First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (August 2-3)

Accreditation Statement

Pdf Summary

The ASGE First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course is a two-day hybrid program offering comprehensive training on upper and lower endoscopy techniques, clinical management, and case-based interventions for first-year fellows. The curriculum includes hands-on training sessions using ex-vivo animal models and covers topics such as foreign body management, electrocautery principles, and GI tract dilation techniques. Participants will learn how to handle endoscopes, manage acute GI bleeding, and place feeding tubes. The course aims to equip participants with the skills needed to perform various endoscopic procedures effectively and safely. Continuing medical education credits are available for physicians who complete the program and claim credit through the ASGE's Learning Management System. The program adheres to high standards of scientific evidence, neutrality, and HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy. Faculty members and planners have disclosed any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies, and all conflicts of interest have been addressed. The course is supported by various grant sponsorships and in-kind support from medical corporations. Overall, the ASGE course is designed to enhance participants' knowledge, skills, and professional performance in endoscopy, guided by ASGE's commitment to delivering quality education to benefit patients, the public, and the endoscopy profession.

Keywords

ASGE First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course

upper endoscopy

lower endoscopy

clinical management

case-based interventions

ex-vivo animal models

foreign body management

electrocautery principles

GI tract dilation techniques

acute GI bleeding