Foundation for Interventional and Therapeutic Endoscopy

FITE is the first and only organization that is exclusively dedicated to Interventional and therapeutic endoscopists in the US. FITE is also a 501c3 designated non-profit organization. The foundation will enhance & promote the expansion of the field of advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy thereby increasing access to specialized endoscopic procedures while reducing cost and morbidity for patients in a manner that promotes uniform quality training and credentialing in order to optimize healthcare value and outcomes for patients. We recognize that Therapeutic Endoscopy will play a greater role in the care of digestive diseases cancers and obesity in the future. The foundation will function to develop awareness research and pathways for complex procedures. This includes: standardization of training creation of criteria for uniform credentialing and privileging advocating for reimbursement codes for niche interventions research collaborations and support dedicated to interventio