Masterclass Colonoscopy: Trends and Recommendations Forward (Virtual) | February 2024-Accreditation Statement

Accreditation Statement_Masterclass Colonoscopy Feb 2024

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The ASGE Institute for Training and Technology will be hosting a virtual masterclass on colonoscopy trends and recommendations on February 10, 2024. The course will focus on the technical performance of colonoscopy, including safety in insertion and resection, detection of adenomas and serrated lesions, and decision-making about resection. It will also cover the performance of cold resection and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) with and without electrocautery for the removal of large lateral spreading lesions. Closure of resection defects and the use of hemostatic clips and suturing will also be discussed. The masterclass will include a video quiz of unusual colonoscopic findings during lunch.<br /><br />The learning objectives of the course include identifying benchmarks for colonoscopy quality indicators, reviewing screening and surveillance recommendations for colorectal cancer, interpreting colonoscopy cases and images, managing complications, and comparing endoscopic device technologies.<br /><br />Physicians who participate in the live activity will be able to earn up to 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. To access the faculty presentations, complete the course evaluation, and claim CME credit, participants must log in to the ASGE GI LEAP learning management system.<br /><br />ASGE assures learners that the educational activity follows high levels of scientific evidence and adheres to neutrality. Any potential conflicts of interest have been addressed and mitigated. The masterclass aligns with ASGE’s outcome-based education level 3a and supports desirable physician attributes such as medical knowledge, practice-based learning, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice.<br /><br />The planners of the masterclass include experts in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy who have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. The faculty members, including the course director, have disclosed their financial relationships, which have been mitigated. Other individuals involved in planning and delivering the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.<br /><br />ASGE’s continuing medical education program aims to maintain, develop, and increase learners’ knowledge and skills in order to provide better services for patients and the public. The content of the educational activity is based on accepted medical knowledge, ASGE’s standards of practice, and the provision of healthcare.<br /><br />Overall, the masterclass provides an opportunity for physicians to enhance their skills and knowledge in performing colonoscopy procedures based on current trends and recommendations.

Keywords

virtual masterclass

colonoscopy trends

technical performance

detection of adenomas

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)

large lateral spreading lesions

hemostatic clips

learning objectives

endoscopic device technologies

continuing medical education program