Women Teaching Women: Retooling Your Clinical Toolbox | November 2023-Accreditation Statement

Accreditation Statement_ASGE WTW Nov23

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The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is offering a new course designed specifically for female gastroenterologists. The course aims to enhance their knowledge, skills, and success as clinicians. The course will consist of didactic lectures and hands-on simulation training, delivered by leading women faculty in the field. Topics covered will include the latest endoscopic tools and techniques for treating esophageal disorders, polypectomy, controlling bleeding, defect closure, and the ergonomics of endoscopy. Participants will receive a custom toolbox of resources tailored to their individual needs, including a checklist for incorporating new ergonomic and endoscopic techniques into their practice.<br /><br />Upon completion of the course, physicians will be able to apply updated guidelines and literature to their clinical and endoscopic practice, demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate tools and techniques for specific treatments, identify risk factors associated with work-related repetitive strain injury during endoscopy, and implement a pre-procedure endoscopic ergonomic time-out.<br /><br />The course is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, and participants can earn a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. ASGE assures that the course content is based on high-level scientific evidence and adheres to neutrality. Any potential conflicts of interest have been addressed and resolved in accordance with ACCME guidelines.<br /><br />The ASGE is committed to protecting patient privacy and complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The course evaluation and claiming of CME credits can be done online through ASGE's learning management system. The course is designed to meet ASGE's Outcome Level 3b learning on an outcome-based education scale and addresses desirable physician attributes such as medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice.<br /><br />The course has been planned by the ASGE Education Council, consisting of experts in the field. Planners and faculty members have disclosed any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies and measures have been taken to address and mitigate potential conflicts of interest.<br /><br />The course is supported by grant sponsorships from several companies, and in-kind support is provided by various organizations in the healthcare industry.<br /><br />Overall, the ASGE course aims to empower female gastroenterologists by providing them with the latest knowledge and skills to excel in their practice.

Keywords

ASGE

female gastroenterologists

course

endoscopic tools

esophageal disorders

ergonomics of endoscopy

CME credits

HIPAA compliance

physician attributes

empowerment