ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Clinical Challenges and Real-Time Decision Making in GI Endoscopy (On-demand) | May 2023-Obesity Core Curriculum : Enhancing Obesity Training in GI Fellowship presented in collaboration with the Association for Bariatric Endoscopy (ABE)| February 2022

Obesity Core Curriculum : Enhancing Obesity Training in GI Fellowship presented in collaboration with the Association for Bariatric Endoscopy (ABE)| February 2022

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The video transcript is a presentation titled "Obesity Core Curriculum: Enhancing Obesity Training in GI Fellowship". The presenter, Dr. Rahul Pinela, discusses the importance of incorporating training in obesity into gastroenterology fellowships. He highlights the increasing prevalence of obesity and its impact on GI diseases, as well as the evolving field of endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies. Dr. Pinela outlines the goals and content areas for obesity training, including the pathophysiology of obesity, medical evaluation and treatment, endoscopy in patients with obesity, and surgical aspects of obesity treatment. He also discusses the modes of training, such as interdisciplinary rotations and workshops, and the importance of mentorship and feedback in developing competency. Dr. Pinela acknowledges the challenges of incorporating obesity training into a busy clinical practice, such as limited insurance coverage for new procedures and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration. He suggests ways to overcome these challenges, such as incorporating obesity education into regular GI clinics and developing partnerships with other specialties. In conclusion, Dr. Pinela emphasizes the need for comprehensive training in obesity management for GI fellows and the importance of ongoing research and development in this rapidly evolving field.

Keywords

Obesity Core Curriculum

Enhancing Obesity Training

GI Fellowship

Prevalence of Obesity

Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Therapies

Pathophysiology of Obesity

Medical Evaluation and Treatment

Surgical Aspects of Obesity Treatment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration