MIDWEST ENDO
LIVE 2026

Inaugural 2026 program hosted by Rush University Medical Center

DATE

AUGUST 27-28, 2026

LOCATION

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Co-hosted by a consortium of nationally recognized institutions and hosted by Rush University Medical Center, this course provides learners with direct access to a depth and breadth of expertise rarely found in a single regional program.

Midwest Endo Live is an immersive, high-energy learning experience that brings gastroenterology to life through real cases, real decisions, and real-time expert insight. Designed for clinicians who want more than traditional lectures, this interactive program places participants at the center of the clinical conversation as nationally recognized faculty guide the audience through complex patient scenarios that reflect the challenges of contemporary GI practice.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM


Discover how to apply the latest evidence, emerging technologies, and advanced therapeutic approaches in ways that immediately impact patient care. Through audience participation, multidisciplinary perspectives, and practical management strategies, learners will gain the confidence to navigate difficult cases, clinical controversies, and evolving treatment pathways in their own practice.

Whether practicing in an academic medical center or a community setting, participants will leave with actionable insights, meaningful peer connections, and strategies that can be implemented immediately to improve patient outcomes.

 

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES


Select appropriate interventional endoscopy strategies for biliary, pancreatic, and luminal GI diseases based on patient-specific factors and the most up-to-date evidence.

Prevention, recognition and implementation of salvage strategies for procedural complications including perforation, bleeding, stent migration, and leaks.

Assess the clinical impact of emerging technologies such as AI-assisted endoscopy and endobariatric therapies on future standards of care.

TARGET AUDIENCE


  • Endocrinologists

  • Advanced Practice Providers

  • Fellows and trainees

  • Multidisciplinary diabetes and metabolic care team members

PRACTICE SETTINGS


  • Academic medical centers

  • Community-based practices

  • Integrated health systems

CME ACCREDITATION DETAILS


Joint Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLCand Rush University Medical Center. Amedco LLC 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. Professions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163

Physicians 
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses 
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 15.50 ANCC contact hours.