Interventional Bronchoscopy Masterclass

The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Interventional Bronchoscopy Unit presents
Interventional Bronchoscopy Masterclass
Linear & Radial EBUS, Rigid Bronchoscopy & Advanced Interventional Techniques
The Interventional Bronchoscopy Masterclass is suitable for respiratory medicine consultants and trainees who are experienced in flexible bronchoscopy and ready to learn advanced bronchoscopy skills.
Date
- Monday 31 July to Wednesday 2 August 2023
Venue
- Clinical Training & Evaluation Centre (CTEC), The University of Western Australia, Entrance No. 2 Hackett Drive, Crawley (Ground Floor)
International Faculty

Professor Kazuhiro Yasufuku
Toronto General Hospital, Canada
Course Convenor

Associate Professor Rajesh Thomas
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Course Highlights
- Expert international and national faculty
- Premier surgical skills training and simulation facility at CTEC
- Combination of lectures, group discussions and hands-on training on all 3 days
- Hands-on training on cadavers, animal and high-fidelity models, and virtual reality simulators
- Small group hands-on training (4:1 participant-trainer ratio) for a focused learning experience
Course Structure
- Linear EBUS (days 1-2)
- Radial EBUS (days 1-2)
- Rigid bronchoscopy and advanced interventional bronchoscopy techniques (days 2-3)
Overview and objectives

This course is aimed at interventional bronchoscopists who wish to learn about the principles and practices of EBUS and advanced interventional bronchoscopy.
The workshop aims to teach and improve operator skills and confidence in a simulated environment using a tailored combination of lectures, group discussions and hands-on training on various simulation models.
Days 1 and 2 will cover all aspects of linear and radial EBUS bronchoscopy including indications, contraindications and clinical applications and will be combined with extensive hands-on training.
Days 2 and 3 will cover important clinical applications and hands-on training in advanced interventional bronchoscopic techniques including rigid bronchoscopy, hot and cold ablative therapy, airway stenting, cryo-lung biopsy, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction and bronchial thermoplasty.
SOLD OUT
The masterclass is now sold out. Please enter your details to go on a waitlist and we contact you with availability.
Pricing
Early Bird Registrations: $2,900 AUD (before 24 March 2023)
Full Fees: $3,200 AUD (after 24 March 2023)
Includes:
- Course dinner (1 night)
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on each day
- Access to the full program including all pre-course reading material and didactics
Registration for the course will be accepted on full payment and on a first-come, first-served basis. A detailed course program will be sent closer to the workshop.
Accommodation
Participants are able to get a discounted rate at the Wonil Hotel, Perth – located on the UWA campus.
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Terms & Conditions
- Course content, date and faculty may be subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Registrations are transferable but cancellations are not allowed after 1 May 2023.
- Refunds (except for $100) will only be allowed due to extenuating circumstances with evidence and on a case-by-case basis.
- The event will be rescheduled in the event of a COVID outbreak preventing it going ahead.
- In the event of cancellation, all paid course fees will be refunded (except for $100, which will cover the costs of acquiring equipment). This precludes any other claims.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Karen Coveney at karen.coveney@resphealth.uwa.edu.au