This 5-day course will cover the biology of human growth and clinical management of growth disorders. Teachers are internationally recognised experts in paediatric endocrinology and growth.

The course is directed towards clinical fellows and recently graduated pediatric endocrinologists and is limited to 26 participants. The course leaders will select a diverse group of fellows to ensure all participants are at a similar level of training. Proficiency in English is required, and while research experience is beneficial, it is not a prerequisite.

The course fee SEK 16 000 (approx. €1400, $1500, £1200) includes all teaching material, full board and lodging. The course will take place at a scenic countryside setting, 65 km from central Stockholm.

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The following topics will be covered during the course:

• The GH-IGF-1 axis
• Testing for GH-deficiency
• Short stature syndromes
• Genetic workup of skeletal disorders
• Neuroimaging for assessing pituitary disorders
• Long-term safety of childhood GH treatment
• Long-acting growth hormone
• Psychosocial aspects of growth disorders
• Ethical aspects on the management of growth disorders
• Metabolic bone disorders in clinical practice
• Endocrine late effects in childhood cancer survivors
• Growth failure in chronic diseases

Questions on the scientific content can be addressed by email to: Professor Lars Sävendahl, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden Questions concerning practical matters will be answered by the course administrator: Ms. Britta Sjöblom

This event is sponsored by Pfizer & NovoNordisk.