ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program OPEN

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The Open (Basic) ARIA Program, organized by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), is set to take place on October 9, 2025, at the ASGE IT&T Center in Downers Grove, IL. The program's agenda is structured to provide participants with comprehensive insights into the field of gastroenterology, focusing on both the healthy and diseased states of the GI tract.<br /><br />The day will start with a shuttle service from the Westin hotel to the venue, followed by a breakfast session where participants can interact with the faculty. The morning will include a welcome session and a course overview, after which there will be an initial interactive discussion titled "A Day in the Life of a Gastroenterologist."<br /><br />The program will proceed with educational sessions covering various aspects of gastrointestinal health, including separate discussions about the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. An introduction to GI endoscopy will also be part of the morning schedule.<br /><br />After a morning break, sessions will resume, focusing on GI tract diseases, delving into conditions affecting different parts of the GI tract and addressing issues like lower GI bleeding, colorectal cancer, diverticulosis, IBD, and IBS.<br /><br />A group photo session and lunch will precede an afternoon of hands-on learning in the Bio Skills Simulation Lab, where participants will practice basic scope handling, foreign body removal, and various GI therapeutic techniques across multiple faculty-led stations.<br /><br />Case-based discussions and further interactive dialogues about the life of a gastroenterologist will round out the afternoon. The program will conclude with a session for questions, comments, and discussion, followed by adjournment. A shuttle service back to the Westin will be provided for those extending their stay.

Keywords

Open ARIA Program

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

ASGE

gastroenterology

GI tract

GI endoscopy

gastrointestinal health

Bio Skills Simulation Lab

GI diseases

hands-on learning