Advanced Pediatric Pain & Palliative Care Workshop EPEC Pediatrics Europe
Prague 17.-20. 5. 2026
Education in Palliative & End-of-Life Care (EPEC) for Pediatrics
Education in Palliative & End-of-Life Care (EPEC) for Pediatrics is a comprehensive adaptation of the EPEC curriculum designed to address the needs of children, their families and pediatric oncology providers and other paediatric clinicians. It was developed by and continues to receive input from experts in several pediatric disciplines as well as parent advocate advisers.
Dr. Stefan Friedrichsdorf (Principal Investigator), Dr. Joanne Wolfe, Stacy Remke, LiCSW, Dr. Joshua Hauser, and Dr. Justin Baker lead this initiative and collaborate with a team of 35 national and international leaders in the field of paediatric pain medicine and palliative care.
Why Join Us?
- Learn from Global Leaders: Gain insights directly from senior faculty, including the course author Stefan Friedrichsdorf, Joanne Wolfe, Justin Baker, and others.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Featuring state-of-the art knowledge in pain treatment, symptom management, and training in skills required to address key domains in Pediatric Palliative Care.
- Networking: Connect with healthcare professionals from across Europe.
- Career Advancement: This course is a prerequisite for those planning to participate in future Level 2 training to become EPEC lecturers or seeking international internships.
EPEC curriculum is designed to address the needs of children, their families and pediatric oncology providers and other paediatric clinicians. Take a closer look at the modules taught.
The official language is English. Translation to Czech is not foreseen.
Faculty
Stefan Friedrichsdorf, MD
Stefan Friedrichsdorf, MD
Elisa and Marc Stad Professor in Pediatric Pain Medicine, Palliative Care and Integrative Medicine at the University of California at San Francisco. Chief of the Division of Pediatric Pain, Palliative and Integrative Medicine, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, USA
Joanne Wolfe, MD
Joanne Wolfe, MD
The Chair of Pediatrics and Physician-in-Chief at MassGeneral for Children, the Chair of Pediatrics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Stacy Remke, LiCSW
Stacy Remke, LiCSW
School of Social Work, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
Palliative Care Consultant. Clinical Teaching Specialist, Retired
Joe el Khoury, MD
Joe el Khoury, MD
Family Medicine Specialist, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Centre Hospitalier Public d’Hauteville, France – Balsam. The Lebanese Center for Palliative Care, Beirut, Lebanon
Lucie Hrdličková, MD, PhD
Lucie Hrdličková, MD, PhD
Pediatric Supportive Care Team, University Hospital Motol, Prague, Center for Palliative Medicine, 2nd Medical Faculty, Charles University Prague, Czech Republic,
Kateřina Trková, MD, PhD
Kateřina Trková, MD, PhD
Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. Charles University, 2nd Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
Jonathan Downie, MD
Jonathan Downie, MD
Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine, Paediatric Supportive and Palliative Care team, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, Scotland. Chair of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Specialist Advisory Committee in Paediatric Palliative Medicine, UK
Hans-Ullrich Bender, MD
Hans-Ullrich Bender, MD
The Department of Paediatrics, Paediatric Palliative Care at the Inselspital, University Hospital of Berne
Justin Baker, MD
Justin Baker, MD
Pediatric Oncologist, Palliative Care Physician, and Phase I and End– of– Life Care Clinical Investigator, the Chief of the Division of Quality of Life and Pediatric Palliative Care here at Stanford, as well as the Director of the Quality of Life for All (QoLA) Program; The Associate Chief Quality Officer for Patient Experience and Holistic Care.
Justin Baker, MD
Pediatric Oncologist, Palliative Care Physician, and Phase I and End– of– Life Care Clinical Investigator, the Chief of the Division of Quality of Life and Pediatric Palliative Care here at Stanford, as well as the Director of the Quality of Life for All (QoLA) Program; The Associate Chief Quality Officer for Patient Experience and Holistic Care.
Nicholas Purol, MD
Nicholas Purol, MD
Social Work Fellowship Director, Pediatric Advanced Care Team (PACT)
Zuzana Staníčková, MD
Zuzana Staníčková, MD
Physician with extensive experience in perinatal palliative care and developmental pediatrics. She is currently focused on implementing systemic changes in general perinatal and pediatric palliative care in the Czech Republic.
Ulrike Schloderer, MD
Ulrike Schloderer, MD
Consultant in Palliative Medicine within a specialized palliative care team at Caritas Germany. She focuses on comprehensive management of advanced illnesses, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Jana Chudobová, SW
Jana Chudobová, SW
Care coordinator for children with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses at University Hospital Olomouc and an EPEC-Pediatrics lecturer. She focuses on improving care organization through social work expertise and telemedicine research, emphasizing the inseparable link between professional expertise and kindness.
Jana Chudobová, SW
Care coordinator for children with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses at University Hospital Olomouc and an EPEC-Pediatrics lecturer. She focuses on improving care organization through social work expertise and telemedicine research, emphasizing the inseparable link between professional expertise and kindness.
Ragnhild Fretland, PhD
Ragnhild Fretland, PhD
Clinical psychologist at Oslo University Hospital specializing in communication and advance care planning in pediatric palliative care. She is passionate about teaching and often employs her therapy dog, Vita, as a unique communication tool with patients and families.
Lucia de Zen, MD
Lucia de Zen, MD
Medical director of the Regional Reference Centre for Pediatric Pain Therapy and Pediatric Palliative Care. She is a specialist in Pediatric Palliative Care and Pediatric Pain Therapy.
Hermione Andrejevic, MD
Hermione Andrejevic, MD
Consultant general pediatrician with a master's degree in pediatric palliative medicine from Cardiff University. She was instrumental in starting and developing the pediatric palliative care service and outreach for children with life-threatening illnesses in Malta.
Katarzyna Żak-Jasińska, MD
Katarzyna Żak-Jasińska, MD
Pediatric oncologist, hematologist, and palliative care physician who leads the "Amber Haven" home hospice team for children in Gdynia. She is dedicated to teaching medical communication and building global bridges between pediatrics and palliative care.
Lenka Kristlová, MA
Lenka Kristlová, MA
PhD candidate at Palacký University focusing on self-esteem research, with international experience from Trinity College Dublin. A therapist in training specializing in Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).
Julia Downing, PhD
Julia Downing, PhD
Executive Director of the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN). Honorary Professor at Makerere University, Kampala (one of the first two Professors in Palliative Care in sub-Saharan Africa) with extensive experience in research, presenting at conferences and writing for publication and sits on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Palliative Nursing (IJPN), ecancer and Annals of Palliative Medicine.
Julia Downing, PhD
Executive Director of the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN). Honorary Professor at Makerere University, Kampala (one of the first two Professors in Palliative Care in sub-Saharan Africa) with extensive experience in research, presenting at conferences and writing for publication and sits on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Palliative Nursing (IJPN), ecancer and Annals of Palliative Medicine.
EPEC-Pediatrics Europe Prague, May 17-20 booklet
Registration & Fees
Until 15th April 2026
€ 900,00 – Doctors
€ 750,00 – Nurses, Psychologist, Physiotherapists, Social workers, Other professions, Students, Trainees
€ 250,00 – Low and middle income countries (limited capacity)
From 16th April 2026
€ 1.050,00 – Doctors
€ 900,00 – Nurses, Psychologist, Physiotherapists, Social workers, Other professions, Students, Trainees
€ 250,00 – Low and middle income countries (limited capacity)
Special discounts are available for groups of 3 or more colleagues from the same institution. For more information please contact Nelly Tomcikova at nelly.tomcikova@nrv.org.
Registration closes on 16th May 2026 (or earlier if we reach the maximum capacity).
Workshop capacity is limited, and registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
The workshop fee covers:
Full access to all in-person sessions
On-site catering (lunch and coffee breaks)
Upon successful online registration, a digital invoice will be dispatched to the participant. Please ensure the billing details on your registration form are accurate, as they will be used for the invoice.
Registration
Registration Cancellation Policy
Prior to 1st April 2026 – Full refund less €50 handling fees
From 1th April 2026 to 16th April 2026 – 50% refund
After 16th April 2026 – No refund
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Visa Requirements
Entry into the Czech Republic may require a visa for certain international attendees. We advise all participants to verify specific visa and health certificate regulations with their local consulate, embassy, or travel provider. Securing the necessary travel documents is the sole responsibility of the attendee.
Photographs & Videos
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Organizers
EPEC, z.ú.
Rubešová 8, Prague, 120 00
