Evolution of Interventional Endoscopy: Past, Present, and Future

Medicine Grand Rounds

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM


Grand Round starts in:

Online Streaming
January 21st, 2026
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours
0.00 MOC Points

Description

Evolution of Interventional Endoscopy: Past, Present, and Future

Dates and Times

Start: 1/21/2026 8:00 AM
End: 1/21/2026 9:00 AM

Objectives

  • Identify appropriate clinical indications for referral to an advanced endoscopist for
    minimally invasive treatment options.
  • Evaluate the paradigm shift that interventional endoscopy has caused in the
    management of specific conditions, such as achalasia, pancreatic fluid collections, and
    early-stage malignancies
  • Recognize the ongoing evolution of interventional endoscopy as a distinct, specialized
    sub-specialty within internal medicine

Speakers

  • Vivek Kesar, MD
    • Evolution of Interventional Endoscopy: Past, Present, and Future

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits . Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Maintenance of Certification

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

KRISTINA MARGOLIS
Department:
Phone: (631) 444-2065
Email: Kristina.Margolis@stonybrookmedicine.edu

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Stony Brook, New York 11794-8222