Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Course overview

This two-day introductory GI endoscopy course will include 7 hours of lectures covering indications, basic technique, and disorders diagnosed via endoscopy and a total of 9 hours of laboratory time for key hands-on experience. Day one laboratory will use GI models and fresh cadavers to learn basic endoscopic manipulation, biopsy techniques, foreign body removal, and PEG tube placement. Day two laboratory will involve live dogs performing basic upper GI endoscopy to perfect manipulation skills. Bring your technician; they can attend lectures and individual training on endoscopic instrumentation and set up, biopsy management and assist during the laboratory.