Conference Schedules
GI Wednesday Morning Conference
GI Wednesday Morning Conference is a weekly conference that aims to enhance knowledge and competence in gastroenterology through needs-based education. The conference focuses on delivering compassionate and effective patient care, applying scientific methodology to clinical situations, and understanding relevant basic sciences. Additionally, it emphasizes the development of effective communication skills with patients, families, and professional associates in the field of gastroenterology.
The Wednesday Morning Conference is divided into four different sessions: Grand Rounds, Journal Club & Clinical Case, Research Seminar, and M&M Conference. Each session features presentations from Faculty and Fellows that cover the numerous subspecialtities - such as Colorectal, Esophageal, Advanced Endoscopy, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Wednesday Morning Conference Schedule
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Date |
Session |
Speaker(s) |
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1/07/26 |
Grand Rounds |
Selena Kuo, MD |
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1/14/26 |
Clinical Case & Journal Club |
Journal Club: KELLI LIU Clinical Case: IRINE VODKIN, MD |
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1/21/26 |
Grand Rounds |
Denise Kalmaz, MD |
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1/28/26 |
Research Seminar |
Yuko Kono, MD |
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2/04/26 |
FELLOWS QA/QI Presentations |
FIRST YEAR FELLOWS |
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2/11/26 |
Clinical Case & Journal Club |
Journal Club: JONATHAN DOUNEL Clinical Case: BRIGID BOLAND, MD |
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2/18/26 |
Grand Rounds |
Heather Patton, MD |
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2/25/26 |
Research Seminar |
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3/4/26 |
FELLOWS QA/QI Presentations |
SECOND YEAR FELLOWS |
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3/11/26 |
Clinical Case & Journal Club |
Journal Club: GLORIA LIN Clinical Case: SHRAVAN DAVE, MD |
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3/18/26 |
Grand Rounds |
Fady Youssef, MD |
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3/25/26 |
Research Seminar/ SDDRC |
Nayantara Coelho-Prabhu, MD Mayo Clinic |
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4/1/26 |
Grand Rounds |
Michael Chang, MD |
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4/8/26 |
Clinical Case & Journal Club |
Journal Club: DANIELA MIRDA Clinical Case: SELENA KUO, MD |
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4/15/26 |
Grand Rounds |
Erin Song, MD |
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4/22/26 |
Research Seminar |
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4/29/26 |
M&M Conference |
CANCELLED – DDW |
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5/06/26 |
Grand Rounds |
CANCELLED - DDW |
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5/13/26 |
Clinical Case & Journal Club |
Journal Club: MARIA MIRONOVA Clinical Case: HEATHER PATTON, MD |
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5/20/26 |
Fellows Research Presentations |
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5/27/26 |
Research Seminar |
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6/03/26 |
Fellows Research Presentations |
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6/10/26 |
Clinical Case & Journal Club |
Journal Club: NIVITA SHARMA Clinical Case: MATTHEW TSAI, MD, PhD |
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6/17/26 |
Fellows Research Presentations |
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6/24/26 |
Research Seminar |
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Liver Journal Club & Hepatology Series
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology conducts a weekly Liver Journal Club and Hepatology Series designed to promote ongoing education and scholarly discussion in hepatology and liver transplantation. Participants include attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, nurse practitioners, and, on occasion, medical and nursing students, fostering a multidisciplinary learning environment.
Each session features presentations by faculty members from hepatology, surgery, pathology, pharmacy, and related specialties, as well as by GI and Liver Transplant fellows who critically review recent journal articles in a PowerPoint format. Topics encompass a broad range of liver and transplant-related subjects, including hepatocellular carcinoma, viral hepatitis, MASLD, decompensated cirrhosis, liver transplantation, and the management of post-transplant patients.
Sessions conclude with an open discussion that encourages critical analysis, evidence-based dialogue, and knowledge exchange among participants. Through these academic activities, the Division seeks to advance clinical expertise, enhance research literacy, and ultimately improve the quality of care delivered to patients with liver disease.
Liver Journal Club Schedule
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1/6/26 |
Biliary Atresia |
Amber Hildreth |
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1/13/26 |
Machine Perfusion |
Aleah Brubaker |
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1/20/26 |
Journal Club |
Kelly Torosian |
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1/27/26 |
Journal Club |
Navy Fellow |
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2/3/26 |
Non-invasive markers of fibrosis and MASH |
Veeral Ajmera |
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2/10/26 |
Transplant Immunology |
Monica Tincopa |
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2/17/26 |
Journal Club |
Nivita Sharma |
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2/24/26 |
Journal Club |
Maria Mironova |
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3/3/26 |
Glycogen Storage Disease |
Amber Hildreth |
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3/10/26 |
Journal Club |
Danielle Mirda |
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3/17/26 |
Long term post transplant complications |
Irine Vodkin |
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3/24/26 |
Journal Club |
Boyle (Navy) |
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3/31/26 |
Journal Club |
Kelly Torosian |
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4/7/26 |
TBD |
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4/14/26 |
LDLT |
Gabriel Schnickel |
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4/21/26 |
Journal Club |
Gloria Lin |
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4/28/26 |
Journal Club |
Kelli Liu |
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5/5/26 |
CANCELED:DDW |
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5/12/26 |
TBD |
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5/19/26 |
Journal Club |
Kelly Torosian |
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5/26/26 |
CANCELED: EASL |
- |
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6/2/26 |
TBD |
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6/9/26 |
TBD |
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6/16/26 |
Journal Club |
Danielle Mirda |
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6/23/26 |
TBD |
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6/30/26 |
TBD |
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