Introducing the Inaugural Advancing GI Care Symposium brought to you by Gastroenterology of the Rockies A Premier CME Event for Healthcare Professionals
Event Details
Date: Sat., September 27, 2025 Location:DoubleTree by Hilton Westminster Address:8773 Yates Drive – Westminster, CO 80031 Time: Registration & Breakfast – 7 am First session begins at 8:15 am
Gastroenterology of the Rockies is proud to host its inaugural Advancing GI Care Symposium — with leading experts in the field of gastroenterology. Join us to learn about timely topics in digestive health that range from GERD treatments, to what you thought you knew about colorectal cancer screenings—plus panel discussions on obesity and nutrition.
You won’t want to miss these trending topics in GI care to help your primary care practice thrive. This is just a snippet of the exciting topics in our jampacked lineup. Browse the key topics in our agendasection below.
Benefits of Attending
Discover trends in GI care, digestive health and wellness
Network with healthcare providers
Connect with peers and executive leadership
Gain access to professional development
Talk to healthcare vendors & suppliers
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Plus, the GI symposium delivers an added benefit of no registration fees for eligible healthcare professionals—a value-add at a time when many people are looking for more ways to save money. This CME-accredited event offers a unique opportunity for medical providers to gain valuable insights, network with industry professionals, ask questions, and enhance their clinical expertise.
Earn up to 5.25 CME hours– Category I CME
Earn ABIM MOC points by participating in this CME activity
MOC points will equal the CME credits claimed
Completion data will be submitted to ABIM
Upon completion of the CME event, submit CME forms by November 11, 2025 Scroll to bottom in the forms section to download CME forms.
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.
These highly esteemed medical experts will offer practical, evidence-based solutions that help you enhance patient care. Discover new treatment modalities, emerging research–and best practices in gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), hepatology, and endocrinology.
Walk away with valuable information about early intervention strategies, diagnostics and lifestyle medicine that helps you promote patient wellness in your medical practice.
As a free-to-attend event for medical professionals, this program is fully funded by generous sponsors and exhibitors, ensuring high-quality education without registration fees. This means your CMEs are covered at no cost to you.
Agenda
Registration and breakfast begins at 7 am
8:15-8:25 am
“Welcome to the Inaugural Advancing GI Care Symposium”
Opening remarks from Joseph Cassara, MD, MBA, President-Gastroenterology of the Rockies
8:25-8:55 am “When Diarrhea Isn’t IBD: Diagnosing and Managing Chronic GI Symptoms” Speaker: Sim Bedi, DO, Chief Medical Officer
Beyond IBD: IBS, SIBO, bile acid diarrhea, post-infectious changes, and medication effects
History and physical: identifying patterns that
point to the right diagnosis
Smart testing in clinic: calprotectin, stool studies and when labs give you the answer
First-line management strategies you can initiate
Recognizing red flags that may require advanced evaluation
8:55 – 9:25 am “Colon Cancer Screening: What’s New & What PCPs Need to Know” Speaker: Wesley Prichard, DO
45 is the new 50: How to implement new guidelines
FIT, Cologuard, Colonoscopy: Matching the patient to the test
Closing the screening loop
9:25 – 9:55 am “Fatty Liver & Abnormal Liver Chemistries” Speaker: David Cristin, MD
When to order imaging
Medication and lifestyle interventions in primary care
When to have hepatology involved
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9:55-10:20 am Snack Break & Exhibitor Visits
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10:20-10:50 am “GLP-1 Agonists: Mechanism & Impact on Obesity and Diabetes” Speaker: Michelle Cassara, MD
GLP-1s for weight loss and glycemic control
Impact on appetite regulation and metabolism
10:50-11:20 am “Nutrition Considerations in Obesity and Fatty Liver Treatment” Speaker: Angela Waliszewski, MS, RDN
Dietary strategies for managing GI side effects
Nutritional adjustments to support weight loss and blood sugar control
Tailoring meal plans for patients on GLP-1 medication
11:20 am to Noon Integrated Panel Discussions Moderator: Joseph Cassara, MD Includes all speakers
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12-12:45 pm Lunch Break & Exhibitor Visits
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12:45-1:15 pm “Reflux, Risk & Reality: Managing GERD and Barrett’s with Confidence” Speaker: Kelly Zucker, DO
Long-term PPI use: separating myths from evidence-based risks
How to safely step down or deprescribe when appropriate
Identifying red flags and Barrett’s Esophagus risk factors
Surveillance guidelines: who needs an EGD and how often
1:15-1:45 pm
“Inflammatory Bowel Disease for the PCP” Speaker: Joshua Steinberg, MD
Distinguishing Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis from IBS
Managing flares, maintaining remission & health management collaboration
Understanding long-term impact of IBD on overall health
1:45-2:15 pm
“When the Gut Goes Off Script: Emergencies & the Unexpected”
Primary Care Plays for the Predictable and the Perplexing Speaker: Joseph Cassara, MD
Identifying more subtle presentations that can turn into emergencies – if missed
Understanding the inherent challenges that go with ambiguous symptoms
2:15-2:45pm
Integrated Panel Discussions Moderator: Joseph Cassara, MD Includes all speakers
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2:45-3 pm Snack Break & Exhibitor Visits
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3-4 pm “Clicktation – Explaining your EHR Note to a Jury” Speaker: Matt Groves, General Counsel and Compliance
Officer
We look forward to welcoming you to the Advancing GI Care Symposium this fall!
Event registration is now closed. Thank you for signing up for our event. We can’t wait to see you on September 27.
Have questions?
Email us at events@gastrorockies.com Look for #GICare2025 on social media platforms
How do I claim my CME or MOC credits?
Upon completion of this CME event, please submit your CME information by November 11, 2025. This will ensure you receive your CME credits.
If you wish to obtain MOC credit, please download and complete the MOC form below. Then, please email it to: adminsupport@yourcesource.org. Please include the words “GI Care Symposium” in the subject line”.
To obtain regular CME credits after the event, click these step-by-step instructions that walk you through the process of submitting your information. Please note, there is also a QR code listed in the print program, in case that is easier for you.
Should you need more detailed instructions or assistance with your CME credits, please email Your CE Source directly with email below.
If you’d like to read accreditation and disclosure statements related to this event, please click the button to review and download the statement.
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