For the first time, ASGE delivered a Spanish-language postgraduate course, marking an important milestone in the Society’s international education strategy and expanding access to ASGE education throughout Latin America.

 Held in conjunction with the 30th Central American Congress of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy in Panama, the ASGE-APGED Postgraduate Course welcomed more than 200 physicians from Central and South America for a full day of education focused on clinical challenges, emerging techniques, and practical approaches in digestive endoscopy.

 At the invitation of Carlos Tuñón, MD, President of APGED and President of the Congress, ASGE faculty joined colleagues from across Latin America for the program. Led by Hernando González, MD, FASGE, and Cadman Leggett, MD, the course featured an international faculty comprised entirely of ASGE members, highlighting the strength and reach of ASGE’s global membership and the expertise that exists within the Society throughout the region.

 Beyond its strong participation, the program represents an important model for ASGE’s continued global presence leveraging ASGE’s international members as faculty, delivering education in physicians’ preferred language, strengthening partnerships with regional GI societies, expanding ASGE’s visibility and engagement throughout Latin America.

 The success of this inaugural program creates an opportunity to expand this model through additional Spanish-language educational offerings and partnerships throughout Latin America.