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GI CARE
SYMPOSIUM
2026

Advancing GI Care Symposium 2026 

 

Introducing the Advancing GI Care Symposium 2026 event, presented to you by Gastroenterology of the Rockies
A Premier CME Event for Healthcare Professionals

Connecting Science & Practice to Patient-Centered Care

Event Details

Date: Sat., September 19, 2026
Location: The Westin Westminster Hotel
Address:  10600 Westminster Blvd – Westminster, CO 80031
Time: Registration & Breakfast – 7 am
First session begins at 8:15 am

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Gastroenterology of the Rockies is proud to host its second annual Advancing GI Care Symposium — with leading experts in the field of gastroenterology.  Once again, you are invited to join us to learn about some of the most talked about topics in digestive health. We’ll cover digestive conditions like swallowing disorders, liver disease and pancreatitis — to sticky subjects like stool incontinence. Plus, speakers will delve into the many reasons why colorectal cancer screenings matter more now than ever.

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The GI Care Symposium 2026 is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to confidently treat patients, order appropriate tests or possibly get a second opinion from a specialist.

Our highly popular panel discussions will go in-depth so you have a chance to ask questions while connecting with your colleagues. Our GI experts will challenge your knowledge base by tossing in some Case-Based Learning scenarios to boost your problem-solving and clinical reasoning skills. We know you will gain more knowledge than you know what to do with by the time you leave.

Save your spot for this must-attend event. Because you won’t want to miss out on the hottest topics in GI care and disease prevention.

Benefits of Attending

  • Discover trends in GI care, digestive health and wellness
  • Get answers to questions about difficult symptoms and challenging cases
  • Network with healthcare providers
  • Connect with peers and executive leadership
  • Gain access to professional development
  • Talk to healthcare vendors & suppliers

Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Plus, the GI symposium delivers an added benefit of no registration fees for eligible healthcare professionals. These cost savings add value during a time when healthcare providers, medical practices and health systems are looking for ways to save money.  This CME-accredited event offers a unique opportunity for medical providers to gain valuable skills and insights, network with industry professionals, ask questions, and enhance their clinical expertise.

The GI Symposium educational criteria fulfills continuing education in three main categories listed below.

      1. CME
      2. CE/CEU
      3. CNE

Earn up to 6 CME or CE hours – Category I CME or CE

  • Earn ABIM MOC points by participating in this CME activity
    • MOC points will equal the CME or CE credits claimed
    • Completion data will be submitted to ABIM
      • Upon completion of the CME event, submit CME or CE forms by November 21, 2026
        Details will be provided at the bottom in the downloadable forms section — please check back 

Who Should Attend?

  • Primary Care Physicians, Family Medicine Physicians, Internal Medicine Physicians
  • OB/Gyn Physicians
  • Advanced Practice Providers (NPs, PAs)
  • Nurses

About the Event

Our vision for the Advancing GI Care Symposium is to offer GI education and support to our primary care partners who treat adults. Our expert speakers are eager to share their knowledge with you and answer your questions about digestive disease and best practices in treatment.

Our highly respected GI specialists have carefully designed this program with practical, evidence-based solutions to help you enhance patient care. 

Discover new treatment modalities, emerging research for GI conditions and best practices in the field of gastroenterology and its subspecialties.

Walk away with valuable information that helps you support patient wellness in your medical practice. Our speakers will share their expertise about diagnostics, early intervention strategies and lifestyle medicine that allows you to see the whole patient. 

This CME and CNE event is free for licensed medical professionals.

The program is generously funded by our trusted sponsors and exhibitors. This approach ensures high-quality education without registration fees or hassles. The benefit is that your CME and CNE costs are covered while you gain direct access to fellow physicians who can answer your burning questions–in person.

 

Agenda

Registration and breakfast begin at 7 am

Advancing GI Care Symposium
Connecting Science & Practice to Patient-Centered Care

8:15 – 8:25 AM
Welcome & Kickoff
Opening Remarks from the Moderator
Setting the tone for a day of practical insights and collaboration
Moderator, Dr. Joseph Cassara

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8:25 – 8:55 AM (.5 CME)
Pancreas in Trouble: Understanding Chronic Pancreatitis & EPI Covering the clues, the tests and how enzymes and nutrition can help get things back on track.
Speaker: Dr. Ramu Raju, Gastroenterologist

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8:55 – 9:25 AM (.5 CME)
EoE in 2026: What’s New, What’s Changed, What Matters – Updates in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Speaker: Dr. Tamas Otrok, Gastroenterologist
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9:25 – 9:55 AM (.5 CME)
IBD from Head to Toe: Understanding Extraintestinal and Associated Conditions
Speaker: Dr. Joshua Steinberg, Gastroenterologist

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9:55 – 10:20 AM
Snack Break & Exhibitor Visits
Fuel up and connect with our partners

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10:20 – 10:50 AM (.5 CME)
Getting Things Moving: Chronic Constipation Workup & Care
Speaker: Dr. Kelly Zucker, Gastroenterologist
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10:50 – 11:20 AM (.5 CME)
CRC Screening: Getting It Right
The Do’s, Don’ts and Best Practices of Colorectal Cancer Screening
Speaker: Dr. Nathan Susnow, Gastroenterologist
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11:20 AM – Noon (.66 CME)
Integrated Panel Discussion
Putting evidence into real-world practice
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Noon – 12:45 PM
Lunch Break & Exhibitor Visits
Relax, recharge and network
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12:45 – 1:15 PM (.5 CME)
Seeing Is Believing
Choosing the Right Imaging for Gastrointestinal Conditions

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1:15 – 1:45 PM (.5 CME)
The Unspoken Symptom
Stool Incontinence: Practical Evaluation and Management
Speaker: Dr. Matthew Seto, Gastroenterologist

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1:45 – 2:15 PM (.5 CME)
MASH & MAFLD: What’s Changed and Why It Matters
Speaker: Dr. David Cristin, Gastroenterologist
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2:15 – 2:40 PM 
Snack Break & Exhibitor Visits
One last recharge
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2:40 – 3:10 PM (.5 CME)
Celiac Disease: From Suspicion to Surveillance
Who to Test, How to Test, How to Monitor, and Treatment Strategies
Speaker: Dr. Daus Mahnke, Gastroenterologist
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3:10 – 3:30 PM (.33 CME)
GI MythBusters
Debunking Common Myths in Gastroenterology
Speaker: Susan Gieske, PA-C, MSBE

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3:30 – 4:00 PM (.5 CME)
Integrated Panel Discussion
Key takeaways, audience questions and clinical pearls
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Closing Remarks
Thank You & Attendee Appreciation
Final reflections and acknowledgments from the Moderator, Dr. Joseph Cassara

 

Speaker Bios

Joseph Cassara, MD, MBA
Gastroenterologist 
BIO

GI Care Symposium Moderator, Joseph Cassara, MD, MBA

David Cristin, MD
Gastroenterologist
BIO

GI Care Symposium Speaker, David Cristin, MD

Susan Gieske, PA-C, MSBE
Physician Assistant
BIO

Susan Gieske, PA-C

Daus Mahnke, MD
Gastroenterologist
BIO

Tamas Otrok, MD
Gastroenterologist
BIO

GI Care Symposium Speaker, Tamas Otrok, MD

Ramu Raju, MD
Gastroenterologist
BIO

Dr. Ramu Raju

Matthew Seto
Gastroenterologist
BIO

Picture of Matthew Seto, MD, Gastroenterologist

Joshua Steinberg, MD
Gastroenterologist
BIO

photo of Joshua Steinberg, MD

Nathan Susnow, MD
Gastroenterologist
BIO

Kelly Zucker, DO
Gastroenterologist
BIO

photo of Kelly Zucker, DO

We look forward to seeing you at our Advancing GI Care Symposium this fall!

Event registration is now open. Click the button below to secure your spot.

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Thank you for signing up for our event.

We can’t wait to see you September 19, 2026.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have questions?
Email us at events@gastrorockies.com

We will use #GICare2026 and #GICare as event hashtags on social media platforms.

 

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How do I claim my CME or MOC credits?

Upon completion of this CME event, please submit your CME or CNE information by November 21, 2026.  This will ensure you receive your CME or CNE credits. We will provide downloadable forms. Please check back.

If you wish to obtain MOC credit, we will provide instructions in this section.  If you have questions, please send email to adminsupport@yourcesource.org. Please include the words “GI Care Symposium” in the subject line.

 

If you need more detailed instructions or assistance with your CME credits, again, please email Your CE Source directly with email below.

Email | adminsupport@yourcesource.org

 

 

Accreditation Details

If you’d like to read accreditation and disclosure statements related to this event, please check back for the downloadable document.