WGO Training Center in Bogota, Colombia
Introduction:
In response to training needs in Central and South America, on August 6, 2008, the Clinica Reina Sofia Endoscopy Training Center and the Clinica Universitaria Colombia Endoscopy Training Center were inaugurated in Bogota, Colombia as one of the newest WGO Training Centers.
Clinica Riena Sofia has obtained significant recognition in digestive endoscopy both in Colombia and abroad, and a subspecialty program is being created under the auspice of a new medical school, Unisanitas.
Main Objectives / Goals:
- The main objectives of the Bogota Training Center include the provision of complementary endoscopy training, training in therapeutic endoscopy, training in endoscopic EUS, training in new technologies and research on new developments in endoscopy
- The geographic areas targeted for training includes Colombia, Central America and the Andean region.
Facilities:
Digestive Endoscopy Unit:
- Two adult and one paediatric endoscopy rooms
- One gastrointestinal physiology room
- Recovery room for sedated patients
- Dedicated area for equipment disinfection
ERCP Suite with digital radiology support.
Experimental Animal Suite.
Areas of Training:
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Endoscopic EUS
- ERCP
- EMR Technologies
- Argon-Treatment of Oesophageal Varices
- Endscopic Ultrasound
In the Press:
[click to enlarge]» Watch news item on Colombian television describing the training center ( 
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Contact:
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Dr Luis Sabbagh
- Diagonal 127a #31-46
- Clinica Reina Sofia
- Centro De Exploraciones Digestivas
- Bogota, Colombia
- Email: lsabbagh@colsanitas.com.co
Further Information:
A Bogota Training Center info package will be available as a downloadable PDF soon, which will include more comprehensive information on the Bogota Training Center, such as trainee application process, course offerings, and other details which may be of importance to potential partners or trainees.
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