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Decision Points in the Management of GERD

A Virtual Patient Simulation CME

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM TZ

Supported by an independent educational grant by Phathom Pharmaceuticals.

overview

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders seen in GI practices. Using patient case simulations, expert faculty will help learners navigate the complexities of GERD diagnosis and management. Learners will be able to select tests and treatments in real time while faculty provide feedback and guidance supported by the latest clinical evidence. This engaging and interactive patient simulation symposium will help to advance clinicians’ clinical decision-making skills in managing GERD patients in their practices.

This event is neither sponsored by nor endorsed by ACG.

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faculty

MODERATOR

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

PANELIST

Prakash Gyawali, MD, FRCP

Professor, Medicine

Director, GI Fellowship Training Program

Director, Neurogastroenterology and Motility Program

Washington University School of Medicine

St. Louis, Missouri

PANELIST

Rena Yadlapati, MD, MSHS, AGAF, FACG, FAFS

Professor

Division of Gastroenterology

Medical Director, UCSD Center for Esophageal Disease

Director, GI Motility Lab

University of California San Diego

San Diego, California

AGENDA

5:30 PM TZ

Registration and Dinner

6:00 PM TZ

Welcome and Introductions

Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP

6:05 PM TZ

Case 1 – Rashida

Rena Yadlapati, MD, MSHS, AGAF, FACG, FAFS

6:30 PM TZ

Case 2 – Meet Charlie: An Interactive Medical Simulation

Prakash Gyawali, MD, FRCP

7:00 PM TZ

Concluding Remarks and Q&A

All Faculty

7:15 PM TZ

Adjourn

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LOCATION

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown

340 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004

Room: Phoenix Ballroom A (Level 3)

TARGET AUDIENCE

This educational activity is intended for an audience of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, 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 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]

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

In support of improving patient care, Medscape, LLC is jointly accredited with commendation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

[title]For Physicians[/title] [text]Medscape, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 [bold][italic]AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)[/italic][super]TM[/super][/bold]. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.[/text]