GI Fellows Endoscopy Procedures Workshop & Hands-On

Overview

The GI Fellows Endoscopy Procedures Workshop & Hands-On is a simulator-based training day for gastroenterology fellows, held the day before the 16th Saudi Digestive Disease Forum (SDDF 2026) opens in Jeddah. Fellows rotate through simulator stations covering basic endoscopic skills and ergonomics, polypectomy and hemostasis techniques, and advanced imaging and lesion recognition, with faculty supervision and structured feedback throughout. Registration is SAR 700.

Why attend this course

• Simulator-based hands-on training built specifically for GI fellows
• Structured rotation through core skill stations with faculty feedback
• Small group of 20 fellows for close, individualised supervision
• Timed the day before SDDF 2026 opens — no extra trip to Jeddah needed
• Receive a Certificate of Course Completion from the SGA

What you will learn

• 1Demonstrate basic endoscopic handling skills and correct ergonomics.
• 2Perform simulator-based polypectomy and hemostasis techniques.
• 3Recognise mucosal lesions using advanced imaging techniques.
• 4Troubleshoot common technical problems encountered during simulator stations.

Curriculum

4 modules across 4 units — 4 published, 0 in development.

Hands-on training (key highlight)

• Basic endoscopic skills & ergonomics station
• Polypectomy & hemostasis simulator station
• Advanced imaging & lesion recognition station

Scientific program

Who should attend

• First- and second-year GI fellows
• Advanced internal medicine trainees with an interest in gastroenterology

Course format

• Morning: focused lectures on core endoscopic skills and technique
• Afternoon: simulator station rotation with faculty supervision
• Small groups with individualised feedback at every station