ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (Virtual) - Onboarding (Day One) | March 2025-Therapeutic Endoscopy: What the APP Needs to Know

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The talk focused on therapeutic endoscopy, emphasizing the importance of a well-coordinated team, including APPs, who play a crucial role throughout the patient care process. This practice involves complex procedures that demand advanced skills, extensive training, and significant resources, including specialized equipment and facilities. The journey of therapeutic endoscopy began with colonoscopy and ERCP in the 60s and 70s and has evolved to encompass a wide range of advanced procedures. Becoming a therapeutic endoscopist requires additional training beyond the standard medical education and residency. The APPs are integral in patient management, communication, and care coordination, enhancing the practice's overall quality. Challenges include the substantial investment in infrastructure and the necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration. The talk also highlighted the potential for professional development within the field. An interactive quiz at the end underscored some key aspects of advanced endoscopy knowledge, demonstrating the audience's understanding.

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Vivek Kaul, MD, FASGE

Keywords

therapeutic endoscopy

advanced procedures

APPs

interdisciplinary collaboration

professional development

infrastructure investment