REGISTRATION CLOSED​

From 26-28 November 2025 the 'Anorectal Physiology Testing Course 2.0' (Autumn edition) will be organised. Please send an e-mail to: nascholing@umcg.nl if you would like to participate. You will then receive an e-mail as soon as registration opens.

Goal of the course​​​

Learning how to objectively measure faecal continence mechanisms and how to develop a personalised treatment plan using these measurements.

About the event​​​

The main goal of the Anorectal Physiology Testing Course 2.0 is learning how to objectively measure faecal continence mechanisms and how to develop a personalised treatment plan using these measurements.

Course highlights

• Hands-on practice in reading functional measurements

• Learn about continence mechanisms, voluntary and autonomic

• Diagnostic testing of these mechanisms in adults and children

• How to measure anal sensibility

• How to interpret your measurements

• How to start up an anorectal physiology laboratory

• Discussion of clinical cases

Registration fee (for 26-28 November 2025)

Medical Specialist: € 900,-

Other healthcare professionals: € 650,-

The registration fee includes the two and-a-half-day course, course materials, three lunches, and one course dinner. Hotel costs are not included in the fee. A list of hotels near our hospital can be provided. Maximum attendance for this training course is 24 participants.

Target audience

• (Paediatric) Colorectal surgeons

• (Paediatric) Gastroenterologists interested in anorectal disorders

• Senior trainees in these disciplines

• Clinical physiologists

• Colorectal nurse specialists and Physician Assistants

Language

The official language of the course is English.

Location Venue

The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)

Hanzeplein 1

9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands