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Forward25th Annual BCM GI and Liver Course: Incorporating new techniques and guidelines in everyday practice
REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN
March 28, 2026 from 7:30 AM - 5:05 PM
March 29, 20-26 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Westin Houston Medical Center
1709 Dryden Rd, Houston, TX 77030
Hybrid Conference. Zoom link will be emailed learners by March 26, 2026 for any questions email [email protected].
*To waive registration fees for Fellows/Residents/students, you may email [email protected] or Anu Sudhakaran [email protected] to receive a coupon code. Be prepared to provide letter of good standing and contact info from your program director.
Online Registration will close on March 26th, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT.
Onsite Registration will be available at the conference.
Needs Statement
Updating practicing physicians and other health professionals in both the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases/conditions is essential to providing quality care leading to improved patient outcomes. This activity is designed to increase knowledge, improve competence, and enhance performance of the physician learners in practice to ultimately better patient care and outcomes in gastroenterology.
Target Audience
Gastroenterologists, hepatologists, internists, primary care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, fellows, medical trainees and students in the field of Gastroenterology.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the conference, participants should be able to:
- Identify selected new diagnostic tools, new drugs and treatment strategies in inflammatory bowel disease.
- Review the management and highlight updates in the management of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
- Improve competency in managing post‑surgical dysphagia and ostomy complications in patients with prior GI surgeries.
- Summarize updated gastroenterology guidelines related to bowel preparation, cirrhosis‑associated malnutrition and perioperative risk, GI manifestations of hypermobile Ehlers‑Danlos syndrome, and preventive and pharmacologic strategies for IBD/Crohn’s disease.
- Apply a multidisciplinary approach to the care of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
Educational Methods
Lecture, Question and Answer Session, and Panel Discussion
Activity Evaluation
Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.
Physician
Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Ethics
The presentation, Combating mistrust in science and traditional medicine, has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 0.50 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
ABIM MOC Points
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 10.75 MOC points 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.
Nurse
Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing nursing education activity awards up to 10.75 contact hours.
Available Credit
- 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 10.75 ANCC
- 10.75 Attendance
Price
*To waive registration fees for Fellows/Residents/students, you may email [email protected] or Anu Sudhakaran [email protected] to receive a coupon code. Be prepared to provide letter of good standing and contact info from your program director.
Online Registration will close on March 26 at 12:00 PM CT.
Onsite Registration will be available at the conference.
Click the links below for step-by-step instructions on creating a profile:
Baylor College of Medicine ECA Profile Setup Instructions
Visitor Profile Setup Instructions
Questions about registration, contact [email protected].
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
Requests for registration refunds must be in writing and received by the Division of Continuing Professional Development (DCPD) at least 10 business days before the activity begins. The date the request is received by the DCPD will be considered the cancellation date. Requests received after the refund deadline will not be processed. Cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee deducted from the registration fee paid to cover guarantees and other expenses. Requests should be emailed to the DCPD [email protected].
The DCPD reserves the right to cancel activities, not less than 10 business days before the scheduled date, if extenuating circumstances make it necessary. Registrants will be notified at the contact email indicated on the registration form. If an activity is cancelled, DCPD’s liability is limited to the registration fee paid. Note: If payment is made by check, a social security number is required to process the refund.