2026 Principles of GI for the NP and PA Course

Course Title:  2026 Principles of GI for the NP and PA Course

Overview

Aug. 28-30, 2026
Chicago, Illinois and online

Designed for the way GI care really works, the Principles of GI for the NP and PA Course equips NPs and PAs to thrive as key members of the GI care team. Through guideline‑driven, case‑based education, you’ll explore core and emerging GI topics — from IBD and cancer screening to GERD, obesity and nutrition, the microbiome, and MAFLD/MASH — with a clear focus on practical decision‑making in real clinic settings.  

Join fellow APPs and expert faculty to learn, connect, and return to practice aligned, confident, and ready to deliver guideline‑driven care that makes an impact. 

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Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees of this course at the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel. You may make your hotel reservations by calling 312-726-7500 or visiting the reservation page here

Be sure to mention you are attending the 2026 Principles of GI for the NP and PA to receive the discounted rate. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be reserved by Aug. 6, 2026, to ensure the discounted rate of $219 per night (single/double, taxes not included). Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival will forfeit one night's room and tax.

Key dates

  • June 30, 2026: Early bird registration ends. 
  • Aug. 6, 2026: Discounted rates for hotel registration ends. 

Learning objectives

  1. Assess best practices and recommended treatment modalities in GI for patient evaluation and diagnosis.
  2. Review guidelines and the latest updates in clinical management of chronic GI diseases.
  3. Describe the role of GI APPs in the team-based care model, using best practices to maximize patient outcomes.

Pricing

Tier
Member
Nonmember
Early bird (ends June 30)
$400
$500
Standard (July 1–Aug. 27)
$500
$600
Late/on-site (Aug. 28–30)
$600
$700

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Contact

Contact Education at education@gastro.org for more information about the program or support with registration.

Agenda

All times are Eastern.

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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.

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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

Angelina Collins, MSN, ANP-BD​

Angelina Collins, MSN, ANP-BD​

University of California San Diego  

Daniela Jodorkovsky, MD​

Daniela Jodorkovsky, MD​

Mount Sinai 

Monica Nandwani, DNP, RN, FNP-BC​ 

Monica Nandwani, DNP, RN, FNP-BC​ 

Stanford Health Care

Benjamin Cohen, MD

Benjamin Cohen, MD

Cleveland Clinic

Resources

Agenda

Friday, Aug. 28
Session 1
8:25 a.m.
Course Welcome
8:30 a.m.
Beyond the Burn: Evolving Strategies for GERD Management
9 a.m.
Barrett's Esophagus and Eosinophilic Esophagitis
9:30 a.m.
Break
9:50 a.m.
Esophageal Dysmotility & Basics of Esophageal Manometry
10:20 a.m.
Celiac Disease and Non-IBD Diarrheal Disorders
10:50 a.m.
Functional Dyspepsia & Gastroparesis
11:20 a.m.
Nutritional Approaches for FGIDs
Noon
Lunch
Session 2
1:05 p.m.
Chronic Constipation
1:35 p.m.
Approach to Bloating
2:05 p.m.
Approach to Abnormal Liver Enzymes
2:35 p.m.
Break
2:55 p.m.
Selecting and Deciphering Imaging
3:25 p.m.
Colon Cancer Screening
3:55 p.m.
Psychological Therapies for the Gastroenterology Patient: Behavioral Health Approaches to GI Disorders
4:25 p.m.
Friday Top 10 Countdown
Saturday, Aug. 29
Session 3
8:25 a.m.
Course Welcome
8:30 a.m.
Weight Management & Endobariatrics
9 a.m.
Identifying GI Side Effects from Non-GI Drugs
9:30 a.m.
MASLD
10:10 a.m.
Break
Session 4 - Saturday Breakouts
Breakout A
10:25 a.m.
Cirrhosis Management
11:05 a.m.
Autoimmune Liver Disease
11:45 a.m.
Liver Transplantation
Breakout B
10:25 a.m.
Pancreatic Potpourri
11:05 a.m.
AI for Risk Stratification and Early Detection of GI Cancers
11:45 a.m.
Interventional Procedures for the Non-Interventionalist
12:20 p.m.
Lunch
Session 5
1:25 p.m.
Anorectal Exam and Pathology
1:55 p.m.
Peri-Procedure Management
2:25 p.m.
Medication Authorization Process
2:55 p.m.
Break
3:15 p.m.
Leadership Pearls & Preventing Burnout
4:15 p.m.
Saturday Top 10 Countdown
Sunday, Aug. 30
Session 6
8:25 a.m.
Course Welcome
8:30 a.m.
Updates in Ulcerative Colitis
9 a.m.
Updates in Crohn’s Disease
9:30 a.m.
Peri-Operative IBD Management
10 a.m.
Nutrition for IBD
10:30 a.m.
Break
10:50 a.m.
Case Studies in IBD
11:35 a.m.
Sunday Top 10 Countdown and Closing Remarks

The agenda table listed above is an overview of topics that will be presented during the course. For a full-listing agenda with faculty names please click this link

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.