Jacobs School of Medicine Hosts SAGES Endoscopy Course for Surgery Fellows

Buffalo, NY — October 2025 — The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo recently hosted the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Flexible Endoscopy Course for Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellows, bringing together 60 surgical trainees from across the country for a focused, hands-on educational experience in gastrointestinal endoscopy.

The course, part of SAGES’ ongoing national training series, is designed to strengthen fellows’ technical skills in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy while reinforcing the organization’s mission to innovate, educate, and collaborate to improve patient care.

Over the course of the program, fellows participated in didactic sessions, simulation-based learning, and mentored skills labs led by experienced faculty. Through a combination of lecture and practice, participants gained confidence and competency in core endoscopic procedures such as upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and polypectomy.

Hosting the course at the Jacobs School aligned closely with the goals of the school’s new Comprehensive Flexible Endoscopy Fellowship, which emphasizes a high volume of endoscopic procedures and innovative surgical techniques. The collaboration with SAGES provided fellows with access to state-of-the-art training facilities, expert mentorship, and a curriculum that integrates seamlessly into their clinical education.

“Courses like this are invaluable for preparing the next generation of surgeons,” said Eleanor Fung, MD, Endoscopy Fellowship Program Director, “The hands-on, focused approach allows fellows to develop skills they can apply immediately in patient care.”

SAGES’ Flexible Endoscopy Course continues to play a key role in preparing surgical fellows nationwide to incorporate endoscopic techniques into their practices—enhancing patient outcomes and advancing the field of minimally invasive surgery.

For more information about SAGES and its educational initiatives, visit www.sages.org.