The 2026 ESPE Winter School will take place from 06 March 2026 to 12 March 2026 in Riga, Latvia.

Application deadline: Monday 10 November

ESPE Winter School aims to support paediatricians who have entirely or partially completed their basic paediatric training and who are now either established in, or intending to develop a deep and continuing interest in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes. The course will be held over five days (arrival required on 06/03/2026 and departure on 12/03/2026) and includes interactive lectures by experienced ESPE members, with the aim of covering all main topics in paediatric endocrinology. These lectures will be supplemented by small group sessions discussing teachers’ cases; and case presentations by the students.

The course also includes an introduction into clinical research with presentation by students of research proposals and projects in small groups, and presentation of selected work to the plenum. Prior to commencing the school, students will prepare a case presentation and research proposal with support from the Winter school teaching faculty.

Accommodation and meals will be provided free of charge, and travel grants will cover train or bus transport or an economy class air ticket between the participant’s home and Latvian airport.

Priority will be given to applicants with evidence of a commitment to Paediatric Endocrinology through participation in clinical services or attendance at relevant meetings, and to individuals from across Central Europe, Eastern Europe and North Africa.

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