Interventional Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) (on demand)-Building an Interventional EUS Practice

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Dr. David Diehl outlined practical steps for building a sustainable interventional EUS practice. Before starting, physicians should pursue procedure-specific training or observerships, clarify credentialing and proctoring requirements, and begin with less complex procedures before advancing. They should confirm there is enough case volume to maintain skills and build a trained team with appropriate equipment, anesthesia, fluoroscopy, scheduling, and backup plans for complications.<br /><br />Growing a practice requires outreach to referring clinicians and surgeons, participation in multidisciplinary conferences, and education about how EUS can help manage complex cases. Physicians should plan for the full course of care—not just the procedure—including follow-up and tracking indwelling stents. They should also document outcomes from the outset to support quality improvement, credentialing, research, and institutional funding requests. Because devices are costly, it is important to explain the broader clinical and financial value of these procedures.<br /><br />Diehl emphasized ongoing learning, deliberate practice, and developing a network of mentors. In discussion, participants noted that credentialing standards vary widely; society guidance is being developed. Proctors can provide valuable in-person support, but their role, liability protections, and expectations should be clearly established in advance.

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