Video Capsule Endoscopy Network (VCEN)

Understanding the indications and practical aspects of video capsule endoscopy

 

 

With an aim to create a comprehensive and structured video capsule endoscopy learning program, VCEN consists of a series of three webinars to cover different aspects of video capsule endoscopy, and a hybrid congress at the WEO Capsule Endoscopy Global Summit (WEO CEGS). 

 

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VCEN 2026

The international course director is Dr Jean-Francois Rey (France).

Course Features

  • Basic capsule training online and on demand for emerging countries
  • Basic teaching of capsule software
  • Basic small bowel capsule indications

Course Outline

Three webinars followed by a hybrid congress

  • Webinar 1: June 25, 2026
  • Webinar 2: October 15, 2026
  • Webinar 3: December 10, 2026
  • WEO CEGS: March, 2027, China

Please note: The above dates may change without prior notice.

 

 

How to Register

  • Applicants must apply through the online registration form available on the WEO website.
  • All training will be conducted in English, and applicants must have a high level of English proficiency.
  • All participants must be WEO individual members. Please allow about one week for the WEO Individual Membership application to be processed.
  • Please note: Terms and conditions may change without prior notice.

    • Webinars will be conducted via Zoom. Successfully registered participants will receive the webinar link in advance.
    • Each webinar will last approximately 120-150 minutes and will cover 4-6 topics. Each topic will include 20-minute lecture and 10-minute discussion session.

    • Participants will receive a certificate of participation after successfully attending at least three of the four VCEN activities.
    • Webinar attendance will be evaluated based on the duration of participation during each webinar (time in session). Participants must attend at least 80% of each webinar session to be marked as attended.
    • Eligible participants will also be asked to complete an online course evaluation.

For detailed information about registration criteria and terms and conditions, please click here. Program is available here.

If you have any questions, please contact the WEO office at secretariat@worldendo.org

Collaboration Group


The Video Capsule Endoscopy Network (VCEN) collaborates closely with the iCARE Group, part of the VCE Special Working Group. Together, VCEN and the iCARE Group contribute to the planning and execution of VCE educational activities, supporting high-quality training and knowledge exchange in capsule endoscopy.

 

VCE Library

Under the leadership of Dr Jean‑Francois Rey, WEO has established the VCE Library, a structured collection of educational material used in Video Capsule training courses. During these courses, trainees learn how to apply VCE procedures in daily clinical practice.

WEO encourages Course Directors to make use of the VCE Library and its available educational resources. The library includes: Presentations on new technologies; Images and videos from real VCE cases; Quiz presentations to assess user competencies. All material is available upon request. Please see the complete content list below.

Please note that prior written permission is required before using any VCE Library material. After approval, proper acknowledgment of WEO and the authors must be provided. Commercial use is subject to restrictions.

Download VCE library content list

Example of VCE material

 

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