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October 4, 2025, 9:00 AM - October 5, 2025, 5:00 PM
October 4, 2025 9:00 AM
*US Central Time
Course Directors:Hiroyuki Aihara, MD, PhD, FASGEPeter V. Draganov, MD, MASGEYasushi Sano, MD, PHD, FJGES
Location:ASGE IT&T or Virtual
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Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a demanding procedure that requires a high level of expertise. This immersive course is designed for endoscopists ready to take the first step in their ESD journey by building the critical foundation through combining essential didactic learning with focused, hands-on practice from world-renowned faculty.
You’ll be training alongside ESD experts to:
The course will wrap up with a baseline skills assessment and personalized expert feedback to guide your continued growth.
Take the first step toward ESD mastery by signing up today to elevate your endoscopic skills!
Participants will be able to:
Hiroyuki Aihara, MD, FASGE
Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Peter V. Draganov, MD, MASGE
University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL
Yasushi Sano, MD, PHD, FJGES
Kansai Medical University
Osaka, Japan
Aziz Aadam, MD, FASGE
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL
Teppei Akimoto, MD, PhD
Keio University
Tokyo, Japan
Sherif Andrawes, MD
Staten Island University
Staten Island, NY
Petros Benias, MD
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Newark, NJ
Amit Bhatt, MD, FASGE
The Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Tiffany Chua, MD, PhD
University Of Florida College of Medicine
Phillip S. Ge, MD, FASGE
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Joo Ha Hwang, MD, FASGE
Stanford University School of Medicine
Palo Alto, CA
Sergey Kantsevoy, MD, PhD
Mercy Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
Masafumi Kitamura
Jichi Medical University
Tochigi, Japan
Makoto Nishimura, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
Mohamad Othman, MD
Baylor College of Medicine
Alexander Schlachterman, MD
Thomas Jefferson University Digestive Disease Institute
Philadelphia, PA
Kohei Takizawa, MD
Kanagawa Cancer Center
Kanagawa, Japan
Yutaka Tomizawa, MD
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Keiko Yamamoto, MD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
Dennis Yang, MD, FASGE
Center for Interventional Endoscopy
Orlando, FL
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Shuttle from Westin Hotel to ASGE IT&T
Please note that these are the only shuttle transfer times. If you are unable to access the designated shuttle time, you will be responsible for your transfer to ASGE IT&T.
Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits
Welcome & Introduction
ESD Devices
Principles of Flap ESD Technique
Q&A
Break, Exhibits and Transition to Bioskills Lab
Hands-On Session 1
Hands-On Demo for Virtual Group – Basic Maneuver of ESD Knives
Lunch, Exhibits and Group Photo
Electrosurgery Principles in ESD
Principles of the Pocket/Tunneling and Retraction Techniques
Transition to Bioskills Lab
Hands-On Session 2
Hands-On Demo for Virtual Group – Advanced ESD Technique
Reception and Exhibits
Shuttle for Participants Back to Westin Hotel
Breakfast and Exhibits
Welcome Back
Indications and Preprocedural Evaluation for Upper ESD
Indications and Preprocedural Evaluation for Lower ESD
Hands-On Session 3
Hands-On Demo for Virtual Group – Traction and Closure Techniques
Pick Up Box Lunch
Q&A Opportunity
Final Remarks from Course Directors
Adjourn
Registration Fees
Registration Options
View ASGE’s Policies and Procedures for information on Cancellation & Refunds.
Hotel Accommodations
In-person participants who require lodging are encouraged to book a room at:
The Westin Chicago Lombard70 Yorktown CenterLombard, IL 60148Phone: 630-719-8000
Group Rate: $139 per night
Hotel Cut-Off Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
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ASGE CME Statement
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASGE designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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