Elsevier

The Journal of Pediatrics

Volume 180, January 2017, Pages 298-299
The Journal of Pediatrics

European Paediatric Association
“Pediatrics Building Bridges across Europe” – the Eighth EUROPAEDIATRICS Congress in Bucharest, Romania, June 7-10, 2017

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.09.055Get rights and content

Section snippets

Pediatrics Building Bridges across Europe

The program of EUROPAEDIATRICS 2017 follows the motto “Pediatrics building bridges across Europe.”1 After more than a quarter of a century has passed since the iron curtain between the East and the West of Europe has come down, EUROPAEDIATRICS 2017 will explore similarities and differences in current challenges and approaches to child health across Europe. EUROPAEDIATRICS 2017 has a particular potential to understand and address differences in pediatric policy and practice between different

Scientific Program

The scientific program will also address the contributions of pediatric medicine and pediatricians working toward unifying standards across Europe and improving health, development, and opportunities for children regardless of their origin and nationality.

The EUROPAEDIATRICS congress is held every other year and serves as the central meeting point for general pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists from both ambulatory and hospital care from across Europe and the world. The scientific

Interactive, Hands-on Workshops, and Oral and Poster Presentations

Interactive and hands-on workshops will enable the sharing of good practice, where leaders in their fields report their experience and approaches to manage important pediatric disorders. Oral and poster presentations of submitted abstracts will provide an opportunity to learn about latest results on issues related to the health and well-being of children and young people, and to discuss these issues with the investigators.

Postgraduate Training Workshops

On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, interactive postgraduate training workshops in smaller groups will be held to enhance practical skills. Delegates can obtain continuing medical education credits.

Location of EUROPAEDIATRICS 2017

The congress will be held at the International Conference Center in the Romanian Palace of the Parliament, formerly called the House of the People, which is the second largest building worldwide after the Pentagon. The grand neoclassical building in the center of Bucharest provides for an unforgettable experience and excellent conditions for the congress.3

The bustling and rapidly changing metropolis of Bucharest is known for the beautiful banks of the Dambovita River, its tree-lined broad

References (3)

  • J. Ehrich et al.

    The dilemma of International Pediatric Congresses in Europe: starting the debate

    J Pediatr

    (2015)
There are more references available in the full text version of this article.

Cited by (0)

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

View full text