19th Annual Update in Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases

The 19th Annual Update in Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease aims to both educate and expand the knowledge of Gastroenterologists, Hepatologists and other healthcare professionals through the exchange of innovative research, ideas and information. By means of state-of-the-art lectures, topic specific breakout sessions and question/answer periods, the ultimate goal of this conference is to enlighten healthcare providers in hopes of improving overall patient care.

1. Discuss the current treatment of Pancreatitis
2. Understand the new developments in fatty liver disease
3. Identify best approaches to treat IBD

The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 21.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy
Written refund requests must be received on or before June 26, 2025. A $25 processing fee will be deducted from refund requests. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER June 26, 2025. Substitutions are allowed with advance notice. Refund and/or substitution requests must be received in writing by email.

In the event of postponement or cancellation, a full refund will be given. The University of Florida is not responsible for travel arrangements, travel fees, or any expenses incurred by you as a result of such a cancellation. If the University of Florida cancels this event, you will be contacted at the email address you provided, so please be sure to provide a valid email address.

Accommodations for Disabilities or Special Requests, Including Dietary
If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Office.
 
For CME general questions, please contact
Email: [email protected]

Join us at the:  Opal Sol 400 Coronado Dr. Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

For more information and to make your reservation, visit: https://liverconference.cme.ufl.edu/venue/

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Florida College of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control a CME activity's content, including faculty, planners, reviewers, and/or others, must disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). Conflict of interest information for the CME Advisory Committee members can be found on the following website: https://cme.ufl.edu/disclosure. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Roberto Firpi-Morelli, MD
University of Florida

Course Director, Faculty

Grant or research support-Mirum

Manuel A Amaris, MD
Associate Professor
University of Florida

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Rodericka Belt-Ross, APRN
University of Florida

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Joydeep Chakraborty, MD
The University of Mississippi Medical Center

Faculty

Virginia Clark, MD, MS
University of Florida

Faculty

Grant or research support-Takeda Pharmaceuticals|Grant or research support-Hamni Pharmaceuticals|Grant or research support-Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Peter Draganov, MD
University of Florida

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Olympus Corporation|Consulting Fee-Fujifilm|Consulting Fee-Boston Scientific Corporation|Consulting Fee-Cook Medical, Inc.|Consulting Fee-Microtech|Consulting Fee-Merit|Consulting Fee-Steris

David S Estores Jr., MD, AGAF
Associate Professor
University of Florida

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Chris Forsmark, MD
Professor
University of Florida

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Anand Gupte, MD
University of Florida

Faculty

Patrick Horne, APRN
University of Florida

Faculty

Advisor-AbbVie|Advisor-Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Advisor-Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.|Advisor-Novo Nordisk|Advisor-Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Media Ismael, MD
University of Florida

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Nimy John, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Florida

Faculty

Srinadh Komanduri, MD, MS
Associate Chief
Northwestern Medicine

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Boston Scientific Corporation|Consulting Fee-Ethicon|Consulting Fee-Medtronic|Consulting Fee-Lucid Diagnostics|Consulting Fee-Castle Biosciences|Consulting Fee-Aurora Medtech|Consulting Fee-Merit Endotek|Advisor-Endoscopy Now

John Lieb, MD
University of Florida

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Josiah McCain, MD
University of Florida

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Johan Nordenstam, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Florida

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Aleksey Novikov, MD
University of Florida

Faculty

Sheetal Patel, MD
University of Florida

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Angela Pham, MD
University of Florida

Faculty

Ricardo Rosado, MD
Associate Professor
University of Florida

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Anil Sharma, MD
University of Florida

Faculty

Consuelo Soldevila Pico, MD
University of Florida

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Amitabh Suman, MD, clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Florida

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Dennis Yang, MD
MD
Advent Health

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Olympus Corporation|Consulting Fee-Boston Scientific Corporation|Consulting Fee-Medtronic|Consulting Fee-Fujifilm

Ellen Zimmermann, MD, Professor
Professor of Medicine
University of Florida

Faculty

Gianna Gamache
University of Florida

Other Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Tiffany Rhoden
Spec II
University of Florida/ Gastroenterology Fellowship Program

Other Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Saturday, July 26, 2025