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APP GI Immersion: the Latest Gastroenterology Insights to Enhance Patient Care

Our conference is dedicated to advancing medical education and building knowledge for all healthcare professionals working in gastroenterology.

Each year, we provide a platform for in-depth discussions and state-of-the-art reviews on the latest developments, research, and concepts in gastrointestinal disorders and liver disease. We bring together academics, practitioners, pharmaceutical and medical device companies to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Our goal is that by the end of the program, every participant understands:

Enhanced experience with evidence-based medicine.
How to critically evaluate and assimilate information on advances that impact gastroenterology.
How to plan to utilize this evidence to enhance practice and patient care.

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Have a Look at This Year’s Speakers & Agenda

Dates: August 1, 2026 | Location: Estancia del Norte, San Antonio, TX

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Christian Horn, MD

Director, Hepatology Service
Madigan Army Med Center
Andrew Mertz, MD

Advanced Endoscopy
Brooke Army Medical Center
Craig Owen, MD

Staff Gastroenterologist
Brooke Army Medical Center
David Dulaney, MD

Program Director
Brooke Army Medical Center
Stacey Collins, MA, RDN/LDN, CSDH

IBD Dietician
Colorado Hospital Crohn’s & Colitis Center
Kevin Pak, MD

Director, Hepatology Service
Brooke Army Medical Center
Anish Patel, DO

Director, IBD Center
Brooke Army Medical Center
Christie Morrison, NP

OSHI Health
Smita Mehta, PFT

Staff, Pelvic Floor Therapist
Brooke Army Medical Center
Anthony Derencius, PA

Staff Provider
Pinnacle Research
Vaneesha Vallabh, DO

Chief, Department of OB/Gyn
Staff, Urogynecologist
Brooke Army Medical Center

Timetable

SAturday, August 1

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Pre-Session	7:00 - 7:50	Breakfast
	7:50 - 8:00	Welcome & Introduction	Anish Patel, DO
Session 1: Moderated by David Dulaney, MD	8:00 - 8:30	Chronic Abdominal Pain	Lavanya Viswanathan, MD
	8:30 - 9:00	Dysphagia	David Dulaney, MD
	9:00 - 9:30	GERD	Patrick Snyder, MD
	9:30 - 10:00	Q&A/Panel Discussion/Case Studies
	10:00 - 10:30	Morning Break
Session 2: Moderated by Christie Morrison, NP	10:30 - 11:00	GI Anatomy	Andrew Mertz, MD
	11:00 - 11:30	Bloating	Christie Morrison, NP
	11:30 - 12:00	Positioning IBD Medications	Anish Patel, DO
	12:00 - 12:30	Q&A/Panel Discussion/Case Studies
	12:30 - 13:30	Lunch: product theatre sponsored by Ardelyx
Session 3: Moderated by Christie Morrison, NP	13:30 - 14:00	Obesity Treatment Options	Christian Horn, MD
	14:00 - 14:30	Chronic Pancreatitis	Luis Velez-Colon, MD
	14:30 - 15:00	Jaundice	Antony Derencius, PA
	15:00 - 15:30	Q&A/Panel Discussion/Case Studies
	15:30 - 16:00	Afternoon Break
Session 4: Moderated by David Dulaney, MD	16:00 - 16:30	Elevated Alk Phos	Kevin Pak
	16:30 - 17:00	Women’s Health and GI	Vaneesha Vallabh, DO
	17:30 - 17:45	Closing Remarks	Anish Patel, DO
	18:00 - 20:00	Reception, sponsored by Erbe

Meet the Team Behind Focus GI

Our Speakers Are Given an Average of 4.94 Out of 5

“It was wonderful. I would like to say that I appreciated the respect the presenters had for our time.”
“This event was very well planned and I enjoyed it. I also appreciated how the content was directed at APPs and at our level.”
“Appreciate all the lectures!”
“Excellent course.”
“Dr Patel was very lively and informative with his lectures.”
“Loved it.”