Overview

Mar 28, 2026
Atlanta, GA

Join us in Atlanta, GA, for one of our Women in GI Regional Workshops. This day-long event is a unique opportunity to meet with other medical professionals interested in promoting women in GI.  

Each regionally focused event empowers women in GI through practical skill-building, candid conversations, and community support.  

Together, we’ll break down barriers to representation and create pathways for inclusion, connection, and growth. 

This meeting is open to male and female physicians and APPs.

Our course directors bring perspectives from across the care team, representing diverse voices and experiences. Their insights come from key leadership groups, including the Women’s Committee, AGA NPPA Task Force, young gastroenterologists/early career committee, the FORWARD Program, and the AGA Future Leaders initiative. 

Travel grants available

Maria A. Leo-Lieber Scholarship Award (pdf)

Event dates:

Registration

Learning objectives

  1. Advance gender equity and leadership development: Reflect on the evolution and impact of the Women in GI Regional Workshops as platforms for promoting gender equity, mentorship, and leadership development across diverse practice settings.
  2. Build relational networks and mentorship opportunities: In a safe, supportive environment, you can build meaningful professional relationships through structured mentorship and peer networking.
  3. Address barriers to representation and inclusion: Identify and address challenges related to leadership, representation, and access, with a focus on fostering inclusion and systemic change.
  4. Feel empowered through practical skills and career development: Learn actionable skills in areas such as financial planning, negotiation, trauma-informed care, and advocacy to support career advancement and personal growth.

Pricing

Price
Virtual: $25
Non-member: $50
Trainees/early career: $25
APPs, full GIs, and others: $50

Sponsorship

This series is supported by educational grants from Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson.

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.

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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

Co-Chair

Lilani Perera, MD

Director of the Crohn’s & Colitis Program, Boston Medical Center

Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Boston University

Loren Rabinowitz, MD

Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Instructor in Medicine and Attending Physician in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Course Director

Shanthi Srinivasan, MD

Shanthi Srinivasan, MD

Division Director, Professor, Digestive Diseases

Emory University School of Medicine

Anna Owings, DO

Anna Owings, DO

Assistant Professor, School of Medicine

University of Mississippi Medical Center

HoChong Gilles, DNP, FNP-C

HoChong Gilles, DNP, FNP-C

Program Director, Assistant Director of GI Research

Central Virginia VA Health Care System

Shannon Coombs, MD

Shannon Coombs, MD

Instructor in Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis

Resources

Agenda

Date and Time
Session
Friday, March 27
6:30-9 p.m.
Networking and Reception
Saturday, March 28
8-8:30 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
8:30-8:40 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:40-10 a.m.
Clinical Innovation & Patient Care
8:40-9 a.m.
Pre- and Post-Menopause in GI – health implications and career considerations
9-9:20 a.m.
Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology – applications in research, clinical practice, and education
9:20-9:40 a.m.
APP–Physician Collaboration & Team-Based Care
9:40-10 a.m.
Ergonomics in Clinical Practice – optimizing equipment and techniques for physician well-being
10-10:30 a.m.
Break and Networking
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Leadership & Career Advancement
10:30-10:50 a.m.
Career Niches in GI – building expertise in research, clinical care, or education
10:50-11:10 a.m.
Interactive Breakouts and Panels – niche-focused discussions and practical applications
11:10-11:30 a.m.
Career Pathways & Transitions: Academic, Hospital, and Private Practice – sustaining growth while balancing personal life
11:30-11:50 a.m.
Hybrid Career Models – balancing private practice, academics, and research
11:50-11:55 a.m.
Group Photo
11:55 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
Lunch and Networking
12:55-1:55 p.m.
Personal Growth & Well-Being
12:55-1:15 p.m.
Imposter Syndrome – strategies to build confidence and overcome self-doubt
1:15-1:35 p.m.
Burnout Prevention and Wellness – navigating stress and maintaining resilience
1:35-1:55 p.m.
Mentor-Mentee Relationships – maximizing engagement and support, including APP integration
1:55-2 p.m.
Photo Contest & Closing Remarks