Updates in GI & Hepatology 2026

This program is designed to address the professional practice gaps in all six competencies including: patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice. This program will provide updated information based on the new guidelines and recommendations from current research presented at the following national conferences: ACG Annual Scientific Meeting (October 9 - 14, 2026) and the National American Association of the Study of Liver Diseases Meeting (November 5-9, 2026) and will go a long way towards improving patient outcomes.

1. Discuss the updates in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma.
2. Review the challenges and learn about the advances in the management of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC).
3. Describe the updates in managing Metabolic Dysfunction and Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease (Met-ALD).
4. Discuss the perioperative risk assessment and management in patients with liver cirrhosis
5. Summarize the latest in High-Quality Upper GI endoscopy, management of post polypectomy bleeding, and discuss novel endoscopic approaches for complex GI bleeding.
6. Summarize the latest therapy recommendations for functional GI disorders.
7. Review the new guidelines in implementing treatment for acute pancreatitis.
8. Discuss the expanding treatment options and challenges in managing inflammatory GI disease, including IBD.

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: $25
Health Practitioner (APP, nurse, dietician, pharmacist): Free to attend, but must register

Industry Partner/Non-HCP: $500

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): $25

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 4.75 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 (for APPs, nurses, and other types of learners). The certificate will state that the activity was designated for 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Follow your board's requirements for reciprocal CE credits.

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

Ju Yeon Cho, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Co-Course Director, Faculty, Planning Committee

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

Co-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

Uchenna Agbim, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Faculty

Vincenzo Cardinale, MD
Professor of Medicine
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Faculty

Antonio R Cheesman Rocca, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Associate Program Director of Gastroenterology Fellowship, Director of Endoscopy
Saint Louis University Hospital

Faculty

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

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Lewis Frey, PhD
Professor
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Marina Kim, DO
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Advanced Endoscopy
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Faculty

Craig J McClain, MD
Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Internal Medicine and Pharmacology & Toxicology; Associate Vice President (AVP) for Translational Research, and AVP for Health Affairs/Research
University of Louisville

Faculty

Tarek Nammour, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Advanced Endoscopy & Pancreatology
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Faculty

Joel Riley, MD
Clinical Section Chief, Adjunct Assistant Professor
SSM St Mary's Hospital, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Faculty

Manar Shmais, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Interim Director of IBD Program
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Faculty

Giao X Vuong, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
SSM St. Mary's Hospital

Faculty

Saturday, December 5, 2026

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