GI Motility & Brain-Gut Disorders: Evidence vs Consensus / 27th Annual Course in Neurogastroenterology & Motility
- Continuing Education
Enhance your ability to evaluate, diagnose, and manage complex GI motility and brain-gut disorders through evidence-based strategies, interactive case discussions, and hands-on training with current and emerging diagnostic tools and therapies.
- Live Online
This course is taught live online.
Additionally, all sessions will be recorded and made available to participants for online viewing for 30 days after the end of the course.
$160
This is the standard price, for a full list of profession pricing see below.
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Continuing Education
Earn up to:
8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
8.50 ANCC contact hours, with 6.00 credits eligible for Pharmacology credit
8.50 ABIM MOC
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All evaluations and credit claims must be completed within 60 days of the course end date.
1 Day
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Overview
GI Motility and Brain-Gut Disorders are extremely common and can be a challenging part of primary and subspecialty care. New diagnostic techniques and therapies are constantly being developed, and their roles continue to evolve. As many controversies in management exist, the goal for the course in Neurogastroenterology and Motility at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, accredited by Harvard Medical School, is to incorporate both evidence-based and expert observation in order to help clinicians develop strategies to address these disorders in practice. This intense, one-day course is comprised of two parts: a morning session with case-based panel discussions and mini-lectures, and an afternoon practical session. The practical session will also feature breakout classes dedicated to advanced practice providers and to behavioral and psychological therapies for GI disorders. Both sessions will offer interactive learning formats. Overall, the aim for this course is to help participants evaluate, treat and manage patients with esophageal conditions including problems with swallowing and acid reflux disorders. We also hope to help participants develop new strategies to effectively manage gastric and colonic motility and function diseases. Our goal is that participants gain confidence using current and emerging diagnostic testing and therapies and enhance their ability to interpret clinically available GI motility tests through workshops and small group sessions.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate, treat, and manage adult and pediatric patients with esophageal conditions including those with problems with swallowing and acid reflux disorders.
- Implement new strategies to effectively manage gastric and colonic motility and function diseases.
- Distinguish between current and emerging diagnostic tests and therapies to better manage gastrointestinal disorders.
Developed and Offered By:
Continuing Education courses are developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals and accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course is offered by Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Who Should Participate
Nurses, Specialty Physicians, Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants
Schedule
All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Registration
7:00-7:45 am
Welcome
7:45-7:50 am
Colon and Anorectal Cases
7:50-9:20 am
Complementary and alternative medicine interventions for disorders of gut-brain interaction
9:20-9:40 am
Break
9:40-10:00 am
Gastric and Small Bowel Cases
10:00-11:30 am
EDS/HSD, POTS/Dysautonomia, MCAS, and DGBI: what are the links?
11:30-11:50 am
Lunch
11:50 am-12:30 pm
Esophageal Cases
12:30-2:00 pm
To burp or not to burp: behavioral syndromes of the esophagus
2:00-2:20 pm
Break
2:20-2:30 pm
Breakout Session
2:30-3:00 pm
A1
Esophageal Manometry
A2
EndoFLIP
Breakout Session
2:30-4:30 pm
A1
Motility and Reflux Testing Tracings Review
Breakout Session
2:30-2:45 pm
A1
Introduction
Breakout Session
2:30-4:00 pm
A1
Practical Guidance for Integrating Behavioral and Psychological Interventions into Your Clinical Practice
Breakout Session
2:45-3:30 pm
B1
Diagnosis and Treatment of Belching
Breakout Session
3:00-3:30 pm
C1
Reflux Monitoring Tests
C2
Anorectal Manometry
Breakout Session
3:30-4:00 pm
D1
Breath Testing
D2
Gastric and Small Bowel Testing
Breakout Session
3:30-4:15 pm
D1
Updates in Celiac Diagnostics and Treatment
Breakout Session
4:00-4:30 pm
E1
Dietary Therapy for GI Disorders
E2
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Motility and GI Issues
Breakout Session
4:15-5:00 pm
F1
How to Build Your APP Career Satisfaction
Faculty
Harvard Medical School Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest faculty from all around the world. As a student in this course, you’ll have access to outstanding course directors and faculty.
Course Directors
Walter Chan
MD, MPH | Course Director
- Director, Center for Gastrointestinal Motility, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Wai-Kit Lo
MD, MPH | Course Director
- Associate Director, Gastrointestinal Motility, VA Boston Healthcare System
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Judy Nee
MD | Course Director
- Director, Center for GI Motility and IBS, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Rachel Rosen
MD | Course Director
- Director, Aerodigestive Center
- Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Kristina Skarbinski
NP | Course Director
- Clinical Advanced Practice Provider Lead, Swallowing, Heartburn and Esophageal Disorders (SHED) Center, Massachusetts General Hospital
Hiroshi Mashimo
MD | Course Director
- Director, Gastrointestinal Motility, VA Boston Healthcare System
Kyle Staller
MD, MPH | Course Director
- Director of Gastrointestinal Motility Lab, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Assistant Course Directors
Julie Snyder
PsyD | Assistant Course Director
- Director, GI Psychology Service, CHB
- Assistant Professor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School
Sean Allen
Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Corey Baker, MD
Director, Center for Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders, Connecticut Children's Hospital
Sarah Ballou, PhD
Gastroenterology and Clinical Psychology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Nir Bar, MD
Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Clayton Bemis
Lawrence Borges, MD, MPH
Chief, Gastroenterology, Mount Auburn Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Vlaicu Botoman, MD
Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Barbara Brien, BSN, RN
Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Jennifer Cai, MD, MPH
Associate Director, GI Motility and Physiology Lab, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Associate Program Director, Massachusetts General Brigham Neurogastroenterology and Motility Fellowship
Instructor in Medicine, HMS
Lauren Dear, MS, RD
Owner and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Dear Nutrition
Brian Dooley, RN
Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Ryan Flanagan, MD, MPH
Associate Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Daniel Friedlander, BA, MA, MD
Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Lecturer in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Jasmine Hanifi, MD
Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Brent Hiramoto, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Kevin Huang, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine-Boston University School of Medicine
Johanna Iturrino-Moreda, MD
GastroenterologyAssistant Professor of Medicine
Braden Kuo, MD
Chief, Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases-Professor of Pediatrics-Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Leo Magrini, BS, PA-C
Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Meghan Markowski, DPT
Physical Therapy, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Mayssan Muftah, MD
Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Barbara Nath, MD
Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Samuel Nurko, MD
Gastroenterology, CHB
Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Stephanie Owyang, MD
Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Amanda Pressman, MD
Director, Pelvic Floor Disorders Program
Associate Professor of Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Chethan Ramprasad, MD
Vikram Rangan, MD
Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Erik Reilly, BS, MEd, RN
Allyson Richardson, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of California San Francisco
Santosh Sanagapali, MBBS, PhD, FRACP
Eric Shah, MBA, MD
Director, GI Physiology Laboratories
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Michigan Medicine
Andrea Shin, MD
Kristina Skarbinski, NP
Clinical Advanced Practice Provider Lead, Swallowing, Heartburn and Esophageal Disorders (SHED) Center, Massachusetts General Hospital
Brian Surjanhata, MD
Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Elyse Thakur, PhD
Hilary Ugras, MSN
Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Sanskriti Varma, MD
Clinical and Research Fellow, Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Christopher Velez, MD
Program Director, Massachusetts General Brigham Neurogastroenterology and Motility Fellowship Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Claire Zar-Kessler, MD, MPH
Director, Aerodigestive Center
Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
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Course Fees
Registration Details
You may register through our secure online environment and will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your payment. Prices include CME credit, electronic syllabus, and access to some recordings for 30 days after the course. At the end of the registration process, a $10 non-refundable processing fee will be added to your registration.
| Role | Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Physician (MD/DO) | $160 |
| Nurse (RN/APRN) | $85 |
| PA | $85 |
| Psychologist | $85 |
| Resident / Fellow | $85 |
| Social Worker | $85 |
| Allied Health Professional / Other | $85 |
Accreditation
The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is approved for 8.50 contact hours, of which 6.00 is eligible for pharmacology credit.
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 8.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the Union of European Medical Specialists website.