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 2025 are:

  • Tuesday January 21st - Friday January 24th
  • Monday January 27th - Wednesday January 29th

#1: AMC main building, K (Tuesday 21st), easiest to use entrance 2
#2: HvA building (Wednesday 22nd, Friday 24th, Wednesday 29th), 10 minute walk from station Holendrecht
#3: AMC main building, C (Thursday 23rd), easiest to use entrance 1

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. The registration deadline is January 8th, 2025.

    Register here

    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 spend on a group assignment.
    Day Time Activity
    Tuesday Jan 21 Morning Introduction to course
    Afternoon Connect with group members and start assignment
    Wednesday Jan 22 Morning Lectures on gastroenterology
    Afternoon Pitch workshop or self study
    Thursday Jan 23 Morning Lectures on endocrinology
    Afternoon Pitch workshop or self study
    Friday Jan 24 Morning Lectures on metabolism
    Afternoon Pitch workshop or self study
    Monday Jan 27 Morning Group sessions with mentor
    Afternoon Self study
    Tuesday Jan 28 Morning Self study
    Afternoon Self study
    Wednesday Jan 29 Morning Group pitches

    For more details, check out the schedule below:

    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
      Esther de Regt
      Eva Dirkx

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