Saturday, April 11, 2026 | DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton

GI for GPs is Alberta’s long-running gastroenterology course designed specifically for family physicians. For over 20 years, gastroenterologists from the University of Alberta and Edmonton-based sites have delivered practical, evidence-based teaching to help you confidently assess, manage, and triage common GI concerns in primary care. 

In 2026, the course continues this tradition with updates on current gastroenterology best practices - plus hands-on strategies you can apply immediately in clinic. Small-group workshops remain the backbone of the program, offering case-based learning, practical decision-making frameworks, and opportunities to ask questions and learn directly from specialist faculty. 

2026 Program

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Breakfast and Registration7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
Lecture #1: Refractory GERD: The PPI that didn't work!8:10 AM - 8:30 AM
Lecture #2: Cannibis and GI Function / Dysfunction8:30 AM - 8:50 AM
Q&A & Room Change8:50 AM - 9:15 AM
Workshop #1: Celiac9:15 AM - 9:55 AM
Break & Room Change9:55 AM - 10:10 AM
Lecture #3: Primary Care Pathways for Gastric and Esophageal Cancers10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Lecture #4: Probiotics in the Primary Care Patient (Do or Do Not)10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Lecture #5: Abnormal liver tests and MASLD: What should I do?10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Q&A & Room Change11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
Workshop #2: Liver Workshop11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Lunch 12:20 PM - 1:00 PM
Lecture #6: Post Polypectomy Management: Scope or FIT?1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Lecture #7: IBD - Early Detection and Management1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Q&A & Room Change1:40 PM - 2:05 PM
Workshop #3: Diarrhea & Constipation2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
Break & Room Change2:45 PM - 2:55 PM
Lecture #8: Does my patient need a cholecystectomy?2:55 PM - 3:15 PM
Lecture: #9: Incidental Pancreatic Findings: Cysts and Odd Findings3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Q&A3:35 PM - 3:50 PM
Conference Closes4:00 PM
Time Zone: (UTC-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

Planning Committee

Dr. Clarence Wong
Dr. Clarence Wong
Director and Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine
University of Alberta
Dr. Mike Kolber
Dr. Mike Kolber
Professor, Department of Family Medicine
University of Alberta
Dr. Lana Bistritz
Dr. Lana Bistritz
Assistant Dean Curriculum, MD Program
University of Alberta

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2026 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify how to respond to common gastroenterological concerns frequently seen in primary care
  • Provide a summary of recent developments in gastroenterology and articulate how those updates in diagnosis and treatment affect clinical practice in the primary care setting
  • Gain confidence in knowing when common gastrointestinal symptoms and conditions can be cared for by family physicians and which concerns should be referred to a specialist
  • Examine case studies dealing with common GI issues and provide a suggested course of practice based on the information provided in Course sessions
  • Network and interact with colleagues and experts in the field in order to discuss common and often complex gastroenterological problem

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