Gut Check: Clinical Insights & Innovations in Digestive Health
Nov 8, 2025 Open Medicine Nursing
Description
Join us at the Gut Check: Clinical Insights & Innovations in Digestive Health Conference, a premier event designed for primary care health professionals eager to enhance their expertise in gastrointestinal care. This conference will feature leading experts discussing the latest trends, groundbreaking research, and best practices for diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive disorders. From advancements in colorectal screening tools to the latest evidence-based practices for MASH, malabsorption, GERD, eosinophilic esophagitis and more, our dynamic sessions will provide valuable insights to improve patient outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders, expand your clinical knowledge, and refine your approach to digestive health management in primary care.
Objectives:
Advancing Colorectal and GI Cancer Screening
• Understand the importance of early detection in colorectal and non-colonic GI malignancies.
• Review current screening guidelines, high-risk populations, and emerging diagnostic techniques.
Understanding and Managing Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
• Define MASH, its prevalence, risk factors, and progression to fibrosis.
• Explore current diagnostic methods and treatment options.
Gastrointestinal Health Disparities in Diverse Populations
• Examine genetic, environmental, and cultural factors influencing GI health disparities.
• Discuss strategies to improve access to care and health outcomes in heterogeneous populations, including LGBTQ and ethnic groups.
Comprehensive Approaches to GERD
• Differentiate GERD, functional heartburn, and laryngopharyngeal reflux.
• Explore the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of GERD, including dietary and pharmacologic management.
Malabsorption Syndromes: Diagnosis and Management
• Identify common malabsorptive conditions, including celiac disease, enzyme deficiencies, and pancreatic insufficiency.
• Discuss diagnostic approaches and personalized treatment strategies.
Chronic Constipation and Treatment-Resistant Cases
• Define primary vs. secondary constipation and review diagnostic criteria.
• Evaluate treatment options, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches for refractory cases.
Optimizing Outpatient Management of Cirrhosis
• Review management of complications such as portal hypertension and hepatic encephalopathy.
• Discuss screening for hepatocellular carcinoma, dietary interventions, transplantation referrals, and surgical risk assessment.
Understanding Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
• Define EoE as a chronic immune-mediated disorder, review its epidemiology, risk factors, and atopic associations.
• Discuss treatment strategies for EoE, highlight long-term monitoring considerations, and explore new and investigational therapies, including biologics.
Planning Committee:
Katie Neligan, MSN, RN, CNL, PCCN, MAHEC, Asheville, NC
Tonja Schroder, MSN, RN, CPN, MAHEC, Asheville, NC
Rodney Perez, MD, DHP, Asheville, NC
Brian Garvin, MD, DHP, Asheville, NC
Celena Garrett, RN-BC, CGRN, CSRN, CFER, DHP, Asheville, NC
Brittany Wines, RN, CGRN, DHP, Asheville, NC
Accommodations
MAHEC partners with the following hotels for special conference rates. Please CALL the hotel to make the reservation and state that you are an attendee of a MAHEC Program and would like the MAHEC rate:
Double Tree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore: 828-274-1800
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton: 828-277-1800
Residence Inn Marriott: 828-281-3361
The Scenic Hotel at Biltmore Village: 828-277-0026
Target Audience
Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Pharmacists, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, CMAs, Endo Techs, and students
Faculty
- Luke T. Baldelli, MD
- Andrew Dukowicz, MD
- Dayna Early, MD, FASGE
- Brian Garvin, MD
- Isaac Jaben, MD
- Chelsea Jacobs, DO
- Matthew Meyers, MD
- Andrew Rackoff, MD
- Laurie B. Steenwyk, RD
Sessions
Gut Check: Clinical Insights & Innovations in Digestive Health - In person at MAHEC
11/8 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Gut Check: Clinical Insights & Innovations in Digestive Health - Live Webinar
11/8 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Credits
You may need to click the plus signs below to see the credits offered for each session.
.600 CEU
The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.60 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.
6.000 Contact Hours
Nurse Practitioners
This activity was designated for 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
6.000 Contact Hours
ABCGN GI-Specific
MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 6.00 Contact Hours. ** Credit Approval Pending
6.000 ABIM MOC
This program's CME activities have been recognized for a maximum of 6.00 American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC 2) medical knowledge points. To claim points, go directly to the ABIM.org site and log in to your account for a record of your MOC participation. ** Credit Approval Pending
6.000 Nursing Contact Hours
6.00 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2464
Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
6.000 CME for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 6.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.
6.000 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM
Accreditation: The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
.600 CEU
The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.60 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.
6.000 Contact Hours
Nurse Practitioners
This activity was designated for 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
6.000 Contact Hours
ABCGN GI-Specific
MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 6.00 Contact Hours. ** Credit Approval Pending
6.000 ABIM MOC
This program's CME activities have been recognized for a maximum of 6.00 American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC 2) medical knowledge points. To claim points, go directly to the ABIM.org site and log in to your account for a record of your MOC participation. ** Credit Approval Pending
6.000 Nursing Contact Hours
6.00 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2464
Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
6.000 CME for Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 6.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.
6.000 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM
Accreditation: The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Fees
$25.00 Early Registration Fee - Students, MAs, Endo Techs, CNAs
Applies 2/26/25–11/1/25
$50.00 Early Registration Fee - Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Pharmacists
Applies 2/26/25–11/1/25
$30.00 Early Registration Fee - LPNs, RNs
Applies 2/26/25–11/1/25
$75.00 Early Registration Fee - Physicians
Applies 2/26/25–11/1/25
$40.00 Registration Fee - Students, MAs, Endo Techs, CNAs
Applies 11/2/25–11/8/25
$65.00 Registration Fee - Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Pharmacists
Applies 11/2/25–11/8/25
$45.00 Registration Fee - LPNs, RNs
Applies 11/2/25–11/8/25
$90.00 Registration Fee - Physicians
Applies 11/2/25–11/8/25
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