ACG Postgraduate Course at 2025 Annual Meeting

• Step Up vs Step Down Therapy in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  Joy W. Chang, MD
  Develop a framework for positioning emerging therapeutic options, including topical corticosteroids, diet modifications, and biologics, within existing treatment paradigms for patients with EoE.
• Navigating Therapies in IBD: Strategic Positioning of Emerging Drugs
  David T. Rubin, MD, FACG
  Discuss how to strategically position emerging therapies for inflammatory bowel disease by critically evaluating their clinical efficacy, safety, cost-effectiveness, and patient-centered outcomes to optimize individualized patient care.
• Functional Dyspepsia and Idiopathic Gastroparesis: When Is Motility Testing Needed?
  Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
  Identify appropriate indications for gastric physiology testing, including gastric emptying studies and motility testing, in patients with suspected gastroparesis versus functional dyspepsia.
• Evolving Perspectives on Colon Cancer Screening Methods
  Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, FACG
  Critically assess the latest advancements and differing viewpoints on colon cancer screening to enhance efficacy, improve patient outcomes, and inform evidence-based clinical practices.
• Panel Q & A

• Acute Pancreatitis: Implementing Clinical Guidelines for Optimal Patient Outcomes
  Luis F. Lara, MD
  Describe a comprehensive overview of the latest clinical guidelines for diagnosing and managing acute pancreatitis.
• Quality Assurance in Endoscopy: Metrics and Applications
  Douglas K. Rex, MD, MACG
  Explore key quality metrics for assessing endoscopic procedures and provide practical guidance on applying these metrics to improve patient care and procedural outcomes
• ACG Clinical Guideline for the Treatment of H. pylori: In With the New, Out With the Old
  William D. Chey, MD, FACG
  Discuss the rationale for recent H. pylori guideline changes and practical approaches to decision-making.
• Malnutrition and Nutritional Support in Liver Disease
  Jennifer C. Lai, MD, MBA, PNS
  Identify patients with chronic liver disease at risk for malnutrition, implement practical malnutrition screening tools, and optimize nutritional support.
• Panel Q & A

Saturday Optional Learning Luncheon Bonus Sessions

ACG has combined the popular in-person Learning Luncheons with on-demand access to the pre-recorded lectures for ALL 24 Learning Luncheon Bonus Sessions. Add this optional package to your Postgraduate Course registration for even more first-class education that provides an additional 18 hours of CME/MOC credit!

You must register for the Postgraduate Course in order to purchase the optional Learning Luncheon Bonus Sessions package. Both in-person and virtual registrants can purchase this add-on package. In-person attendees purchasing the package will be able to select a Saturday and a Sunday luncheon presentation to attend during the registration process.

1. Phone A Friend: What to Do When Your Patient Needs a Liver Transplant
   Allison Kwong, MD
   Discuss updates in liver transplantation and what non-transplant gastroenterologists need to know, including expanded transplant criteria, when to refer, and complications.
2. Tips and Tricks: Removing Foreign Bodies
   Mohammad Bilal, MD, FACG
   Explain practical techniques and insights for safely and effectively removing foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract using evidence-based approaches.
3. Bloating and Belching: Unraveling the Causes and Effective Treatments
   Baharak Moshiree, MD, MSc, FACG
   Discuss the underlying causes of bloating and belching and effective treatment strategies to alleviate these common gastrointestinal symptoms.
4. Constipation Unplugged: Navigating the Latest Insights
   Kyle D. Staller, MD, MPH
   Provide an update on the latest insights and treatments for constipation, offering practical strategies for effective management.
5. Quality Colonoscopy: From Bowel Prep to Surveillance Guidelines
   Katie F. Farah, MD
   Discuss the adoption of quality colonoscopy guidelines, from optimizing bowel preparation to surveillance in the elderly.
6. Optimizing Screening and Surveillance for Hereditary GI Cancers and Polyposis Syndromes
   Carol A. Burke, MD, MACG
   Discuss the screening and surveillance recommendations for patients with hereditary GI cancer and polyposis syndromes.
7. Advanced Approaches to Managing Complex Esophageal and Colonic Strictures
   Amrita Sethi, MD
   Explain advanced strategies and techniques for managing complex esophageal and colonic strictures.
8. A Gastroenterologist’s Guide to Managing Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR): Effective Strategies and Best Practices
   Rena H. Yadlapati, MD, MSHS, FACG
   Explore the role of gastroenterologists in diagnosing and managing LPR using practical, evidence-based strategies.
9. Cracking the Code: Navigating Diagnostic Dilemmas in Chronic Abdominal Pain
   Jill K. Deutsch, MD, MA
   Describe strategies for accurately diagnosing the underlying causes of chronic abdominal pain, addressing common challenges and complex cases.
10. Ileal Pouch 101: From Managing Symptoms to Navigating Cancer Surveillance
    Lisa B. Malter, MD, FACG
    Outline a comprehensive overview of managing ileal pouch health, including strategies for symptom management and effective cancer surveillance.
11. Feeding Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Guide to Enteral Nutrition and Feeding Tubes
    John K. DiBaise, MD, FACG
    Discuss the indications for initiating enteral nutrition and evaluate the criteria for selecting the appropriate feeding tube for optimal patient care.
12. Guidelines for Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease: Key Recommendations
    Vijay H. Shah, MD, FACG
    Describe current guidelines for the management of ALD, focusing on best practices and effective treatment strategies.

Symposium A: What to Expect When Your Patient Is Expecting: Navigating Gastroenterology Challenges in Pregnancy
Moderator: Christina Y. Ha, MD, FACG

• Expecting and Inspecting: Contending With Endoscopy in Pregnancy
  Shivangi T. Kothari, MD, FACG
  Explain the safe performance of endoscopic procedures during pregnancy to ensure optimal care for both the expectant parent and unborn child.
• Taming the Flames: Navigating Care and Therapeutic Safety in IBD and Pregnancy
  Christina Y. Ha, MD, FACG
  Explore the management of IBD during pregnancy and understand the safety of medical therapies for both mother and baby.
• Bump in the Road: Grappling With Constipation and IBS During Pregnancy
  Lin Chang, MD, FACG
  Describe the impact of pregnancy on bowel function and best practices for integrating over-the-counter and prescription therapies.
• Panel Q & A

Microbiome Therapeutics: Separating Science From Pseudoscience [LIVESTREAM]
Moderator: Jessica R. Allegretti, MD, MPH, FACG

• Nonprescription Therapeutics: Making Heads or Tails of Prebiotics, Probiotics, Synbiotics, and Postbiotics
  Alexa R. Weingarden, MD, PhD
  Appraise non-prescription microbiome-based therapeutics in digestive disorders, including IBS, chronic constipation, and recurrent Clostridioides difficile.
• Manipulating the Microbiome for the Treatment of Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Colitis
  Jessica R. Allegretti, MD, MPH, FACG
  Discuss current and emerging therapies for recurrent C. difficile colitis and formulate an approach to positioning therapeutic options.
• The Who, What, and How of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
  Christopher D. Vélez, MD
  Identify patients who would benefit from testing for SIBO and appropriate testing modality and therapeutic approach options.
• Panel Q & A

Symposium C: Obesity and Metabolic Mayhem: Unlocking the Role of Gastroenterologists
Moderator: Allison R. Schulman, MD, MPH

• The Gastroenterologist’s Role in Managing the Metabolic Dysfunction in MAFLD
  Nancy S. Reau, MD, FACG
  Determine when patients with fatty liver require intervention and how to position therapies.
• Paging Dr. GI: Managing Complications of Bariatric Surgery
  Allison R. Schulman, MD, MPH
  Identify potential complications of bariatric surgeries and understand treatment approaches.
• The Hidden Costs of Anti-Obesity Medications: Navigating Side Effects in the Quest for Weight Loss
  Walter W. Chan, MD, MPH, FACG
  Discuss the GI side effects of GLP-1 agonists, their implications for endoscopy, and management of side effects, including when patients do not want to stop the drug.
• Panel Q & A

• Getting to the Bottom of It: Conquering Benign Anorectal Disorders
  Satish S. C. Rao, MD, PhD, FACG
  Describe diagnosis and treatment of benign anorectal disorders including pelvic floor dysfunction, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures.
• Striking the Balance: Treatment Selection Based on Disease Severity in UC
  Anita Afzali, MD, MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG
  Explore evidence-based strategies for selecting optimal treatment options in ulcerative colitis, tailored to disease severity, to enhance patient outcomes and minimize adverse effects.
• Mastering Perianal Fistulas in Crohn's Disease: Approach to Evaluation and Management
  Benjamin D. McDonald, MD, PhD
  Outline a comprehensive approach to managing and evaluating perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease with practical, evidence-based strategies.
• Panel Q & A