Friday Courses
Receive in-depth updates on the latest in GI and hepatology, endoscopy, and practice management when you attend one or more of the optional Friday courses. Seven courses are offered: five half-day courses, the GI Pathophysiology Course, the What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course, the Practice Management Summit, the ACG Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Summit, and the Women’s Initiative for Success & Empowerment in Gastroenterology Leadership Course; one evening course, the Guide to the Guidelines Course; and one full-day course, the ASGE/ACG Endoscopy Course.
Women’s Initiative for Success and Empowerment in Gastroenterology Leadership Course (WISE GI)
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 1:45 pm – 6:30 pm Mountain Time (MT)
Course Co-Directors: Calley H. Levine, MD, FACG, and Judy A. Trieu, MD, MPH
Associate Course Directors: Jennifer Katz, MD, FACG, Kumkum S. Patel, MD, Manavi Bhagwat, MD, and Pegah Hosseini-Carroll, MD, FACG
| Friday, October 24, 2025 | ALL TIMES ARE LISTED IN MOUNTAIN TIME (MT) | |
|---|---|
| 1:45 pm | Welcome and Introductions Calley H. Levine, MD, FACG, and Judy A. Trieu, MD, MPH |
| Session A | Let’s Talk About Money Moderator: Rabia de Latour, MD, FACG |
| 1:50 pm | Confident and Effective Negotiations – How to Get What You Want Pooja Singhal, MD, FACG Describe strategies for salary, contract, and leadership negotiations and discuss understanding your value and leveraging it effectively. |
| 2:10 pm | Side Hustles – Earning Outside of the Endo Suite Kumkum S. Patel, MD Explore additional income streams, including consulting, speaker bureaus, legal consulting, social media, and more, and discuss ways to financially and legally protect secondary earnings. |
| 2:30 pm | Understanding Practice Financials: From Academic to Private Practice David J. Hass, MD, FACG Discuss key financial drivers in different practice models, and enhance negotiating power by understanding revenue flow and productivity metrics. |
| 2:50 pm | Q & A |
| 3:05 pm | Panel Discussion Moderator: Sara N. Horst, MD, MPH, FACG Panelists: Rabia de Latour, MD, FACG; Pooja Singhal, MD, FACG; Kumkum S. Patel, MD; David J. Hass, MD, FACG; Erica R. Cohen, MD |
| 3:40 pm | Break |
| Session B | Mastering Effective Communications Moderators: Kavita R. Kongara, MD |
| 4:00 pm | Understanding Leadership Styles Patrick E. Young, MD, FACG Identify different leadership styles and approaches, how to determine your preferred style, and how to adapt your style to enhance team dynamics and career growth. |
| 4:20 pm | Handling Conflict and Confronting Microaggressions Xiao Jing “Iris” Wang, MD Discuss practical strategies for navigating challenging interactions and “difficult” people, address bias, and identify ways to effectively advocate for yourself and others. |
| 4:40 pm | Thriving on the Glass Cliff – Turning Challenges Into Triumphs Lavanya Viswanathan, MD, MS, FACG Describe practical tips for success in high-risk leadership roles, and discuss strategies for thriving in challenging environments and turning obstacles into opportunities. |
| 5:00 pm | Q & A |
| 5:15 pm | Roundtable Discussions |
| 5:50 pm | Closing Remarks Calley H. Levine, MD, FACG, and Judy A. Trieu, MD, MPH |
| 5:55 pm | Networking Session |
| 6:30 pm | Course Adjourns |
