2026 UVA Annual Conference of Liver Disease and Gastroenterology

This interdisciplinary conference is designed to provide physicians, gastroenterology specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals with a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of liver and gastrointestinal diseases. Through evidence-based presentations, expert-led discussions, and case-based learning, participants will gain critical insights into emerging therapies, evolving clinical guidelines, and translational research shaping the future of hepatology and GI care. The program emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge science with practical clinical application, fostering dialogue among providers committed to improving patient outcomes in digestive health.

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET, Boar's Head Inn & Conference Center, Charlottesville, VA

1. List 2-3 strategies for the use of newer IBD medications in the treatment of patients.
2. Develop and apply an algorithm for the workup of dysphagia
3. List the 2-3 guidelines and best practices for the care of inpatient IBD patients.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), AAPA (6.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (6.00 hours), Hours of Participation (6.00 hours)

Participant Rates:

Type	Thru 2/1/26	2/2/26 to 2/19/26
Physician	$250	$350
Other HCP	$100	$150
UVA Nurses	$50	$100
Residents/Students/Fellow	$50	$100
Industry Employees	$750	$850

UVA Employees- Use your educational benefits to get reimbursed! 
https://hr.virginia.edu/career-development/education-benefits-0 

UVA Health CE Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests received in writing no less than 30 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellation requests received within 30 days or for registration fees of less than $50.  Please send cancellation requests [email protected]. UVA Health Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel CE activities if necessary.  In this case, the entire registration fee will be refunded.  All other expenses incurred in conjunction with this CE activity are the sole responsibility of the participant.

In support of improving patient care, UVA Health Continuing Education 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
UVA Health Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of  6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.^TM Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
UVA Health Continuing Education awards up to 6.0 contact hour(s) for nurses who participate in this educational activity and complete the post activity evaluation.

Physician Associates UVA Health Continuing Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

Hours of Participation
UVA Health Continuing Education awards 6.0 hours of participation (consistent with the designated number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM  or ANCC contact hours) to a participant who successfully completes this educational activity. UVA Health Continuing Education maintains a record of participation for six (6) years.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

UVA Health Continuing Education adheres to the Joint Accreditation Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others, are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest will be mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

To view financial disclosures, select the faculty name below. 

Saturday, February 21, 2026

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