Senior Fellows Program

Location: Conference Room A, B & C

Objective: Facilitate an engaging and informative networking opportunity where participants can gain valuable insights from experienced professionals in the GI Alliance, fostering connections and enhancing their understanding of current trends and best practices in gastroenterology. 

Location: Auditorium
Speakers: Course Directors - Douglas S. Fishman, MD, FASGE and Lisa Cassani, MD, FASGE

Objective: Introduce fellows to the conference structure, goals, and key themes, providing a clear roadmap for the program to ensure fellows can maximize their learning and networking opportunities throughout the conference.

Speaker Panel: Andrew Yu, MD, Wasif Abidi, MD, PhD, Ashley Canipe, MD, Doug Fishman, MD, FASGE

Objective: Provide a comprehensive overview of the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing additional fellowship training in gastroenterology, helping participants make informed decisions about whether further specialization aligns with their career aspirations and personal circumstances. 

8:50 – 9:00 AM | Private Practice - Tian Gao, MD
9:00 – 9:10 AM | Academic – Quin Liu, MD
9:10 – 9:20 AM | Large Group – Melinda Rogers, MD

Objective: Assist participants in understanding the unique characteristics and benefits of various gastroenterology practice settings, enabling them to identify and pursue the practice environment that best aligns with their personal and professional goals. 

Objective: Provide a platform for participants to ask and receive answers to their most pressing questions about career paths in gastroenterology, helping them make well-informed decisions about their professional futures. 

Speaker: Sarah McGill, MD, MS, FASGE

Objective: Equip participants with effective interviewing techniques and strategies to confidently navigate the interview process, showcasing their skills and experiences to secure desirable positions in the field of gastroenterology

Speaker: Ashley Canipe, MD

Objective: Equip participants with essential negotiation skills and techniques to effectively advocate for their professional needs and goals, ensuring they can secure favorable terms in job offers, contracts, and other professional agreements.

Speakers: Jennifer Kolb, MD and Doug Fishman, MD

Objective: Offer participants practical advice and proven strategies for crafting compelling CVs, academic portfolios, and cover letters, enhancing their ability to present their qualifications and achievements effectively in professional and academic contexts. 

Speakers: Ramzi Mulki, MD

Objective: Provide practical advice and strategies to help new practitioners successfully navigate the challenges of their first year in practice, ensuring a smooth transition from training to independent practice and fostering early career success. 

Objective: Provide a dedicated time for participants to ask specific questions and receive expert advice on various aspects of the job search process, helping them overcome challenges and gain confidence in securing their desired positions in the field of gastroenterology.

Speaker: Doug Adler, MD, FASGE

Objective: Improve participants' efficiency in performing endoscopic procedures by teaching advanced techniques, time management strategies, and best practices to optimize workflow and enhance overall procedural performance.

Location: Bio Skills Lab
Stations:

• EMR, Cold & Hot Snares Techniques
• Closure 1
• Closure 2
• GI Bleeding
• Balloons and Stents
  

Objective: Offer participants an immersive, hands-on experience with essential endoscopic techniques, enhancing their practical skills and confidence in performing advanced procedures through direct, supervised practice. 

Speaker: Swati Pawa, MD

Objective: Educate participants on ergonomic practices specific to endoscopic procedures, aiming to prevent work-related injuries, enhance comfort, and promote long-term occupational health and safety in their professional practice. 

Speaker: Tian Gao, MD

Objective: Equip participants with strategies and best practices for effectively managing and resolving complications that may arise during endoscopic procedures, thereby enhancing patient safety and improving clinical outcomes. 

Speaker: Ashley Faulx, MD, MASGE

Objective: Provide participants with advanced techniques and expert guidance for the effective removal of difficult polyps, improving their proficiency and confidence in handling complex endoscopic cases. 

Objective: Create an open forum for participants to ask questions and receive expert answers on various endoscopic topics, facilitating knowledge exchange and addressing specific challenges faced by attendees in their practice.

Location: Bio Skills Lab
Stations:

• Introduction to EMR, Cold & Hot Snares Techniques
• Closure 1
• Closure 2
• GI Bleeding
• Balloons and Stents

Speaker: Doug Adler, MD, FASGE

Objective: Improve participants' efficiency in performing endoscopic procedures by teaching advanced techniques, time management strategies, and best practices to optimize workflow and enhance overall procedural performance.

Objective: Provide participants with an interactive virtual experience to practice and refine their endoscopic skills, utilizing online tools and simulations to enhance their procedural expertise and confidence in a remote learning environment.

Speaker: Swati Pawa, MD

Objective: Educate participants on ergonomic practices specific to endoscopic procedures, aiming to prevent work-related injuries, enhance comfort, and promote long-term occupational health and safety in their professional practice. 

Speaker: Aparna Repaka, MD

Objective: Equip participants with strategies and best practices for effectively managing and resolving complications that may arise during endoscopic procedures, thereby enhancing patient safety and improving clinical outcomes. 

Speaker: Ashley Faulx, MD, MASGE

Objective: Provide participants with advanced techniques and expert guidance for the effective removal of difficult polyps, improving their proficiency and confidence in handling complex endoscopic cases. 

Objective: Create an open forum for participants to ask questions and receive expert answers on various endoscopic topics, facilitating knowledge exchange and addressing specific challenges faced by attendees in their practice.

Objective: Networking over dinner.

Location: Auditorium

Objective: Recap the previous day's key highlights and set the stage for the second day's sessions, re-energizing participants and providing an overview of the day's agenda to ensure a smooth and productive continuation of the conference.

Location: Auditorium
Speaker: William Tierney, MD, FASGE

Objective: Provide participants with comprehensive strategies for the effective management of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), including guidance on supporting caregivers, to improve overall patient outcomes and quality of life. 

Speaker: Linda Hou, MD, FASGE

Objective: Equip participants with essential financial planning and management skills tailored to the unique needs of physicians, covering topics such as budgeting, investments, retirement planning, and insurance, to ensure long-term financial stability and success.

Speaker: Steven Kaptik, MD

Objective: Provide a comprehensive understanding of financial metrics such as Relative Value Units (RVUs) and their impact on compensation, along with strategies for effective retirement planning, to help participants manage their financial future from the early stages of their careers through retirement.

Speaker: John Martin, MD, FASGE

Objective: Equip participants with strategies for building a strong professional brand and advancing their academic careers, including tips on publishing, networking, and achieving academic promotions.

Speaker + Panel: Ashley Faulx, MD, MASGE + women faculty panel TBD

Objective: Empower female participants by addressing the unique challenges and opportunities they face in the field of gastroenterology, providing insights and strategies for career advancement, work-life balance, and leadership development.

Speaker: Robin Dalal, MD

Objective: Provide participants with tools and strategies to recognize and overcome imposter syndrome, fostering greater self-confidence and resilience in their professional and academic pursuits.

Speaker: Doug Adler, MD, FASGE

Objective: Equip participants with effective mentorship skills, both as mentors and mentees, to foster meaningful and productive mentoring relationships that enhance professional growth and development for all parties involved.

Speaker Panel: Melinda Rogers, John Martin, Wasif Abidi, TBD

Objective: Provide participants with strategies and practical tips for achieving a healthy work-life balance, promoting personal well-being, and preventing burnout in their professional and personal lives.

Objective: Create an open forum for participants to ask specific questions and receive expert insights and advice, addressing their individual concerns and enhancing their understanding of the discussed topics.

Objective: Summarize the key takeaways from the conference, provide final insights, and reinforce connections made during the event to ensure participants leave with actionable knowledge and a sense of community.