8th Jefferson Women and Gastroenterology Health Symposium

Friday, February 27, 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, Philadelphia, PA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.50 hours), AAFP: American Academy of Family Physicians (5.50 hours), AANP: The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (5.50 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (5.50 hours), ABS CC (5.50 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (5.50 hours), Nursing Pharmacology Credit (3.00 hours), PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit (3.50 hours)

Designed for healthcare professionals specializing in gastroenterology, hepatology, internal medicine, family medicine, general surgery, gynecology, and colorectal surgery, the 8^th annual Jefferson Women and Gastroenterology Health Symposium will discuss the medical conditions that are unique to women, occur more frequently in women, or present differently in women.

By utilizing emerging scientific and clinical evidence, experts will provide updated approaches to the diagnosis, management and treatment of common gastrointestinal and liver conditions aimed to improve the care of female patients.

Keynote Speaker: Rotonya M. Carr MD, FACP

Rotonya McCants Carr, MD is the Cyrus E. Rubin Chair and Division Head of Gastroenterology at the University of Washington.

She is a basic science researcher and clinical hepatologist who specializes in the care of patients with fatty liver diseases. Her laboratory uses complementary in vivo and cellular approaches to investigate the mechanisms of insulin resistance in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic liver disease (ALD).

Dr. Carr is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, European Association for the Study of the Liver, Research Society of Alcoholism, founding member of the Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists, and national board member of the American Liver Foundation. In 2020, Dr. Carr was honored as one of Cell’s most inspiring Black scientists.

Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Thursday, March 19, 2026. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued. No refunds will be offered for failure to complete the required evaluation by the stated deadline.

Zoom access will be posted on the Course Content tab. You must be registered as a virtual attendee to access.

1. Recognize the burden and the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of fatty liver disease.
2. Discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and advances in the treatment of nausea, vomiting, gastroparesis and other motility disorders of the GI tract.
3. Explain the side effects of the anti-obesity drugs and discuss how to manage them.
4. Discuss the management of the extra-intestinal manifestations of IBD and its implications on the treatment of patients with IBD.
5. Discuss the common anorectal disorders in women and their management.
6. Explain the diagnosis and management of reproductive health in the post-transplant patients.
7. Discuss the criteria for diagnosis and treatment of IBS.
8. Recognize personal value, the importance of communicating needs, advocating for oneself, and highlighting achievements.

Jefferson		In-Person	Virtual
	Physician	$50	$75
	Nurse/Nurse Practitioner	$25	$75
	Pharmacist	$25	$75
	Dietician	$25	$75
	Other Healthcare Provider	$25	$75
	Resident/Fellow/Medical Student	$0	$0
Non-Jefferson		In-Person	Virtual
	Physician	$175	$75
	Nurse/Nurse Practitioner	$120	$75
	Dietician	$120	$75
	Pharmacist	$100	$75
	Other Healthcare Provider	$100	$75
	Resident/Fellow/Medical Student	$0	$0

In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University is jointly accredited 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.

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 5.50 nursing contact hours.

Registered Dieticians: This activity awards 5.50 contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Credit
Nursing Pharmacology Credit: This educational activity offers 3.0 nursing pharmacology credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit: This education activity offers 3.5 PA Patient Safety and Risk credit. Qualifying sessions are noted on the agenda.

ABIM MOC Credit

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5.50 MOC points and patient safety MOC credit in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

ABCGN Credit: Pending

AAFP Credit: Pending

Agenda
Agenda subject to change without notice.

Cancellation Policy
Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received in the Office of CPD two weeks prior to the start date of the course. There will be no refunds after this period.*  Cancellations notified before the two week time frame will incur a 25% administration fee (with a minimum of $20).  Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.  The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies. Email [email protected] - please include the activity name in the subject line. 

*Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% administration fee to international conference registrants who are unable to secure a travel visa. Registrants must provide proof of visa denial. 

 Jefferson Release Policy
Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive the right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy
As an attendee of this educational activity hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively 'Jefferson'), you may gain access to certain proprietary information ('Confidential Information'), including Protected Health Information ('PHI').

By participating in this educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the educational activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

Photography and Recording
Unauthorized recording or photography at a Jefferson-sponsored event is strictly prohibited. Individuals found violating this policy will be asked to vacate the activity. No credits or refund will be issued.

Copyright
All rights reserved – Thomas Jefferson University. No part of this program may be used, reproduced, or shared in any manner whatsoever without express written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles or reviews.

Dorrance H. Hamilton Building
1001 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards.

All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Off-Label/Investigational Use
All faculty/presenters/authors at Thomas Jefferson University sponsored events are required to disclose whether or not their content contains information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Product(s) is/are not included in the labeling approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of disease(s).

Content Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices or Thomas Jefferson University.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult all available data on products and procedures before using them in clinical practice.

Friday, February 27, 2026

Exhibitor Rules

• Exhibitor is not providing commercial support for this educational activity. Exhibitor is purchasing exhibit space.

• Exhibits are intended for informational purposes, products should not be sold through the exhibit hall.

• TJU and the exhibitor acknowledge and agree that the exhibitor may be subject to Section 6002 of the Affordable Care Act, which added Section 1128G to the Social Security Act, and its implementing regulations codified in 42 CFR 402 &403 (Collectively the Sunshine Act). Exhibiting companies are solely responsible for collecting any information about actions within their virtual exhibit space that constitutes a payment or transfer of value to a covered participant, which is required to reported under the Sunshine Act.

• Exhibitors may observe educational sessions but must refrain from participating in the activity.

• No recordings of the scientific sessions on behalf of the exhibitor's company is permitted.

Application Deadline
Applications for exhibits will be accepted through January 30, 2026. After January 30, 2026, applications may be accepted on a case by case basis.

Cancellation and Refunds
In the event that the symposium is canceled by the organizers, exhibit fees will be refunded in full, however Thomas Jefferson University is not responsible for other expenses incurred by the exhibitor.

In the event an exhibitor cancels participation, refunds will be made as follows:

• Prior to the deadline of January 30, 2026 a refund will be given minus a 10% administration fee.

• After January 30, 2026 no refund will be given.

• Exhibitors who are absent from the conference will not receive a refund.

• Exhibit cancellations must be made in writing. Send cancellation notice to [email protected] and include name of activity in subject line. 

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