Fourth Annual Midwest Metabolic Clinical Symposium

This one-and-a-half day event brings the healthcare community together to gain specialty-specific insight on the multidisciplinary approach to metabolic disease. The incidence of obesity and T2DM continues to rise in the general population; with a parallel increase in prevalence of MASLD. At this time it is estimated that up to 40% of the US population is affected. Importantly these conditions are seen by all physicians and are often either not captured or are under-diagnosed.

This annual conference brings experts from across the globe to present sessions focusing on current and emerging best practices for the management of: obesity, diabetes, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, sleep disorders, brain health, organ transplantation complications, endocrinology, pediatric metabolic disease, and cancer risks.

Attendees will be introduced to current and new treatment strategies to address these multiple overlapping disorders (often with common pathogenic mechanisms).

Our aim is to bring attention to these common disorders and the need for early identification of those at highest risk.

1. List metabolic risk factors.
2. Identify complications of the Metabolic Syndrome.
3. Summarize the interactions of metabolic disorders with various organ systems including the: kidneys, lung, heart, brain, ovaries, liver, and skin.
4. Discuss weight loss strategies (medication, endoscopy, surgery) and available new pharmacotherapies.
5. Discuss interactions of BMI and obstructive airway disease.
6. Discuss interactions of obesity and sleep disorders.
7. Review metabolic risk factors in post organ transplant.

Registration is required in order to attend the live activity and to have access to the virtual link.

Meeting login and instructions will be provided to registered and paid participants that indicate virtual attendance a few days prior to the activity. Logistics of conference location and parking will be provided to registered and paid participants that indicate in-person attendance a few days prior to the activity.

Registration Fees
SLUCare:
Physician/Faculty: Free to attend, but must register
Health Practitioner (APP, nurse, dietician, pharmacist): Free to attend, but must register

SLU SOM Alumni:
Free to attend, but must register

Non-SLUCare:
Physician: $20
Health Practitioner (APP, nurse, dietician, pharmacist): Free to attend, but must register

Industry Partner/Non-HCP: $500

Trainees, upon verification of trainee status (ID, letter, etc.):
Outside of SLU/WashU: $0         
SLU/WashU - Fellows/Residents: $0, must register ahead of time to attend

On-Demand Viewing Registration (No CME credit will be awarded): $20

*Non-SLU Trainees:
To confirm your trainee status, you will be required to submit either a scan of your hospital ID or submit a letter confirming your trainee status. Scan and email to [email protected]. Once received, reviewed, and approved, we will email you letting you know you can register as a Non-SLU Trainee. Failure to provide proof of trainee status will result in termination of your registration.

Cancellations:

Cancellations received before April 3^rd, will be issued a refund minus a $10.00 administrative fee. After April 3^rd, no refunds will be issued.

Accreditation:

Saint Louis University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation:

Saint Louis University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Saint Louis University School of Medicine will provide Other learner certificates (APPs, nurses, and other types of learners).  The certificate will state that the activity was designated for 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Follow your board's requirements for reciprocal CE credits.

If you are traveling from out of state to attend in-person, please see the below options for hotels near SLU Campus. We will not provide shuttles. We suggest utilizing rideshare companies for transportation needs.

Angad Arts Hotel

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Angad Arts Hotel is a fresh hospitality experience that embraces creativity in our guests and our local art community. The hotel features 146 artfully designed guest rooms and suites, each designed around a color — and the emotions the color evokes. Our rooms and amenities are perfect for work and leisure. Enjoy our culinary offerings at our rooftop ART Bar or our restaurant, Commonwealth.

Discounted prices for SLU guests are available.

St. Louis Union Station Hotel

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Discounted prices for SLU guests are available.

Hilton Ballpark

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Discounted prices for SLU guests are available.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Saint Louis University School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Marie Philipneri, MD, PhD
Professor of Internal Medicine/Nephrology
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

CME Accrediting Director

Grant or research support-Mineralys (Relationship has ended)

Amanda Sain
Continuing Medical Education Program Director
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

CME Program Director

Nothing to disclose

Wing-Kin Syn, MD, PhD
James F. King Chair in Gastroenterology, Professor of Medicine, Director, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Saint Louis University School of Medicine Director, Comprehensive Metabolic Center, SSM Health - Saint Louis University Hospital

Course Director, Planning Committee

Grant or research support-Zydus (Relationship has ended)|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Merck|Grant or research support-89 Bio|Advisor-Mirum|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Ipsen|Speakers Bureau-Novonordisk|Advisor-Dimension Bio

Paula Zdanowicz, DVM
Education Manager
Saint Louis University Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Education Manager

Sandeep Dhindsa, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine, Chief of Endocrinology and Metabolism Division
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Planning Committee

Consulting Fee-Verity (Relationship has ended)|Advisor-Tolmar

Adam D Farmer, MD, PhD
Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of Neurogastroenterology & Motility
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Ajay Jain, MD
Anthony Rejent Endowed Professor of Pediatrics, Pharmacology and Physiology, Chief, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Director, Pediatric Liver Transplantation, Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SLUCare Group at SSM Health

Planning Committee

Advisor-Mirum|Advisor-Gilead Sciences|Advisor-Ipsen

Gerald Wade III, MD
Assistant Professor, Section Chief, Ambulatory Medicine, Medical Director of the Bridge Clinic.
Division of General Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Click here to view the Exhibit Prospectus

Abstract Poster and Oral Presentation Submission Guidelines

• Authors may submit an unlimited number of abstracts.
• Abstracts must be submitted via the symposium website. Submission via fax or email will not be accepted.
• The abstract text is limited to 2,500 characters, excluding titles, authors, institutions, tables, and images.
• The maximum file size for images is 4MB.
• Abstracts should include key study details: background/aim, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Drug names must align with international nomenclature.
• Submissions may include:
  • Original Research
  • Video Presentations
  • Novel Case Reports
  • Innovative Technology Applications
• Abstracts must be submitted by March 18, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered. 
• Presenting authors must submit full disclosure forms before the symposium. They may not be employees of ineligible companies if the abstract content relates to their employer's business line or products.
• All expenses, (e.g., registration, airfare, lodging) related to submission and presentation are the responsibility of the presenter.

You will be contacted shortly after the deadline has passed with further instructions and next steps.