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GI Unit Leadership Course. Shaping a High-Performing Endoscopy Unit.

Shaping a High-Performing Endoscopy Unit

February 21, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

*US Central Time

Course Directors:
Tsion Abdi, MD, MPH
Neal Kaushal, MD, MBA

Location:
Virtual

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Designed for forward-thinkers, ASGE’s annual course for physician and nurse GI unit leaders moves beyond theoretical concepts to explore practical approaches to solving common challenges uniquely experience in our specialty. Spend the day engaging with expert faculty and return to your unit with immediately applicable tools and frameworks to transform your endoscopy unit enterprise and develop each member of your team for the future. 

Participants will be able to:

  • Explain how to adjust leadership styles to address new workplace realities and foster a diverse, inclusive, and ethical culture
  • Describe emotional intelligence and effective communication strategies to inspire high performance and manage conflict
  • Recognize approaches to build the most effective team in your unit
  • List the key components of a quality assurance performance improvement program
  • Identify measures you could use within your endoscopy unit’s quality improvement program and explain why

Course Directors

Tsion Abdi, MD, MPH

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Columbia, MD

Neal Kaushal, MD, MBA

Neal Kaushal, MD, MBA

University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, OK

Faculty

Glenn Littenberg, MD, MASGE, MACP

Unio Healthcare

Pasadena, CA

Mankanwal S. Sachdev, MD

Abrazo Medical Group

Gilbert, AZ

Kelly Straub, PA

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Columbia, MD

Richard Winters, MD

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN

February 21, 2026

Print Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:05 AM

Course Directors’ Welcome and Introductions

Tsion Abdi, MD, MPH and Neal Kaushal, MD MBA

I. LEADING WITH INTENTION

Achieving exceptional results takes grit, guts, and gumption. As an endoscopy unit leader, you must transform your endoscopy unit enterprise and develop each member of your team for the future. During this series of talks and discussion period, we will discuss developing the skills highly successful leaders cultivate.
9:05 AM - 9:25 AM

You’re the Leader. Now What?

Richard Winters, MD
9:25 AM - 9:40 AM

From Friction to Flow: Smooth Communication Strategies

TBA
9:40 AM - 9:55 AM

Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence

Tsion Abdi, MD, MPH
9:55 AM - 10:40 AM

Case-based Interactive Discussion

II. THE LEADER’S TOOLKIT

Effective leadership is about action and impact. This series of talks is designed to equip current and aspiring leaders with the essential skills and practical tools needed to drive performance and inspire their teams. 
10:40 AM - 10:55 AM

Leveraging Automation for Data Insights

Tsion Abdi, MD, MPH
10:55 AM - 11:10 AM

Mastering the Business Case: From Idea to Approval

Neal Kaushal, MD MBA
11:10 AM - 11:25 AM

Skill Up, Stand Out, Succeed!

Kelly Straub, PA
11:25 AM - 12:10 PM

Case-based Interactive Discussion

12:10 PM - 12:40 PM

Break

III. NAVIGATING A NEW PAYMENT LANDSCAPE

The latest Medicare reimbursement changes will have a dramatic impact on your bottom line. This segment provides a primer changes to the reimbursement landscape from the foremost reimbursement authority in GI.
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

Changes to the Reimbursement Landscape

Glenn Littenberg, MD, MASGE, MACP

1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

Question and Answer Session

IV. BUILDING SMARTER SYSTEMS, BETTER CARE

“Efficiency” is not a dirty word. It is about maximizing value, enhancing patient access, and improving the quality of care delivery. During this series of talks and discussion period, we will discuss transforming clinical and administrative processes to deliver high-quality care with optimal resource utilization.
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Demystifying Concepts in Endoscopy Unit Efficiency

Neal Kaushal, MD, MBA
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Proactive Delay Management

Mankanwal Sachdev, MD, FASGE
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Strategies for Managing Cancellations and No Shows

Tsion Abdi, MD, MPH
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Crisis Averted: The Art of Real-Time Service Recovery

Kelly Straub, PA
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Supply Chain Management

Mankanwal Sachdev, MD, FASGE
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Case-based Interactive Discussion

3:30 PM -

Final Remarks and Adjournment

Registration Fees

 ASGE MemberEURP Member*Non-Member
Individual$250$200$350
Team$450$400$650

*To access the EURP Member Team rate, EURP Units are required to first download and complete the registration form, as this rate becomes available only upon form completion.

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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: GI Unit Leadership Course

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

ASGE CME Statement

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASGE designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 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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