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ForwardJohn F. Gilmore Symposium on Nutrition and Small Bowel Disorders 2026
Chicago, IL US
September 25, 2026
Fuel Better Outcomes and Advance Your Expertise in Nutrition Support!
Step into the evolving world of nutrition support, where science, strategy, and patient-centered care come together.
As clinical cases grow more complex and patient populations more diverse, healthcare professionals must be equipped to navigate everything from foundational principles of energy metabolism and nutrient absorption to advanced decision-making around enteral and parenteral nutrition. This dynamic symposium is designed to bridge that gap.
Through a thoughtfully structured, clinically relevant program, you’ll connect core concepts with real-world application, gaining practical insights you can immediately bring to the bedside. Whether you’re refining your approach to disease-related nutrition challenges or deepening your expertise in artificial nutrition, this experience will help you stay at the forefront of high-quality, multidisciplinary care.
Join colleagues across disciplines and elevate your approach to nutrition support, and your patients will benefit.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for gastroenterologists, gastroenterology trainees, oncologists, oncology trainees, internists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, registered dietitians, nurses, and pharmacists dedicated to caring for patients with nutrition-related disorders.
Learning Objectives
After this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe troubleshooting techniques for managing physiologic intolerances and mechanical failures in enteral access devices.
- Explain the role of medical nutrition therapy in managing altered tumor metabolism during active cancer treatment.
- Apply evidence-based recommendations for dietary fiber and lifestyle interventions to reduce the risk of cancer and recurrence.
- Select appropriate enteral feeding tubes and formulas based on individual clinical scenarios and anatomic considerations.
- Interpret current evidence supporting the use of nutrition therapy to preserve muscle mass in oncology patients.
- Differentiate management strategies for malignant bowel obstruction, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), and GI decompression;
- Evaluate the impact of nutrition therapies on the quality of life in patients with head and neck cancers.
- Recommend ethical nutrition care plans for patients with advanced cancer, balancing clinical benefit and patient preferences.
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| Time | Session | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Welcome Remarks | David T. Rubin, MD; Carol Semrad, MD |
| 8:15 AM | Introduction to UChicago Cancer Programs | Adekunle Odunsi, PhD, MD |
| Can Cancer Be Prevented? — Moderator: Edwin McDonald, MD | ||
| 8:30 AM | Diet and Lifestyle: Addressing the Facts | Fred K. Tabung, PhD, MSPH |
| 9:10 AM | Outreach: Healthy Food Preparation Education | Edwin McDonald, MD |
| 9:30 AM | On the Run: The Impact of Energy Balance on Cancer Prevention | Catherine Duggan, PhD |
| 9:50 AM | Panel Discussion | |
| 10:00 AM | BREAK | |
| Diet for People with Cancer — Moderator: Dawn Adams, MD | ||
| 10:15 AM | The Impact of Diet on the Gut Microbiome and Response to Treatment | Thomas Gajewski, MD, PhD |
| 10:30 AM | Cancer Cachexia Versus Starvation Malnutrition | Patricia Sheean, PhD, RD |
| 10:45 AM | Are We Feeding the Tumor? | Jeffrey Whitridge, MS, RD |
| 11:00 AM | Antiemetics and Appetite Stimulants: Can They Improve Dietary Intake? | Neal Desai, PharmD |
| 11:15 AM | Panel Discussion | |
| Keynote Address — Moderator: Carol Semrad, MD | ||
| 11:25 AM | Can We Preserve Muscle Mass While Treating Cancer? | Sharlene Gill, MD, MPH, MBA |
| 12:00 PM | LUNCH | |
| Crossroads Between Cancer Treatments and the GI Tract — Moderator: Dejan Micic, MD | ||
| 1:00 PM | Diarrhea in Cancer: Causes and Management | Yinghong Wang, MD, PhD |
| 1:30 PM | Ethical Dilemmas with Nutrition Support: When to Draw the Line | Nita Lee, MD |
| 2:00 PM | Panel Discussion | |
| 2:10 PM | BREAK | |
| Malignant Bowel Obstructions — Moderator: George Ou, MD | ||
| 2:25 PM | Cytoreductive Surgery: Impact on Gastrointestinal Function | Ryan Merkow, MD |
| 2:45 PM | Malignant Bowel Obstructions: Management and Nutrition Support | Ross McMillan, MD, PhD |
| 3:05 PM | Gastric Decompression: Managing Patient Expectations | Lindsey Russell, MD |
| 3:25 PM | Panel Discussion | |
| Head and Neck Cancers — Moderator: Shirley Paski, MD | ||
| 3:35 PM | New Surgical Techniques to Limit Dysphagia | William Gao, MD |
| 3:55 PM | Diet Optimization | Jill Bice, MS, RD |
| 4:15 PM | Establishing Enteral Access and Feeding: Troubleshooting Complications | John Fang, MD |
| 4:35 PM | Panel Discussion | |
| 4:45 PM | ADJOURN | |
The agenda is subject to change.
University of Chicago Gleacher Center
450 Cityfront Plaza Dr
Chicago, IL
60611
United States
HYBRID CONFERENCE
Learners can participate in person or virtually. For questions, contact Elizabeth Barbosa via email.
GLEACHER CENTER
Built to meet the demanding requirements of the top-ranked University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Gleacher Center offers an outstanding educational environment. Steps from North Michigan Avenue, the six-story, 50,000-square-foot venue was meant to foster the interaction of people and ideas.
You will find all that Chicago has to offer right outside the doors of the Gleacher Center. This includes boat tours on the river, world-class shopping on Chicago's famed Michigan Avenue, museums, dining options that range from a casual drink at a nearby tavern to a four-course meal at one of many fine dining establishments, and much more!
Travel and Parking
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ACCESSIBILITY The University of Chicago is committed to providing equal access appropriate to need and circumstances and complies fully with legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are in need of special accommodation, please contact our office at 773-702-3075 or via email.
The University of Chicago reserves the right to cancel or postpone this conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event this activity must be cancelled or postponed, the registration fee will be refunded; however, the University of Chicago is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.
COURSE DIRECTORS
Yichun Fu, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago
Omar Jamil, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Associate Medical Director, Adult Clinical Nutrition
University of Chicago
Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Associate Director, Adult Clinical Nutrition
University of Chicago
Ross McMillan, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago
Dejan Micic, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Loyola University
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago
Omar Jamil, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Associate Medical Director, Adult Clinical Nutrition
University of Chicago
Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Associate Director, Adult Clinical Nutrition
University of Chicago
Ross McMillan, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago
Dejan Micic, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Loyola University
Professor of Medicine
University of Chicago
Elizabeth Wall, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC
Registered Dietitian IV – GI/Nutrition Support
University of Chicago
Registered Dietitian IV – GI/Nutrition Support
University of Chicago
Disclosure Declarations
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine asks everyone in a position to control the content of an education activity to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible companies. This includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Financial relationships are relevant if a financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company during the past 24 months, and the content of the education is related to the products of an ineligible company with whom the person has a financial relationship. Mechanisms are in place to identify and mitigate any relevant financial relationships before the start of the activity.
Additionally, the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine requires Authors to identify investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at first mention and where appropriate in the content.
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine asks everyone in a position to control the content of an education activity to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible companies. This includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Financial relationships are relevant if a financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company during the past 24 months, and the content of the education is related to the products of an ineligible company with whom the person has a financial relationship. Mechanisms are in place to identify and mitigate any relevant financial relationships before the start of the activity.
Additionally, the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine requires Authors to identify investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at first mention and where appropriate in the content.
Physician Credit
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Credit
University of Chicago Medicine is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Participants who successfully complete the entire activity and complete an evaluation form will earn 7.5 contact hours.
Nursing Credit
University of Chicago Medicine is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Participants who successfully complete the entire activity and complete an evaluation form will earn 7.5 contact hours.
Dietician Credit
This program is approved for 7.5 continuing medical education credits. At the completion of this course Registered Dietitians can submit their 6 CME credits to the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
American Board of Internal Medicine MOC II Credit
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Other Participant Credit
Other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.
Please note: The credit-claiming process closes 1 month after the activity ends. Requests submitted more than 1 month after the event date may incur additional fees.
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