5th Annual Innovations in Management of Pancreatic Conditions and Therapies
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors - Motaz Ashkar, M.B.B.S., M.S., Yan Bi, M.D., Ph.D., and Vinay Chandrasekhara, M.D.
This one-day course features expert-led presentations on the latest advances in managing benign and malignant pancreatic diseases. Designed to connect clinicians with leading pancreas specialists, it highlights innovative therapies and practical strategies to enhance patient care.
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| Registration Fee(s) | Live (in-person) | Live (in-person) Early bird - through Jan 11 | Livestream (virtual) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $400 | $350 | $400 | 
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $350 | $300 | 
Note: Early bird rates apply only to in-person registrations and are available through January 11, 2026. Standard in-person rates begin January 12, 2026. The livestream rate is a flat fee and does not change.
Target Audience
This course is designed for gastroenterologists, internal medicine physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and trainees (medical students, residents, fellows).
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Review evidence-based approaches for inpatient and outpatient management of acute pancreatitis.
- Define diagnostic criteria and treatment options for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
- Recall current drug therapies for acute pancreatitis, including management strategies for hypertriglyceridemia induced and immune mediated cases.
- Distinguish appropriate indications and applications of genetic testing in the evaluation of pancreatitis.
- Differentiate pancreatic cyst surveillance strategies based on malignancy risk stratification.
- Recognize individuals at increased risk for pancreatic cancer and appropriate screening methods.
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.
5th Annual Innovations in Management of Pancreatic Conditions and Therapies:
The Mayo Clinic IMPACT Course
| Saturday - April 11, 2026 | |
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast | 
| 7:50 a.m. | Welcome Announcements (Motaz Ashkar, Yan Bi, and Vinay Chandrasekhara) | 
| 8:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis Medical and Endoscopic Management Moderator: Yan Bi | 
| 8:00 a.m. | Topic: Managing Acute Pancreatitis: From Admission to Discharge Speaker: Vinay Chandrasekhara | 
| 8:25 a.m. | Topic: Pancreatic Fluid Collections: When to Drain and When to Wait Speaker: Rahul Pannala | 
| 8:50 a.m. | Topic: Chronic Pancreatitis Endoscopic Therapy: Beyond the Stones Speaker: Sam Han | 
| 9:15 a.m. | Topic: Genetic Testing in Pancreatitis: Who, When, and Why Speaker: Manik Aggarwal | 
| 9:40 a.m. | Refreshment Break | 
| 10:00 – 11:40 a.m. | Pancreatitis Pharmacotherapy Updates Moderator: Motaz Ashkar | 
| 10:00 a.m. | Topic: Drug Therapy in Acute Pancreatitis: Updates and Pipeline Speaker: Yani Bi | 
| 10:25 a.m. | Topic: Treating Hypertriglyceridemia induced Acute Pancreatitis: Diet or Drugs. Speaker: Yasmin Hernandez-Barco (External) | 
| 10:50 a.m. | Topic: GLP-1s, GIP-1 RAs, and the Pancreas: What’s the Real Risk Speaker: Vikesh Singh (External) | 
| 11:15 a.m. | Topic: Treating Autoimmune Pancreatitis: Beyond Steroids Speaker Yasmin Hernandez-Barco (External) | 
| 11:40 a.m. | Topic: Pancreas Sufficient Cystic Fibrosis: CFTR Modulation Choice Speaker: Sarah Chalmers | 
| 12:05 p.m. | Lunch and Optional Product Theatre Luncheon | 
| 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. | Exocrine Pancreatic Dysfunction (EPD) Diagnosis and Management Pearls Moderator: Randall Pearson | 
| 1:00 p.m. | Topic: Fatigue, Flatulence, and Failure to Thrive: Diagnosing and Treating EPI Speaker: Motaz Ashkar | 
| 1:25 p.m. | Topic: Pancreatic Enzymes Replacement Therapy (PERT): Beyond the Pancreas Speaker: Chris Forsmark (External) | 
| 1:50 p.m. | Topic: Fecal Elastase-1 for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Blessing or Curse Speaker: Vikesh Singh (External) | 
| 2:15 p.m. | Topic: Serum Lipase Clinical Value: When Elevated Lipase Isn't Pancreatitis Speaker: Vijay Singh | 
| 2:40 p.m. | Refreshment Break | 
| 3:00 – 4:40 p.m. | Balance Between Pancreatic Cancer Screening and Risk Stratification Moderator: Shounak Majumder | 
| 3:00 p.m. | Topic: Pancreatic Cancer Screening: Who, When, and How Speaker: Shounak Majumder | 
| 3:25 p.m. | Topic: Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas: 2025 Guidelines Simplified Speaker: Cathy Niu | 
| 3:50 p.m. | Topic: Pancreatic Cysts Malignancy Prediction: Role of Molecular Testing Speaker: Michael Wallace | 
| 4:15 p.m. | Topic: Spotlight on PNETs: Diagnosis, Management, and When to Refer Speaker: Jad AbiMansour | 
| 4:40 p.m. | Adjourn and Optional Product Theatre Happy hour | 
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Lodging
Residence Inn Jacksonville/Mayo Clinic Area
4905 San Pablo Road South
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests at the Residence Inn Jacksonville/Mayo Clinic Area for discounted rates starting at $175/night.  In order to receive the special rates, reservations must be made before March 10, 2026, or before the room block fills.
Room reservations after are based on space and rate availability. Additional taxes will apply.
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Less than one mile from the Mayo Clinic campus
This hotel offers a daily shuttle to Mayo Clinic from 7am-5pm
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Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic
4745 Transformation Way
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests at the Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic for discounted rates starting at $205/night.  In order to receive the special rates, reservations must be made before March 20, 2026, or before the room block fills.
Room reservations after are based on space and rate availability. Additional taxes will apply.
Click here to make reservation online.
Located adjacent to the Mayo Clinic campus
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Additional Options
Please see below for additional hotel options. Please note that this course does not have a designated room block at these locations.
The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Sawgrass Marriott Resort
One Ocean Resort
 
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 or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
 Accreditation Statement
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 Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 7.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAPA
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 7.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. IPCE
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.
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.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 7.00 AAPA Category 1
- 7.00 ABIM
- 7.00 ABS
- 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.00 ANCC
- 7.00 Attendance
- 7.00 IPCE
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
This course is pleased to offer the opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the course, please complete the following:
- Review the Exhibit & Sponsorship Prospectus
- Create an account/profile (or log-in)- Exhibit - Complete the Exhibitor Agreement Form
- Sponsorship - Contact us for a Sponsorship Agreement Form
 
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| Registration Fee(s) | Live (in-person) | Live (in-person) Early bird - through Jan 11 | Livestream (virtual) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $400 | $350 | $400 | 
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $350 | $300 | 
Note: Early bird rates apply only to in-person registrations and are available through January 11, 2026. Standard in-person rates begin January 12, 2026. The livestream rate is a flat fee and does not change.
Please update your profile to let us know if you have dietary restrictions or access requirements.
To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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