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
<鶹ýƵ>Course Directors
Seth A. Gross, MD, FASGE
NYU Langone Health
New York, NY
Vanessa M. Shami, MD, FASGE
University of Virginia Health Systems
Charlottesville, VA
<鶹ýƵ>Faculty
Neena S. Abraham, MD, MSc (Epi), FASGE
Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, AZ
Mohammad Bilal, MD
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO
Alan N. Barkun, MD, CM, MSc (Clin Epi), FASGE
McGill University, The Montreal General Hospital
Montréal, CANADA
Andrew Y. Wang, MD, FASGE
University of Virginia Health Systems
Charlottesville, VA
Tamas A. Gonda, MD, FASGE
New York University Langone
New York, NY
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, FASGE
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, FASGE
University Of Virginia Health Systems
Charlottesville, VA
Jennifer L. Maranki, MD, FASGE
Penn State Health Medicine
Hershey, PA
Juan Carlos Bucobo, MD, FASGE
Northwell Health
Manhasset, NY
Dennis Yang, MD, FASGE
Center for Interventional Endoscopy
Orlando, FL
Millie D. Long, MD, MPH
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, FASGE
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
New York, NY
Amit Rastogi, MD, FASGE
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, FASGE, Vanessa M. Shami, MD, FASGE, and Sachin B. Wani, MD, FASGE
Session 1
Upper Gut Confidence in Every Scope: Overcoming Endoscopic Challenges With Expert Strategies
Moderator: Vanessa M. Shami, MD, FASGE
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), FASGE
7:50 AM - 8:10 AM
Tackling Refractory Esophageal Strictures: Choosing the Best Endoscopic Fix
Shivangi T. Kothari, MD, FASGE
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), FASGE
Session 2
Screening and Surveillance of Precancerous GI Conditions – Maximizing Impact, Minimizing Overuse
Moderator: Sachin B. Wani, MD, FASGE
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Mapping Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia: Strategic Surveillance Strategies
Andrew Y. Wang, MD, FASGE
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM
Surveillance in Barrett’s Esophagus: Less Is More?
Sachin B. Wani, MD, FASGE
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance: Precision, Personalization, and Best Practices
Tamas A. Gonda, MD, FASGE
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Polyp Patrol: Optimizing Surveillance Colonoscopy for Better Outcomes
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FASGE
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote Presentation: AI in 2025, Where We Are and What’s on the Horizon
Seth A. Gross, MD, FASGE
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
See It, Learn It: Expert Endoscopic Techniques on Screen (Video Forum)
Panel of Presenters: Vanessa M. Shami, MD, FASGE, Mohammad Bilal, MD, Shivangi T. Kothari, MD, FASGE, and Andrew Y. Wang, MD, FASGE
Session 3
Pancreaticobiliary Breakthroughs: Managing Diagnostic Dilemmas and Maximizing Therapeutic Interventions
Moderator: Vanessa M. Shami, MD, FASGE
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, FASGE
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
LAMS and More: Expanding the Scope of Interventional EUS
Uzma D. Siddiqui, MD, MASGE
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Indeterminant Biliary Strictures: No Longer a Diagnostic Dilemma?
Jennifer L. Maranki, MD, MSc, FASGE
Session 4
Redefining GI Care: Breakthroughs in Endobariatrics and Controversies in Endoscopic Resection
Moderator: Sachin B. Wani, MD, FASGE
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
The Endobariatrics Revolution: Balloons, Sleeves, and Beyond
Allison R. Schulman, MD, FASGE
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, FASGE - The ESD Era: No Going Back
Dennis J. Yang, MD, FASGE - 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, FASGE
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, MASGE
4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Raising the Bar: Quality Metrics to Optimize Polyp Detection
Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, FASGE
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
Polypectomy Techniques: Expert Insights Through Real Cases
Amit Rastogi, MD, FASGE
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM
Closing Comments
Seth A. Gross, MD, FASGE, Vanessa M. Shami, MD, FASGE, and Sachin B. Wani, MD, FASGE
Registration Fees
| | ASGE 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 Certification (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.