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August 9 – 12, 2023
SAGES (South African Gastroenterology Society) Congress
Pretoria, South Africa
2023 BEST of 91ÊÓƵPostgraduate Course  

91ÊÓƵwas honored to receive an exclusive invitation to partake in the SAGES Congress, where it had the privilege of showcasing the Best of the 91ÊÓƵPostgraduate Course by 91ÊÓƵfaculty, 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 91ÊÓƵtrainees—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/91ÊÓƵJoint Symposium

In early September, 91ÊÓƵactively engaged in the GASTROENDO 2023 Congress hosted by Federación Argentina de Asociaciones de Endoscopía Digestiva (FAAED) in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Collaborating with FAAED, 91ÊÓƵcurated 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 91ÊÓƵfaculty, delivering a presentation on Future Directions in Endoscopic Resection Techniques: From Cold Snare to Full-thickness Resections.

September 14 – 17, 2023
91ÊÓƵand University San Martin de Porres
Lima, Peru
91ÊÓƵLower GI EMR STAR Certificate Program in Spanish

In September, 91ÊÓƵheld 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 91ÊÓƵcourse 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 91ÊÓƵLatin American Special Interest Group, combining informative lectures with invaluable hands-on training. Gastroenterologists, hailing from diverse regions across the country, successfully attained 91ÊÓƵcertification in EMR, marking a significant milestone in their professional development. 

The Chilean Gastroenterology Society, in collaboration with the Interamerican Endoscopy Society (SIED), invited the 91ÊÓƵto participate in the Pan American Week of Gastroenterology (SPED 2023), which took place October 8-11, 2023, in Santiago, Chile.

During the event, 91ÊÓƵPresident 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. 91ÊÓƵmember Victoria Gomez, MD, FASGE, presented on the topic of Women in Endoscopy. 91ÊÓƵhad a booth at the event to showcase its member benefits and resources. 

• Jennifer Christie, MD, F91ÊÓƵ– 91ÊÓƵPresident's Message (Recording)
• Mohamed Othman, MD - High-quality Esophageal Examination
• Prateek Sharma, MD, F91ÊÓƵ– Indication for EGD Screening and The Burden of Missed Cancers in Upper Endoscopy