ASGE 2023 Masterclass EUS: Principles, Best Practices & Innovative Paradigms (Virtual) | February 2023-Setting Up an EUS Practice and How to Get Started

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In this video, Nuzat discusses how to set up an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) practice. She explains that there are four stages in starting a new program: planning and strategy, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance. Nuzat emphasizes the importance of the planning and strategy phase, as well as the maintenance phase. She advises considering program objectives, such as diversifying offerings or addressing a target population's needs, and examining volume, geography, and financial considerations. Nuzat recommends conducting a formal needs analysis to assess return on investment and establish metrics for successful implementation. Building a team of champions and stakeholders is crucial, involving GI leadership, surgeons, oncologists, nurses, and pathology personnel. Nuzat details considerations for setting up an EUS practice, including equipment and training requirements, capital costs, and choosing between hospital-based, outpatient-based, or ASC settings. She also emphasizes the importance of spreading the word to both the public and colleagues and implementing quality metrics for evaluation. Nuzat concludes by reminding viewers to anticipate challenges, plan for growth, and stay informed about the evolving landscape of EUS practice. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Nuzhat A. Ahmad, MD

Keywords

endoscopic ultrasound

EUS practice

planning and strategy

implementation

evaluation

maintenance