EScoP Course on Head, Neck, and Ophthalmic Pathology
27 - 29 November 2026
Tallinn, Estonia
We are pleased to announce the EScoP Course on Head, Neck, and Ophthalmic Pathology to take place from 27 – 29 November 2026 in Tallinn, Estonia.
Attendance: This Course is with on-site attendance only and will not be recorded.
Course language: The Course will be provided in English.
Information regarding registration and the venue will soon be published.
The information provided is preliminary and subject to change. Final details will be communicated in due course.
EScoP Course on Head, Neck, and Ophthalmic Pathology
We are pleased to announce the EScoP Course on Head, Neck, and Ophthalmic Pathology to take place from 27 – 29 November 2026 in Tallinn, Estonia.
Attendance: This Course is with on-site attendance only and will not be recorded.
Course language: The Course will be provided in English.
Learning Objectives:
Participants who attend this course will learn:
- About sample processing for Head, Neck and Ophthalmic samples
- Common tumours of the salivary glands
- Infections and Lymphoproliferative lesions of the Head and Neck area
- Common nasal lesions
- Common ophthalmic lesions
Target Audience:
This EScoP course is available for both board-certified pathologists and those in training. Clinical colleagues, Laboratory Scientists, Technicians and Molecular Biologists are welcome to register.
The deadline for registrations is 12 November 2026.
Registration Fees
What is included in the fees?
- access to the course venue
- coffee breaks and lunches
- personalised certificate of attendance
In case you would like to attend the networking dinner, please refer to the below registration fees.
| Registration Fees | |
|---|---|
| ESP Members* (course programme only) | EUR 360 |
| Non-Members (course programme only) | EUR 400 |
| ESP Members* (incl. networking dinner) | EUR 390 |
| Non-Members (incl. networking dinner) | EUR 430 |
*with active membership for 2026
Payments are available via online payment and bank transfer. There is no option for on-site registrations / payments.
The available slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The deadline for registrations is 12 November 2026.
Registration for the course programme includes access to the course venue, coffee breaks and lunches, access to the online platform with the course material and a personalised certificate of attendance.
For any questions, please contact the ESP HQ, at admin@esp-pathology.org having as email subject “EScoP Tallinn 2026”.
The registration fee does not cover travel or accommodation expenses. ESP bares no responsibility for travel and health insurance of participants.
Upon request, an invitation letter for visa application purposes may be provided to confirmed participants after successful payment of the registration fee.
Faculty
- Ann Sandison, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
- Alena Skalova, Biopticka Laboratory, Pilsen, Czech Republic
- Stephan Ihrler, DERMPATH München, Munich, Germany
- Sarah Coupland, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Course Programme
Please click on the below link to access the course programme.
Case Submissions
Bring your case Session:
Course participants are welcome to submit cases of Head & Neck or Ophthalmic Pathology to be discussed during the slide seminar sessions. All cases have to be submitted in advance of the course for review from the Faculty. The deadline to do is 12 November 2026. For more information about case submission, please contact Dr Christos Poulios c.poulios@esp-pathology.org after successful registration.
NB: case presentation from participants does not include a separate certificate.
CME Accreditation and Certificates
An application will be made for CME accreditation of this event.
More information will be made available in due course.
Certificates of Attendance will be issued within a fortnight after the event has taken place.
Venue and Hotel Accommodation
Venue: Swissôtel Tallinn
Address: Tornimäe tn 3, 10145 Tallinn, Estonia
Accommodation: Swissôtel Tallinn is offering accommodation at a reduced rate for course participants.
Please use the below link to proceed with your accommodation. To arrange for reservation, please book the room through the below booking link. Please enter your arrival and departure dates, then click on “View Prices.” The group rate for the EScoP course has already been selected as your price preference.
Terms and Conditions for attendance in ESP educational events
The registration for educational events organised by the European Society of Pathology (ESP) and the respective confirmation forms a contract between the course attendee and the ESP regarding attendance at the event. This contract is based on the following General Terms and Conditions.
Registration Fees for ESP Educational Events
Attendance at the ESP educational events, e.g. EScoP/ESP Courses, ESP Masterclasses, Workshops, is subject to a registration fee. Registration for the event and booking of services are binding for the attendee. The fees must be paid in advance on the dates specified. Any bank charges will be charged to the payer.
Please note that once you have booked a registration fee, it cannot be changed anymore and is binding. Please double-check your booking before completing your registration.
Usage of Pictures/Videos of Delegates
Upon registration for attendance, delegates grant the ESP the right to use any pictures/videos that are being made on-site at the respective event for publication on the ESP website, as well as on social media. This includes, but is not limited to the following media:
- ESP website
- screens in the Course room
- ESP social media channels (X, Facebook, LinkedIn)
The ESP will only use pictures/videos for internal publications and will not sell pictures/videos on stock photo platforms or else.
If you see a picture of yourself you would rather have deleted, please contact us at admin@esp-pathology.org and it will be taken off immediately.
Programme Changes
The ESP reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the programme at short notice. There will be no pro rata refund of registration fees for changes to the programme.
Cancellation Policy
In case of cancellation, please notify ESP at admin@esp-pathology.org in writing only.
A full refund minus a service charge of EUR 50 will be granted for cancellations up to two weeks before the event. After that no refunds will be granted.
Force Majeure
For reasons beyond its control (such as war, strikes, lockouts, riots or any such civil disturbances, any acts of God, including but not limited to earthquakes, floods, droughts and typhoons, pandemics and any other cause of circumstance of whatsoever nature beyond control) that have an impact on the arrangements, timetables or planning of the Courses and its corresponding activities, ESP has the right to immediately alter or cancel the activities or events or any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly thereto. No party involved shall be entitled to any compensation for damages that result from such alteration or cancellation.