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ASGE and the ASGE Foundation honored several outstanding gastroenterologists who have contributed to the advancement of GI endoscopy during the annual Crystal Awards dinner on Sunday, May 19, at the US Grant Hotel in San Diego. Gregory G. Ginsberg, MD, FASGE, won the Rudolf V. Schindler Award, ASGE's highest honor. Read more
After surviving a rigorous review process to make it to DDW®, 10 of the best endoscopic videos from around the globe will be featured in Tuesday’s ninth annual ASGE World Cup of Endoscopy. Read more
‘Best of DDW’ session showcases meeting’s top abstracts
To make sure attendees catch the most thought-provoking research at #DDW19, representatives from each of the four sponsoring societies will highlight the meeting’s top abstracts during Tuesday afternoon’s "Best of DDW 2019" session. Read more
For the 23rd year, ASGE will highlight the most innovative endoscopic techniques and unusual cases from around the world during the annual ASGE Video Plenary. Read more
Sajiv Sethi, MD, MPH, is currently two countries short of traveling to 30 countries before he turns 30. Read more about this adventerous ASGE Attendee Spotlight. Read more
DDW News video: Training the endoscopic trainer
Shivakumar Vignesh, MD, FASGE, AGAF, discusses efforts to help instructors and faculty become better endoscopy trainers in order to reduce variations in endoscopic skill development in trainees. Read more
Visit the new ASGE MarketPlace
Before DDW draws to a close, be sure to visit the ASGE MarketPlace in the Sails Pavilion on the upper level of the San Diego Convention Center. Read more
Studies explore endoscopy training issues, trends to improve patient safety
A series of presentations covered several recent studies focusing on ways to enhance and improve endoscopy training — and ultimately improve patient safety — for both the trainer and trainee during an ASGE session on Saturday "Training Tips in Endoscopy for the Student and the Teacher." Joshua B. Satchwell, MD, discussed th... Read more
GI endoscopy never stands still. Neither can GI endoscopists, which is why ASGE brings its extended Postgraduate Course to DDW® every year, says course co-director Gregory G. Ginsberg, MD, FASGE. This year's course — Best Practices and Emerging Paradigms — takes place on Sunday and Monday. Read more
Anne Marie Lennon, MD, PhD, FASGE, shares what GI innovation she finds the most promising, who inspired her to pursue a career in gastroenterology and more in this ASGE Speaker Spotlight. Read more