Background
The EPNS has been organising training courses in paediatric neurology since 2003. These courses are designed primarily for trainees and residents, but are also suitable for qualified paediatric neurologists who wish to refresh or deepen their knowledge in specific areas. One key initiative is the three-year cycle of training courses, which aims to cover the majority of core topics within the EPNS syllabus over a structured three-year period. In addition to delivering comprehensive educational content, the programme also promotes networking and professional interaction among colleagues across different parts of Europe.
Typically, the training consists of two courses, each lasting two days, delivered over a consecutive four-day period. The courses are highly interactive in nature, and participants are actively encouraged to present and discuss clinical cases. Attendance is limited to ensure an effective learning environment.
The teaching format combines didactic lectures with interactive, case-based sessions to support both knowledge acquisition and practical clinical application.
The first series of six courses (2003-2008) were held on different locations throughout Europe and were often combined with international meetings such as the EPNS or EACD congress.
The second series (2009-2011) was held on a stand-alone basis on a fixed location in Romania (Cheile Gradistei, local organiser: Dana Craiu)) with two separate courses back to back in one week.
The third series (2012-2014) followed the same principles and was held in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina, local organiser: Smail Zubcevic).
Our fourth series (2015-2017) was held in Budapest (Hungary, local organiser: Katalin Hollody).
Our fifth series (2018-2020) held in Alicante (Spain, local organiser: Francisco Carratala). 2020 was cancelled at short notice due to the global pandemic.
Our sixth series (2021-2023) due to the global pandemic, 2021 and 2022 were fully virtual events. 2023 was held in Riga, Latvia. Local Organiser: Jurgis Strautmanis
Our seventh series (2024-2026) was helo in Ferrara, Italy: Local organiser: Agnese Suppiej
Our eighth series (2027-2029) will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece: Local organiser: Argirios Dinopoulos
Our ninth series (2030-2032) will be held in Sibiu, Romania: Local organiser: Dana Craiu