Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕAround the Globe

August 9 – 12, 2023
SAGES (South African Gastroenterology Society) Congress
Pretoria, South Africa
2023 BEST of Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕPostgraduate Course  

Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕwas honored to receive an exclusive invitation to partake in the SAGES Congress, where it had the privilege of showcasing the Best of the Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕPostgraduate Course by Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕfaculty, Drs. Dua and Chandrasekhara. ASGE’s recorded lectures from DDW 2023 not only captivated but also inspired aspiring trainees in the field. The Congress, a resounding success, witnessed over 20 enthusiastic fellows enrolling to become Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕtrainees—signifying a noteworthy milestone in expanding the ASGE's influence on the African continent.

September 7 – 9, 2023
FAAED - Federación Argentina de Asociaciones de Endoscopía Digestiva
Mar del Plata, Argentina
GASTROENDO 2023 • FAAED/Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕJoint Symposium

In early September, Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕactively engaged in the GASTROENDO 2023 Congress hosted by Federación Argentina de Asociaciones de Endoscopía Digestiva (FAAED) in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Collaborating with FAAED, Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕcurated an exclusive e-learning bundle within GI LEAP tailored to the Congress theme. As a gesture of partnership, complimentary access to this valuable resource was extended to all Congress attendees. Amrita Sethi, MD, MASGE, served as Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕfaculty, delivering a presentation on Future Directions in Endoscopic Resection Techniques: From Cold Snare to Full-thickness Resections.

September 14 – 17, 2023
Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕand University San Martin de Porres
Lima, Peru
Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕLower GI EMR STAR Certificate Program in Spanish

In September, Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕheld its first international STAR program in Lima, Peru, EMR Lower GI STAR Course, in collaboration with the University of San Martin de Porres. ASGE’s Skills, Training, Assessment and Reinforcement (STAR) program features a blended learning format which includes an online evidence-based curriculum with a live course, hands-on training and performance assessment. This program, organized by three Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕcourse directors, Cadman Leggett, MD, Hernando Gonzalez Quiros, MD, FASGE, and Pedro Larrea, MD, FASGE, delved into crucial aspects of lesion recognition, endoscopic resection techniques and the adept management of adverse events. Notably, this comprehensive course, conducted entirely in Spanish, was facilitated by members of the Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕLatin American Special Interest Group, combining informative lectures with invaluable hands-on training. Gastroenterologists, hailing from diverse regions across the country, successfully attained Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕcertification in EMR, marking a significant milestone in their professional development. 

The Chilean Gastroenterology Society, in collaboration with the Interamerican Endoscopy Society (SIED), invited the Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕto participate in the Pan American Week of Gastroenterology (SPED 2023), which took place October 8-11, 2023, in Santiago, Chile.

During the event, Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕPresident Jennifer Christie, MD, FASGE, delivered a presentation on Advances in Gastroesophageal Reflux, and Jonathon Cohen, MD, MASGE, shared valuable insights on Current Endoscopic Therapy in Barrett's Esophagus. Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕmember Victoria Gomez, MD, FASGE, presented on the topic of Women in Endoscopy. Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕhad a booth at the event to showcase its member benefits and resources. 

• Jennifer Christie, MD, FÃ÷ÐÇÂãÕÕ– Ã÷ÐÇÂãÕÕPresident's Message (Recording)
• Mohamed Othman, MD - High-quality Esophageal Examination
• Prateek Sharma, MD, FÃ÷ÐÇÂãÕÕ– Indication for EGD Screening and The Burden of Missed Cancers in Upper Endoscopy