CORE KNOWLEDGE IN PAEDIATRICS

2025 Programme is now LIVE!

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Explore the Annual Highlight in Paediatrics: the CKP Online Course!

Discover the EAP’s acclaimed Core Knowledge in Paediatrics, a 2-day online course that takes place over a weekend (Friday and Saturday) in the second half of October annually. This event, now in its fifth edition, delve into fundamental paediatric topics aligned with the European Paediatric Training curriculum.

 

The CKP 2024 virtual course, held on October 25–26, brought together 164 participants from 39 countries, with over 64% being paediatric trainees. 

 

Registration for CKP 2025 is now OPEN! Join us as we continue to provide impactful, high-quality training for paediatric professionals worldwide.

Tailored for paediatric trainees preparing for assessments, the course was initially designed with the EBP-EAP Exam in mind. However, it proved to be an invaluable distance-learning opportunity for any paediatrician seeking to update and enhance their knowledge.

A case based interactive discussion with pools and a space for Q&A to keep you engaged at all time. The course covers key areas of the core paediatric curriculum and answers questions commonly encountered in day to day paediatric practice.

 

2 cases per session – 26 real life cases in total .

ABOUT THE COURSE

Web-Based Sessions

Sessions of 45 minutes will be chaired by senior clinicians from Europe and Paediatric European societies with expertise in the field. The course is recorded and the proceedings will be accessible for 3 months.

Practice Questions

Guidelines or practice papers will be presented in the clinical cases discussions. Sessions will be interactive with quiz, polls and space for Q&As.

24 - 25 October 2025

A 2-day online course on Friday 24 & Saturday 25 October 2025 covering core knowledge in paediatrics in line with the European Paediatric Training curriculum.

Online Networking

Network with attendees before, during and after the event . Search attendees by name, interest or use the event app’s built in recommendations to find like-minded people. Open a discussion or set up a video meeting on a special topic.

EBP Exam Live Q&A

The course will include sessions with Exam Officers (Rob Ross Russell and Peter Hoyer), exam question writers, and previous successful exam candidates and there will be opportunities to ask questions live.

Crucial, Core Training

Benefit from crucial core training skills for exam candidates and paediatric trainees and be a part of the movement of paediatricians who promote high standard of training across Europe and the world.

Case Based Discussion

Real life paediatric cases encountered in emergency department, outpatient clinics and primary care settings. 

Stay Up To Date

Stay up to date with current evidence based paediatrics. Update of evidence base investigations and treatment for common paediatric presentations.

Smart learning. Sharp skills. Fresh topics.

From classroom to clinic—see how CKP bridges the gap.

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Are you planning to sign up for the EBP-EAP Exam? You are eligible to receive a special coupon to sign up for CKP. Contact [email protected] if you need more information.

Meet Our Expert Chairs

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Liviana Da Dalt

EBP Exam Techniques

Kathy Gallagher

Kathy Gallagher

Rheumatology

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Hoyer, Peter

Peter Hoyer

Nephrology & EBP Exam Techniques

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Lina Jankauskaite

Emergency Medicine and PICU

Laura Reali

Primary Care 1

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Prof Fabio Midulla

Fabio Midulla

Respiratory

Francesca Seregni

Neurodevelopmental

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Sara Manti

Allergy

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Mateja Renko Koder

Primary Care 2

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Filomeen Haerynck

Immunology

Juliet Gray

Haematology & Oncology

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Leena Patel

Endocrine

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Hanna Schmid

Infectious Diseases

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Luca Bonadies

Neonatology

Meet the Faces Behind CKP - Scientific Committee

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Liviana Da Dalt

Kathy Gallagher

Kathy Gallagher

Francesca Seregni

Lina Jankauskaite

Nora Karara

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Valentina Ferraro

2025 Course Fees

EURO 120

EURO 170

EURO 180

EURO 100

Exclusive Group Discounts Available:

Register a group, make one combined registration, and get discounted rates for the Core Knowledge in Paediatrics Course.

> 10 people – 10%

> 20 people – 20%

30 people – 30%

For larger groups, please get in touch.

Contact us for your group booking:
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This course is CPD Accredited.

Questions?

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Dr Kathy Gallagher graduated from Norwich Medical School (UK) in 2011 and completed her training in General Paediatrics in the East of England, before sub-specialising in Paediatric Rheumatology. Her specialist training took place at leading institutions, including Cambridge University Hospital, Nottingham Children’s Hospital, and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London.

In September 2022, Dr Gallagher began her role as Consultant in Paediatric Rheumatology at Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin. She brings a broad range of clinical experience and expertise to her position, with a strong commitment to advancing care for children with rheumatologic conditions.

Professor Peter Hoyer is the past President of the European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) and formerly served as Director and Chair of the University Children’s Hospital and the Clinic for Paediatric Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, and Transplantation Medicine at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held numerous prestigious academic positions and contributed significantly to the field of paediatrics. Now retired, he remains actively involved in academic life as Professor Emeritus at the University’s Medical Faculty. His prolific research output includes over 300 publications listed on PubMed.

Dr Laura Reali is a primary care paediatrician and currently serves as President of the European Confederation of Primary Care Paediatricians. She works as a contract professor of paediatric primary care and a resident tutor at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome. Her main research interests focus on paediatric primary care education and the impact of environmental issues on children’s health. Dr Reali has authored numerous scientific papers and several books addressing these topics, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge in her field.

Dr Francesca Seregni is a Consultant Neurodisability Paediatrician, currently working in the community setting, where she cares for children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, as well as those with complex physical health needs including cerebral palsy and genetic conditions. She graduated in medicine from the University of Milan, Italy, and completed her training in Paediatrics and Paediatric Neurodisability in Cambridgeshire and the East of England, UK.

With first-hand experience as an international medical graduate, Dr Seregni is strongly committed to the harmonisation of paediatric training across Europe. She has a long-standing interest in trainee representation and, in her role as Young EAP Representative within the European Board of Paediatrics (EBP), she played a key role in the establishment of the European Paediatric Exam. She also contributed to the development of EAP educational resources, including leading the ‘Core Knowledge in Paediatrics’ course. Now an EAP Fellow, she continues to work towards creating common standards of paediatric knowledge and skills, facilitating the recognition of training, and supporting the mobility of paediatricians across Europe and beyond.

Dr Sara Manti is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Messina, Italy, with recognised expertise in paediatric respiratory diseases, allergy, and immunology. She holds dual national academic qualifications as Associate and Full Professor in Pediatrics and has completed advanced fellowships in Lisbon and at the Cleveland Clinic.

An accomplished researcher, Dr Manti has authored over 220 scientific publications and holds an H-index of 35. Her research has focused extensively on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, asthma, and cystic fibrosis, contributing to both national and international projects in these areas. She holds leadership roles within the Italian Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (SIAIP) and the Italian Society of Pediatric Respiratory Diseases (SIMRI), and is an active member of the European Respiratory Society and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. In addition, Dr Manti serves on the editorial boards of several high-impact journals and frequently acts as a guest editor in her areas of specialisation.

Dr Mateja Renko Koder graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, in 2012 and completed her specialisation in paediatrics in 2019. Since then, she has been working as a primary care paediatrician at the Celje Health Center in Slovenia, where she is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of children and adolescents.

In 2023, Dr Renko Koder was appointed as the national delegate of the Slovenian Medical Association to the European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP). She is also actively involved in the development and review of exam questions for the European Board of Paediatrics–European Academy of Paediatrics (EBP-EAP) Exam. Through her clinical and educational roles, she aims to contribute to improving paediatric care and outcomes for young people both nationally and across Europe.

Professor Juliet Gray is a Paediatric Oncologist at Southampton Children’s Hospital in the UK, where she serves as the clinical lead of the Southampton Paediatric Oncology unit. Her clinical and research work centres on neuroblastoma, with a particular focus on developing and evaluating novel immunotherapies. She leads a translational research group dedicated to advancing immunotherapeutic approaches for neuroblastoma and oversees several early-phase clinical trials in this field. Professor Gray is Chair of the UK Neuroblastoma Group and Vice President of the European Neuroblastoma Research Network (SIOPEN), playing a key role in shaping national and international research efforts in paediatric oncology.

Dr Leena Patel is a Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and Emeritus Professor of Medical Education at the University of Manchester. With over 30 years of experience in clinical paediatric endocrinology, she has built a distinguished career combining clinical expertise with a deep commitment to medical education.

In her role as Syllabus Convener for the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE), Dr Patel represents ESPE at the European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) and the European Board of Paediatrics (EBP). She has extensive experience in the design, delivery, and quality assurance of both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programmes, with a particular focus on assessment and curriculum development.

Dr Hanna Schmid is a Consultant Paediatrician and specialist in Paediatric Infectious Diseases, currently serving as a Senior Fellow in Paediatric Infectious Diseases at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. She is preparing to return to Switzerland to take up Consultant positions in Basel and Aarau. Dr Schmid completed her medical degree and earned her academic MD from the University of Basel in 2014. Her clinical training spans both Switzerland and the United Kingdom, including roles at the University Children’s Hospital Basel and Evelina London Children’s Hospital. At Great Ormond Street Hospital, she collaborates closely with the immunology and bone marrow transplant teams, gaining extensive experience in managing infections in immunocompromised children. Her research focuses on antimicrobial stewardship and optimising antibiotic therapies, particularly in the treatment of multidrug-resistant organisms.

Dr Valentina A. Ferraro is a Consultant and Assistant Professor at the University Hospital of Padova, Italy, where she specialises in Paediatric Pulmonology and Allergy. She graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Padova in 2012, completed her Specialisation in Paediatrics in 2018, and went on to earn a PhD in Developmental Medicine and Health Planning Sciences in 2021, all at the Women’s and Children’s Health Department of the University of Padova.

Her clinical and research interests include paediatric asthma, wheezing, respiratory infections, chronic suppurative lung diseases such as Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and non-CF bronchiectasis, as well as food allergy. She has also begun developing her expertise in paediatric bronchoscopy.

Dr Ferraro contributes actively to academic teaching and training. She has served as assistant supervisor for several medical degree theses and is a member of the Faculty Committee of the Specialisation School in Paediatrics at the University of Padova. She is the author or co-author of over 30 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals.

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Core-MD Project

Coordinating Research and Evidence for Medical Devices (CORE-MD)

New ways to test high-risk medical devices.

 

Manufacturers of medical devices need to test their products before being allowed to market them. Specifically, they require clinical data showing their medical device is safe and efficient. In this context, the EU-funded CORE-MD project will translate expert scientific and clinical evidence on study designs for evaluating high-risk medical devices into advice for EU regulators. The project will propose how new trial designs can contribute and suggest ways to aggregate real-world data from medical device registries.


It will also conduct multidisciplinary workshops to propose a hierarchy of levels of evidence from clinical investigations, as well as educational and training objectives for all stakeholders, to build expertise in regulatory science in Europe. CORE–MD will translate expert scientific and clinical evidence on study designs for evaluating high-risk medical devices into advice for EU regulators, to achieve an appropriate balance between innovation, safety, and effectiveness. A unique collaboration between medical associations, regulatory agencies, notified bodies, academic institutions, patients’ groups, and health technology assessment agencies, will systematically review methodologies for the clinical investigation of high-risk medical devices, recommend how new trial designs can contribute, and advise on methods for aggregating real-world data from medical device registries with experience from clinical practice The consortium is led by the European Society of Cardiology and the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, and involves all 33 specialist medical associations that are members of the Biomedical Alliance in Europe.

EAP Representative:

  • BERTHOLD KOLETZKO
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