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Masterclass: Expert Performance Approach to Colonoscopy

February 21, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

*US Central Time

Course Directors:
Tonya R. Kaltenbach, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE
Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE
Roy Soetikno, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE

Location:
Virtual

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The Expert Performance Approach (EPA) offers a powerful, structured framework to master the cognitive, visual, and technical skills that define excellence in colonoscopy. Grounded in the science of expertise, EPA goes beyond technique to reveal how top endoscopists think, perceive and act in real time, transforming complex decision-making into confident, precise performance.

This immersive course brings EPA to life through interactive polling, case studies, image and video analysis, and expert-guided discussions. Get ready to sharpen your ability to detect subtle patterns, make rapid, informed decisions and apply expert reasoning at every step. Decision-making exercises will deepen proficiency in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of colonic tumors.

Sessions include:

  • Detecting flat colorectal neoplasms
  • Recognizing malignant polyps
  • Cold and hot snare polypectomy
  • Dynamic injection and mucosal resection

Real-time feedback and high-stakes scenarios, including clip decisions and perforation management, build a mastery mindset that elevates both confidence and consistency.

Don’t miss this opportunity to train like an expert. Reserve your spot today and bring top-tier colonoscopy performance to your practice!

Participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate effective understanding of loop recognition and management to optimize colonoscope handling, procedural efficiency, and patient safety
  • Enhance visual discrimination and diagnostic accuracy in detecting flat and serrated colorectal neoplasms, applying the image-recognition and pattern-analysis strategies used by expert endoscopists
  • Perform cold snare polypectomy using expert scope rotation techniques, emphasizing precision, lesion-centered resection, and minimization of complications
  • Differentiate benign from malignant polyps by recognizing the endoscopic features of early malignancy and applying evidence-based management decisions
  • Refine technical and cognitive decision-making skills in hot snare polypectomy, dynamic injection, and mucosal resection, mastering key micro-skills such as lift creation, safe electrocautery, and en bloc resection
  • Apply evidence-based principles of hemostasis, prevention of recurrence, and closure to determine optimal use of clips and ensure durable, safe outcomes
  • Formulate and execute effective management plans for perforation and understand the medical and legal considerations associated with endoscopic complications

Tonya R. Kaltenbach, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE

San Francisco VA Health System

San Francisco, CA

drRex

Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN

Roy Soetikno, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE

Roy Soetikno, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE

University of California

San Francisco, CA

February 21, 2026

Print Agenda

*US Central Time

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration and Identifying Learning Needs

Tonya Kaltenbach, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE and Roy Soetikno, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Welcome, Course Overview and Introductions

Tonya R. Kaltenbach, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE, Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE and Roy Soetikno, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE 
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM

Learning Endoscopy Using The Expert Performance Approach

Roy Soetikno, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Handling and Positioning

Tonya R. Kaltenbach, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Detecting the Flat Colorectal Neoplasms

Roy Soetikno, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE 
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Cold Snare Polypectomy – Scope Rotation Technique

Tonya R. Kaltenbach, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE 
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Recognizing the Malignant Polyps

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch with Interactive Polyp Diagnosis

Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE 
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Hot Snare Polypectomy – Body and Scope Rotations, and Water Immersion Techniques

Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE and Roy Soetikno, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Dynamic Injection and Mucosal Resection

Roy Soetikno, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE 
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

To Clip or Not To Clip

Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Break

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Perforation, What Do I Do Medically?

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Perforation, What Do I Do Legally?

Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE 
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

How Much Did We Learn?

Tonya R. Kaltenbach, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE and Roy Soetikno, MD, MS, MEd, MASGE
4:20 PM - 4:30 PM

Last Burning Questions and Course Evaluations

Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE 

Registration Fees

 MemberNon-Member
Physician$225$325
Trainee$99$175
Non-Physician$99$175
Group Registration$500$700

Registration Options

  • Register online
  • Call 630-573-0600 Monday through Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm CT to register by phone
  • If you would like to submit a check, please make it payable to ASGE and mail to:

    American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
    P.O. Box 809055, Chicago, IL 60680-9055
    Attention: Masterclass: Colonoscopy

View ASGE’s Policies and Procedures for information on Cancellation & Refunds.

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