IBUS ASGE Hybrid Module 1 Workshop Downers Grove, Illinois, USA – November 6th – 7th, 2026
Workshop description
This IBUS workshop has been developed by a group of international experts in IBD and intestinal ultrasound (IUS). Participants will learn about the basics of intestinal ultrasound (IUS) and the role of IUS in diagnosis, follow-up of treatment, and complications in IBD.
The workshop consist in 2 parts:
- Theoretical and didactic training: participants will engage in an interactive, self-directed eLearning course via IBUS
- Practical training: the hands-on experience component will be facilitated through an introductory face-to-face course involving sessions with patients
Benefits of participating in didactic-only learning:
Even without hands-on practice, you can still gain:
- Core principles and frameworks
- Clinical/technical decision-making logic
- Rationale behind techniques
- Best practices, common pitfalls, and safety considerations
If you are still deciding if IBUS certification is right for you or the hands-on option is sold out, the didactic-only option allows a low cost option to still earn CME, ask questions, network with peers and experts in the field, participate in case discussions and debrief while observing the overall experience.
Application process
The application process is divided into the following 3 steps:
1. Submission of application: To be taken into consideration for the application process, fully completed applications must be submitted by Thursday, July 2nd. Applicants must submit, together with their CV, a Letter of Recommendation from their Head of Department.
During the application process, applicants will be prompted to confirm their commitment to completing the eLearning component of Module 1 before attending the face-to-face workshop (please note this is a mandatory prerequisite to attend the workshop - more information on the content can be found here).
2. Review and selection: The Workshop Steering Committee will review all applications and select the potential workshop participants by mid-July 2026.
3. Workshop registration: for the participation fee the selected applicants will be invoiced by ASGE. Registration to the workshop will be confirmed upon receipt of payment by the IBUS Group. Different applicant groups are subject to varying application fees:
ASGE Member, Full Workshop - $3300
ASGE APP/Trainee Member, Full Workshop - $1000
Non-ASGE Member, Full Workshop - $3900
Non-ASGE Member APP/Trainee, Full Workshop - $1200
Didactic Learner-Physician, only lectures - $350
Didactic Learner-APP/Trainee, only lectures - $200
Selected applicants must be active IBUS members. For further information on how to become an IBUS member, please visit our website here.
Please note that access to the eLearning course is included in the fee for the full in-person workshop (theoretical and didactic training plus practical training). For all other applications, the eLearning course (€250 + 19% VAT) must be covered by the participants. Travel and accommodation arrangements are to be arranged and paid for by the participants directly.
In case of any questions, please contact the IBUS Office at [email protected].
For any inquiries regarding the ASGE organization, please contact [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in bowel ultrasound and the IBUS Group!
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