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Women in GI Regional Workshop: Minneapolis

Course Title: Women in GI Regional Workshops Women in GI Regional Workshop: Minneapolis
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Course faculty
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Overview

Jun 6, 2026
Minneapolis, MN

Join us in Minneapolis, MN, for our final Women in GI Regional Workshop. This day-long event is a unique opportunity to meet with other women to advance gender equity, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful mentorship connections across all career stages.  

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. 

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

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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

Lilani Perera, MD

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

Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Boston University

Loren Rabinowitz, MD

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

Shahnaz Sultan, MD, MHSc, AGAF

Shahnaz Sultan, MD, MHSc, AGAF

Professor of Medicine
University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Esther Connor, MD

Esther Connor, MD

Gastroenterologist

MNGI Digestive Health

Tedra Gray, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC

Tedra Gray, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Sinai Chicago

Nadia Huq, MD

Nadia Huq, MD

Gastroenterologist

Aurora Health Care

Faculty

Elizabeth Aby, MD

Elizabeth Aby, MD

Assistant Professor

University of Minnesota

Megan Adams, MD, JD, MSc, AGAF

Megan Adams, MD, JD, MSc, AGAF

Associate Professor of Medicine

University of Michigan

Jana Al-Hashash, MD, MSc, AGAF

Jana Al-Hashash, MD, MSc, AGAF

Associate Professor of Medicine

Mayo Clinic Florida

Jessica Crimaldi, MSN, NP-C, CMSRN

Jessica Crimaldi, MSN, NP-C, CMSRN

Advanced Practice Provider Manager

Cleveland Clinic

Susan Lou, MD

Susan Lou, MD

Gastroenterologist
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Assistant Professor
University of Minnesotaa

Anu Nookala, MD

Anu Nookala, MD

System Department Chair
HealthPartners & Park Nicollet
Hepatologist, Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Minnesota

Nasim Parsa, MD

Nasim Parsa, MD

Director of Digital Health and Innovation
Co-Director of Esophageal Disorders Program, Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota Medical Center

Sheryl A. Pfeil, MD, MA, AGAF

Sheryl A. Pfeil, MD, MA, AGAF

Clinical Professor – Internal Medicine
The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center

Eugenia Shmidt, MD

Eugenia Shmidt, MD

Associate Professor

University of Minnesota

Amber Tierney, MD

Amber Tierney, MD

Gastroenterologist

The Iowa Clinic

Nice Toriz, MD, AGAF

Gastroenterologist

MNGI Digestive Health

Jennifer Weiss, MD, MS, AGAF

Jennifer Weiss, MD, MS, AGAF

Professor

University of Wisconsin

Resources

Agenda

Time
Topic
Presenter(s)
7:30-8 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
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8–8:10 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks “Empowering and Inspiring”
Course Co-Directors
8:10–9:15 a.m.
IMPROV
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9:15–10 a.m.
Professional Development
Moderator: Shahnaz Sultan, MD, MHSc, AGAF
9:15–9:30 a.m.
Leadership Development and Creating Opportunities for Advancement
Sheryl Pfeil, MD, AGAF
9:30–9:45 a.m.
Finding Your Voice — Strategies for Confidence and Advocacy
Tedra Gray, NP
9:45–10 a.m.
Navigating Career Challenges and Transitions
Jennifer Weiss, MD, MS, AGAF
10-10:10 a.m.
Q&A
.
10:10–10:45 a.m.
Roundtable: Personal journeys about professional growth, career transitions, and stepping into leadership roles
Anu Nookala, MD, Nasim Parsa, MD, Nadia Huq, MD, Megan Adams, MD, JD, MSc, AGAF, Tedra Gray, NP
10:45–11:15 a.m.
Break and Networking
.
11:15–12:30 p.m.
Mentorship
Moderator: Tedra Gray, NP
11:15–11:30 a.m.
Mentorship/Sponsorship and Finding Your People
Jana Al-Hashash, MD, MSc, AGAF
11:30–11:45 a.m.
Building Bridges and Harnessing the Power of Near-Peer Mentors
Lizzie Aby, MD
11:45 a.m.-Noon
Negotiation Skills and Securing Fair Compensation
Jessica Crimaldi, NP
Noon–12:10 p.m.
Roundtable: “How I Built This” Creating Your Own Career Path, Diversifying Your Career, and Building Your Brand
Eugenia Shmidt, MD, Nice Toriz, MD, AGAF, Jennifer Weiss, MD, MS, AGAF, Sheryl Pfeil, MD, AGAF, Lizzie Aby, MD
12:45–1:45 p.m.
Lunch and Networking
.
1:45–2:45 p.m.
Wealth, Wellness, and Work-Life Integration
Moderator: Esther Connor, MD
1:45–2 p.m.
Financial Literacy for Gastroenterologists
Megan Adams, MD, JD, MSc, AGAF
2–2:15 p.m.
Wellness, Self-Care, and Resilience
Nadia Huq, MD
2:15–2:30 p.m.
Ergonomics and Sustainability
Shahnaz, Sultan MD, MHSc, AGAF
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Q&A
.
2:45–3:30 p.m.
Roundtable: A Day in the Life: Practical approaches for managing personal and professional responsibilities
Amber Tierney, MD, Jana Al-Hashash, MD, MSc, AGAF, Shahnaz Sultan, MD, MHSc, AGAF, Susan Lou, MD, Jessica Crimaldi, NP
3:30–3:45 p.m.
Group Photo and Closing Remarks
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3:45–5 p.m.
Post-Meeting Networking Reception (Hors d’oeuvres and Drinks)
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