STATEMENT OF NEED

The field of endoscopy has rapidly evolved with the introduction of innovative diagnostic techniques and novel therapies. The endoscopist frequently encounters difficult issues and controversies in patient management. This course will enable the learner to grasp and apply new information and evolving technological innovations to enhance patient outcomes.

ACTIVITY GOALS

The goals are to help the learner improve his or her knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, enhance the quality of his or her practice and foster an evidence-based approach to endoscopic decision-making for commonly encountered and controversial problems in gastroenterology.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe emerging endoscopic techniques for managing difficult gastrointestinal diseases.
• Describe methods of increasing efficiency, improving quality and decreasing complications in gastrointestinal endoscopy units.
• Recognize high quality colonoscopy techniques and incorporating the latest metric and quality indicators.
• Identify the latest advances in endoscopic imaging and be able to apply these techniques to patient care.

CREDIT DESIGNATION

Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information and a list of course contributors, please visit the official event page.