Participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles of upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, focusing on procedural techniques and patient safety protocols
- Apply knowledge of GI pathology and endoscopic terminology to clinical cases and real-time decision-making
- Be introduced to and practice hands-on general endoscopic technologies in guided, practical sessions
- Enhance collaborative learning and peer engagement in small group-based modules
- Incorporate the latest evidence-based practices into endoscopic procedures to optimize patient care
Shifa Umar, MD
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Tobias Zuchelli, MD, FASGE
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
*US Central Time
6:00 AM -
6:30 AM
Shuttle to ASGE IT&T
Shuttle departure times: 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM. 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.
7:00 AM -
7:45 AM
Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibits
8:00 AM -
8:10 AM
Opening the Scope: A Journey into Endoscopy
Red and Blue Group – Auditorium /
Yellow Group – Banquet Room
Course Directors: Shifa Umar, MD and Tobias Zuchelli, MD, FASGE
8:10 AM -
9:50 AM
Red and Blue Group – Auditorium
The Essentials of Endo: Bleeds, Feeds, and Colon Seeds
1. Introduction to Endoscopy
2. Upper GI Bleeding Management
3. Therapeutic Colonoscopy Techniques
Yellow Group – Banquet RoomEndoTech Toolkit: Electrocautery and Beyond
1. Tools of the Trade
2. Electrocautery Techniques
10:10 AM -
11:50 AM
Red and Blue Group – Banquet Room, then Auditorium
EndoTech Toolkit: Electrocautery and Beyond
1. Tools of the Trade – Banquet Room
2. Electrocautery Techniques – Move to Auditorium
Yellow Group – Wet Hands-On Lab (1st Floor)Precision in Practice: Targeting and Therapies
1. Thermal Therapies (Argon Plasma Coagulation - APC)
2. Injection, Clips, Biopsy Techniques
11:50 AM -
12:50 PM
Lunch & Exhibits
Reception Area
12:50 PM -
2:30 PM
Red Group – Dry Hands-On Lab (2nd Floor)
Endo Skills Lab: Navigating Uppers & Lowers
1. Colonoscopy Techniques
2. Upper GI Techniques
Blue Group – Wet Hands-On Lab (1st Floor)Precision in Practice: Targeting and Therapies
1. Thermal Therapies (Argon Plasma Coagulation - APC)
2. Injection, Clips, Biopsy Techniques
Yellow Group – AuditoriumThe Essentials of Endo: Bleeds, Feeds, and Colon Seeds
1. Introduction to Endoscopy
2. Upper GI Bleeding Management
3. Therapeutic Colonoscopy Techniques
2:50 PM -
4:30 PM
Red Group – Wet Hands-On Lab (1st Floor)
Precision in Practice: Targeting and Therapies
1. Thermal Therapies (Argon Plasma Coagulation - APC)
2. Injection, Clips, Biopsy Techniques
Blue Group – Dry Hands-On Lab (2nd Floor)Endo Skills Lab: Navigating Uppers & Lowers
1. Colonoscopy Techniques
2. Upper GI Techniques
Yellow Group – AuditoriumBeyond the Scope: Managing Tubes, Troubles, and Technology
1. Feeding Tubes and PEG Placement
2. Foreign Body Management
3. Anticoagulation Considerations in Endoscopy
4. Ergonomics for Endoscopic Longevity
4:30 PM -
5:30 PM
Scope Social: Unwind, Connect, and Celebrate (ASGE Reception)
6:00 AM -
6:30 AM
Shuttle to ASGE IT&T
Shuttle departure times: 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM. 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.
7:00 AM -
7:20 AM
Pioneering the Next Era in GI Care: GI Alliance
7:30 AM -
9:10 AM
Red and Blue Group – Auditorium
Beyond the Scope: Managing Tubes, Troubles, and Technology
1. Feeding Tubes and PEG Placement
2. Foreign Body Management
3. Anticoagulation Considerations in Endoscopy
4. Ergonomics for Endoscopic Longevity
Yellow Group – Wet Hands-On Lab (1st Floor)Scope Control: Tackling Foreign Bodies and Polypectomy
1. Foreign Body Removal Techniques
2. Banding and Polypectomy Procedures
9:20 AM -
11:00 AM
Red Group – Wet Hands-On Lab (1st Floor)
Scope Control: Tackling Foreign Bodies and Polypectomy
1. Foreign Body Removal Techniques
2. Banding and Polypectomy Procedures
Blue Group – Banquet RoomThe Next Chapter: Thriving During Fellowship and On-Call
1. Managing On-Call Stress and Responsibilities
2. Fellowship Success Strategies: Tips from the Experts (Panel Discussion)
Yellow Group – Dry Hands-On Lab (2nd Floor)Endo Skills Lab: Navigating Uppers & Lowers
1. Colonoscopy Techniques
2. Upper GI Techniques
11:10 AM -
12:50 PM
Red and Yellow Group – Banquet Room
The Next Chapter: Thriving During Fellowship and On-Call
1. Managing On-Call Stress and Responsibilities
2. Fellowship Success Strategies: Tips from the Experts (Panel Discussion)
Blue Group – Wet Hands-On Lab (1st Floor)Scope Control: Tackling Foreign Bodies and Polypectomy
1. Foreign Body Removal Techniques
2. Banding and Polypectomy Procedures
12:50 PM -
1:00 PM
Closing Remarks
All Groups – Banquet Room
Registration Fees
Registration for the First-Year Fellows Program is complimentary.
ASGE trainee membership is required to register for this course. Applicants must complete the online membership application from a desktop or laptop and submit the $75 three-year membership fee before course registration. Trainee members receive full ASGE benefits throughout fellowship.
How to Apply for Membership
Registration Options
Note: You must register for only one course date, multiple course registration will result in cancellation of all registration selections. Please choose your date carefully, as any changes made to the course date after submitting the registration will be subject to a $100 administrative fee and will be based on availability.
Hotel Accommodations
The Westin Chicago Lombard
70 Yorktown Center
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: 630-719-8000
Group Rate: $143 per night *plus taxes*
Hotel Cut-Off Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
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