EScoP Course on Soft Tissue Pathology
31 October - 2 November 2025
Salzburg, Austria
We are pleased to announce the EScoP course on Soft Tissue Pathology to take place from 31 October to 2 November 2025 in Salzburg, Austria.
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.
EScoP Course on Soft Tissue Pathology
We are pleased to announce the EScoP course on Soft Tissue Pathology to take place from 31 October to 2 November 2025 in Salzburg, Austria.
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:
This course will be an introduction to the subspecialties of Liver and Pancreas Pathology. The programme includes both theory lectures and real-life examples provided via slide seminars. Participants will learn about neoplasms of Liver and Pancreas, as well as common non-neoplastic diseases. For each session there will be sufficient time for discussion, resulting to an interactive course.
Target Audience:
The course is designed for Pathologists at the beginning of the subspecialty training. However, Pathologists at all levels of experience, from residents to established experts, are welcome to register.
The registration is open additionally to clinical colleagues (e.g. Gastroenterologists, Endoscopists, Oncologists, Radiologists), Laboratory Scientists, Technicians, Nurses, and any Healthcare Professional and Scientist whose work includes Liver and Pancreas Pathology.
The deadline for registrations is 17 October 2025.
Registration Fees
For the course programme only*:
| ESP members**: | 360 Euro |
| Non-members: | 400 Euro |
For both the course programme and the social event (networking buffet dinner):
| ESP members**: | 390 Euro |
| Non members: | 440 Euro |
The networking buffet dinner will take place in the evening of 1 November 2025.
Payments are available via bank transfer only. 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 17 October 2025.
*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.
**With active membership for 2025.
For any questions, please contact the ESP HQ, at admin@esp-pathology.org having as email subject “EScoP Salzburg 2025”.
Faculty
- Prof. Judith Bovee, Leiden University (LUMC), Netherlands
- Prof. David Creytens,Ghent University (UZ Gent), Belgium
- Prof. Raf Sciot, Leuven University (KU Leuven), Belgium
Course Programme
Please click on the below link to access the course programme.
Case Submissions
Course participants are welcome to submit cases of Soft Tissue Pathology to be discussed during the slide seminar sessions. All cases have to be submitted in advance of the course.
The deadline for submissions is 17 October 2025.
For more information about case submission, please contact Dr Christos Poulios c.poulios@esp-pathology.org after successful registration.
NB: case presentations from participants do not include a separate certificate.
CME Accreditation and Certificates
An application will be made to the UEMS EACCME® 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
Venue:Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
Address:Fanny-von-Lehnert-Straße 7, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Accommodation: The Sheraton Istanbul City Center is offering accommodation at a reduced rate for Course participants. To arrange for reservation, please book the room through the following booking link.
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.
