Gastroenterology for the Primary Care Provider 2026


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Add to Calendar Gastroenterology for the Primary Care Provider 2026 2/28/2026 7:30:00 AM 2/28/2026 2:45:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://medstar.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=44957 Description: The purpose of this course is to provide updates for primary care providers regarding diagnosis and management of common gastrointestinal conditions The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C. 1150 22nd Street, NW false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:30 AM - 2:45 PM, The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C. 1150 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC

Target Audience
Specialties - Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
Professions - Non-Physician, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant, Student

Overview
The purpose of this course is to provide updates for primary care providers regarding diagnosis and management of common gastrointestinal conditions

Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Describe the updated guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and related complications
  2. Increase understanding of commonly-utilized dietary and pharmacologic interventions for chronic gastrointestinal conditions
  3. Recognize best practices for management of disorders of the gut-brain interaction, including IBS, chronic constipation and functional dyspepsia
  4. Recognize the role of the PCP in diagnosis and management of chronic liver disease
  5. Identify updates for colorectal cancer screening methods
  6. Understand implications of GLP-1 agonists and anticoagulants in patients undergoing GI evaluation
  7. Identify pharmacologic and nutritional strategies in IBD care
  8. Define the role of the PCP in the diagnosis and management of chronic pancreatic disease

Registration

Early Bird Now to January 16

  • Physician $150

  • Resident or Fellow $0

  • Physician Assistant $75

  • Nurse Practitioner $75

  • Nurse $75

  • Allied Health Professional $75

  • Medical Students $0

  • Industry Professional $175

 

January 17 to February 28 

  • Physician $200

  • Resident or Fellow $0

  • Physician Assistant $100

  • Nurse Practitioner $100

  • Nurse $100

  • Allied Health Professional $100

  • Medical Students $0

  • Industry Professional $200


Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by MedStar Health. MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credit Designation

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians: MedStar Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurses: This activity is approved for 5.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants: 

MedStar Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (5.00 hours), IPCE (5.00 hours), Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team (5.00 hours), Nurse - ANCC (5.00 hours), Physician Assistant - AAPA (5.00 hours)