Events and Courses

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The American Foregut Society Beginner Motility Course is designed to provide a practical foundation in esophageal motility assessment for clinicians new to the field. This course will introduce the interpretation of high-resolution manometry within the framework of Chicago Classification v4.0 diagnoses, as well as provide an introduction to FLIP planimetry and panometry's role in evaluating esophageal function. Through a combination of focused lectures, case discussion, and hands-on breakout sessions, participants will gain experience with the major motility assessment platforms and develop the skills needed to confidently interpret studies in clinical practice.*Participants in this course will be expected to review the AFS' online introduction video series on how to perform HRM prior to attending the course.

The American Foregut Society Advanced Motility Course is an in-depth program designed for clinicians seeking to expand their expertise in the application of high-resolution manometry and FLIP planimetry/panometry in complex clinical settings. This course will focus on the use of HRM and FLIP motility testing in pre-procedural evaluation, intra-procedural guidance during esophageal interventions such as myotomy and anti-reflux surgery, and the assessment of recurrent or persistent symptoms following intervention. Through expert-led sessions and interactive case discussions, participants will refine their interpretive skills and develop advanced strategies for integrating motility data into procedural decision-making and post-procedural management.

This dynamic, four-hour pre-program session offers an immersive educational experience at the cutting edge of foregut flexible endoscopic surgery. Designed for practicing endoscopists, surgeons, and advanced endoscopy fellows, the session combines the immediacy of live case demonstration with the clarity and consistency of expertly curated procedural video — delivering a high-yield learning environment that is both engaging and reproducible.

The AFS Reflux Measurement Course, a new half-day offering for 2026, is intended for a broad audience: practicing gastroenterologists and surgeons, including fellows and residents, advance practice nurses, physicians assistants, motility lab nurses, and technicians who want to learn both the fundamentals and more advanced concepts in the physiologic assessment of gastroesophageal reflux. The course will cover the principles behind both catheter-based and wireless pH measurement, impedance detection of volume reflux, techniques for probe placement, study analysis, and report creation. Hands-on sessions for working with the various software platforms used in reflux measurement will be a prominent component of this course, and there will be multiple opportunities to directly interact with experts who can help guide you through challenging questions and considerations.

This half-day, case-based course is designed for general gastroenterologists and foregut surgeons seeking a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to foregut disease. The program integrates current concepts in pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, and therapeutic management across the spectrum of esophageal disorders, including motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Barrett’s esophagus.

Wind down the day with the most informative, collaborative, fun-filled PJ party. Cookies and cocoa will be served. NO pajamas, no entry!

Join AFS Past President Felice Schnoll-Sussman and members of the Women of The Foregut for coffee and engaging discussion.