Transplant Infectious Diseases:

Quality and Safety in Transplantation

In this course attendees will learn to manage and prevent infectious complications at all steps of the transplant process. The program will take place in 2-days conferences with formal lectures illustrated with clinical cases and meet-the-expert sessions. The meeting will be divided into three sections: I – Principles of quality and safety applied to transplantation; II - Healthcare infections and related issues; III – Challenges and controversies.

Goals

Target audience

Specialists or physicians willing to learn about infections related to solid organ transplantation, including specialists in infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, healthcare professionals (HCP) from transplant centres and professionals from the organ harvesting and transplantation offices.

Registration procedure

Participate in the postgraduate course in Infectious Diseases in Transplantation: Quality and Safety!

Invest in your career and become an infectious disease specialist in transplantation. Join us on this journey of knowledge and discoveries!

Organized by ESCMID in collaboration with the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases (SBI), the Brazilian Association of Organ Transplantation (ABTO) and the renowned Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), this course is a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge in this crucial area of medicine.

Applications are open until June 13, 2023, or as long as spaces are available. Don't waste time and secure your spot!

Module Programme

Location

Radisson Blu Belo Horizonte, Savassi
R. Lavras, 150 - São Pedro, Belo Horizonte - MG, 30330-010

Immersed in Savassi's charming redoubt, there is the perfect place for participants of the postgraduate course in Transplant Infectious Diseases: Quality and Safety in Transplantation!

A setting that blends elegance and refinement. In addition, our privileged location is near several public transport stations, facilitating access and mobility for participants.

How
to get

Bus

Leaving the central metro station, take a bus at the nearby Avenida dos Andradas stop. The bus ride should take about 30 minutes.

Taxi

The hotel is in the central region of Belo Horizonte, so getting a taxi is a great option to get there.

Car

The hotel offers valet parking. However, the values for the valet service must be checked upon arrival at the hotel, as they may vary according to the length of stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Wi-Fi be available at the course location?
Yes, the hotel provides free WIFI.

Is the course location accessible for people with reduced mobility?
Yes, there are accessibility features in some hotel rooms and public spaces.

Are there parking options available close to the course location?
The hotel offers valet parking. However, the values for the valet service must be checked upon arrival at the hotel, as they may vary according to the length of stay.

Does the course offer a certificate of completion?
Yes, ESCMID will send an email containing the course certificate to all participants. Be sure to check your inbox upon completion of the course as the certificate will be sent to you electronically.

Will there be meal breaks during the course?
Yes, there will be scheduled breaks throughout the course so participants can enjoy coffee break and lunch breaks. We will guarantee adequate moments so that you can recharge your energies and enjoy these moments of rest and interaction with the other participants of the course.

Will teaching material be provided to participants?
The event will not make the didactic material available, but the organization has no objections if the speakers allow and commit to sending their presentations to the participants. We are open to facilitating the sharing of information provided by speakers, if they are willing to share their material with the audience.

Are there any specific prerequisites to participate in the course?
There is no specific prerequisite to participate in the course, but it is recommended that those interested are professionals in the health area or related areas, with an interest or experience in transplants. This previous experience can further enrich the participation and use of the content covered in the course.

What payment methods are accepted for the application fee?
The accepted method of payment for the course is by credit card.

Does the course help with housing and accommodation?
No, but the organization recommends that participants make their own reservations and arrangements in this regard, considering their needs and preferences.

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17 de junho de 2023
13h00 às 14h00

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Palestrantes: Dra Márcia Garnica e Dr Alberto Chebabo

Organizers

Organizers:
ESGICH - ESCMID Study Group of Infections in Compromised Hosts

Other Organizing Group:

Sociedade Brasileira de Infectologia (SBI)
Faculdade de Medicina Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Associação Brasileira de Transplantes de Órgãos (ABTO)

Support:
Sociedade Brasileira de Nefrologia (SBN)

CourseCoordinators:
Wanessa Trindade Clemente, Belo Horizonte, Brazil Jose Maria Aguado, Madrid, Spain Carlos Cervera, Alberta, Canada Oriol Manuel, Lausanne, Switzerland Paolo Grossi, Varese, Italy

Useful information

Contact
Contact Person
For the Scientific Programme
Wanessa Trindade Clemente
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Grupo de Transplante de Fígado do Instituto Alfa de Gastroenterologia (IAG)

Av. Prof Alfredo Balena, 190 Santa Efigênia, Belo Horizonte, MG. CEP 30150311 Brazil Phone: +55 31 99968.4458 wanclemente@yahoo.com.br

Administrative Secretariat
Lenize Dassan
Phone: +55 31 99439.6445
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Av. Prof Alfredo Balena, 190, 4º andar, sala 415 Santa Efigênia, Belo Horizonte, MG. CEP 30150-311 Brazil
Phone: +55 31 3409.9774
Email contact: escmidbrazil@gmail.com

Registration Fee
ESCMID member: 100 EUR
No ESCMID member: 150 EUR

ESCMID provides a few attendance grants for ESCMID 'Young Scientist' members. The Grant covers the registration fee, which includes all lectures and coffee breaks. Accommodation and travel are not included, but a contingent of hotel rooms for participants is pre-reserved.