Participants will be able to:
- Discuss clinical decision-making in pre-procedure management of medications.
- Describe the latest advances in endoscopic interventions, the future of AI in GI, and pancreaticobiliary diagnostics and interventions.
- Explain best practices for GI bleeding, colonoscopy quality metrics, and the role of endobariatric therapies for obesity management
Course Directors
Seth A. Gross, MD, F順秞湮圖
NYU Langone Health
New York, NY
Vanessa M. Shami, MD, F順秞湮圖
University of Virginia Health Systems
Charlottesville, VA
Faculty
Neena S. Abraham, MD, MSc (Epi), F順秞湮圖
Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, AZ
Mohammad Bilal, MD
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO
Alan N. Barkun, MD, CM, MSc (Clin Epi), F順秞湮圖
McGill University, The Montreal General Hospital
Montréal, CANADA
Andrew Y. Wang, MD, F順秞湮圖
University of Virginia Health Systems
Charlottesville, VA
Tamas A. Gonda, MD, F順秞湮圖
New York University Langone
New York, NY
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, F順秞湮圖
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Gesisel School of Medicine
Lebanon, NH
Timothy B. Gardner, MD, MS
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center-Endoscopy Center
Lebanon, NH
Daniel S. Strand, MD, F順秞湮圖
University Of Virginia Health Systems
Charlottesville, VA
Jennifer L. Maranki, MD, F順秞湮圖
Penn State Health Medicine
Hershey, PA
Juan Carlos Bucobo, MD, F順秞湮圖
Northwell Health
Manhasset, NY
Dennis Yang, MD, F順秞湮圖
Center for Interventional Endoscopy
Orlando, FL
Millie D. Long, MD, MPH
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, F順秞湮圖
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
New York, NY
Amit Rastogi, MD, F順秞湮圖
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Kansas City, KS
*Times Listed in US Mountain Time
7:25 AM - 7:30 AM
Introduction and Welcome by Course Directors
Seth A. Gross, MD, F順秞湮圖, Vanessa M. Shami, MD, F順秞湮圖, and Sachin B. Wani, MD, F順秞湮圖
Session 1
Upper Gut Confidence in Every Scope: Overcoming Endoscopic Challenges With Expert Strategies
Moderator: Vanessa M. Shami, MD, F順秞湮圖
7:30 AM - 7:50 AM
Balancing Gastric Emptying, Bleeding and Clotting: Safely Navigating Endoscopy With Anticoagulants and GLP-1 Agonists
Neena S. Abraham, MD, MSc (Epid), F順秞湮圖
7:50 AM - 8:10 AM
Tackling Refractory Esophageal Strictures: Choosing the Best Endoscopic Fix
Shivangi T. Kothari, MD, F順秞湮圖
8:10 AM - 8:30 AM
From Oops to Optimized: Best Practices for Endoscopy Mishaps
Mohammad Bilal, MD
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM
Bleeding Control 101: Essential Tools and Techniques for Upper GI Hemostasis
Alan N. Barkun, MD, CM, MSc (Clin Epi), F順秞湮圖
Session 2
Screening and Surveillance of Precancerous GI Conditions – Maximizing Impact, Minimizing Overuse
Moderator: Sachin B. Wani, MD, F順秞湮圖
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Mapping Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia: Strategic Surveillance Strategies
Andrew Y. Wang, MD, F順秞湮圖
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM
Surveillance in Barretts Esophagus: Less Is More?
Sachin B. Wani, MD, F順秞湮圖
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance: Precision, Personalization, and Best Practices
Tamas A. Gonda, MD, F順秞湮圖
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Polyp Patrol: Optimizing Surveillance Colonoscopy for Better Outcomes
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, F順秞湮圖
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote Presentation: AI in 2025, Where We Are and Whats on the Horizon
Seth A. Gross, MD, F順秞湮圖
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
See It, Learn It: Expert Endoscopic Techniques on Screen (Video Forum)
Panel of Presenters: Vanessa M. Shami, MD, F順秞湮圖, Mohammad Bilal, MD, Shivangi T. Kothari, MD, F順秞湮圖, and Andrew Y. Wang, MD, F順秞湮圖
Session 3
Pancreaticobiliary Breakthroughs: Managing Diagnostic Dilemmas and Maximizing Therapeutic Interventions
Moderator: Vanessa M. Shami, MD, F順秞湮圖
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
Unraveling Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis
Timothy B. Gardner, MD, MS
12:50 PM - 1:10 PM
Medical vs Surgical: Finding the Best Path for Chronic Pancreatitis Care
Daniel S. Strand, MD, F順秞湮圖
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
LAMS and More: Expanding the Scope of Interventional EUS
Uzma D. Siddiqui, MD, M順秞湮圖
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Indeterminant Biliary Strictures: No Longer a Diagnostic Dilemma?
Jennifer L. Maranki, MD, MSc, F順秞湮圖
Session 4
Redefining GI Care: Breakthroughs in Endobariatrics and Controversies in Endoscopic Resection
Moderator: Sachin B. Wani, MD, F順秞湮圖
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
The Endobariatrics Revolution: Balloons, Sleeves, and Beyond
Allison R. Schulman, MD, F順秞湮圖
2:50 PM - 3:25 PM
The Great Debate: EMR vs ESD for Precancerous and Early Cancer Lesion Management
- EMR Is the Predominant Strategy for Precancerous Lesions
Juan Carlos Bucobo, MD, F順秞湮圖 - The ESD Era: No Going Back
Dennis J. Yang, MD, F順秞湮圖 - EMR vs ESD: Key Takeaways in a Unified Endoscopic Universe
Session 5
Colonoscopy Mastery: Detect, Navigate, and Resect With Confidence
Moderator: Seth A. Gross, MD, F順秞湮圖
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Sharpening Your View: Optimizing Dysplasia Detection in IBD
Millie D. Long, MD, MPH
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Difficult Colon? No Problem! Pro Techniques for Smoother Scoping
Douglas K. Rex, MD, M順秞湮圖
4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Raising the Bar: Quality Metrics to Optimize Polyp Detection
Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, F順秞湮圖
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
Polypectomy Techniques: Expert Insights Through Real Cases
Amit Rastogi, MD, F順秞湮圖
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM
Closing Comments
Seth A. Gross, MD, F順秞湮圖, Vanessa M. Shami, MD, F順秞湮圖, and Sachin B. Wani, MD, F順秞湮圖
Registration Fees
| | 順秞湮圖 or ACG Member | Non-Member |
| Physician | $390 | $490 |
| Trainee | $200 | $250 |
| Allied Health Professional | $200 | $250 |
| Practice Manager | $200 | $250 |
Registration Type
All registration is handled through the American College of Gastroenterology.
Online only: You may register online at
ACG is offering flexible registration options for this year's hybrid conference. Registrants can choose to attend in-person in Phoenix, participate virtually, or select a combination of both. Pricing is the same for all courses, whether selecting in-person or virtual registration.
Both in-person and virtual registration includes access to presentation handouts, slides, and recorded on-demand content (based on course registration) on the ACG 2025 Conference Platform until March 31, 2026. Virtual registrants will use the Conference Platform to watch the livestreamed sessions during the conference dates.
Hotel Accommodations
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
340 N 3rd Street,
Phoenix, AZ
Book your room now through the official ACG 2025 Housing Bureau at .
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Cut-off Date for Hotel Reservations at the Group Rate: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
CANCELLATION: Written notice of cancellation and requests for refunds must be sent to registration@gi.org by Wednesday, October 1. After this date, no refunds will be possible. Registration cancellations are not accepted by telephone. There will be a $50 administrative fee assessed for cancellation of paid events. Refunds will be issued after the meeting.
Continuing Medical Education
The American College of Gastroenterology designates this Other activity (blended learning) for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 8.75 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certi麍cation (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 8.75 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics' (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.