Become proficient in EUS and ERCP techniques and interventions
This intensive 2-day workshop, inspired by the ESGE curriculum, is tailored for physicians aiming to strengthen their expertise in advanced biliopancreatic endoscopy, with a strong focus on ERCP and EUS techniques.
Over two days, participants will explore and practice essential diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in ERCP and EUS through expert-led lectures, interactive case discussions, and hands-on sessions.
Day One will focus on:
• ERCP cannulation strategies, stone and stricture management, complications and challenging anatomies in ERCP
• Hands-on training on basic ERCP techniques
• Introduction to EUS basics, EUS imaging, and tissue acquisition techniques
Day Two will focus on:
• Interventional EUS techniques, including drainage procedures and stent placement
• Hands-on EUS training covering imaging, FNA/FNB, and drainage
• Interactive case discussions on complex procedures, challenges, and outcomes
Please note: This video is from a previous edition of the PENTAX Medical Forward Academy™ EUS Masterclass and is provided for reference only. The content of the upcoming Masterclass has been slightly modified to reflect the agenda above.
Masterclass Mentors (On-site)
Dr. Helga Bertani
Azienda Ospedialiero Universitaria di Modena, Italy
Dr. Ray McCrudden
Royal Bournemouth Hospital, United Kingdom
Dr. Katarzyna Pawlak
Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University & Ludwik Rydygier's Provincial Hospital, Poland
Dr. Jan-Werner Poley
Maastricht UMC, The Netherlands
Dr. Giuseppe Vannella
Ospedale Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Italy
Masterclass Mentors (Online)
Prof. Massimiliano Mutignani
ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Italy
Course Overview
When: 8th of December (08:00 – 17:00 CET) and 9th of December (08:00 – 14:30 CET) 2026
Course language: English
Location: PENTAX Europe GmbH, Training Center, Julius-Vosseler-Str. 104, 22527 Hamburg, Germany
Target group: GI Endoscopists with EUS and ERCP experience
Number of participants: 15 people
Criteria for application: Endoscopists at a beginning to intermediate level in both EUS and ERCP, with experience performing 50-150 EUS and ERCP procedures individually.
Selection process: All applications will be carefully reviewed by the Forward Academy™ mentors to select the 15 final participants based on the above application criteria.
Application deadline: 18th of September 2026
Participation fee: free of charge
Course certificate: You will receive a certificate at the end of the masterclass.
Applications are closed.
Organizational Information
Training location
PENTAX Europe GmbH
Training Center
Julius-Vosseler-Str. 104
22527 Hamburg
Germany