Lab Exam Registration is Open.
The next BE-SAFE! Hands-On Skills Verification Exams will take place at the ASMBS Annual Meeting 2025 in National Harbor, MD (Washington, DC). Secure your spot and demonstrate your expertise in bariatric endoscopy skills.
Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Session 1: 2:00–3:30 PM EST
Session 2: 4:00–5:30 PM EST
Welcome to the ASMBS/SAGES Assessment-Based Certificate Program
We are pleased to introduce the BE-SAFE! (Bariatric Endoscopy – Skill Acquisition Focused Evaluation) program, a joint initiative developed by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). This program offers a structured pathway for verifying proficiency in bariatric endoscopy through a combination of educational content and skill assessment.
BE-SAFE! is designed for experienced professionals who have performed at least 50 upper endoscopic procedures and are seeking formal recognition of their capabilities. The program reinforces our shared belief that surgeons should lead in the delivery of endoscopic care for bariatric patients.
Program Structure:
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Video Curriculum – A series of 8 instructional videos that must be completed prior to taking the written exam.
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Written Qualifying Exam – Requires a passing score to move forward in the process.
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Hands-On Skills Verification Exam – Final step in earning the BE-SAFE! credential.
The video curriculum is free for ASMBS and SAGES members, and completion of all modules is required to gain access to the Qualifying exam.
Through BE-SAFE!, we aim to support excellence in bariatric endoscopy and empower surgeons to demonstrate their expertise in this evolving field.
Process
- Step 1
- Watch Videos
- Step 2
- Take Written Qualifying
Exam $150 - Step 3
- A Score of 70% or Higher on the Qualifying Exam is Required to Register for BE-SAFE!
- Step 4
- Register for BE-SAFE! Bariatric Endoscopy – Skill Acquisition Focused Evaluation $995