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Agenda

Friday, April 17, 2026
All times in Eastern Time

7:50 a.m.
Registration / Continental Breakfast
8:20 a.m.
Introduction
Prashanthi N. Thota, MD
8:30 a.m.
Anti-Reflux Surgery: GERD Therapies Beyond PPIs
Andrew Strong, MD
9:00 a.m.
Role of Third Space Endoscopy in the Esophagus
Madhu Sanaka, MD
9:30 a.m.
POEM and Other Treatments for Achalasia
Siva Raja, MD, PhD
10:00 a.m.
Break / Exhibits
10:15 a.m.
Endoscopic Eradication Therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus: Indications, Contraindications, EMR, RFA, Cryotherapy, When to Refer
Tolga Erim, DO
10:45 a.m.
Interpretation of High Resolution Esophageal Manometry and its Role in Esophageal Motility Disorders Indications, Chicago Classification, Impedance Testing
Yi Qin, MD
11:15 a.m.
pH Testing Indications On/Off Medications, Impedance Testing
Claire Beveridge, MD
11:45 a.m.
Overview of Pediatric GI Diseases Encountered in Adults
Ben Freiberg, MD, Sophia Patel, MD
12:05 p.m.
Q & A / Wrap Up
12:15 p.m.
Lunch / Exhibits
1:00 p.m.
HANDS-ON LAB SESSIONS
  • pH Testing
  • Manometry/Endoflip
  • RFA – Radiofrequency Ablation
  • EMR – Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
  • EsoCheck
  • APC – Argon Plasma Coagulation
  • Cryospray
  • Cryoballoon
  • TIF – Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication

3:00 p.m.
Adjourn

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