The IYEA program is intended to promote technical advancement and collaboration among young endoscopists. This program has been held annually since 2014, with 306 young international endoscopists from 32 countries having participated so far. The program enables them to acquire and develop new advanced knowledge and technical skills in GI endoscopy by clinical training at Korean high-volume centers, which in turn improve patient care in the applicant’s home.

The IDEN committee will provide financial support of USD 1,500, to participants to cover travel and all incidental expenses. In addition, they will be invited to take part in the ‘Young Endoscopist Forum,’ and the IDEN 2023 registration fee will be reimbursed.

The application deadline for IYEA 2023 is February 28, 2023.
We encourage all young endoscopists from all around the world to take this opportunity and participate in the IYEA 2023!

* Please note that the program format is subject to change due to unavoidable issues like COVID-19.
In that event, we will inform you of the changed program and benefits for your continued participation.

• February 28, 2023
  Application Deadline
• From March 20, 2023
  Notification of accepted applicants

How to Participate

1. STEP 1 Read the below
   application guidelines.
2. STEP 2 Download
   the below
   application Form
3. STEP 3 Send the
   application form
   by email
   (iyea@iden.or.kr)
4. STEP 4 Review by the
   Public Affairs
   Committee
5. STEP 5 Participation
   by accepted
   applicants

Schedule Korea Standard Time | GMT+9

Eligibility

• Young International physicians working in GI endoscopy not residing in Korea under 40 years of age are eligible to apply.
  (Resident, Fellow, Junior, Staff)
• Participants must complete registration and payment. Registration fees will not be waived but refunded on site.
• All applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English.
  * Please note that those who have already participated in the IYEA program may not be accepted in case of overallotment.

Benefits & Awards

IDEN 2023 Registration Fee Reimbursement & Certificate

Registration of IDEN 2023 is mandatory. The registration fee will be reimbursed on site.

Travel grantUSD 1,500

Travel grant including airfare, accommodations, meals, and all incidental expenses (around USD 1,500).

Endoscopic training program

Endoscopic training program at outstanding endoscopy centers in Korea

Participants

Around 20-30 people will be accepted as participants in UGI Endoscopy, LGI Endoscopy, ERCP and EUS.

Duties (Besides Training)

• 1. Submission of an abstract for IDEN 2023. (Check “IYEA Abstract” in abstract submission page.)
• 2. The abstract is also presented during the Young Endoscopist Forum.

  The type of presentation at the IYEA Young Endoscopist Forum will be assigned by our committee’s review.

• 3. Submission of evaluation sheets after training
• 4. IDEN 2023 registration is mandatory; registration fee will be refunded on site.

Guidelines for Application

• 1. Applicants should apply to their preferred field of participation; UGI endoscopy, LGI endoscopy, ERCP or EUS in application.
• 2. The Public Affairs Committee will place applicants in selected training centers.
• 3. Required documents
  • Application form
  • Curriculum vitae including a recent photo
  • Two letters of recommendation in English: one from your training preceptor/director;
    and the other from the president of your society of GI endoscopy
  • Lists of published articles written in English (last 5 years)
  • A passport photocopy showing the photograph and identification information
  • [Optional] The results of an English proficiency test: TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, G-TELP, etc.
    (Any kind of internationally recognized English language test score or certificate can be submitted)
• 4. Completed applications and all correspondence should be mailed to the IYEA 2023 Secretariat address listed below.
  iyea@iden.or.kr