What is the ESPE Bone Academy?
We are proud to announce the launch of the ESPE Bone Academy, a specialised, long-term education program designed to meet the growing needs in paediatric bone health. Following the recent identification of this crucial area this academy offers a unique opportunity to address knowledge gaps and elevate expertise in the field.
Already registered for the Paris in-person event?
If you have already registered for the ESPE Bone Academy in-person event in Paris and would now like to enrol in the full two-year programme, you can upgrade at the current programme rate. Any fees you have already paid will be fully credited against the total programme fee, and you will only be required to pay the remaining balance.
Upgrades are available for a limited period. Please contact the ESPE Bone Academy team for details on how to upgrade your registration.
Why attend the ESPE Bone Academy?
The Academy is designed for mid-career physicians with a strong interest in paediatric bone disease, including clinicians established in their practice who seek to deepen their expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing rare and complex bone conditions in children and adolescents. The program will enhance clinical skills, provide the latest scientific insights, and offer practical strategies to improve patient outcomes.
By addressing the unique challenges of paediatric bone diseases, the Academy will help participants stay at the forefront of advancements in the field, empowering them to lead in clinical practice, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Attendees will also have the chance to engage with experts and peers, expanding their professional network and fostering ongoing learning in paediatric endocrinology.
Programme
The ESPE Bone Academy is a two-year, structured program that combines in-person and online sessions, offering a balanced approach to education. Designed for mid-career and senior physicians, this academy will guide you through the latest advancements and provide practical tools to confidently diagnose, treat, and manage paediatric bone diseases.
Key Learning Objectives:
By joining the ESPE Bone Academy, you will:
- Raise awareness of the incidence of paediatric bone conditions among paediatric endocrinologists.
- Enhance knowledge of the science behind bone metabolism, including diagnostic criteria and pathophysiology.
- Master treatment approaches to confidently manage bone diseases, focusing on improving patient outcomes.
- Understand the burden of these conditions from the perspectives of patients and their carers, fostering a more empathetic approach to care.
- Stay ahead with insights into new treatments and the latest advances in management.
- Build connections within a network of professionals to share experiences, support each other, and grow together as leaders in the field.
Modules:
The ESPE Bone Academy will be split into 14 modules, it will start with a 1.5 day in-person meeting in Paris, France on 24-25 February 2026 (modules 1-2), and will be followed by a series of webinars (modules 3–14).
- Calcium, phosphate, magnesium and bone homeostasis
- Investigations in mineral metabolism and bone
- Pregnancy and bone disorder and Prenatal diagnosis
- Diseases of magnesium
- Hypocalcemia, hypoparathyroidism and PHP, Hypercalcemia
- Hyperphosphatemia and hypophosphatemia
- ALP
- Ectopic calcifications/ossifications
- Fibrous dysplasia
- Bone fragility
- Skeletal dysplasia with short stature
- Overgrowth
- Increased bone density
- Chronic diseases and bone
Please note: programme dates are subject to change. While every effort will be made to deliver the programme as advertised, dates, timings, and formats may be subject to change. Any updates will be communicated to registered participants in advance.
Application process
With a limited number of spots available, we encourage you to apply for your place in this prestigious training program today. Don’t miss the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of paediatric bone health and patient outcomes. If accepted, you will receive an invitation from our programme chair.
Costs
Please download the full fees for each module below.
Sponsors
The ESPE Bone Academy is kindly funded by:
