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7th Sindh AEG Basic EUS Course

November 6-8, 2026 | Karachi, Pakistan
7th Sindh AEG Basic EUS Course

The World Endoscopy Organization (WEO) is pleased to endorse the 7th Sindh AEG Basic EUS Course, taking place on 6-8 November 2026 at the Sindh Institute of Advanced Endoscopy and Gastroenterology (SIAG) in Karachi, Pakistan, in collaboration with Dow University of Health Sciences and AEG.

The three-day course aims to strengthen knowledge and practical skills in Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and combines expert lectures, live demonstrations, and hands-on training.

International expertise and practical training

Directed by Prof. Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz, the course invites an international and national faculty of experienced EUS specialists, including Prof. Asadur Tchekmedjian, WEO President (Uruguay). Dr. M. Khalid Hasan (USA), Dr. Mustafa Arain (USA), Dr. Nadeem Tehami (UK), Prof. Vikram Bhatia (India), and Prof. Dr. Ning Zhong (China).

The course will also benefit from the contributions of national faculty, co-directors and coordinators.

A three-day programme focused on EUS skills

The program covers key aspects of basic EUS, with a strong emphasis on practical experience.

Topics include:

  • EUS fundamentals, equipment and knobology
  • EUS anatomy and vascular assessment
  • Liver and pancreatic applications
  • Pancreatic cysts
  • Submucosal lesions and rectal EUS
  • EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and biopsy (FNB) techniques
  • Scope care, washing and maintenance

Supporting education and the development of EUS

Through its endorsement, the World Endoscopy Organization recognises the importance of educational initiatives that promote endoscopic expertise and expand access to high-quality training.

The 7th Sindh AEG Basic EUS Course provides an opportunity for gastroenterologists to develop practical EUS skills, exchange knowledge with international experts and contribute to the continued development of EUS practice.

Additional information

For further information, please contact organizers via workshop.siag@gmail.com, the official website, and the event webpage.

 

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