Why Optical Diagnosis Matters

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Before you cut, biopsy, refer to surgery, or call a lesion “normal,” you need to know exactly what you’re looking at. The Queen’s Optical Diagnosis Course is an immersive, two-day program focused on the fundamentals and clinical application of optical diagnosis across the GI tract, from the hypopharynx to the colon.

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Designed for all endoscopists, this course is relevant to gastroenterologists, surgeons, and trainees across a broad range of practice settings. Accurate real-time optical diagnosis is a fundamental skill that informs everyday endoscopic decision-making.

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Participants will receive hands-on exposure to magnifying endoscopes and advanced imaging technologies, alongside structured teaching from expert faculty. The course emphasizes practical pattern recognition, decision-making, and integration of optical diagnosis into everyday clinical practice, supported by leading endoscopy vendors in Canada.

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Optical diagnosis is not a niche skill—it is a core competency. Join us in Kingston, Ontario, Canada for a focused, high-yield educational experience that will change how you see, interpret, and act during endoscopy.

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Registration — 2027

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We'll announce registration fees, early-bird deadlines, and accommodation information for the April 3–4, 2027 course soon.