On Your Mark, Get Set, Go

A GERD Grand Prix Challenge IME

San Diego Convention Center
Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM TZ
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Supported by an independent educational grant from Phathom Pharmaceuticals.

overview

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders seen in primary care. Patients with GERD experience substantial burden, and symptoms frequently persist despite ongoing treatment. In this case-based symposium, compete against your colleagues as you engage in a virtual race and unlock critical information about GERD diagnosis and management. Learn from expert faculty who will discuss the latest clinical evidence on newly approved treatments with novel mechanisms of action that can treat both erosive and nonerosive GERD. Hear from a patient who will describe their journey and challenges living with GERD. So, start your engines and join us for this engaging case challenge!

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faculty

Moderator

​​​Mary Clarke, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology

​Esophageal Motility

​San Diego, California​

Monica C. Nandwani, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC

​Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology

​Director of Advanced Practice Providers

​Bay Area, California

Charles P. Vega​, ​MD, FAAFP

​Health Sciences Clinical Professor

​UC Irvine Department of Family Medicine

​Director, UCI Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community

​Assistant Dean for Culture and Community Education

​UC Irvine School of Medicine

​Irvine, California​

AGENDA

5:15 PM TZ

Welcome, Introductions, Team Assignments

5:20 PM TZ

Formation Lap: GERD Diagnosis and Assessment

5:35 PM TZ

Hot Lap: Deep Dive Into Acid Suppressive Therapies

5:50 PM TZ

Checked Flag: GERD Cases in Context

6:05 PM TZ

The Finish Line: Concluding Remarks and Q&A

6:15 PM TZ

Adjourn

backstage pass
Enhance Your Virtual Experience With Backstage Pass! Backstage Pass provides an intimate virtual session where you can interact with faculty, address case-based questions, and facilitate relationship building.
*Video encouraged*

LOCATION

San Diego Convention Center

111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, California, 92101

Ballroom 6DE, Upper Level

TARGET AUDIENCE

This educational activity is intended for an audience of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, and nurses in the United States.

GOAL STATEMENT

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to incorporate new data and treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) into therapeutic strategies.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

[bold]Upon completion of this activity, participants will:[/bold] [para]Have increased knowledge regarding the[/para] [list][item]Differences and similarities between erosive and non-erosive GERD [item]Evidence for new acid-suppressive agents for GERD treatment [/list] [para]Have greater competence related to[/para] [list][item]Recommending acid-suppressive therapies for patients with GERD [/list] [para]Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to[/para] [list][item]Incorporate new acid-suppressive treatments for GERD into routine practice [/list]

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