First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course ( August 6-7) | 2023-Accreditation Statement

Accreditation Statement_FYF Aug 6-7 2023

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The ASGE Institute for Training and Technology will be hosting the First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course on August 6-7, 2023, in Downers Grove, Illinois. The course is designed for fellows in their first year of training and focuses on a comprehensive review of endoscopic technique and clinical management. It covers upper and lower endoscopy, case-based endoscopic intervention, foreign body management, diagnostic upper endoscopy, and advanced techniques. The course includes a hands-on training session using ex-vivo animal models at the ASGE Institute for Training & Technology. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice various endoscopic procedures and techniques.<br /><br />The learning objectives of the course include performing diagnostic upper and lower endoscopy, understanding sedation techniques, recognizing infection control guidelines, managing foreign bodies and bowel obstructions, diagnosing and managing GI bleeding, handling endoscopes and endoscopic devices, and understanding principles of feeding tube placement.<br /><br />Physicians who attend the course can earn up to 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. To claim credit, participants must complete an online evaluation survey through GI LEAP ASGE's Learning Management System. The course evaluation allows participants to provide feedback and claim their CME certificates.<br /><br />The course is planned and organized by the ASGE Training Committee. The faculty consists of experienced endoscopists from various medical centers and institutions who have disclosed their relevant financial relationships and potential conflicts of interest. The course is supported by grant sponsorship and in-kind support from various medical technology companies.<br /><br />Overall, the First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course is a valuable educational opportunity for fellows in their first year of training to acquire and improve their endoscopic skills and knowledge in a hands-on and interactive setting.

Keywords

ASGE Institute for Training and Technology

First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course

August 6-7, 2023

endoscopic technique

clinical management

upper endoscopy

lower endoscopy

hands-on training session

learning objectives

CME certificates