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Forward14th Annual Mayo Clinic Esophageal Diseases
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Director: Cadman L. Leggett, M.D.
Course Co-Directors: Jennifer L. Horsley-Silva, M.D., Karthik Ravi, M.D., and Herbert C. Wolfsen, M.D.
December 3 - 5, 2026 - Arizona
This interactive course delivers practical, up‑to‑date insights into rapidly advancing esophageal care. Engaging case‑based sessions, hands‑on opportunities, dynamic faculty guidance, and real‑time discussion highlight key developments in diagnostics and endoscopic therapy for immediate clinical application.
New for 2026, the live course venue features stunning views of the Sonoran Desert foothills, two championship golf courses, and an on-site luxury spa.
Course Highlights:
- Immersive 3-day course experience
- Unique desert resort setting with recreation opportunities
- Live endoscopy demonstrations with expert moderation
- Hands-on workshops for advanced endoscopic techniques
- Updates on emerging esophageal diseases
- Opportunities for direct interaction with expert faculty
- Dedicated time for questions and discussion
- Networking opportunities at evening reception
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $775 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $675 |
| Residents and Fellows | $175 |
Target Audience
This course is designed for practicing gastroenterologists, fellows and residents in gastroenterology. Thoracic surgeons, otolaryngologists and pulmonologists, as well as other healthcare professionals with an interest in esophageal diseases may benefit from this program.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe long term management strategies for eosinophilic esophagitis, including approaches to remission and maintenance therapy.
- Differentiate gastroesophageal reflux from other esophageal and functional disorders using an evidence based framework.
- Summarize emerging therapies and current evidence relevant to the management of gastroesophageal reflux.
- Appraise emerging technologies for Barrett’s esophagus screening and risk stratification.
- Identify key technical principles involved in endoscopic eradication therapy for Barrett’s esophagus.
- Interpret high resolution manometry and impedance planimetry findings to guide evaluation of esophageal motility disorders.
- Evaluate indications, technical considerations, and outcomes associated with POEM for achalasia and obstructive motility disorders.
- Review technical principles of endoscopic submucosal dissection and submucosal tunneling techniques in the management of esophageal neoplasia.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Thursday, December 3, 2026
7:00 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast |
7:50 a.m.
| Welcome & Introductions Cadman Leggett, M.D. |
Updates on Eosinophilic Esophagitis Moderator: Diana Snyder, M.D. | |
8:00 a.m.
| Esophageal Symptomatology 101: When to Clinically Suspect EoE? Jeffrey Alexander, M.D. |
8:20 a.m.
| Management of EoE in the Era of Biologics Kathyrn Peterson, M.D. |
8:40 a.m.
| EoE in Remission: Can Therapy Be De-escalated? Jennifer Horsley-Silva, M.D. |
9:00 a.m.
| The Role of Allergy in the Multidisciplinary Care of EoE Anupama Ravi, M.D. |
9:20 a.m.
| Panel Q&A Session |
9:35 a.m.
| Interactive Case Discussion: Eosinophilic Esophagitis Moderator: Diana Snyder M.D. Presentation: Julio Zuñiga Cisneros Panel: Jeffrey Alexander, M.D., Kathyrn Peterson, M.D., Jennifer Horsley-Silva, M.D., Anupama Ravi M.D. |
10:15 a.m. | Refreshment Break |
Gastroesophageal Reflux Related Disorders Moderator: Allon Kahn, M.D. | |
10:40 a.m.
| P-CABs vs PPIs: Rethinking Acid Suppression Therapy Evan Wilder, M.D. |
11:00 a.m.
| Diagnosis and Management of Non-erosive Disorders Brian Lacy M.D. |
11:20 a.m.
| Advances in Screening for Barrett’s Esophagus Prasad Iyer, M.D. |
11:40 a.m.
| Barrett’s Ablative Therapy in the Era of Molecular Risk Stratification: When and Who? Chamil Codipilly M.D. |
12:00 p.m.
| Panel Q&A Session |
12:15 p.m.
| Interactive Case Discussion: GERD Related Disorders Moderator: Allon Kahn, M.D. Presentation: MCA Fellow Panel: Evan Wilder, M.D., Brian, M.D., Prasad Iyer M.D., Chamil Codipilly M.D., Francisco Ramirez, M.D., Swathi Eluri, M.D. |
12:55 p.m. | Lunch |
Esophageal Motility Disorders Moderator: Maoyin Pang, M.D., Ph.D. | |
2:00 p.m.
| A Practical Approach to Ineffective Esophageal Motility Amrit Kamboj, M.D. |
2:20 p.m.
| Indications for FLIP in the Evaluation of Esophageal Motility Disorders Andree Koop, M.D. |
2:40 p.m.
| Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction: Diagnosis and Clinical Significance Marcelo Vela, M.D. |
3:00 p.m.
| GERD with Esophageal Dysmotility: Tailoring the Fundoplication Luis Tapias Vargas, M.D. |
3:20 p.m.
| Panel Q&A Session
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3:35 p.m.
| Interactive Case Discussion: Dysphagia Moderator: Maoyin Pang, M.D., Ph.D. Presentation: MCF Fellow Panel: Amrit Kamboj, M.D., Andree Koop, M.D., Marcelo Vela, M.D., Luis Tapias Vargas, M.D. |
4:15 p.m. | Adjourn |
5:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
Friday, December 4, 2026
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
7:50 a.m.
| Welcome & Introductions Cadman Leggett, M.D. |
Advances in Esophageal Endoscopy I: Achalasia, Diverticular Disease and GERD Moderator: Terry Jue, M.D. | |
8:00 a.m.
| The Role of Non-POEM Modalities for Achalasia in 2026 Varan Perananthan, M.D. |
8:20 a.m.
| Latest Trends and Expanding Indications for POEM Peter Draganov, M.D. |
8:40 a.m.
| Post-POEM Reflux and Long-term Outcomes Karthik Ravi, M.D. |
9:00 a.m.
| Solving GERD: Current Endoscopic Techniques and Emerging Therapies Vivek Kumbhari, M.D. |
9:20 a.m.
| Endoscopic Approaches to Esophageal Diverticular Disease Mihir Wagh, M.B.B.S, M.D. |
9:40 a.m.
| Panel Q&A Session
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9:55 a.m. | Refreshment Break |
Advances in Esophageal Endoscopy II: Neoplastic Lesions and Management of Complications Moderator: Mihir Wagh, M.D. | |
10:15 a.m.
| Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Subepithelial Lesions Norio Fukami, M.D. |
10:35 a.m.
| Debate: Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Barrett’s Neoplasia: nothing wrong with piecemeal Cadman Leggett, M.D. |
10:45 a.m.
| Debate: Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Barrett’s Neoplasia: en-bloc or bust! Kenneth K. Wang, M.D. |
10:55 a.m.
| Debate Open Discussion
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11:05 a.m.
| Management of Complications: Encounters with the ‘Second-Space’ Navtej Buttar, M.D. |
11:25 a.m.
| Endoscopic Innovations in Esophagology Peter Draganov, M.D. |
11:45 a.m.
| Panel Q&A Session
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12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
Live Endoscopy Moderator: Louis Michel Wong Kee Song, M.D. Panel: Peter Draganov, M.D., Norio Fukami, M.D., Terry Jue M.D., Mihir Wagh, M.B.B.S, M.D.; Kenneth K. Wang, M.D.; Swathi Eluri, M.D. Navtej Buttar, M.D. | |
1:10 p.m. | ROOM 1: Ryan Law, M.D. (cases TBD) |
| ROOM 2: Chamil Codipilly, M.D. (cases TBD) |
3:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
Saturday, December 5, 2026
6:45 a.m. | Breakfast (all participants) | ||
Track A Hands-On Workshops In-person Only
| Track B Advanced Practice Provider Session: Updates in the Diagnosis & Management of Esophageal Disorders (Live & Livestream) | ||
7:25 a.m. | Introduction to Hands-on Workshop | 7:25 a.m. | Advanced Practice Provider Session |
7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Workshop Rotations |
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Wet Lab Rotations | Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Peter Draganov M.D. | 7:30 a.m. | Updates in the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Varan Perananthan, M.D. NP/PA |
Cryotherapy Amrit Kamboj, M.D. Prasad Iyer, M.D. | 8:30 a.m.
| A Patient Centered Approach to Barrett’s Esophagus Swathi Eluri M.D. MCF NP/PA | |
Techniques of Endoscopic Closure Devices Kornpong Vantanasiri, M.D. | 9:30 a.m.
| Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Following the Guidelines in Clinical Practice Kathyrn Peterson M.D. NP/PA | |
Techniques of Esophageal Stent Placement Navtej Buttar, M.D. Jad P. AbiMansour, M.D. Douglas Faigel, M.D. | 10:30 a.m.
| Refreshment Break | |
Radiofrequency Ablation Francisco Ramirez, M.D. Nasim Parsa, M.D. | 10:50 a.m.
| Practical Approach to the Evaluation of Dysphagia Maoyin Pang, M.D., Ph.D. NP/PA | |
Dry Lab Rotations | Esophageal Laboratory Testing: Reading Ambulatory Reflux Monitoring Tests Evan Wilder, M.D. Jeffrey A. Alexander, M.D. | 11:50 a.m.
| Diagnosis and Management of Functional Esophageal Disorders Brian Lacy, M.D. NP/PA |
Esophageal Laboratory Testing: Reading Esophageal Manometry Diana Snyder, M.D. | 12:50 p.m. | APP Session Concludes | |
Esophageal Laboratory Testing: Marcelo F. Vela M.D. Andree Koop, M.D. |
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10:00 a.m. | Refreshment Break |
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10:20 a.m. – 12:50 a.m. Workshop Rotations Continue |
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12:50 p.m. | Closing Remarks (all participants) | ||
1:00 p.m. | Adjourn | ||
Lodging
Rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests for discounted rates starting at $249/night. In order to receive the special rates, reservations must be made before November 10, 2026, or before the room block fills. Room reservations after are based on space and rate availability. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Esophageal course to receive the special rates. Additional taxes will apply.
Click here to make hotel room reservation online.
Daily Resort Fee ($35):
The daily resort fee of $35 per room per night for all attendees staying at the resort includes the following:
- Overnight self-parking
- Gratuities for bellman, pool attendants, on property shuttle drivers
- Daily newspaper upon request
- Two bottled waters in guestroom
- Guest room high speed internet
- Access to the Boulders Spa, including fitness classes
Travel
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registration such as airline or hotel fees are the responsibility of the registrant.
Course Director: Cadman L. Leggett, M.D.
Course Co-Directors: Jennifer L. Horsley-Silva, M.D., Karthik Ravi, M.D., and Herbert C. Wolfsen, M.D.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statements:
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME criteria. This activity is designated for 17.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 17.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
Available Credit
- 17.25 AAPA Category 1
- 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 17.25 ANCC
- 17.25 Attendance
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $775 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $675 |
| Residents and Fellows | $175 |
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