One of our POEM patients describes his experience in this blog post, Achalasia and my POEM surgery
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This 2-day course is specifically designed for esophageal surgeons adept at flexible endoscopy and interventional gastroenterologists dedicated to esophageal disease and includes:
• High impact lectures • Hands on bench top lab with one-on-one instruction • Live animal lab • Newest mucosotomy closure technology • ENDOFLIP • Comprehensive equipment list • Billing tips • Observation of live cases • Certificate of training for credentials committee • Space limited to 10 participants |
Course TeamDirector
Christy M. Dunst Faculty Lee Swanstrom Steven R. DeMeester Kevin Reavis Ahmed Sharata |
AccommodationsWe recommend participants stay at the Hotel Eastlund which offers boutique hotel comfort and class with unmistakable Northwest hospitality.
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POEM PublicationsRead the latest POEM publications by our faculty.
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Day 1: Thursday7:45 am Registration/Breakfast 8:00 am Introduction & Welcome Explant Lab 9:15 am POEM Technique Overview Steve DeMeester, MD 9:45 am Tips & Tricks for POEM Kevin Reavis, MD 10:00 am Energy in the Tunnel John Day 10:15 am Difficult Closure Hands On Break out sessions All Faculty and sponsor clinical support experts 11:00 am Hands on Lab 1:00 pm Lunch / Q&A 1:45 pm Beyond POEM Christy Dunst, MD 2:00 pm Explant Lab II 4:00 pm Closing Comments/discussion 6:00 pm Dinner Altabira City Tavern (top floor of Hotel Eastlund) |
Day 2: Friday
7:00 am
Meet in the Providence Simulation Center (take red elevator to second floor and follow signs) 7:15 am Breakfast at Providence Simulation Center 7:30 am Live POEM 10:00 am Live Endoscopic Zenkers 12-1 pm Lunch and closing comments Adjourn 1pm *ENDOFLIP demonstration will be available throughout the day in the lab *POEM cases preferred but may have ESD, POP and or endoscopic cricomyotomy cases as well |