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EASL Schools and Masterclasses

EASL Schools of Hepatology

The EASL Schools help train the next generation of hepatologists and scientists. Through individual work, collaborative teamwork and discussions with faculty, students gain invaluable insight into new experimental techniques and clinical approaches.

The format, designed to host 25 students, is “flipped-classroom” based, learner-centric and problem-oriented. Preparation for the onsite learning consists of online course(s) and educational materials hosted on EASL Campus and provided by the school organisers. Students are expected to take the online course(s) and complete the pre-assessments in the month preceding the start of the EASL School. Once onsite, students should work in small groups under the guidance of experienced tutors (Emphasising on teamwork and cooperation). The post-assessments and surveys are conducted on EASL Campus.

Read more about the Flipped Classroom Model for Clinical Schools
Read more about the Flipped Classroom Model for Basic Science Schools

CME Accreditation:

EASL applies for accreditation from the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for all its educational activities.

The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) and EACCME credits are recognised by the American Medical Association towards the Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA).

Details of the number of CME’s accredited per event are available on the event web pages.

I want to organise an EASL School / I am an organiser

Requirements for application

  • Only EASL members may apply to host an EASL School. If you are not a member yet, you can become an EASL member now.
  • EASL Schools must be hosted in dedicated European centres of excellence and be able to accommodate plenary sessions and breakout groups.
  • EASL Schools must be led by experts of the hosting institution (Maximum 2 external experts are allowed).
  • EASL Schools programme must not exceed 2 days.
  • EASL strongly recommends maintaining a minimum gender balance ratio of 70% to 30% among the faculty participating in the EASL School programme.

The proposals will be reviewed by the EASL Educational Committee. EASL will allocate a dedicated budget to the successful applications. EASL office will provide the successful applicants with the related information and guidelines.

Read about the EASL Schools budget

Clinical EASL Schools

The programme must be based on the following structure:

Before the EASL School:

  • Pre-assessments of the students through EASL Campus (online courses, live webinars, quizzes etc.).
  • Group assignment.

Day One:

  • Clinical cases study: Student groups are assigned complex clinical cases with tutors to guide them.

Day Two: 

  • Clinical cases presentations and selection of the winning group.
  • State-of-the-art lecture by a renowned expert.
  • Students’ evaluation of the school programme and format (Mandatory).

After the EASL School: Post-assessment tests and accreditation of the students through EASL Campus.

To learn more about this EASL School format, discover this year’s schools:

Read the EASL Schools Guidelines for Clinical Schools

Basic EASL Schools

The programme must be based on the following structure:

Before the EASL School:.

  • Pre-assessments of the students through EASL Campus (online courses, live webinars, quizzes etc.).
  • Group assignment.

Day One:

  • Experimental hands-on sessions.

Day Two:

  • Experimental hands-on sessions.
  • State-of-the-art lecture by a renowned expert.
  • Students’ evaluation of the school programme and format (Mandatory).

To learn more about this EASL School format, discover this year’s school Precision Cut Liver Slices and Liver Organoids – versatile ex-vivo models of liver disease, 2-4 October 2024, London (United Kingdom).

Read the EASL Schools Guidelines for Basic Science Schools

I am a student

Requirements for application

  • Application to the Clinical EASL Schools of Hepatology: At the time the EASL School will take place, applicants must be ≤35 years old or within one year after completing internal medicine or gastroenterology-hepatology training (with time allowed for parental leave in line with EU standards – 1.5 years per child for mothers and respective time taken off for fathers), hold a PhD and/or MD registered higher medical degree and be an active EASL member. Applicants in a full or associate professor position and senior lecturers will not be eligible.
  • Application to the Basic EASL Schools of Hepatology: At the time of the EASL School will take place, applicants must be in their seventh year after obtaining their PhD or younger (with time allowed for parental leave in line with EU standards – 1.5 years per child for mothers and respective time taken off for fathers) and be an active EASL member. Applicants in a full professor position will be considered established leaders and therefore will not be eligible.
  • Students can only apply to one EASL School per year.
  • Approximately 25 places are available for each school. Please make sure your EASL membership is active before submitting your application. Become an EASL member.
  • Applicants should provide the following information:
    • Full name & contact details
    • Nationality & date of birth
    • Participation in previous EASL Schools of Hepatology
    • List of publications / abstracts
    • Training, positions, year of completion
    • Referee name & contact details
    • CV (PDF format)
    • Letter of motivation (PDF format)*
    • Letter of recommendation (PDF format)*
    • Copy of ID with birth date or proof of training

* The recommendation and motivation letters should explicitly state the reasons for the applicant’s participation, including how the programme will benefit the applicant’s professional development and contribute to the advancement of their laboratory or institution.

Travel & housing coverage policy

  • Economy class roundtrip tickets. Travel allowance up to EUR 400. EASL will cover transportation to the host city by plane, train, and/or bus. However, local transfers within the city – such as those between the airport/train/bus station and the hotel, or between the hotel and the school venue – are not included.
  • Two nights of accommodation.
  • Visas are not covered by EASL.

Masterclass

Selected participants will attend a two-day intensive training session with a curriculum designed for future leaders in academic hepatology. The programme consists of academic lectures, interactive break-out sessions, individual meetings with tutors, abstract presentations, a poster session, and social events to give early-stage investigators (MD, PhD, or MD/PhD, or equivalent) the opportunity to network with world leaders in hepatology.

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