Target group:Gastroenterology sub-specialists

Duration:6 months

Capacity:1 person

Curriculum:

-          Observer course (2 months):

·         Familiarity with mediastinal, Pancreatobiliary and Anorectal anatomy

·         Familiarity with anesthetic drugs and sedation

·         Familiarity with endoscopic features of submucosal lesions, Pancreatobiliary disorders, Anorectal diseases and tumor staging

·         Watching minimum 100 cases of upper and lower EUS, 20 cases of EUS-FNA and 10 cases of invasive EUS

-          Hands-on course (4 months):

·         Performing a minimum of 150 cases of upper and lower EUS, 20 cases of EUS-FNA and 10 cases of interventional EUS

Costs:

-          Observation course is free

-          Hands-on course with certificate costs $12000