Clinical Training Course in Metabolic Bone Diseases

Clinical Training Course in Metabolic Bone Diseases
Organisers: European Calcified Tissue Society
Course Directors: Elena Tsourdi University Clinic of Dresden, Germany and Felix von Brackel, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany 
Date: 14 and 17 November 2025 & On-demand until 15 February 2026
Venue: Online

Course Description

This two-day training course – a new initiative from the European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS) – is specifically designed for clinicians in training with an interest in the field of mineral metabolism and metabolic bone diseases, including osteoporosis.

The programme will provide participants with the fundamental and advanced knowledge in clinical skills for the evaluation and management of patients with a metabolic bone disease.

Delegates will gain a comprehensive understanding of diagnostic tools and treatment options.

The training course will combine state-of-the-art lectures with discussion of instances and cases. The course will offer ample opportunities for networking and sharing ideas

Learning Objectives

The 2025 training course will develop over two-full days training and will:After attending this two-day intensive course on metabolic bone diseases, participants will be able to:

• Identify the pathophysiological mechanisms and diagnostic approaches for primary, early-onset, and secondary osteoporosis, including glucocorticoid-induced and CKD-related forms.
• Evaluate treatment strategies across the bone remodeling spectrum, including antiresorptives, anabolic and sequential therapies, with a focus on real-world case applications.
• Recognize the clinical challenges in rare bone disorders, such as osteomalacia, hypoparathyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, osteogenesis imperfecta, iron infusions and MTX-osteopathy.
• Apply modern imaging techniques such as DXA and 3D bone imaging in clinical and research settings.
• Integrate disease-specific management strategies for bone health during aging, and systemic disorders.
• Engage in interdisciplinary case discussions to enhance decision-making in complex scenarios.

Course Highlights

• Two-day expert-led program covering cutting-edge clinical and translational topics in metabolic bone diseases.
• Focused sessions on osteoporosis, osteomalacia, parathyroid disorders, and bone marrow pathologies.
• Special emphasis on early-onset and secondary osteoporosis, including CKD, glucocorticoid therapy, and iron metabolism.
• Interactive workshops on DXA interpretation, 3D imaging, and therapeutic strategies with clinical case discussions.
• Dedicated talks on rare disorders such as osteogenesis imperfecta and MTX-osteopathy and bone tumors.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary networking and in-depth discussion with leading experts across Europe.
• On-Demand Access: Participants can revisit the recorded sessions at their convenience until February 2026

Target Audience

This course is mainly aimed at clinicians in training and clinical PhD students, but it is also of interest to specialists willing to update their knowledge, allied health professionals, and industry delegates.

Course Programme

Registration details

Registration fees:

• 205€ for ECTS Members
• 310€ for non members
• 110€ for participants from Central Eastern Europe, including ECTS membership for 2025

All prices mentioned are in Euro and include relevant VAT. Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer.

To register, you will need a MyECTS account.  Before creating a new account, please check if you don’t have one already (linked to ECTS 2023 abstract submission or registration, membership).  If you don’t know your password or are not sure if you already have an account, you can follow the “Forgot Password” steps.

Registration fees includes:

• Attendance to all sessions
• Certificate of attendance
• Networking opportunities
• On-demand access of recorded sessions

Registration Terms & Conditions

Full payment is required when registering on the course.

Registration Cancellation and insurance

In any event beyond ECTS control, including war, strikes, lockouts, riots and other civil disturbances, nature events such as earthquakes, floods and droughts, virus outbreaks and any other causes or circumstance of whatsoever nature beyond its control that have an impact on the arrangements, timetables or planning of the meeting, ECTS and/or its agents have the right to immediately alter or cancel the meeting or any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to the meeting. The participants shall not be entitled to any compensation for damages that result from such alteration or cancellation.  The liability of the organisers will be limited to the refund and they will not be liable for any other losses incurred.

In addition, the organisers shall not be held liable for any personal accidents, illness, losses or damage to private property of delegates registered for the course. Delegates are therefore advised to take out their own comprehensive insurance.

Any cancellation must be made in writing and sent to dorota.doszko@ectsoc.org. For cancellations received by 1 October 2025, fees will be refunded less an administration fee of €30.00. No refunds will be made after this date.

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