Introducing the 2025 Principles of GI for the NP and PA: On Demand course — a premier, self-paced learning experience designed specifically for advanced practice providers (APPs). This course features expert-led video sessions with narrated slide presentations, offering team-based guidance through case-based scenarios that reflect real-world GI patient management.
Whether you're a seasoned provider or new to the field, this course delivers the highest quality, GI-specific education available. Topics include upper and lower GI disorders such as colon cancer, IBD, MASH/MASLD, GI oncology, liver and pancreas conditions, heartburn, dysphagia, and more — all tailored to enhance your clinical confidence and expertise.
This course is currently available for pre-sale. You’ll receive a follow up e-mail from AGA University once the course is available to access.
Learning objectives
- Gain understanding of specific illnesses and disease states.
- Get tips to help improve patient management.
Course directors
Angelina Collins, MSN, ANP-BC
UC San Diego Health
San Diego, California
Daniela Jodorkovsky, MD
Mount Sinai Center for Gastrointestinal Physiology
New York, New York
Dominique E. Howard, MD, FACG
Capital Digestive Care
The George Washington University School of Medicine
Washington, D.C.
Thank you for our sponsors
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Enterra Medical
Pfizer
Vivus LLC
Salix Pharmaceuticals
Agenda
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| Product Theatre |
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| Management of Dysphagia |
Daniela Jodorkovsky, MD |
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| GERD/NERD and Functional Heartburn |
Carol Antequera, DMSc, PA-C |
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| Approach to Nausea and Vomiting |
Joshua Novak, MD |
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| Evaluation and Management of Abdominal Pain |
Shawna Sullivan, ACNP |
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| The Magnificent Microbiome Grab Bag |
Purna Kashyap, MBBS, AGAF |
Breakout 1*: Liver
New Onset Ascites |
HoChong Gilles, DNP, FNP-BC, AF-AASLD |
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Hepatitis B Prevention and Treatment:
Practice Updates |
Sean Koppe, MD |
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| Cirrhosis: Diagnosis, Management of Complications and When to Refer |
Sean Koppe, MD |
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| Acute Hepatology Presentations |
HoChong Gilles, DNP, FNP-BC, AF-AASLD |
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| Top 10 Take Aways of the Day |
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Breakout 2*: Pancreas
Pancreatitis Acute/Chronic Management |
Whitney Kucher, PA-C |
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| Pancreatic Cyst Management |
Altaf Dawood, MD |
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| Pancreatic Insufficiency |
Altaf Dawood, MD |
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| Welcome and Announcements |
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| Screening for Malignancies and Guidelines |
Sonia Kupfer, MD |
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| When Diarrhea and Colitis Are Not IBD |
Marita Kametas, MSN, APN, FNP, CMSRN, COCN |
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| Irritable About IBS-D and IBS-C |
Amy Stewart, MSN, FNP-C |
| Perianal Exams: The Down and Dirty |
Samantha Wolff, PA-C |
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| Cannabis Conversations |
Thangam Venkatesan, MD |
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| Caring for Your Patient Living with Obesity |
Amy Stewart, MSN, FNP-C |
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| MASLD/MASH |
Chris Kasia, MD |
| Nutrition in GI: Part of a Balanced Diet |
Edwin McDonald, MD |
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| APP Top 10 Take Aways of the Day |
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| Welcome and Announcements |
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| How to Care for an IBD Patient with Current Guidelines and Shared Decision-Making Tools |
Angelina Collins, MSN, ANP-BC |
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| IBD Diagnostic Toolkit (including IUS) |
Noa Krugliak Cleveland, MD |
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| Pharmacology Update |
Marita Kametas, MSN, APN, FNP, CMSRN, COCN |
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| Pouchitis AGA Guideline Update |
Alexis Oonk, MSN, FNP-C |
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| Case-Based Panel Discussion |
Moderator:
Angelina Collins, MSN, ANP-BC
Panelists:
Alexis Oonk, MSN, FNP-C
Amy Stewart, MSN, FNP-C
Marita Kametas, MSN, APN, FNP, CMSRN, COCN |
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| Top 10 Take Aways of the Day |
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| Closing Remarks |
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Pricing
Member: |
$300 |
Nonmember: |
$500 |
Credit Information
This course is accredited up to 14 AMA PRA Category 1™ credits (subject to change).
CME expiration date: Aug. 31, 2027
Accreditation Statement
The AGA Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AGA Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all faculty and planning partners must disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies held within the past 24 months. The AGA Institute implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees of this course at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, IL. You may make your hotel reservations by calling 1-800-228-9290 or:
Make reservation
Be sure to mention you are attending the 2025 AGA Principles of GI for the NP and PA Course to receive the discounted rate. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be reserved by July 14, 2025, to ensure the discounted rate of $249 per night (single/double, taxes not included).
Cancellation policy
A refund (less a $50 processing fee) will be given for cancellations received in writing on or before July 25, 2025. Please send any cancellation request to AGA Member Relations via email member@gastro.org or call 301-941-2651.
No cancellations will be accepted for refunds on or after July 26, 2025. Refunds cannot be made for no shows.
