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OCTOBER 2025 EMAIL NEWSLETTER FROM
European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology
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A successful First Student Summer School
4-6 September, Berlin
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Over 113 students and 1st and 2nd year residents joined EFSUMB’s first Student Summer School held at the Hotel Aquino in Berlin, Germany on 4 – 6 September. The school was organised by the EFSUMB Student Committee and local German tutors with the help of Caroline Ewertsen, Christian Jenssen and Alina Popescu and the local Campus Academy with a programme of lectures, live demonstrations by experts, and hands-on training for the participants. Thanks to the generous support of industry – Bracco, Canon, Fujifilm, GE, Mindray, Samsung, Siemens, Sonoscape and Vinno there were 24 machines (including some handheld US devices) to ensure enough time for each participant to scan under the supervision of the lecturers and tutors. BICUS and the Falk Foundation also provided much needed support for the event.
The faculty of renowned local and international speakers covered topics from conventional ultrasound, to contrast enhanced ultrasound, elastography and ultrasound guided interventions with live demonstration and hands-on on phantoms for the participants divided in basic and advanced users. The highlight for the advanced attendees was the visit to Charité Hospital Ultrasound Interdisciplinary Department for live demonstrations and the opportunity for hands-on experience with hospital patients. This was also offered by the Ultrasound Department of the Federal Armed Forces Hospital in Berlin.
Learning was combined with interactive cases, quizzes, brainstorming, exchange of views and experiences, and learning how to teach fellow students.
The EFSUMB’s Student Summer School participants were also offered after the meeting the presentations from the 3 days of the school.
The students’ involvement and enthusiasm were major highlights of the event, and their positive impressions and evaluations argue for EFSUMB to repeat the event in 2027.
So, stay in touch with EFSUMB for future educational events!
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UEG Week 2025 Ultrasound Learning Area, Berlin, 4-7 October 2025
Ultrasonography for the Gastroenterologist
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This year Berlin was for 4 days the central European point for gastroenterology at UEG Week the annual congress of gastroenterology, bringing together digestive health experts from around the world interested in sharing the latest information, achievements and novelties in the field.
During the UEG Week the UEG Ultrasound Learning Area (ULA) promoted the role of ultrasound as a major diagnostic and interventional tool in gastroenterology: clinical ultrasonography in the hands of the gastroenterologist, a way to "See with Sound Inside the Abdomen". The Ultrasound Learning Area is run since 1996 in courtesy of EFSUMB, and had the support of General Electric, Siemens, Mindray, Fujifilm, Schallware and Abbvie companies. The representatives of the ultrasound companies were closely involved in supporting the training courses and live demonstrations, thus becoming close partners of the faculty.
This year the Ultrasound Learning Area offered basic and postgraduate courses on ultrasonography, individual hands-on training, special lectures in Multiparametric ultrasound for liver diseases and for the first time an introductory course on ultrasound in inflammatory bowel diseases. The EFSUMB faculty included 18 experts from 6 European countries and was lead by Professor Alina Popescu (Timisoara, Romania) and Professor Christian Jenssen (Strausberg, Germany). The program was specially designed for both young and senior gastroenterologists, with or without experience in ultrasonography, and also for those with interest in the new developments in ultrasound-based techniques. |
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Overall, 12,200 gastroenterologists from 115 countries participated and listened to high-class lectures, watched live demonstrations of examination techniques and eagerly participated in hands-on training sessions. To provide also practical examination experience on real pathologies, the training for the first time was not only carried out on healthy models, but also on simulators. On the last day, we were also able to recruit four patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for live demonstrations and hands-on training sessions.
In recent years, ultrasound diagnostics have become essential for the diagnosis, assessment of activity, prediction of treatment response and, in particular, the assessment of the course of inflammatory bowel disease, an inexpensive imaging technique in the hands of the gastroenterologist that can be integrated directly into clinical diagnostics. This is why an introductory course on ultrasound in IBD was offered for the first time at UEG Week, in which internationally recognized experts teach the participants the essentials of sonographic diagnostics in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in a combination of lectures, live demonstrations on patients and hand-on exercises/simulator training.
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The IBD course met with overwhelming interest. Although the last day of the congress is traditionally less well attended, we were able to set a new ULA visitor record with the IBD course. All 150 seats were occupied, and during the breaks and when the conference venue at the Berlin Messe had almost emptied at 3:30 p.m., the most enthusiastic participants could not be torn away from the ultrasound machines and simulators.
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In 2026, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Ultrasound Learning Area at the 34th UEG Week in Barcelona – encouraged by the growing and overwhelming interest of the gastroenterology community in making ultrasound the second important tool in their own hands, alongside endoscopy.
EFSUMB and the ULA team look forward to contributing to the success of the concept of clinical ultrasound in gastroenterology, which was founded in 1976 by EFSUMB honorary member Gerhard Rettenmaier.
Professor Alina Popescu, Timisoara (Romania) &
Professor Christian Jenssen, Strausberg (Germany)
Course Directors
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6th Euroson POCUS School Vienna 2025 – A Landmark Gathering of Ultrasound Leaders for Frontline Physicians
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By Dr. Mihai Iacob
President, EUVEKUS – European Ultrasound Working Group in Ambulatory Healthcare
Coordinator of the Event
The 6th Edition of the Euroson POCUS School Vienna, held on 29–30 August 2025, consolidated its status as one of the leading international platforms dedicated to advancing Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) education and implementation in frontline physicians. marking one of the most strategically important events dedicated to the advancement of Point of Care Ultrasonography in primary care across Europe.
Organized under the auspices of EUVEKUS (EADUS), EFSUMB endorsed, supported by Wonca Europe, EACCME credited and chaired by Dr. Mihai Iacob, President of EUVEKUS, with strong academic and institutional backing from EFSUMB, WONCA Europe, and WFUMB this year’s edition marked a strategic milestone for interdisciplinary collaboration, educational innovation, and professional leadership across multiple domains of clinical ultrasound.
The event served as a vibrant platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, practical training, and visionary leadership within the field of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS).
Acknowledgment
The organizers thank all the speakers, faculty members, supporting institutions, and participants for contributing to the success of the 6th Euroson POCUS School.
For full program details visit:
🌐 https://eurosonpocus.com/
For more information and the full speaker list:
🌐 https://eurosonpocus.com/speakers/
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Constanta Summer School
29 - 31 August 2025
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The Constanta Summer School represented an important academic and professional gathering, bringing together participants from diverse backgrounds with a shared interest in advancing medical knowledge and clinical practice. The event provided a balanced combination of theoretical sessions, practical workshops, and interactive discussions, fostering both learning and collaboration among attendees.
Throughout the program, participants benefited from the expertise of distinguished lecturers and trainers, who ensured a high academic standard and encouraged the exchange of ideas across various fields of interest. The atmosphere was dynamic, collegial, and strongly oriented toward professional growth and continuous education.
Beyond the scientific content, the Summer School also succeeded in strengthening professional networks and international cooperation, creating valuable opportunities for future collaborations.
Overall, the Constanta Summer School can be regarded as a well-organized and impactful event that contributed significantly to the professional development of its participants and to the promotion of academic excellence. |
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Euroson School GIUS Berlin
September 18-20, 2025
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BICUS and CampusACADEMY hosted the 2nd Euroson School in Gastrointestinal Ultrasound from September 18-20. Twelve speakers from three countries (Germany, Norway, and Rome) presented a broad spectrum of ultrasound diagnostics, particularly in the intestines. A hands-on area with ten workstations offered the 52 participants from 22 countries excellent opportunities to practice. Selected IBD patients were given live demonstrations by local colleagues. The entire gastrointestinal tract was covered in ultrasound anatomy, examination techniques, and pathology. The participants gained many ideas for their future work.
An evening spent together on the Spree River in pleasant late summer weather showed the guests Berlin at its best. The Euroson School was excellently organized by the CampusACADEMY team, and the course directors, Professor Gilja and Professor Nürnberg, agreed to repeat this program for international participants in two years. |
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UPCOMING ENDORSED COURSES
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EFSUMB FUTURE CONGRESS NEWS
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EUROSON 2026 Lublin, Poland
On behalf of the Polish Ultrasound Society and the Organising Committee, we are pleased to invite you to EUROSON 2026 taking place from 11th to 14th June 2026 in Lublin, Poland.
Lubin, often referred to as the capital of eastern Poland, is the largest and most rapidly developing city on the eastern side of the Vistula River. As the capital of the Lublin Voivodeship, it serves as the admininstrative, economic and cultural hub of the region. With a rich seven-century history and a unique position as a multicultural melting pot, Lublin boasts a captivating atmosphere, stunning architecture and numerous historical landmarks.We look forward to welcoming you to the charming city of Lublin!
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