September 19 - September 20 | Oak Brook, United States
1909 Spring Rd,Illinois Endoscopy Society – Advancing the future of interventional endoscopy
Advancing the Future of Interventional Endoscopy
2026 Course
September 19–20, 2026 · Oak Brook & New Lenox, IL
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy for Doctors, Nurses & Associates
Two days of expert didactics, hands-on training, and live procedural demonstrations.
What We Do
A society built around education, innovation, and community. Interventional endoscopy is a subspecialty that lets physicians treat complex conditions through the body’s natural openings — avoiding traditional surgery. We exist to advance that practice and to teach it.
Professional Education
An annual course bringing leading faculty and emerging techniques to Illinois providers.
Innovation in Practice
Showcasing less-invasive, lower-risk procedures at the intersection of endoscopy and surgery.
Independent & Neutral
Neutral, independent education — techniques and cases first, free of single-company promotion.
Our Mission
To educate healthcare providers and community members about the field of interventional endoscopy and its utilization in an ever-evolving medical landscape — improving care through knowledge, collaboration, and quality.
Annual Course — A Two-Day Interventional Endoscopy Course
Each fall, gastroenterologists, surgeons, fellows, vendors, and allied professionals gather for an immersive program across two locations.
| Day 1 | Didactics & hands-on training at the Doubletree, Oak Brook |
| Day 2 | Live demonstrations at Silver Cross Hospital |
14.25 GI-specific + 14.25 general contact hours available.
The Team Behind the Course
Kamran Ayub, MD, MRCP, FASGE
Course Director
Medical Director, Center for Advanced Endoscopy, Silver Cross Hospital
Anna Pfeiffer, PA-C, MMS
Course Coordinator
Southwest Gastroenterology, GI Partners of IL
Course Co-Directors
Jessica Dakhoul, PA-C, MMS
Southwest Gastroenterology, GI Partners of IL
Laura Atkinson, FNP-C, MSN
Southwest Gastroenterology, GI Partners of IL
Amy Liss, RD, PA-C, MMS
Southwest Gastroenterology, GI Partners of IL
Leah Kramer, PA-C, MMS
Southwest Gastroenterology, GI Partners of IL