38th year of the course, "Medical and Surgical Aspects of Esophageal and Foregut Disorders: Pathophysiology and Treatment"

38th year of the course, "Medical and Surgical Aspects of Esophageal and Foregut Disorders: Pathophysiology and Treatment" is organized by Foundation for Research and Education in Esophageal and Foregut Disease and will be held from Feb 02 - 07, 2023 at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Lahaina, Hawaii, United States of America.

Course Overview:
For those that have not attended previously, the course is specifically designed to have the feel and interaction of a small-group classroom environment where questions, comments, and discussion are encouraged. The course is open to all physicians and allied health personnel with an interest in esophageal and foregut disorders. It is particularly appreciated by gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal surgeons who focus on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with esophageal disorders, and for those who have an interest in developing a swallowing center and who function as a team to collaboratively approach esophageal problems. The lectures are detailed and supported by existing literature and ongoing research to provide cutting-edge information that can be immediately applied to patient care. Each lecture is followed by ample time for often vigorous discussion and interaction between the faculty and attendees as areas of controversy are further explored and debated.

In addition, there are lunch and learn sessions that provide even deeper dives into relevant and often controversial subjects, an “Interactive New Technology” break-out session to provide participants with the opportunity to gain insight into new and evolving technologies that impact esophageal diagnostics and therapy, and optional Hands-on Certificate Sessions. In these sessions, participants have close interaction with faculty and vendors on new technology and procedures to enable the participant to leave with a new level of confidence and experience along with a certificate of completion at the end of the advanced session. These sessions typically include high-resolution motility, advanced endoscopic procedures, and novel diagnostic or therapeutic devices.

The course is intense, but we also encourage socialization among the participants and faculty. This is aided by a course reception Thursday night and a wonderful evening social event on Monday night. This year we are adding a poolside cocktail event for participants to interact with the faculty in a relaxed environment and hear stories from their careers, discuss cases, share thoughts on the future of foregut, and enjoy the beauty of Hawaii together poolside. The course starts Thursday and ends Tuesday, with Sunday a free day for everyone to unwind and recharge.