ASGE Hands-On Sessions

ASGE presents four days of hands-on workshops at Digestive Disease Week®, offering endoscopists a chance to practice with a wide range of tools. Utilizing small group seminars and simulators, these sessions allow attendees to refine skills with both familiar and new instruments. It is the perfect environment to receive practical guidance and feedback that goes beyond standard lectures.

Fellows Hands-On Course

Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 1:30–3:30 PM
Course Directors: Kathryn Byrne, MD; Steve Keilin, MD

Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate foundational endoscopic handling skills, including scope navigation and tip control
Perform essential diagnostic and therapeutic maneuvers applicable to early fellowship training
Recognize common technical challenges and apply appropriate troubleshooting strategies
Integrate evidence based practices to enhance procedural safety and efficiency

Enteric Tubes

Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 9:30–11:30 AM
Course Directors: Michelle Hughes, MD; Calley Levine, MD

Learning Objectives:

Identify indications for various enteric access methods, including nasogastric and nasojejunal tubes
Perform safe and effective enteric tube placement using endoscopic guidance
Recognize and manage complications associated with tube insertion
Apply best practice protocols for post placement assessment and patient monitoring

Endoscopic Emergencies

Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 1:30–3:30 PM
Course Directors: Sanjay Khanna, MD; Stephen Tsoukas, MD

Learning Objectives:

Identify clinical presentations requiring urgent endoscopic intervention
Apply endoscopic techniques for emergent hemostasis, foreign body removal, and perforation management
Demonstrate rapid decision making strategies in high acuity GI scenarios
Coordinate effective interdisciplinary communication during emergency care

Esophageal Endotherapy

Monday, May 4, 2026 | 9:30–11:30 AM
Course Directors: Swathi Eluri, MD; Cyrus Piraka, MD

Learning Objectives:

Describe indications for therapeutic management of esophageal disorders including strictures, Barrett’s esophagus, and motility conditions
Perform hands on techniques such as dilation, mucosal ablation, and stent deployment
Anticipate and manage complications associated with esophageal endotherapy
Apply current evidence to improve outcomes in esophageal disease management

ERCP 2.0

Monday, May 4, 2026 | 1:30–3:30 PM
Course Directors: Amy Hosmer, MD; Dan Ellis, MD

Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate advanced ERCP cannulation and therapeutic skills
Manage complex biliary and pancreatic duct interventions
Recognize, prevent, and address ERCP related complications
Apply contemporary guideline based strategies for difficult ERCP cases

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