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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 2-3, 2025 | Location: Estancia del Norte, San Antonio, TX

  • Christian Horn, MD

    Director, Hepatology Service
    Madigan Army Med Center

  • Andrew Mertz, MD

    Advanced Endoscopy
    Brooke Army Medical Center

  • Patrick Snyder, MD

    Staff Gastroenterologist
    Austin Regional Clinics

  • David Dulaney, MD

    Program Director
    Brooke Army Medical Center

  • Lavanya Viswanathan, MD

    Motility Specialist
    UT MD Anderson Cancer 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

  • Luis Velez-Colon, MD

    Director, Endoscopy Service
    Brooke Army Medical Center

  • Anthony Derencius, PA

    Staff Provider
    Pinnacle Research

  • Vaneesha Vallabh, DO

    Staff, Urogynecologist
    Brooke Army Medical Center

Timetable

SAturday, August 2

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Pre-Session7:00 - 7:50Breakfast
7:50 - 8:00Welcome & IntroductionAnish Patel, DO
Session 1: Moderated by David Dulaney, MD8:00 - 8:30Chronic Abdominal PainLavanya Viswanathan, MD
8:30 - 9:00DysphagiaDavid Dulaney, MD
9:00 - 9:30GERDPatrick Snyder, MD
9:30 - 10:00Q&A/Panel Discussion/Case Studies
10:00 - 10:30Morning Break
Session 2: Moderated by Christie Morrison, NP10:30 - 11:00GI AnatomyAndrew Mertz, MD
11:00 - 11:30BloatingChristie Morrison, NP
11:30 - 12:00Positioning IBD MedicationsAnish Patel, DO
12:00 - 12:30Q&A/Panel Discussion/Case Studies
12:30 - 13:30Lunch: product theatre sponsored by Ardelyx
Session 3: Moderated by Christie Morrison, NP13:30 - 14:00Obesity Treatment OptionsChristian Horn, MD
14:00 - 14:30Chronic PancreatitisLuis Velez-Colon, MD
14:30 - 15:00JaundiceAntony Derencius, PA
15:00 - 15:30Q&A/Panel Discussion/Case Studies
15:30 - 16:00Afternoon Break
Session 4: Moderated by David Dulaney, MD16:00 - 16:30Elevated Alk PhosKevin Pak
16:30 - 17:00Women’s Health and GIVaneesha Vallabh, DO
17:30 - 17:45Closing RemarksAnish Patel, DO
18:00 - 20:00Reception, sponsored by Erbe

Our Speakers Are Given an Average of 4.93 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.”

Sponsorships

Conversation Leads to Innovation

This event is entirely free for healthcare professionals to register. If you’re interested in partnering with us, we have several options available: