Washington University 2026 Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Course, 9/10/2026-9/11/2026

Presented By
Interventional Endoscopy Section, Washington University School of Medicine

Course Director & Co-Director
Vladimir Kushnir MD FASGE, Koushik Das MD, Koushik Das MD

Planning Committee
Laurie Hopper FNP, Arvind Rengarajan MD, Michelle Baliss, DO, Gabriel Lang, MD

This course will provide education through lectures, case discussion, audience question and answer, and hands-on experience with animal models and device simulators. The goal is to highlight best practice techniques across the broad spectrum of therapeutic and biliary endoscopy. Washington University Interventional Endoscopy Section faculty, as well as nationally known therapeutic endoscopists from peer institutions in North America, will serve as faculty with in-room commentary, lectures, hands-on session and facilitating discussion during and between lectures and case presentations.

This event will also include a fellow’s hands on session, aimed at third year GI fellows and advanced (fourth year) endoscopy fellows. Fellows will learn best practices for a wide range of advanced endoscopy topics and engage in hands on experience. There are a limited number of fellow travel awards available (maximum $700 per person) to help defray airfare and hotel expenses. Original receipts for travel must be submitted following the course for reimbursement. These travel awards will be awarded on a first-come basis.

This course may also be of interest to residents, fellows, physician associates, nurses, and nurse practitioners who specialize in therapeutic endoscopy.

Hands on experience will include one-on-one training with expert faculty covering:

Registration Fees:

Physician: $300
Non-Physician – $200
Non-Physician – Lectures Only – $125
Fellows – $0

Register online: https://washu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=1&EID=62515

Limited Travel Awards for Fellows

How to Apply: email Kaylha Mcgee at kmcgee@wustl.edu

• Registrations accepted on a first come basis.

General Information

Location: The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis
212 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis MO 63108

Hotel Accommodations: Special WashU rates are available until July 28, 2026 through this link: https://book.passkey.com/go/TherapeuticEndoscopyCourse

Parking: hotel parking accommodations: $15 day of event self-park; $40 per day for registered overnight guests.

Public Transportation:

• Taxis from the airport are approximately $50.
• Uber and Lyft are also available.
• Metrolink runs from the airport to the Medical Center (Central West End Station) for approximately $4.

Cancellations: Registration fee less $50 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation is received in writing by emailing CME@wustl.edu by August 7, 2026. Registration fees are not transferrable.

For Further Information Contact: Kaylha Mcgee kmcgee@wustl.edu or 314-362-3685

Accreditation Information

Credits Available for this Activity:

American Medical Association (AMA)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.75 ANCC contact hours.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 10.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

AGENDA

*Hands on stations featuring the latest techniques in third space endoscopy (ESD, POEM) ERCP, EUS, endoscopic suturing, enteral stenting, endoscopic mucosal resection, ablation of Barrett’s esophagus and endoscopic bariatric therapy.