IPVS Human Papillomavirus Related Anogenital Diseases Course for Clinicians (IPVS PACC)

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (full day) Lectures

Thursday, October 23, 2025 (half day) High-resolution Anoscopy (HRA) Workshop or Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone (LLETZ) Hands On and Thermal Ablation (TA) Demonstration Workshop

*The PACC will be taking place in the MedPark Hospital

COURSE DIRECTORS

Andreia Albuquerque, MD PhD Consultant Gastroenterologist, Porto, Portugal

Kimon Chatzistamatiou, MD PhD Obstetrician – Gynecologist, Thessaloniki, Greece

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) is the global authority in Papillomaviruses with the mission to advance knowledge on human papillomavirus (HPV)-related diseases. The dissemination of knowledge on the clinical aspects of HPV infection can enhance better patient care and is part of the IPVS’s longstanding goals.

After it’s successful introduction, IPVS is organizing its 2nd edition of the clinical Course on anogenital HPV-related diseases called Human Papillomavirus related Anogenital diseases Course for Clinicians (PACC), which will be a part of the 37th Annual Conference of the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS 2025) in Bangkok. This Course aims to provide clinicians with the best skill set for their daily clinical practice, with the opportunity to engage and learn from Clinical experts in this field.

This Course is divided into four anatomic modules: cervix, vulva/vagina, anus/perianus and penis: it covers the anatomy, epidemiology, screening and treatment of all the anogenital HPV-related diseases. It is designed for clinicians, with very practical sessions and with case-based discussions. This structure sets the difference from the IPVS Conference Clinical Workshop.

It will include a first full day of presentations regarding the four distinct anatomic modules and a second half-day (optional) of training on high-resolution anoscopy (HRA).

European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (UEMS/EACCME) 

The IPVS Human Papillomavirus Related Anogenital Diseases Course for Clinicians (PACC), will be accredited as it has been previously. Last year the PACC was accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 12.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s).

TARGET GROUP

Clinicians working on anogenital HPV diseases. This Course will be of interest to both Fellows and Senior Physicians, including gynecologists, surgeons, dermatologists, gastroenterologists, infectious disease physicians, oncologists, pathologists and sexual health physicians, among others.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

This course has been designed to provide clinicians with updated clinical information on anogenital HPV diseases and to help improve their knowledge and practical skills related to patient care.

The educational objectives of this Course are:

• To describe anatomy and histological classification of HPV related lesions in the cervix, vagina, vulva, anus, perianal region and penis
• To discuss the epidemiology of anogenital HPV-associated diseases, namely incidence, prevalence, mortality and high-risk groups for precancer and cancer
• To describe the available screening options, when recommended for anogenital precancerous lesions
• To discuss prevention strategies and the role of prophylactic HPV vaccines
• To describe treatment options for anogenital precancerous lesions
• To discuss the current recommendations for screening and treatment in each of the anogenital locations
• To describe cervical, vaginal, vulvar, anal and penile cancer diagnosis, stagging and treatment

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

07:00 am–03:45 pm (including a total of 1,75 hours of breaks)

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 (optional)

07:00 am – 12:30 pm (Including breaks)

High-Resolution Anoscopy Workshop (hands on workshop)

Director:

Andreia Albuquerque, MD PhD

Faculty: TBA

Educational objectives:

• High-risk populations for anal precancerous lesions and anal squamous cell carcinoma
• How to set up an anal cancer screening clinic: equipment, material, consent forms and medical records
• To understand the principles and to perform an appropriate digital anorectal examination
• To perform sampling for anal cytology and /or HPV DNA testing. Biomarkers and anal precancerous lesions
• To understand how to perform a high-resolution anoscopy and anal precancerous lesion diagnosis
• Histopathological evaluation
• Basic principles on anal precancerous lesions treatment: methods, follow-up
• The role of Artificial intelligence

Practical LLETZ Clinical Workshop (hands on workshop) and Thermal Ablation (demonstration workshop)

Director:

Kimon Chatzistamatiou, MD PhD

Faculty: TBA

Educational Objectives:

• To get familiarized with the tools used for LLETZ
• To learn how to set up the equipment (hardware, tools, settings)
• To understand the rationale behind the procedure
• To learn the consecutive steps of the technique
• To decide when not to do LLETZ, but instead choose another procedure
• To understand differences in cervical precancer management in pregnancy
• To decide the extent of the procedure, the choice of the loops, the number of excised specimens
• To decide when to complement LLETZ with endocervical curettage or endometrial sampling
• To learn how to avoid complications and how to treat them when they occur
• To familiarize with the equipment and the technique used for thermal ablation
• To understand the effectiveness and the advantages of thermal ablation

REGISTRATION

This is an in person only course, available for IPVS members and non-members. You can register for the Course and the Conference on the Registration page.

The limit to the number of participants for the Course (lectures) on the 22nd of October is 100 people. For the workshops on the 23rd of October, registrations will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. The LLETZ workshop is limited to 15 people and the HRA workshop is limited to 20 people. Only registered participants who have completed the 1st day of the Course will be allowed to register for the workshop.

*THE COURSE OR THE WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE DOES NOT LICENSE OR CERTIFY THE PARTICIPANTS TO CONDUCT ANY OF THE CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS DESCRIBED.

REGISTRATION FEES (in USD $)

PACC 2025	Fee
Add-on Fee for Participants from High Income Countries and Upper-Middle Income Countries: Clinical Course Lecture Only	$350
Add-on Fee for Participants from High Income Countries and Upper-Middle Income Countries: Clinical Course Lecture + Practical High-resolution Anoscopy (HRA) Clinical Workshop (Hands On Workshop) or Practical LLETZ Clinical Workshop (Hands On Workshop) and Thermal Ablation (demonstration workshop)	$500
Add-on Reduced Fee for Participants from Low and Lower-Middle Income Countries, Early Career Researchers, Students, Allied Health Professionals: Clinical Course Lecture Only	$175
Add-on Reduced Fee for Participants from Low and Lower-Middle Income Countries, Early Career Researchers, Students, Allied Health Professionals: Clinical Course Lecture + Practical High-resolution Anoscopy (HRA) Clinical Workshop (Hands On Workshop) or Practical LLETZ Clinical Workshop (Hands On Workshop) and Thermal Ablation (demonstration workshop)	$325