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2026 GI Training Directors’ Workshop

Course Title: 2026 GI Training Directors’ Workshop
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Overview

Apr 11-12, 2026
Chicago, Illinois

Designed by and for those involved with GI fellowship training programs, this workshop provides valuable updates for program directors, assistant directors, and program coordinators. Attendees will hear from their peers from various sized training programs from around the country on best practices and solutions to common issues they all face. Outside speakers are brought in to offer different perspectives and lend their expertise to topics not directly related to GI training.

Co-sponsored by AASLD, ACG, AGA, and ASGE this one and half day workshop was created to address the unique needs of training program directors. Later a specialized track was added specifically for program coordinators, as they face different challenges within the training program. In-Person only.

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Learning objectives

  1. Identify available tools and resources to support GI fellowship training directors, with particular emphasis on faculty development and competency-based education. Review components of the clinical competency committee and what is required from fellowship programs.

Pricing

Member
Nonmember
$275
$275

Conference cancelation policy

A refund (minus a $50 processing fee) will be given for cancellations received in writing on or before Thursday, March 26, 2026. Please send requests to AGA Member Relations via email

Agenda

All times are Eastern.

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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Session Sub-title 1

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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Session Sub-title 2

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11:00 - 12:00 midday

Session Sub-title 3

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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Session Sub-title 2

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11:00 - 12:00 midday

Session Sub-title 3

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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Course faculty

Course Director

Janice Jou, MD, MHS

Professor of Medicine
Director of Education and Professional Development, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Associate Vice Chair - Faculty Development, Department of Medicine
Oregon Health and Science University

Section Chief, Gastroenterology VA Portland Health Care System

Ariel Aday, MD

Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases
Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Director
University of Texas Southwestern

Resources

Preliminary Program

Saturday, April 11
7–7:45 a.m.
Breakfast
Session 1: Potpourri Topics
8–8:10 a.m.
Welcome
8:10–8:35 a.m.
ACGME Updates
8:35–8:55 a.m.
ECFMG Updates
8:55–9:25 a.m.
Signaling
9:25–9:45 a.m.
Panel Discussion
9:45–10 a.m.
A.M. Break
Session 2: Program Management
10–10:20 a.m.
Finances: Running a Fellowship Program
10:20–10:40 a.m.
Utilizing Role of Core Faculty and APD: Running a Successful Fellowship Program
10:40–11:10 a.m.
GME Calendar / Schedule / Onboarding
11:10–11:30 a.m.
Soliciting Effective Feedback from Faculty (to facilitate CCC)
11:30–11:50 a.m.
Panel Discussion
12–1 p.m.
Lunch (includes networking table for new PDs)
Session 3: Navigating Feedback and Professionalism
1:10–1:30 p.m.
Harnessing Effective Feedback: Guiding Gastroenterology Fellows to Success
1:30–1:50 p.m.
Remediation (Best Practices)
1:50-2:10 p.m.
Wellness for Fellows (Best Practices)
2:10–2:50 p.m.
Shark Tank: Fellowship Innovations
2:50–3:10 p.m.
Panel Discussion
3:10–3:25 p.m.
P.M. Break
Session 4: Breakouts
3:30– 4 p.m.
Breakouts For Small and Medium Sized Programs
Breakout 1A: Practical Solutions to Frequent Challenges in Gastroenterology Fellowships
Breakout 1B: Thriving as a Program Director: Wellness Strategies for Success
Breakout 1C: Guiding Professionalism: Effective Approaches to Difficult Situations
4:10–4:40 p.m.
Breakouts For Large and Jumbo Programs
Breakout 2A: Practical Solutions to Frequent Challenges in Gastroenterology Fellowships
Breakout 2B: Thriving as a Program Director: Wellness Strategies for Success
Breakout 2C: Guiding Professionalism: Effective Approaches to Difficult Situations
4:50–5:30 p.m.
Breakout 3A: Practical Solutions to Frequent Challenges in Gastroenterology Fellowships
Breakout 3B: Thriving as a Program Director: Wellness Strategies for Success
Breakout 3C: Guiding Professionalism: Effective Approaches to Difficult Situations
Program Coordinators Track
3:30–4 p.m.
The Role of the Program Coordinator: Continuous Evolution
4–4:30 p.m.
ACGME: APE
4:30–5 p.m.
Wellness for the Program Coordinator
5–5:30 p.m.
Open Mic – Sharing Best Practices and Solutions
Sunday, April 12
7–7:45 a.m.
Breakfast
Session 5: Faculty Development
8–8:20 a.m.
Fostering Program Cohesion and Culture
8:20–8:40 a.m.
Optimizing Career Mentorship for Fellows
8:40–9 a.m.
Frameworks for Mentoring Fellow Research
9–9:30 a.m.
Empowering Educators: Effective Methods for Teaching Endoscopy
9:30–9:45 a.m.
Panel Discussion
9:45–10 a.m.
A.M. Break
Session 6: Innovation and Technology
10–10:20 a.m.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Effective Feedback and Prompts
10:20–10:40 a.m.
AI in Endoscopy Training: Current Applications and Future Directions
10:40–11:00 a.m.
AI in GI Education and Training: Implementation Strategies and Ethical Implications
11–11:30 a.m.
Debate: Should AI be Integrated into Clinical, Endoscopic, and Educational Settings in GI Fellowship?
11:30–11:50 a.m.
Panel Discussion
11:50–11:55 a.m.
Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks

Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile

633 North Saint Clair Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Room Rate

Make your reservation by calling 1-888-591-1234. Be sure to mention that you are attending the GI Training Directors’ Workshop to receive the discounted rate of $189 plus tax.

Reservations

The reservation deadline is March 20, 2026. Room blocks have been reserved for the attendees at the Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile. You may also make a reservation online: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/CHIMM/G-GIT6.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be made 72 hours (3 days) prior to check-in to avoid charges for the full amount of the reservation. To cancel a reservation, contact the hotel directly.