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

LOCAL PACC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Siriwan Tangjitgamol, MD Thailand

Wichai Termrungruanglert, MD Thailand

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 anatomic modules: cervix, vulva/vagina, anus and perianus: 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), Bangkok, Thailand 22/10/2025 – 23/10/2025, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 11.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.”

American Medical Association (AMA) 

Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found at https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-pra-credit-system/agreement-european-union-medical-specialties-uems  

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada  

Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognized by the UEMS-EACCME for ECMEC credits are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. For more information, visit: https://www.royalcollege.ca/en/standards-and-accreditation/cpd-accreditation/international-agreements-physicians-outside-canada.html  

Credit Breakdown  

Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Day	Maximum Credits
22/10/2025	7.0
23/10/2025	4.0
Total Credits:	11.0

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 and perianal region
• 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 and anal cancer diagnosis, stagging and treatment

To Receive Your CME/CPD Certificate   

The CME/CPD certificate will be available after completing the online evaluation and credit-claiming procedure. The process takes about 5 minutes. We thank you for your feedback as it is an important part of CME/CPD accreditation and helps improve future educational offerings.

• Kindly note that the PACC 2025 online evaluation will be active on the last day of the meeting. You will then be able to access it and claim your CME/CPD certificate. 

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

07:00 am–04:00 pm (including a total of 2 hours of breaks)

Click below to see the Course program:

Thursday, October 23, 2025 (optional)

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

High-Resolution Anoscopy Workshop (hands on workshop)

Director:

Andreia Albuquerque, MD PhD

Faculty:
Andreia Albuquerque, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Porto, Portugal
Isabelle Etienney, Gastroenterologist, France
Joel Palefsky, Infectious Disease, Director UCSF Anal Neoplasia Clinic, USA

Educational objectives:

• To learn how to set up an anal cancer screening clinic including equipment, materials, consent forms, and medical record systems
• To understand the principles and to perform an appropriate digital anorectal examination
• To learn how to collect for anal cytology and HPV testing
• To understand how to perform a high-resolution anoscopy, including lesion recognition, description, biopsy procedures and management of challenging situations and complications
• To understand the basic principles of anal precancerous lesions treatment

IPVS Human Papillomavirus related Anogenital diseases Course for Clinicians (PACC)
Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone (LLETZ) and Thermal Ablation (TA) Workshop

Director:

Kimon Chatzistamatiou, MD PhD

Faculty:
Sathone Boonlikit, Consultant Obstetrician -Gynaecologist, Thailand
Kimon Chatzistamatiou, Obstetrician – Gynaecologist, Greece
Maggie Cruickshank, Consultant Gynaecologist, President of the European Federation of Colposcopy, UK
Murat Gultekin, Gynaecological Oncologist, Turkey
Wendy McMullen, Consultant Obstetrician -Gynaecologist, UK
Kalpana Ragupathy, Consultant Gynaecologist, UK
Siriwan Tangjitgamol, Gynaecological Oncologist, Thailand

Description:

This will be a five-hour hands-on workshop on practical topics related to the large-loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)and Thermal Ablation (TA) . During the course participants will learn how to set up the necessary equipment, how to choose the most appropriate tools for the procedure and how to configure the equipment. Also, participants will learn tips and tricks about LLETZ, and they will perform the operation multiple times on training stations mimicking real life conditions. There will also be a station on thermal ablation. The trainees will have the opportunity to learn the thermal ablation technique, the technique’s indications and effectiveness, and gain experience on the equipment used.

Target group:

Fellows, Senior Physicians, Consultants gynecologists or gynaecological oncologists. Clinicians, colposcopists, or health care professionals, in general, treating women with cervical precancerous lesions.

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 learn the thermal ablation technique
• To get familiarized with the TA technique’s indications and effectiveness
• To gain experience on the TA equipment

Click below to see the Workshop program:

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 15 people. Only registered participants who have completed the 1st day of the Course will be allowed to register for the workshop.

If you have already registered for IPVS 2025 and wish to add the IPVS PACC to your registration, please contact us at reg_ipvs25@kenes.com where we will assist you.

 

*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	$175
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	$95
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