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). 

Cancellation policy

Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival will forfeit one night's room and tax. Please send any cancellation request to AGA Member Relations via email member@gastro.org or call 301-941-2651. 

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

Sponsored by

This course is sponsored by Lilly and Sanofi.

Learn, network and save.

AGA members save $100 on this course. Discover the benefits of AGA membership and join today!

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.

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

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

Draft agenda

Friday, Aug. 28
Session 1
8:30 a.m.
GERD
9:05 a.m.
Functional Dyspepsia & Gastroparesis
9:35 a.m.
Break/networking
9:55 a.m.
Pancreas
10:30 a.m.
Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary
11 a.m.
Weight Management & Endobariatrics
11:35 a.m.
Lunch
12:45 p.m.
Chronic Constipation
1:15 p.m.
Esophageal Dysmotility & Basics of Esophageal Manometry
Session 2: Friday Breakouts
Breakout A
1:50 p.m.
Psychological Therapies for the Gastroenterology Patient: Behavioral Health Approaches to GI Disorders
2:20 p.m.
Break/networking
2:30 p.m.
Identifying GI Side Effects from Non-GI Drugs
3 p.m.
Break/networking
3:10 p.m.
Selecting and Deciphering Imaging
3:40 p.m.
Friday Top 10 Countdown
Breakout B
1:50 p.m.
Leadership Pearls Panel/Burnout Combined Panel
2:20 p.m.
Break/networking
2:30 p.m.
Leadership Pearls Panel/Burnout Combined Panel (Cont.)
3 p.m.
Break/networking
3:10 p.m.
Medication Authorization Process
3:40 p.m.
Friday Top 10 Countdown
Saturday, Aug. 29
Session 3
8:30 a.m.
Cirrhosis Management
9:05 a.m.
Autoimmune Liver Disease
9:40 a.m.
Approach to Abnormal Liver Enzymes
10:10 a.m.
Break/networking
10:30 a.m.
Liver Transplantation
11:05 a.m.
MASLD
11:40 a.m.
Peri-Procedure Management (Anticoagulation, GLPs)
12:15 p.m.
Lunch
Session 4: Saturday Breakouts
Breakout A
1:20 p.m.
Colon Cancer Screening
1:50 p.m.
Break/networking
2:00 p.m.
Oncology
2:30 p.m.
Break/networking
2:40 p.m.
Approach to Bloating
3:10 p.m.
Saturday Top 10 Countdown
Breakout B
1:20 p.m.
Interventional Procedures for the Non-Interventionalist
1:50 p.m.
Break/networking
2 p.m.
Anorectal Pathology & HRA
2:30 p.m.
Break/networking
2 p.m.
Anorectal Pathology & HRA
2:30 p.m.
Break/networking
2:40 p.m.
H. pylori +++
3:10 p.m.
Saturday Top 10 Countdown
Sunday, Aug. 30
Session 5
8:30 a.m.
IBD Overview
9:05 a.m.
Celiac Disease and Non-IBD Diarrheal Disorders
9:40 a.m.
Nutrition for IBD
10:10 a.m.
Break/networking
10:30 a.m.
Case Study Panel
11:05 a.m.
Nutritional Approaches for FGIDs
11:40 a.m.
Updates in Crohn’s Disease
12:10 p.m.
Sunday Top 10 Countdown and Closing Remarks

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