simulation training in models and animal labs, live demonstration sessions with expert commentary, and supervised practice in accredited centers with mentorship from international faculty.
The program aims to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge in the field of endoscopy of PB diseases, provide advanced training in diagnostic and therapeutic biliopancreatic endoscopy, and develop clinical decision-making and complication management skills. Our objective is to foster a professional community committed to knowledge exchange, expertise dissemination, and excellence in patient care.
Yes! We invite colleagues from around the world to actively participate, contribute their perspectives, and collaborate in the ongoing development of this platform. The program is designed as a global initiative with opportunities for international observerships and mentorship with faculty from various countries, fostering a worldwide professional community in biliopancreatic endoscopy.
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