The ASGE Annual Postgraduate course returns to our nation’s capital for 2015.  Participants will learn the latest developments in gastrointestinal endoscopy and have ample opportunity to interact with internaaionally renowned faculty.  The presentations will include video demonostrations, case-based presentations, and didactic lectures.  There will be a focus on panel discussions and debates on some of the controversial  areas in endoscopy therapy.  Common issues encountered daily in your endoscopic practice such as quality colonoscopy and removal of defiant polyps will be discussed.  The one-day format will include breakout sessions to allow attendees a choice of topics and interaction with faculty in smaller groups. 

State-of-the-art, evidence-based lectures on diverse topics including Barrett’s esophagus, gastroduodenal hemorrhage, colon cancer screening, pancreatic fluid collections and much more.

This course is designed for international and US based participants, including practicing gastroenterologists, surgical endoscopists, gastorenterology trainees, endoscopy nurses and technicians.

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss the state-of-the-art endoscopic management of esophageal diseases, gastrointestinal bleeding and pancreatico-biliary diseases
2. Identify current trends in endoscopic practice that facilitiate the new cost containment mandates in gastroenterology
3. Recognie both expert opinion and the scientific evidence behind endoscopic diagnoses and treatments
4. Identify novel endoscopic technologies that are ready for adoption in  your endoscopic practice

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Internet connection: DSL, cable modem, or other high-speed connection
Flash: Adobe® Flash® Player 12+

Macintosh Requirements:
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.6.8+
Browser: Mozilla Firefox 10+, Safari 5+, Google Chrome 10+
Internet connection: DSL, cable modem, or other high-speed connection
Flash: Adobe® Flash® Player 12+

This CME activity consists of 35 questions.  All materials required to complete the activity are contained within the activity.

To complete this activity:
Read each question and the options and selec the single best answer for each multiple choice question. You will be able to change your answer at any time until you click on the finish button.


You may complete the activity in one sitting, or you may save your work in progress and complete it at a later date. However, to earn CME credits, you must complete the entire activity. 

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