First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (Aug 3-4) | 2025-Welcome to ASGE First Year Fellows 2025

Video Transcription

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the first year fellows course, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Institute for Training and Technology.  We teach them all the fundamentals of endoscopy, from how to hold the endoscope and everything they need to know to get started on the right foot.  It really sets their tone for their entire career. I remember using argon plasma for the first time in a nice safe environment, not in a patient but in a pig stomach.  It was really fun. These first year fellows that you're interacting with from all different parts of the country  are going through the exact same things that you're going through no matter where you are. They're the people that understand kind of what you're going through right now more than  anyone else at this time, so I think kind of building that support system and meeting and networking is such a huge part of the first year fellows course that it's irreplaceable  and can't be replicated anywhere else.

Video Summary

The first year fellows course by the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Institute for Training and Technology provides comprehensive training in endoscopy fundamentals. Participants learn techniques like using argon plasma in a safe environment, fostering a strong start to their careers. The course also emphasizes the importance of building a support system by connecting fellows from various parts of the country who share similar experiences. This networking is invaluable and offers a unique, irreplaceable opportunity for professional growth and camaraderie.

Asset Subtitle

Take a quick tour of the ASGE IT&T center and listen to the Course Directors discuss the First Year Fellows Program.

Keywords

endoscopy training

argon plasma techniques

professional networking

gastrointestinal endoscopy

career development