8th Annual Jefferson Women and Gastroenterology Health Symposium

8th Annual Jefferson Women and Gastroenterology Health Symposium is organized by Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD) and will be held on Feb 27, 2026 at Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Overview:
Designed for healthcare professionals specializing in gastroenterology, hepatology, internal medicine, family medicine, general surgery, gynecology, and colorectal surgery, the 8th annual Jefferson Women and Gastroenterology Health Symposium will discuss the medical conditions that are unique to women, occur more frequently in women, or present differently in women.

By utilizing emerging scientific and clinical evidence, experts will provide updated approaches to the diagnosis, management and treatment of common gastrointestinal and liver conditions aimed to improve the care of female patients.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, healthcare team members will be able to:

1. Recognize the burden and the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of fatty liver disease.
2. Discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and advances in the treatment of nausea, vomiting, gastroparesis and other motility disorders of the GI tract.
3. Explain the side effects of the anti-obesity drugs and discuss how to manage them.
4. Discuss the management of the extra-intestinal manifestations of IBD and its implications on the treatment of patients with IBD.
5. Discuss the common anorectal disorders in women and their management.
6. Explain the diagnosis and management of reproductive health in the post-transplant patients.
7. Discuss the criteria for diagnosis and treatment of IBS.
8. Recognize personal value, the importance of communicating needs, advocating for oneself, and highlighting achievements.

Keynote Speaker: Rotonya M. Carr MD, FACP