Third Annual Banner – University Medicine GI Symposium

Saturday, February 21, 2026 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

5445 E Lincoln Dr
Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
United States

Presenter

Wahid Wassef

Wahid Wassef, MD, MPH, FACG
                                      Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology                                     
Medical Director, Digestive Diseases and Endoscopy
Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix 

Symposium Overview

A lecture series and hands-on simulation experience for gastroenterologists that aims to bridge the knowledge gaps between current care protocols and the latest clinical trial findings for prevalent GI diseases and disorders, including:

Keynote speakers
  • Dr. Canto (Johns Hopkins Medical Center) on pancreatic cancer screening
  • Dr. Jamidar (Yale University Medical Center) on pancreatic pain
  • Dr. Kumar (California) – POCUS in IBD
    • Mini-Symposium on GERD – including diagnosis, medical and surgical management
    • Mini-Symposium on IBD – including medical management and in-person patient presentation
    • Hepatology Update

For questions regarding the symposium, please contact Veronica Gutierrez.