Washington University 2026 Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Course

The Annual St. Louis Live Therapeutic Endoscopy Course and Fellows Course 2026 is planned and implemented by physicians and nurses for gastroenterologists, surgeons and nurses. This course may also be of interest to residents, fellows, physician associates, and nurse practitioners who specialize in therapeutic endoscopy. This live course will provide education through lectures, hands-on endoscopy lab, audience question and answer, and presentation of pre-recorded therapeutic endoscopy procedures. In addition to the Washington University Interventional Endoscopy Section faculty, nationally known therapeutic endoscopists at peer institutions will serve as faculty for the hands-on endoscopy lab, provide didactic lectures, and discussion of complex cases. The goal is to highlight best practice techniques across the broad spectrum of therapeutic endoscopy in order to enhance knowledge, skills, performance, and patient care.

1. Discuss the latest approach to endoscopic diagnosis and incorporate in patient treatment plan of Barretts
2. Review the basics of endoscopic submucosal dissection and its current indications
3. Discuss the endoscopic management of benign and malignant biliary diseases
4. Outline and incorporate the role of EUS, particularly in avoiding unnecessary ERCP
5. Understand role of interventional EUS in biliary and luminal applications and ide
6. Review the basics of POEM and Z POEM and G POEM procedures and its current indications

This is a continuing medical education activity intended for healthcare providers.

*** IMPORTANT NOTE for Employees of industry (e.g., pharmaceutical & device companies): DO NOT REGISTER HERE. Please email [email protected] for pre-approval for attendance at this course. Should you register without pre-approval, your registration will be cancelled and refunded less a $50 administrative fee. 

Registration will be available until Wednesday, September 9, 2026 12:00pm CT.  After this time, please register on-site.

Fees include enrollment, continuing education credits, educational materials, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks and daytime self-parking (paid registrants only).

Registration/Payment Policy: Your full payment in advance completes your registration and ensures your enrollment in this course. 

Cancellations: Registration fee less $50 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation is received in writing by emailing [email protected] by August 26, 2026. Registration fees are not transferrable.

In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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.

The cancellation cut-off dates and fees are specific to each course. Refer to the cancellation policy on the individual course page. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

WashU Medicine CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

This meeting is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable regulations.
Individuals who require accommodations to participate are encouraged to submit a written request as early as possible, but no later than ten (10) business days prior to the seminar date, to allow sufficient time to arrange appropriate accommodations. Requests received after this deadline will be reviewed and a good faith effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations to the extent feasible.

The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis
212 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Special room rate of $195. Make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel by August 9, 2026.
Online: Chase Park Plaza 
By phone: Reservations phone number is 314-633-3000

Discounted event day parking: $15 Self-Park; $30 Valet

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 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 relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.