REGISTRATION OPEN!

From 26-28 November 2025 the 'Anorectal Physiology Testing Course 2.0' (Autumn edition) will be organised. Please CLICK HERE to go to the registration form. In case you have difficulties during the registration process please send an e-mail to: nascholing@umcg.nl

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