3rd Annual
Ask the
Interventional Experts
Interventional Experts
Hot Topics Debate & TECH Talks
During DDW® 2025 in San Diego, CA
3rd Annual
Ask the
Interventional Experts
Hot Topics Debate & TECH Talks
During DDW® 2025 in San Diego, CA
The Foundation for Interventional & Therapeutic Endoscopy is proud to partner with Fujifilm to host the 3rd Annual Ask the Interventional Experts
Hot Topics Debate in San Diego May 3, at 6:00pm during DDW® 2025. The event features opportunities for attendees to engage in an evening of education, networking, and compelling dialog on important interventional topics.
Network
Interact with interventional experts, fellows program directors, and fellows while enjoying food and drink at the hottest new venue in San Diego, steps from the San Diego Convention Center and with a 270° view overlooking San Diego Bay.
TECH Talk
featuring three exciting 15-minute talks presented by interventional endoscopists showcasing the latest TECHniques they employ using state-of-the-art endoscopic TECHnology to advance patient care.
Ask the Interventional Experts
Hot Topics Debate
Each FITE Committee will pre-select a fellow to present their point of view on one of 5 topics to engage in lively and informative debate led by FITE Committee members.
Details on directions, admission, parking, and more will be included in confirmation and reminder emails you will receive once your registration has been verified for this exclusive event.
1. Duodenal Stent vs. EUS-GJ
Pro EUS-GJ
Amy Tyberg, MD
Hackensack Meridian Health, NJ
FITE Chair,
EUS
Vladimir Kushnir, MD
Washington University, MO
FITE Vice-Chair,
EUS
vs.
Pro Stent
Dennis Yang, MD
Adventist Health, FL
FITE Chair,
Third Space
Tara Keihanian, MD
Baylor College of Medicine, TX
FITE Vice-Chair,
Third Space
2. Low Grade Dysplasia in Barrett's: Ablate all Comers or Just Surveillance?
Pro Ablation
Steve Keilin, MD
Emory Clinic, GA
FITE Chair,
Barrett’s
Adam Kichler, MD
Allegheny Health Network, PA
FITE Vice-Chair,
Barrett's
vs.
Pro Surveillance
Toufic Kachaamy, MD
City of Hope, AZ
FITE Chair,
Endo Oncology
Tamas Gonda, MD
NYU Langone Health, NY
FITE Vice-Chair,
Endo Oncology
3. Weight Loss Medications vs. Endobariatrics: Has the Landscape Changed?
Pro ESG
Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD
Brigham & Women's Hospital, MA
FITE Chair,
Endobariatrics
Janese Laster, MD
Gut Theory Total Digestive Care, DC
FITE Chair,
Endobariatrics
vs.
Pro Medications
Jessica Widmer, DO
NYU Langone Health, NY
Ad Hoc Committee
Mankanwal Sachdev, MD
Arizona Center For Digestive Health, AZ
Ad Hoc Committee
4. Non-Rectal Colon Adenomas — ESD vs. Piecemeal EMR with Ablation of Edges: What is Better for Patients? Outcomes, Complications and Cost.
Pro ESD
Alex Schlachterman, MD
Thomas Jefferson University, PA
FITE Chair,
ESD
Mohamed Othman, MD
Baylor College of Medicine, TX
FITE Vice-Chair,
ESD
vs.
Pro EMR
Douglas Rex, MD
Indiana University Health
Ad Hoc Committee
Tonya Kaltenbach, MD
UCSF Health
Ad Hoc Committee
5. Endohepatology vs. a Digestive Health Program without Endohepatology: false hope or an opportunity?
Pro Classic Hepatology
Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD
Brigham & Women's Hospital, MA
Ad Hoc Committee
Janese Laster, MD
Gut Theory Total Digestive Care, DC
Ad Hoc Committee
vs.
Pro Endohepatology
Harshit Khara, MD
Geisinger Health System, PA
FITE Chair,
Endohepatology
Ahmad Bazarbashi, MD
Washington University, MO
FITE Vice-Chair,
Endohepatology
Approved registrants will receive a confirmation email including important details about attending the event. We look forward to seeing you there.