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Gut Check: A Game-Changing Experience at DDW 2025 with Medscape!

April 21, 2025 | DDW2025, Gastroenterology Education 

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The countdown is on! The Medscape team is heading to San Diego for this year’s highly anticipated Digestive Disease Week (DDW) conference—and you won’t want to miss what we’ve got in store. With a packed schedule of cutting-edge educational events and our groundbreaking presentation, Medscape is set to make waves in the world of gastroenterology and hepatology!

5 Dynamic Symposia You Can’t Afford to Miss!

We’re turning up the excitement at DDW with not one, not two, but five high-impact educational symposia, each designed to impact patient lives across various areas in gastroenterology and hepatology health care. Expect hands-on learning, interactive discussions, and engaging topics that will keep you seeking the next educational opportunity. 

Our symposia will cover hot topics that are shaping the future of gastrointestinal and hepatology care:

  • Mastering the Management of IBD: Navigating Patient Interactions in Clinical Practice
  • The Primary Biliary Cholangitis Challenge – Putting the Patient at the Center of Care
  • Targeting Gaps in IBD: Case-Based Challenges for Enhanced Clinical Decision-Making
  • Breaking News: What You’re Itching to Know About Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Pruritus
  • Clinical Decisions in the Management of GERD: A Patient Simulation Challenge
Medscape’s Poster Presentation on MASH

Medscape will also present an exciting poster at DDW that is set to change the way we think about medical education as it relates to gastroenterology and hepatology. The poster will showcase the results of a cutting-edge virtual patient simulation on MASH topics. This innovative educational tool is revolutionizing how learners interact with complex medical scenarios, and we’re thrilled to present data that highlights its impressive impact.

Saturday, May 03| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm PT

  • A CME Virtual Patient Simulation Improved the Evaluation and Treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis 

Authors: Shari J. Dermer, PhD; Briana Betz, PhD; Julie Schrand, BS: Medscape Education, Newark, NJ; Naim Alkhouri, MD, FAASLD: Arizona Liver Health, Phoenix, AZ; Meena B. Bansal, MD: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY

Shari Dermer, Senior Director of Educational Strategy at Medscape, shared her excitement:
“We are thrilled to bring this poster to DDW and show how virtual patient simulation is transforming education. It’s a powerful way to learn, and we can’t wait to share our data and the innovative approach that makes Medscape’s educational content so impactful.”

Meet Us at Booth #1512—Let’s Talk the Impact of CME!

Want to learn more about how Medscape is pushing the boundaries of medical education? Swing by Booth #1512—shared with GI & Hepatology News—anytime during the conference. Whether you’re curious about our free CME, want to discuss the latest in medical innovations, or simply chat with our team, we would love to connect with you!

Medscape is ready to spark conversations, fuel your learning, and offer groundbreaking solutions that will shape the future of gastroenterology education. We can’t wait to see you in San Diego!

For more information on education in gastroenterology, please contact  Jess Dropkin

This content was provided by Medscape Education

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