AGA-ASGE Postgraduate Course 2026

Navigate today’s most pressing challenges in GI care at the 2026 AGA–ASGE Postgraduate Course. Powered by the combined expertise of AGA and ASGE, this program delivers a focused, symptom-based exploration of the latest advances, guidelines and best practices in GI and hepatology, designed to translate directly into better patient care.

Through concise, engaging sessions that blend expert insight with real-world application, you’ll gain practical strategies you can implement immediately.

The course brings together multidisciplinary perspectives spanning:

• Foregut disorders
• Colon and anorectal disease
• Disorders of gut-brain interaction
• Pancreaticobiliary disorders
• IBD
• GI cancer prevention

Interactive Q&A panels and breakout sessions create meaningful opportunities to connect with faculty, uncover new approaches and build confidence in managing complex, high-stakes cases.

Course Directors

B. Joseph Elmunzer, MD, MSc

Professor of Medicine and Chief of Division of Gastroenterology

Atrium Health-Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Charlotte, NC

Ashley L. Faulx, MD, MASGE

Professor of Medicine

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

UH Cleveland Medical Center Louis Stokes VAMC

Cleveland, OH

Jami A. Kinnucan, MD, FACG, AGAF, FCCF

Associate Professor of Medicine

Associate Chair, DOM-Practice and Systems Transformation

Director, Intestinal Ultrasound Program

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Mayo Clinic

Jacksonville, Florida

Dhyanesh A. Patel, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Center for Esophageal Disorders

Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN

Learning Objectives

• Identify and manage conditions affecting the esophagus and stomach, understanding the diagnostic criteria for reflux disease, motility disorders, and structural abnormalities.
• Apply state-of-the-art approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal diseases, including effective cancer screening methods and the utilization of anorectal manometry and minimally invasive techniques.
• Analyze the pathophysiology of functional gastrointestinal disorders and develop holistic management plans considering the role of visceral hypersensitivity and altered CNS processing.
• Evaluate advances in endoscopic, radiologic, and surgical interventions for pancreatic and biliary tract diseases to enhance diagnosis and management strategies for conditions like pancreatitis and biliary obstruction.
• Discuss cutting-edge therapies and endo-surgical techniques for the management of Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis, integrating novel treatment strategies into clinical practice.
• Formulate comprehensive strategies for the prevention and early detection of gastrointestinal malignancies, including those affecting the colon, esophagus, stomach, and hepatobiliary-pancreatic region.
• Assess approaches to managing elevated liver enzymes and metabolic-associated liver diseases while exploring innovative treatment options for obesity.
• Enhance skills in evaluating and managing gastrointestinal bleeding and luminal defects through evidence-based guidelines and multidisciplinary discussions.