AIG Hospitals and Boston Scientific to establish CoE to strengthen access to Therapeutic GI Endoscopy

AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, and Boston Scientific in India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal (GI) Therapies, with a particular emphasis on training doctors across India.

The three-year collaboration aims to strengthen clinical expertise in advanced therapeutic endoscopy and support wider access to minimally invasive gastrointestinal interventions beyond major metropolitan centres.

The initiative recognises that improving access to advanced GI care requires more than the availability of medical technology. Equally important is developing the clinical expertise, procedural skills and trained multidisciplinary teams necessary to deliver these interventions safely and effectively. By extending structured training opportunities to physicians practicing in smaller cities, the collaboration seeks to build clinical capabilities that can translate into better access to specialised treatment for patients.

Under the MoU, AIG Hospitals will host - structured training programmes annually, covering Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Cholangioscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Endoluminal Surgeries. Led by AIG's experienced faculty and invited external experts, these programmes will integrate classroom learning, dedicated skill laboratories, hands-on training stations and live case observations, with emphasis on procedural proficiency, appropriate clinical decision-making and standardised practices.

Recognising that successful therapeutic endoscopy requires a coordinated clinical team, the Centre will also provide training opportunities for endoscopy technicians and nursing professionals. Digital learning, clinical observerships and continued mentorship will complement the hands-on programmes, supporting participants as they develop and apply their skills in their respective clinical settings.