Dean Mikami, MD
Chair
Leena Khaitan, MD MPH FACS
Co-Chair
Marina Kurian, MD FASMBS
Executive Council Liaison
Members
Aaron Carr, MD
Cheguevara Afaneh, MD
Salvatore Docimo, DO MS
A. Daniel Guerron, MD
Brooke Henson, RN, BSN, CBN
Matthew Kroh, MD
Corrigan McBride, MD FASMBS
John Morton, MD FASMBS
Sabrena Noria, MD FASMBS, PhD
Ninh Nguyen, MD FASMBS
Rodolfo Oviedo, MD FACS
Aurora Pryor, MD FASMBS
Kevin Reavis, MD
Cory Richadson, MD
Thomas Shin, MD.
Samuel Szomstein, MD
Nabil Tariq, MD FASMBS
Kevin Wasco, MD FASMBS
Natan Zundel, MD FASMBS
ASMBS Staff Liaison
Morgan Matlock
Mission
- To improve the care and treatment of people suffering from obesity
- To advance the science and understanding of metabolic and bariatric surgery
- To be a highly valued specialty society that serves the educational professional needs of its diverse membership
Description
The mission of the Flexible Endoscopy Committee of ASMBS is to examine methods of training, clinical applications, and research for existing and evolving endoscopic therapies in the treatment of patients with obesity. Ideal training focuses on understanding the anatomy and physiology of patients with obesity, past and current surgical procedures, and the role of endoluminal therapies. Currently, the practice of endoscopy has important roles in the pre-operative evaluation and the diagnosis and management of post-operative complaints and complications. Additionally, new endoluminal procedures are being introduced to care for patients with obesity and metabolic diseases, both in the primary and revisional setting. There is a growing need for leadership within ASMBS to ensure that these techniques are used responsibly and safely, and that the membership of the ASMBS is kept abreast of the current state of endoscopic therapies to best care for our patients.
Objectives
- Establish a endoscopy focused curriculum for ASMBS members
- Work with the Clinical Issues and Emerging Tech committees on position statements and guidelines when adopting new Endoluminal Bariatric Therapies.
- Provide educational courses (didactic and hands-on) in flexible endoscopy in the bariatric patient.
Committee Goals
Short-Term
- Develop content for educational curriculum
- Collect Power Point presentations from experts
- Validate content among committee members
- Provide Endoscopy courses at each meeting
Specific Projects that Achieve Goals and Objectives
- Electronic Database established to house content
- A Template presentation is in place (included questions)
- Endoscopy Session at ASMBS Weekend and the ASMBS Annual Meeting
Mid-Term
- Develop low stakes exam, following curriculum outline
- Collaborate with Endoscopy Societies in developing/validating high stakes exam
- Develop certification process
Specific Projects that Achieve Goals and Objectives
- Each topic/presentation has a set of test questions
- Met with leadership of several GI and Surgical Societies
- Plan retreat to discuss high stakes exam/certification process
Long-Term Goals
- Dissemination of endoscopy educational curriculum among trainees
- Develop Hands-on modules to test skill acquisition