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IPUN Ultrasound Courses

History of the GTP Ultrasound Courses

Since 2017, we have been offering ultrasound courses outside of Germany – in Malawi, Tanzania and Nepal (and for the first time in Bhutan in 2024).

In 2021, the GTP received a five-year grant from the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation (EKFS) to further develop the course structures, sustainably integrate them into local healthcare systems and establish the EKFS-GTP International Paediatric Ultrasound Network (IPUN).

Our aim is to strengthen paediatric ultrasound training in the long term and promote international cooperation.

The courses are in great demand and attract numerous participants from various hospitals. Thanks to the excellent experience in practical knowledge transfer and the constantly growing demand, they are now offered annually.

Why attend an IPUN course?

The introduction of point-of-care ultrasound protocols can help paediatricians use ultrasound directly in the emergency department and intensive care unit – making the care of critically ill children faster and more effective.

Our courses offer a unique opportunity to learn ultrasound directly in a clinical environment. The courses are aimed primarily at junior doctors. You will learn alongside residents from the specialist programme and local specialists with little or no experience of ultrasound.

On our courses, you will work with real patients, gain valuable insight into the local clinical findings and be guided by experienced course leaders.

At the same time, there is an exciting exchange with local doctors, which is not only professionally but also personally enriching. And, of course, there is time to get to know the country and its culture.

Course programme

Basic course: ultrasound of healthy anatomy of the lungs, brain and abdomen as well as important paediatric and paediatric surgical emergencies.

Advanced course: consolidation of knowledge gained in the basic course and introduction to further pathologies.

Echocardiography: ultrasound of the healthy heart and congenital and acquired heart disease.

General Course Information

  • Course language: English
  • Participants: 15-20 local medical personal, some courses are open for non-local participants
  • Course fees:
    • Single course: 400-500 Euro,
    • Double course: 700-900 Euro,
    • Tripel course: 1000-1300 Euro
  • Not included in the course fee: travel expenses, accommodation, visas, travel insurance, vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis and other travel arrangements. We kindly ask you to organize these independently, but we are happy to provide recommendations and assistance.
  • Cancellation policy:  in case of cancellation 4-8 weeks before the start of the course, we retain 50% of the course fees; in case of cancellation 4 weeks or less before the start of the course, we retain 90% of the course fees. This is necessary to cover cancellation costs.
  • General inquiries (not application!): please email at ipun-info@globalchildhealth.de

Registration

The course list below shows the places available in the individual courses.
Enrolment takes place via the campai platform and is binding!

Next courses

Placements for non-local participants: 1-2 available

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Placements for non-local participants: 1-2 available

Placements for non-local participants: 1-2 available

Placements for non-local participants: 1-2 available

Placements for non-local participants: 1-2 available

Placements for non-local participants: 1-2 available

Placements for non-local participants: 1-2 available

Placements for non-local participants: 1-2 available

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by Michael Tariverdian

ETAT Course in Gambia

ETAT Training at Kanifing and Farafenni Hospitals – March 2025

In March 2025, Kanifing and Farafenni General Hospitals in The Gambia successfully hosted an Emergency Triage, Assessment, and Treatment (ETAT) training course, aimed at improving the early recognition and management of critically ill children, each attended by 20 healthcare professionals from the pediatric wards, emergency room, and outpatient department.

ETAT, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a structured approach that enables healthcare workers to rapidly assess and triage pediatric patients using key clinical signs and symptoms. The training focused on identifying critically ill children and providing immediate life-saving interventions for conditions such as severe respiratory distress, shock, convulsions, coma, and severe dehydration from diarrhoea.

The course is delivered with the support of international ETAT facilitators from the UK, Sweden, and Germany, alongside national facilitators from the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), including one pediatric resident and one nurse from the pediatric emergency room.

The training was conducted in close collaboration with The Gambia’s Ministry of Health, represented by Kawsu K. Bojang, the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) Coordinator.

To ensure long-term impact, ETAT will be implemented over the next three months at Kanifing and Farafenni General Hospitals. One international facilitator will remain in each of the facilities to provide continued mentorship, ensuring that the newly trained healthcare workers can effectively apply their skills in real clinical settings.

The ETAT training and implementation are supported by funding from UNICEF and the Stiftung für Internationale Kindergesundheit (Foundation for International Child Health) in Germany. This initiative is a key step in enhancing pediatric emergency services in The Gambia, ensuring better outcomes for critically ill children.

by Ruta Schulz

Anmeldung für die Ultraschallkurse

Anmeldeprozess: 

Wir freuen uns sehr auf Ihre Teilnahme! Bitte nehmen Sie sich kurz Zeit die Stornierungsbedingungen zu lesen und füllen Sie das u. g. Formular vollständig aus.

  1. Online-Anmeldung über Campai: Bitte registrieren Sie sich über die Campai-Plattform und füllen Sie das Formular vollständig aus. Ihre Anmeldung ist verbindlich.

  2. Eingangsbestätigung: Nach Absenden der Registrierung erhalten Sie eine automatisierte Bestätigung mit weiteren wichtigen Informationen.

  3. Finale Zusage & Zahlung: Das Organisationsteam prüft die lokalen Kurskapazitäten und sendet Ihnen anschließend eine finale Platzzusage mit Zahlungsaufforderung.

Bitte buchen Sie Flüge und Unterkünfte erst nach Erhalt der finalen Zusage!

Stornierungsbedingungen: 

  • 4–8 Wochen vor Kursbeginn: 50 % der Kursgebühr werden einbehalten.
  • Weniger als 4 Wochen vor Kursbeginn: 90 % der Kursgebühr werden einbehalten.

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Teilnahme!

by Ruta Schulz

Individual Donation Form for the Annual Conference

    Name*:

    Surname*:

    Birth Date*:

    Address*:

    Zip code and city*:

    Email*:

    Phone Number:

    Donation as grant for scholarships for international colleagues from LMIC (Please state amount in Euro)*:

    Donation receipt required?*:

    Additional information:

    by Ruta Schulz

    Boni Tickets & Sponsorship for International Guests

    Support colleagues from LAMICs!

    Every year, we invite professionals from low-and-middle-income countries (LAMICs) to participate in the conference and the Intensive Course in Tropical Paediatrics. They make an extremely valuable contribution to international exchange and also have the opportunity to complete observerships at our partner hospitals in Germany afterwards.

    Funding:

    • Participation is made possible through GTP scholarships.
    • These are funded by donations and course fees.

    Your Contribution:

    You can support a scholarship by specifying a donation amount when registering for the annual conference.

    A contribution could look as follows:

    • €0-50: Scholarship subsidy for participation in the social evening
    • €50-200: Scholarship subsidy for conference participation
    • €200-500: Scholarship subsidy for accommodation costs during an observership or the intensive course
    • €500-1000: Scholarship subsidy for travel expenses

    Donations & Taxes

    Donations to GTP e.V. can be tax-deductible.

    • Up to €300: Bank statement is usually sufficient as proof
    • Above €300: Donation receipt available upon request

    Important:

    • Please transfer your donation separately when registering for the annual conference with the subject:
      “Donation GTP2026 – Your Name”If your name or address for the donation receipt differs, please indicate this in the comments field.
    • Would you like to donate independently of the registration?
      An individual donation is possible at any time!

    Thank you for your support!

    .

    by Ruta Schulz

    Registration for the GTP Annual Conference 2025

    Dear Colleagues and Interested Participants,

    Please read the following information carefully before registering for the 2025 Annual Conference using the form below:

      • Registration via the form is binding.
      • After submitting the form, you will receive an automatic confirmation email with the details you provided.
      • Once you receive this email, you will have two weeks to transfer the participation fee.
      • For any inquiries, please contact gtp2025anmeldung@globalchildhealth.de 

    If you require a visa to attend the conference, please consider the following points:

    • Before registration:  Inform yourself well in advance about the required documents, processing times, and available appointments at the relevant embassy. We recommend planning at least 3–4 months ahead.
    • Invitation Letter:  Issuance is only possible after:
      a) Your online registration is fully completed (including passport number and request for an invitation letter), and
      b) The conference fee has been received.
    • Passport Validity:  Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your return date.

    Registration for the 43rd Annual Conference of GTP in Gießen:

      Title:

      First name*:

      Surname*:

      Birth date:

      Sex:

      Address*:

      Zip code and city*:

      E-Mail*:

      Phone:

      Current employer*:

      Specialty:

      Are you a GTP member?*

      Conference fee*:


      Get-together on Friday (no extra charge)*:

      Social evening on Saturday*:

      Accompanying people for social evening:

      For students and apprentices: I would like to use the couchsurfing option for accommodation if available. Couchsurfing is mostly offered from students for students. Distribution of places will be according to needs on a first-come-first-serve basis:

      Donation as a grant for scholarships for international colleagues from LMIC (Please state amount in Euro):

      Additional information (e.g., allergies, special needs, workshop time slot, personal data & billing address regarding donation):

      Cancellation Policy

      • Cancellation until 04.03.2025 (inclusive): Full refund of the participation fee
      • Cancellation until 30.03.2025 (inclusive): 50% of the participation fee must be paid
      • Cancellation after 30.03.2025: 100% of the participation fee must be paid

      by Ruta Schulz

      Chief Medical Officer in Magbenteh Community Hospital, Sierra Leone

      Tropical Doctor in Sierra Leone Wanted!

      Position: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

      Location: Magbenteh Community Hospital | Makeni, Sierra Leone
      Duration: 2 years (extension possible)
      Start: As soon as possible

      Responsibilities:

      • Lead and coordinate medical activities at the hospital, working with local and international teams.
      • Perform clinical duties (inpatient/outpatient) and supervise the local Medical Superintendent.
      • Train and build capacity of medical staff, including regular bedside teaching and formal training sessions.
      • Improve quality of care through collaboration with national and international partners.
      • Provide regular reports to partners ASSL and L’appel.

      Focus: Capacity building, clinical supervision, and enhancing care quality for both inpatients and outpatients.

      More Information.

      by Ruta Schulz

      Doctor for tropical medicine (m/f/d) at the University of Tübingen

      The Institute of Tropical Medicine, Travel Medicine and Human Parasitology at the University of Tübingen is looking for:

      a (Specialist) doctor (f/m/d) in full-time

      .
      The position is initially limited until 30.11.2024, with an option for extension.
      Application deadline: 11.12.2022

      The doctor shall support the medical team of the outpatient department at the Institute of Tropical Medicine in the medical activities in outpatient care and preventive travel medicine as well as in conducting clinical studies. At the Institute, there is the possibility of further training for the additional title of tropical medicine and infectiology (according to DGI). In addition, academically interested persons have the possibility of habilitation.

      Job advertisement in original and contact person here .

      by Sarah Konopelska

      TropPaed 2025 - 15th Intensive Course on Tropical Paediatrics and Global Child Health

      Date

      5-9 May 2025
      (Arrival: 5 May 2025)

      Venue

      To be confirmed

      Info

      Participants: 50
      Course language: English

      Welcome

      We are pleased to invite you to the TropPaed Intensive Course 2025 in May!

      We would like to offer you once again a diverse program of lectures, practical small group work, and clinically oriented seminars. Additionally, we aim to allocate ample time for international exchange of your experiences.

      Throughout our planning process, you will continuously receive further details regarding the schedule and speakers on this page.

      Fees and Registration

      The course fees are non-profit and calculated to cover course costs and to co-finance participation of international scholarship holders. The price includes course participation, accommodation from 5-9 May 2025, meals and coffee breaks from Sunday (dinner) to Friday (lunch). The price does not include alcoholic beverages and drinks outside of those served at meals and coffee breaks, as well as transport costs.
      Detailed participant fees will be announced shortly.

      Scholarships for colleagues from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will also be available for the 2025 course! To apply, please submit a motivational letter, CV, and reference letter to gtpscholarship@globalchildhealth.de. Further details can be found under “Sponsoring of International Colleagues“.

      Application deadline: September 15th 2024 

      Cancellation Policy:
      If you need to withdraw your course registration, we will endeavor to fill your spot with someone from the waiting list. Alternatively, you may propose a substitute attendee. If we successfully fill your spot, you will receive a refund of the full course fees, minus a 50 Euro handling fee. However, if we are unable to fill your spot, the full course fee will be charged.

      Registration will be opened soon!

      Venue

      To be confirmed

      Sponsoring and support

      We sincerely thank all the volunteer co-organisers of the course for their years of dedication as well as our financial supporters!
      We want to assure you that our TropPaed Intensive Course is meticulously designed to maintain neutrality regarding products and services, with all content being independent of commercial interests. We do not endorse or advertise any specific services or products. Any potential conflicts of interest are transparently disclosed through self-disclosure.

      European Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases

      Kindermissionswerk “Die Sternsinger”

      by Ruta Schulz

      Medical Program Coordinator (MD) - Sierra Leone

      German Doctors e. V. is looking for a Medical Program Coordinator for the Bsc Paediatric Training Program (PTP) together with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) and Makeni School of Clinical Sciences (MSCS) in Sierra Leone.

      Duration: 1.5 years with renewal option as full-time position

      Application: closing date is 31st May 2023

      For further information refer to the German Doctors’ job advertisement here.

      by Sarah Konopelska