13th Annual Endoscopy Course: Cases and Controversies in Endoscopy

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. “The Endoscopy Course” is designed to take a case-based approach to understand the current role of endoscopy in the care of patients with a variety of gastrointestinal diseases. Numerous challenging topics will be explored, including the basics of endoscopy, innovations in upper and lower GI disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, and pancreas and biliary tract disorders. In addition, this year’s course will feature lectures on new endoscopic interventions and the application of artificial intelligence to endoscopy. As always, the highlight of this unique educational symposium are the debates between Harvard and Yale faculty on areas of endoscopic controversy. This program is designed for practicing gastroenterologists, gastroenterology fellows, nurses, advanced practice providers interested in the care of patients with gastrointestinal diseases and the latest information on state of the art of endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of these illnesses.

1. Review new considerations with regard to endoscopy and gastrointestinal bleeding including management of antithrombotic agents and sedation
2. Implement methods for improving colonoscopy quality, removal of difficult polyps and endoscopic mucosal resection
3. Practice new developments in therapeutic EUS including biliary and pancreatic drainage and management of small bowel obstruction
4. Discuss developments in new endoscopic sedation guidelines with respect to GLP 1 agonist use

Registration fee* includes continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, and lunch:

• Physicians — $350
• Advanced Practice Providers — $200
• Endoscopy Nurses — $200
• Residents/Fellows† — $150  
• Brown University, Harvard and Yale Fellows and Residents — Complimentary, registration required 
• Brown University, Harvard,Yale and VA Nurses & Techs — Complimentary, registration required 
  
  

*All cancellations must be received in writing (or via email) at least 20 days prior to the start of the conference to receive a refund.  Any requests for refunds received after this date, or by telephone, will not be honored.
†A letter of verification from department head must accompany registration. Letter should be sent separately to Yale CME at the address below. You may also e-mail a pdf copy of your verification letter to [email protected].

If paying via check, include conference name in the memo, make check payable to Yale University and send to:
Yale University
Center for Continuing Medical Education
c/o Farrah Nettleton
367 Cedar Street – ESH Building A – 2nd floor
New Haven, CT 06510-3240

If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Accreditation Statement
The Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Designation Statement
The Yale School of Medicine approves this educational activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC POINTS ~ Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12.75 Medical Knowledge Only MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education (CME), to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities are required to disclose all financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients) that has occurred within the past 24 months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the commencement of the educational activity.

Mitigation of Financial Relationships
Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education (CME), adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Financial Statement
The Yale School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Digestive Diseases is grateful to its supporters.  They are acknowledged in all conference materials.

Hotel Information

This 2-day symposium will be held at The Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa, 25 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840.

A block of rooms have been reserved at the resort for participants on the following dates: 10/15, 10/16, 17/2026.

Individual reservations can be secured via phone by calling 401-849-1000. Please state that you are with the Yale School of Medicine Group to secure our special rate!

All reservations are required on or before September 17, 2026; after which the block will be released. More information on

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Yale Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Priya Jamidar, FACG, MASGE, MBChB
Professor of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Co-Director

Non-Clinical Exception

John R Saltzman, MD
Professor of Medicine, Part Time
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Co-Director, Faculty

Non-Clinical Exception

Harry R. Aslanian, MD
Professor of Medicine and Director of Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Boston Scientific|Consulting Fee-olympus

Steven Brandwein, MD
Danbury Hospital
Danbury, CT

Faculty

Daniel Chung, MD
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School

Faculty

James Farrell, MD
Professor
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Speakers Bureau-Amgen

Shilpa Grover, MD, MPH
Director, Onco-Gastroenterology Program
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Faculty

Michelle L Hughes, MD
Assistant Professor
Yale University School of Medicine
Orange, CT

Faculty

Paid consultant-Iterative Health (Relationship has ended)

Chul S. Hyun, MD, PhD, MPH
Yale University
Nyack, NY

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kunal Jajoo, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA

Faculty

Gyanprakash A Ketwaroo, MD
GAstroenterologist
Yale
Meriden, CT

Faculty

Loren Laine, MD
Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases)
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Thiruvengadam Muniraj, MD PhD FRCP(Lon)
Associate Professor of Medicine (Advanced endoscopy)
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Boston Scientific

Anil B Nagar, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases)
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

William Ravich, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Marie Robert, MD
Professor
Yale University School of Medicine
Woodbridge, CT

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Takeda|Consulting Fee-Alimentiv|Consulting Fee-PathAI|Grant or research support-AstraZeneca|Consulting Fee-Boehringer Ingelheim|Grant or research support-Bristol Myers Squibb (Relationship has ended)

Samir A Shah, MD
Professor of Medicine
Alpert Medical School, Brown University
Providence, RI

Faculty

Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Pfizer (Relationship has ended)|Speakers Bureau-Janssen|Speakers Bureau-Abbvie|Consulting Fee-Roche Information systems|Other: stock holder-OSHI Health

Lin Shen, MD
Harvard University
Newton, MA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Daniel J. Stein, MD, MPH
Instructor in Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Faculty

Shyam S. Varadarajulu, MD
President
Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute
winter park, FL

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Boston Scientific|Consulting Fee-Olympus|Consulting Fee-Medtronic

Brian Wolpin, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School, CT

Faculty