ASGE Masterclass: Expert Performance Approach to Colonoscopy (Live/Virtual)

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The Expert Performance Approach (EPA) to Colonoscopy is an immersive educational course designed to enhance the cognitive, visual, and technical skills critical to expert colonoscopy practice. Rooted in expertise science, this program goes beyond mere technique, focusing on real-time decision-making and expert reasoning to improve detection, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal tumors.<br /><br />Key course content includes detection of flat colorectal neoplasms, recognition of malignant polyps, cold and hot snare polypectomy, dynamic injection, and mucosal resection. Participants engage in interactive polling, case studies, image/video analyses, and expert-led discussions with real-time feedback, including high-stakes scenarios like clip use and perforation management to build confidence and consistency.<br /><br />Learning objectives are comprehensive, enabling participants to improve colonoscope handling for better procedural efficiency and safety, enhance visual discrimination to detect subtle neoplastic patterns, and perform precise polypectomies minimizing complications. The course also covers differentiation between benign and malignant polyps, advanced techniques in mucosal resection, and evidence-based decisions on hemostasis and closure. Additionally, it addresses management of perforations and related medico-legal considerations.<br /><br />The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) accredits this live course for up to 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, emphasizing scientific rigor, neutrality, and adherence to evidence-based practice. The activity aligns with professional competencies including medical knowledge, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice.<br /><br />Course access, CME credit claiming, and evaluation are managed via ASGE’s GI LEAP platform. Financial disclosures and potential conflicts of interest among planners and faculty are openly addressed and mitigated according to ACCME guidelines. The course is partially funded by educational grants from Olympus Corporation of the Americas and PENTAX. Overall, this program aims to elevate participants’ expertise to masterful levels for improved patient outcomes in colonoscopy.

Keywords

Expert Performance Approach

Colonoscopy training

Colorectal tumor detection

Polypectomy techniques

Mucosal resection

Real-time decision making

ASGE accreditation

GI LEAP platform

Endoscopy education

Medical knowledge enhancement