The Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism (AGEM) research institute offers a course specifically developed for PhD candidates that perform research in the field of gastroenterology, endocrinology and metabolism. This course aims to inform (starting) PhD candidates about gastroenterology, endocrinology and metabolism, including those topics that are not necessarily within the scope of their own research.

Dates and location

The dates for the AGEM PhD candidate course for 2026 are:

  • Tuesday January 27th - Friday January 30th
  • Monday February 2nd - Wednesday February 4th

The course will be at the AMC location of the Amsterdam UMC, the exact locations will be announced as soon as they are available:

#1: HvA building: 10 minute walk from station Holendrecht
#2: AMC, main building

Learning objectives

    Check out the file below to see the exact learning goals of this course:

    Registration

    The AGEM PhD candidate course is free of charge, but registration is required. Please register using the link below.

    Register here!

    Registration deadline: January 15, 2026

    Schedule

    The course runs for 7 days:

    • During the first day, all participants will get an introduction to the course and the three research programs of AGEM
    • The next three days, all participants will get more specialized lectures to get an overview of general insights and methodology applicable to gastroenterology, endocrinology and metabolism.
    • The last three days will be spent on a group assignment.
    Day Time Activity Location
    Tuesday Jan 27 Morning Introduction to course AMC, C1-422
    Afternoon Connect with group members and start assignment AMC, C1-422
    Wednesday Jan 28 Morning Lectures on gastroenterology HvA, NTH-A2.22
    Afternoon Pitch workshop or self study HvA, NTH-A2.22
    Thursday Jan 29 Morning Lectures on endocrinology HvA, NTH-A2.22
    Afternoon Pitch workshop or self study HvA, NTH-A2.22
    Friday Jan 30 Morning Lectures on metabolism AMC, C1-422
    Afternoon Pitch workshop or self study AMC, C1-422
    Monday Feb 2 Morning Group sessions with mentor n/a
    Afternoon Self study n/a
    Tuesday Feb 3 Morning Self study n/a
    Afternoon Self study n/a
    Wednesday Feb 4 Morning Group pitches AMC, C1-422

    Group assignment

    In this assignment you have to write a project proposal with your group. The first day of the course the assignment will be explained. The last day of the course you will pitch your project proposal to the group.

      Credits

      The AGEM PhD candidate course accounts for 1,8 ECTS.

      Organisation

      AGEM PhD candidate course coordinators:
      Hilde Herrema
      Annemieke Heijboer
      Valentina Bravo
      Eva Dirkx

      For more information contact AGEM at agem@amsterdamumc.nl.