Masterclass: Colorectal Screening Plus

September 27, 2025, 8:50 AM - 5:00 PM

*US Central Time

Course Directors:
Pegah Hosseini-Carroll, MD, FASGE
Elizabeth R. Paine, MD

Location:
Virtual

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Join ASGE to uncover the latest insights on colorectal cancer (CRC) trends. As CRC incidence rises among younger populations and advanced-stage diagnoses increase, it's vital to adapt screening strategies accordingly.

This masterclass features expert-led discussions on:

  • The impact of evolving screening modalities
  • Patient preferences
  • Biomarker testing
  • Emerging technologies
  • And more!

Enhance your knowledge and stay ahead in the fight against CRC to improve patient outcomes. Sign up now to secure your spot and dive into expert insights with the ASGE masters of colorectal screening!

Participants will be able to:

  • Understand the latest colorectal cancer statistics, with a focus on the rising incidence among younger populations and increasing rates of advanced-stage diagnoses (Current CRC Trends)
  • Explore the impact of different screening methods, including colonoscopy, stool-based tests, and biomarker testing, on overall screening rates and patient outcomes (Screening Modalities)
  • Gain insights into how patient demographics and experiences influence screening choices and learn strategies to incorporate these preferences into practice (Patient Preferences)
  • Discover the latest advancements in CRC screening technology and how they can enhance early detection and improve patient care (Emerging Technologies)

Pegah Hosseini-Carroll, MD, FASGE

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Jackson, MS

Elizabeth R. Paine, MD

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center

Jackson, MS

September 27, 2025

Print Agenda

*US Central Time

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

RC 360: Enhancing Outcomes with ASGE

Learning Objectives:

  • Introduce the significance of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in reducing cancer-related mortality
  • Highlight the growing incidence of early-onset CRC in younger populations
  • Address disparities in CRC outcomes, particularly among Native Americans and individuals under 50
  • Introduce ASGE's role in advancing colorectal cancer screening and education
  • Provide an overview of the program and how ASGE’s resources support the latest trends and innovations in CRC screening
9:30 AM - 10:15 PM

Flashback: 20 Years of CRC Screening Evolution

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze the key trends in CRC screening rates from 2005 to 2021
  • Understand the factors driving changes in screening rates over time
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Talk Time: Your CRC Questions Uncovered

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tool Talk: How Screening Modalities Shape CRC Success

Learning Objectives:

  • Examine the relative impact of different screening modalities (e.g., colonoscopy, mt-sDNA, FOBT/FIT, sigmoidoscopy, CT colonography) on overall CRC screening rates
  • Explore how each modality contributed to the observed trends in CRC screening
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Deep Dive: Screening Tools in Action

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Stool Shift: The Rise of DNA Testing in CRC

Learning Objectives:

  • Focus on the role of multitarget stool DNA (mt-sDNA) tests in increasing CRC screening rates
  • Discuss the clinical benefits and limitations of mt-sDNA compared to other screening methods
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

mt-sDNA Unpacked: Your Questions Answered

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Pause & Reflect: Screen Break

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Barrier Busters: Overcoming CRC Screening Challenges

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss blueprint for Direct Screening programs as a strategy to improve access and increasing CRC screening rates
  • Identify key barriers to achieving the national goal of 80% CRC screening rates
  • Discuss the increasing CRC incidence among younger adults and the importance of early screening
  • Explore strategies to improve screening access and adherence in underrepresented populations
  • Discuss strategies for overcoming these barriers, including patient education and policy changes
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

The Tough Stuff: Solving Screening Barriers

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

In the Endo: Real-World Colonoscopy Cases

Learning Objectives:

  • Review real-world case studies highlighting the use of endoscopic colonoscopy in CRC screening
  • Analyze the decision-making process and outcomes in various clinical scenarios
  • Explore emerging trends and innovations in CRC screening, including new technologies and personalized screening approaches
  • Consider how these trends might impact overall screening rates and patient outcomes
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Choice Matters: Tailoring CRC Screening to Patients

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss the importance of offering diverse screening options to patients
  • Explore how patient demographics, awareness, and past experiences influence preferences for CRC screening modalities
  • Discuss strategies for integrating patient preferences into clinical practice to improve adherence to screening guidelines
  • Explore ways to empower patients in making informed choices about their CRC screening
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Precision Power: Biomarker Testing in CRC Screening

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the significance of biomarker testing in identifying high-risk individuals for colorectal cancer
  • Explore how biomarker testing can guide personalized screening and treatment strategies
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Final Frontier: Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Registration Fees

ASGE Member

$175

Non-Member

$275

ASGE Member Trainee

$99

Non-Member Trainee

$175

Non-Physician Member

$99

Non-Physician Non-Member

$175


Registration Options

  • Register online
  • Call 630-573-0600 Monday through Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm CT to register by phone
  • If you would like to submit a check, please make it payable to ASGE and mail to:
    American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
    P.O. Box 809055, Chicago, IL 60680-9055
    Attention: Masterclass Colorectal Screening Plus

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