Participants will be able to:
- Develop Foundational Knowledge of IUS:
- Understand the principles of intestinal ultrasound and how it compares to other modalities for assessing disease activity
- Identify the key ultrasound assessments needed to evaluate IBD disease activity and monitoring
- Master Technical Proficiency in IUS Techniques:
- Gain hands-on experience in using IUS t, detecting mural findings including bowel wall thickness, Doppler flow, mural stratification, mesenteric fat as well as assessment of motility in small bowel and haustrations of the colon to help distinguish normal bowel from abnormal bowel
- Utilize IUS to detect extramural findings such as strictures, fistulas, and abscesses
- Improve Clinical Decision-Making with IUS:
- Apply IUS findings to make informed clinical decisions regarding IBD treatment, adjusting treatment plans based on real-time data from ultrasound imaging
- Implement IUS in Clinical Practice:
- Learn practical tips for integrating IUS into outpatient settings, setting up IUS clinics, and managing workflows including billing and documentation
- Explore the application of IUS for special populations such as pregnant patients or those with severe comorbidities, minimizing invasive procedures
- Ensure Long-Term Knowledge Retention and Application:
- Engage in ongoing learning through a virtual discussion forum, staying connected with faculty and peers for continuous skill development
Pre-Program eLearning (Approximately 4 Weeks Prior to In-Person Training)
- Introduction to IUS for IBD: An interactive eLearning module covering the basics of IBD, the clinical role of IUS, and how it compares to other imaging techniques.
- Objectives: Familiarize participants with IUS terminology, core anatomy, and the foundational knowledge necessary for hands-on training
- Activities: Video tutorials, interactive quizzes, and pre-recorded expert presentations
- Basic Ultrasound Physics and Techniques: A required module reviewing ultrasound physics and the correct use of equipment, transducers, and Doppler settings.
- Objective: Ensure participants understand the fundamental principles of ultrasound to maximize hands-on learning efficiency during the course
Please note the Pre-Program eLearning is expected to take 6 hours to complete.
In-Person Day 1: Foundations of IUS in IBD
Didactic only registrants can particpate in lectures Friday and stay until Saturday morning.
10:00 AM -
10:30 AM
Shuttle from Westin Hotel to ASGE Facility
Shuttle departure times: 10:00 AM and 10:30 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 the ASGE IT&T.
11:00 AM -
12:00 PM
Registration, Exhibits and Lunch
12:00 PM -
12:15 PM
Welcome and Introduction – Auditorium
Bincy Abraham, MD, MS, FASGE
- Introduction to the course structure and objectives
- Introduce all trainees in the room
12:15 PM -
12:40 PM
Importance of IUS in IBD
- Treat to Target Strategy and how it can improve IBD care
- Role in UC and CD including post-operative management
- Comparison with other imaging modalities (CTE, MRE, Endoscopy)
12:40 PM -
1:10 PM
How to Perform IUS – Auditorium
- Overview of fundamentals: physics and identifying normal bowel structures
- This lecture is a recap of what participants have learned in the eLearning modules
1:10 PM -
1:30 PM
Abnormal Findings on IUS
- Abnormal mural findings: Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
- Abnormal extramural findings
1:30 PM -
3:00 PM
Hands-On Session 1: Ultrasound Techniques – Bio-Skills Lab
- Demonstrations on how to use transducers, identify colon and small bowel, measure bowel wall thickness, and all ultrasound parameters
- Participants will practice on ultrasound machines, learning how to obtain and interpret basic IUS images under expert supervision with volunteers
3:30 PM -
3:50 PM
IUS in Clinical Practice – Monitoring Disease Activity – Auditorium
- Presentations on how IUS can be used to monitor treatment response in IBD, focusing on Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
3:50 PM -
4:10 PM
IUS Scoring
- Scoring IUS: Milan criteria: IBUS-SAS score and correlation to disease activity and endoscopy
- Role of IUS in clinical trials
4:20 PM -
5:30 PM
Hands-On Session 2: UC Patients – Bio-Skills Lab
- Identify patients with UC: bowel wall thickening, Doppler, mesenteric fat, mural stratification, haustrations, extramural findings
6:30 PM
Participant Shuttle Drop-Off: ASGE IT&T Facility to the Westin Hotel
6:30 AM -
7:00 AM
Shuttle from Westin Hotel to ASGE Facility
Shuttle departure times: 10:00 AM and 10:30 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 the ASGE IT&T.
8:00 AM -
9:00 AM
Hands-On Session 3: Non-IBD case studies
Video Library Session
9:00 AM -
9:50 AM
Implementation Strategies for IUS in Clinical Practice – Auditorium
- Discussion on current procedural terminology codes and clinical workflows
- Billing codes, reimburesement
- Documentation
- EPIC/PACS integration
Next Steps After Course Completion
- Module 2 training: (IBUS sign up vs. ASGE)
- Explain importance of practice back at institution
- Summary of everything learned. Final review of key learning points
- Resources for reference and further training
Expert Panel Discussion
Questions from audience and informal discussion with leading experts on
integrating IUS into clinical practice, overcoming barriers, and practical workflow
integration. Practical tips for integrating IUS in outpatient settings, setting up IUS
clinics, billing, and documentation.
10:20 AM -
11:20 AM
Hands-On Session 4: Crohn’s Patients – Bio-Skills Lab
- Identify patients with CD: post surgery, ileal disease, US parameters of activity, motility, strictures, fistula, abscesses
12:45 PM -
1:45 PM
Hands-On Session 5: Non-IBD Patient – Bio-Skills Lab
1:45 PM -
2:45 PM
Hands-On Session 6: Team Challenge – Bio-Skills Lab
- Participants work through full simulations involving patient history, IUS examination, and treatment planning based on IUS findings
- Participants perform supervised IUS exams on patients or phantoms
- Faculty will assess technical skills, image interpretation, and clinical decision-making capabilities, offering personalized feedback
Post-Program eLearning (2–6 Weeks After In-Person Training)
- Advanced IUS Image Review and Interpretation: An interactive post-course module where participants review IUS images and case studies with opportunities to assess and interpret findings
- Objective: Reinforce knowledge gained during the hands-on sessions by reviewing common and complex cases
- Ongoing IUS Practice and Community Discussions: Access to a virtual discussion forum for participants to post cases, discuss challenges, and continue receiving feedback from faculty
- Objective: Facilitate continued learning and peer interaction, helping participants stay engaged and proficient in IUS techniques
Registration Fees
| | Member | Non-Member | Didactic |
|---|
| Physician | $3,300 | $3,900 | $350 |
| Trainee | $1,000 | $1,200 | $200 |
| (APP) | $1,000 | $1,200 | $200 |
IBUS Membership: All applicants will have to be IBUS members in order to apply for this workshop. All relevant information regarding IBUS membership is available by clicking here.
Full In-Person Workshop Application Process
The application process is divided into the following 3 steps:
- Submission of Application: To be taken into consideration for the application process, fully completed applications must be submitted by Thursday, July 2. Applicants must submit, together with their CV, a Letter of Recommendation from their Head of Department.
During the application process, applicants will be prompted to confirm their commitment to completing the eLearning component of Module 1 before attending the face-to-face workshop (please note this is a mandatory prerequisite to attend the workshop - more information on the content can be found here). - Review and Selection: The Workshop Steering Committee will review all applications and select the potential workshop participants by mid-July 2026.
- Workshop Registration: for the participation fee the selected applicants will be invoiced by ASGE. Registration to the workshop will be confirmed upon receipt of payment by the IBUS Group. Different applicant groups are subject to varying application fees.
Submit Full Workshop Application
Didactic Training 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: IBUS Hybrid Module 1 Workshop
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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: Monday, October 26, 2026
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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.
Maintenance of Certification
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 11.25 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
You will be prompted to enter your ABIM ID number and your date of birth (MM/DD) this information will be shared on the ACCME PARS system and automatically sent to ABIM on your behalf. Please allow up to 24 hours to appear on your ABIM profile. Deadline to submit for MOC will be December 30, 2026.
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