GI Motility & Brain-Gut Disorders: Evidence vs Consensus / 26th Annual Course in Neurogastroenterology & Motility
- Continuing Education
Enhance your ability to evaluate, diagnose, and manage complex GI motility and brain-gut disorders through evidence-based strategies, interactive case discussions, and hands-on training with current and emerging diagnostic tools and therapies.
- Live Online
This course is taught Live Online.
Continuing Education Credits
Earn up to:
8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™
8.50 MOC points (ABIM)
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Overview
GI Motility and Brain-Gut Disorders are extremely common and can be a challenging part of primary and subspecialty care. New diagnostic techniques and therapies are constantly being developed, and their roles continue to evolve. As many controversies in management exist, the goal for the course in Neurogastroenterology and Motility at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, accredited by Harvard Medical School, is to incorporate both evidence-based and expert observation in order to help clinicians develop strategies to address these disorders in practice. This intense, one-day course is comprised of two parts: a morning session with case-based panel discussions and mini-lectures, and an afternoon practical session. The practical session will also feature breakout classes dedicated to advanced practice providers and to behavioral and psychological therapies for GI disorders. Both sessions will offer interactive learning formats. Overall, the aim for this course is to help participants evaluate, treat and manage patients with esophageal conditions including problems with swallowing and acid reflux disorders. We also hope to help participants develop new strategies to effectively manage gastric and colonic motility and function diseases. Our goal is that participants gain confidence using current and emerging diagnostic testing and therapies and enhance their ability to interpret clinically available GI motility tests through workshops and small group sessions.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate, treat, and manage adult and pediatric patients with esophageal conditions including those with problems with swallowing and acid reflux disorders.
- Implement new strategies to effectively manage gastric and colonic motility and function diseases.
- Distinguish between current and emerging diagnostic tests and therapies to better manage gastrointestinal disorders.
Developed and Offered By:
Continuing Education courses are developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals and accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course is offered by Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Participant Types
Physician Assistants, Nurses, Specialty Physicians, Primary Care Physicians, and Nurse Practitioners
Schedule
All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Welcome
7:45-7:50 am
Gastric and Small Bowel Cases
7:50-9:20 am
Diagnosis and Management of Cyclic Vomiting
9:20-9:40 am
Break
9:40-10:00 am
Esophageal Cases
10:00-11:30 am
Esophageal Dysfunction in Obesity and Post-Bariatric Therapy
11:30-11:50 am
Lunch
11:50 am-12:30 pm
Colon and Anorectal Cases
12:30-2:00 pm
Psychedelics and the GI tract: Friend or Foe?
2:00-2:20 pm
Break
2:20-2:30 pm
Parallel Session A: Basic Class
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
2:30-3:00 pm / 3:00-3:30 pm
A
Esophageal Manometry
B
Reflux Monitoring Tests
C
Breath Testing
D
Dietary Therapy for GI Disorders
3:30-4:00 pm / 4:00-4:30 pm
A
EndoFLIP
B
Anorectal Manometry
C
Gastric and Small Bowel Testing
D
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Motility and GI Issues
Parallel Session B: Advanced Class
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Motility and Reflux Testing Tracing Review
Parallel Session C: Advanced Providers Class
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Introduction
2:30-2:45 pm
Diagnosis and Treatment of Belching
2:45-3:30 pm
Updates in Celiac Diagnostics and Treatment
3:30-4:15 pm
How to Build Your APP Career Satisfaction
4:15-5:00 pm
Parallel Session D: Behavioral/Psychological Intervention Class
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Practical Guidance for Integrating Behavioral and Psychological Interventions into Your Clinical Practice
Faculty
Harvard Medical School Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest faculty from all around the world. As a student in this course, you’ll have access to outstanding course directors and faculty.
Course Directors
Walter Chan, MD, MPH
Course Director
- Director, Center for Gastrointestinal Motility, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Braden Kuo, MD
Course Director
- Director, Center for Neurointestinal Health, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Associate Professor of Medicine
Wai-Kit Lo, MD, MPH
Course Director
- Associate Director, Gastrointestinal Motility, VA Boston Healthcare System
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Judy Nee, MD
Course Director
- Director, Center for GI Motility and IBS, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Hiroshi Mashimo, MD
Course Director
- Director, Gastrointestinal Motility, VA Boston Healthcare System
Rachel Rosen, MD
Course Director
- Director, Aerodigestive Center
- Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Kristina Skarbinski, NP
Course Director
- Clinical Advanced Practice Provider Lead, Swallowing, Heartburn and Esophageal Disorders (SHED) Center, Massachusetts General Hospital
Assistant Course Directors
Julie Snyder, PsyD
Assistant Course Director
- Director, GI Psychology Service, CHB
- Assistant Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School
Kyle Staller, MD, MPH
- Director of Gastrointestinal Motility Lab, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Sean Allen
Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Corey Baker, MD
Director, Center for Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders, Connecticut Children's Hospital
Sarah Ballou, PhD
Gastroenterology and Clinical Psychology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Nir Bar, MD
Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Raina Basak, FNP-BC
Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Lawrence Borges, MD, MPH
Chief, Gastroenterology, Mount Auburn Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Vlaicu Botoman, MD
Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Barbara Brien, BSN, RN
Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Jennifer Cai, MD, MPH
Associate Director, GI Motility and Physiology Lab, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Associate Program Director, Massachusetts General Brigham Neurogastroenterology and Motility Fellowship
Instructor in Medicine, HMS
Lauren Dear, MS, RD
Owner and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Dear Nutrition
Brian Dooley, RN
Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Ryan Flanagan, MD, MPH
Associate Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Daniel Friedlander, BA, MA, MD
Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Lecturer in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Albena Halpert, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine
Jasmine Hanifi, MD
Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Brent Hiramoto, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Oscar Lee, PA-C
Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Leo Magrini, BS, PA-C
Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Meghan Markowski, DPT
Physical Therapy, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Erin Mauney, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Tufts University School of Medicine
Johanna Iturirno Moreda, MD
Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Mayssan Muftah, MD
Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Barbara Nath, MD
Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Samuel Nurko, MD
Gastroenterology, CHB
Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Jill Olmstead DNP, ANP-BC, FAANP
Gastroenterology, Providence St. Joseph Health
Stephanie Owyang, MD
Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Amanda Pressman, MD
Director, Pelvic Floor Disorders Program
Associate Professor of Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Vikram Rangan, MD
Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Karthik Ravi
Chair, Division of Community Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Associate Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Allyson Richardson, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of California San Francisco
Eric Shah, MBA, MD
Director, GI Physiology Laboratories
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Michigan Medicine
Kristina Skarbinski, NP
Clinical Advanced Practice Provider Lead, Swallowing, Heartburn and Esophageal Disorders (SHED) Center, Massachusetts General Hospital
Brian Surjanhata, MD
Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Hilary Ugras, MSN
Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Sanskriti Varma, MD
Clinical and Research Fellow, Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Christopher Velez, MD
Program Director, Massachusetts General Brigham Neurogastroenterology and Motility Fellowship Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Thangam Venkatesan
Director, Neurogastroenterology and Motility
Professor of Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Claire Zar-Kessler, MD, MPH
Director, Aerodigestive Center
Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
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| Role | Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Physician (MD/DO) | $150.00 |
| Nurse (RN/APRN) | $85.00 |
| PA | $85.00 |
| Psychologist | $85.00 |
| Resident/Fellow | $85.00 |
| Social Worker | $85.00 |
| Allied Health Professional / Other | $85.00 |
Accreditation
The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 8.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the European Union of Medical Specialties website.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.