Webinar Series
October 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – December 1, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern TimeThis 2026 lecture series will include presentations on common, highly complex GI/Nutrition Support topics by clinicians who have worked at the bedside with these patients and have therefore developed expertise and skills that are not always in the textbook.
CE Credits:
3.0 Hours
About the Course
2026 GI Nutrition Series for Clinicians
Clinicians everywhere struggle with caring for the diverse array of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Alterations in GI function and physiology, whether due to surgery or an underlying disease state, can result in a serious decline in one’s nutrition status and quality of life. Understanding GI disorders and the tools available for their diagnosis and treatment allows the clinician to design an appropriate nutrition regimen and provide the best care to patients. This 2026 lecture series will include presentations on common, highly complex GI/Nutrition Support topics by clinicians who have worked at the bedside with these patients and have therefore developed expertise and skills that are not always in the textbook.
Each session will be moderated by one of the course directors and GI nutrition support experts, Kristen Roberts, PhD, RD, or Elizabeth Wall, MS, RDN-AP, CNSC.
Session 1:
Tuesday, October 6, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET: GLP-1 Gastrointestinal Side Effects in Practice: Nutrition Strategies for Tolerance and Success
Session 2:
Tuesday, November 3, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET: Circadian Disruption and Home Parenteral Nutrition: Implications for Metabolic Health and Outcomes
Session 3:
Tuesday, December 1, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET: An Interprofessional Approach to Chronic Pancreatitis Care
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, healthcare team members will be able to:
- Summarize details involved in the nutrition care of patients with GI disorders.
- Identify reliable resources to explore more information regarding nutrition support and GI nutrition as it relates to various GI disease states and medical therapies.
- Review micronutrient assessment, repletion, and maintenance strategies for patients with complex GI diseases.
- Improve collaboration between gastroenterologists and nutrition professionals.
Course Structure
Frequently Asked Questions
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2026 Course Dates and Topics
*Please note the dates and times for each individual session, as they may vary from week to week. All time zones are U.S. Eastern Time.
Learning Objectives
- Identify common gastrointestinal actions of GLP-1 receptor agonists.
- Summarize the adverse effects of GLP-1s and medical mitigation of related GI symptoms.
- Apply evidence-based nutrition assessment and therapies for delayed gastric emptying and nausea.
Faculty
Joy Liu, MD
Bethany Doerfler, MS, RD
Moderator
Elizabeth Wall, MS, RDN-AP, CNSC
UAN: JA0002345-0000-26-116-L01-P
CE Credit: 1.0
Level: Intermediate
Learning Objectives
- Describe how metabolic and health outcomes are impacted by circadian disruption during home parenteral nutrition (HPN).
- Summarize current research on circadian disruption and metabolic outcomes.
- Apply circadian principles to the management of patients on HPN.
Faculty
Hassan S. Dashti, PhD, RD, FASPEN, FASN, Assistant Investigator, Department of Anesthesiology, Massachusetts General Hospital; Assistant Professor of Anaesthesia, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Moderator
Kristen M. Roberts, PhD, RD, The Ohio State University
UAN: JA0002345-0000-26-117-L99-P
CE Credit: 1.0
Level: Intermediate
Learning Objectives
- Describe nutrition strategies for patients with chronic pancreatitis.
- Identify and manage exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) in chronic pancreatitis.
- Integrate clinical decision-making through case-based application.
Faculty
Kristen M. Roberts, PhD, RD, The Ohio State University
Arjun Chatterjee, MD
Carol Rees Parrish, MS, RDN, GI Nutrition Support Specialist (prn consultant), UVA Health Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA
Moderator
Elizabeth Wall, MS, RDN-AP, CNSC
UAN: JA0002345-0000-26-118-L01-P
CE Credit: 1.0
Level: Intermediate
Topics & Presenters
GLP-1 Gastrointestinal Side Effects in Practice: Nutrition Strategies for Tolerance and Success
GLP-1 Gastrointestinal Side Effects in Practice: Nutrition Strategies for Tolerance and Success
Circadian Disruption and Home Parenteral Nutrition: Implications for Metabolic Health and Outcomes
Assistant Investigator
Department of Anesthesiology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Assistant Professor of Anaesthesia
Harvard Medical School
An Interprofessional Approach to Chronic Pancreatitis Care
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Division of Medical Dietetics, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
An Interprofessional Approach to Chronic Pancreatitis Care
An Interprofessional Approach to Chronic Pancreatitis Care
GI Nutrition Support Specialist (prn consultant)
UVA Health Medical Center
Moderators:
Kristen Roberts
PhD, RDN, LD, CNSC, FASPEN, FANDAssociate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Division of Medical Dietetics, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Elizabeth Wall
MS, RDN-AP, CNSCAdvanced Nutrition Support Clinician, Adult GI/Nutrition Support
University of Chicago Medicine
Pricing Information
| Individual Registration | Early (By September 29, 2026) | Standard (September 30–November 3, 2026) |
| ASPEN Member | $59 | $79 |
| Non-Member | $99 | $119 |
*GI Fellowship Program Directors, please contact ASPEN at elizabetha@nutritioncare.org for registration for your program.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
All cancellation requests must be sent to the ASPEN national office by email or fax (301-587-2365) on or before September 29, 2026. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Refunds will be issued less a $25 administrative fee. No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations received via email or fax after September 29, 2026. Substitutions will be accepted until the day before the start of the program (October 5, 2026).
Computer Requirements and Technical Support
Participants will need a computer with internet connection, and it is recommended that end users’ devices satisfy the following requirements:
- Computer with internet connection
- Windows or Mac OS
- Supported Browsers: Firefox 100+, Chrome 100+, Safari 12+, Microsoft Edge 100+
- Javascript and cookies enabled
- Recommended RAM: 1GB+Mobile Support
- iPhone or iPad running iOS 14+
- Android Running 10+
*Also compatible with iOS and Android-based tablets and smartphones
Special Services
ASPEN will accommodate attendees with disabilities or special needs who participate in the online GI Nutrition Series for Clinicians. If you require special services, please contact a member of our customer service team at aspen@nutritioncare.org or call 800-727-4567 (US and Canada) or 301-587-6315 (international).
Accreditation Information
Webinar Program Goals and Target Audience: The American Society for Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (ASPEN) webinars are designed for members of the healthcare team involved in providing nutrition support therapy, including, but not limited to, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and others who practice the sciences of clinical nutrition and metabolic support. These programs will provide healthcare team members with current and cutting-edge information in the field of clinical nutrition. All webinars are designed at the intermediate learning level.
Specifically, the GI Series is targeted to individuals in GI Fellowship Programs and all members of the healthcare team of various disciplines who provide care for patients with gastrointestinal diseases and conditions. The goal is to allow the healthcare team to develop a greater understanding of how and when to use nutrition support in patients with GI diseases, as well as the nutrition intervention required for specific GI diseases.
Successful Completion: ASPEN provides continuing education credit to physicians, nurses, pharmacists and dietitians who attend in full each session available for credit, and complete the program evaluation via the ASPEN eLearning Center. ASPEN submits data as required to the CPE Monitor for pharmacists. ASPEN submits physician earned CME credit to Pars. ASPEN does not submit data to any other credentialing organization.
Pharmacists and physicians, please note that ASPEN will upload earned CE credit into the appropriate system within the required timeframe. Any credit not claimed by the deadline will not be entered. Please provide your correct information when completing your evaluation and claiming your CE credit. ASPEN submits only the information that is entered by the pharmacist or physician when credit is claimed and is not responsible for following up to obtain any corrected information to ensure an error-free submission.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
ASPEN designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is for a maximum of 3 contact hours (0.3 CEUs). This is considered a knowledge activity.
Pharmacy UANs will be listed with each individual week’s topic upon finalization of the schedule.
Nurses: ASPEN designates each activity for a maximum of 3.0 nursing contact hours.
Dietitians: ASPEN designates each activity for a maximum of 3.0 CPEUs.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 3 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Policies
Any grievances should be addressed in writing to the Director of Education and Research • ASPEN • 8401 Colesville Road • Suite 510 • Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Commercialism
ASPEN subscribes to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
ASPEN does not provide programs that constitute advertisement or include promotional content. ASPEN does not endorse any products.
As of August 27, 2026, no commercial support was received for this program.
There will be no discussion of off-label use of products.
Faculty and Planning Committee Members Commercial Relationship Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest (COI)
Provided with course materials prior to each webinar.
CE Credit & Recordings
- CE credit cannot be claimed for missed live webinars. To claim CE credit, you must attend the original live webinar broadcast at the scheduled time.
- CE Credit is calculated on a per webinar attended basis. If you miss a webinar, you can still receive CE credit for other live webinars/sessions attended in the series.
- Registration includes access to recordings of all sessions for one year. Recordings will be accessible in the ASPEN eLearning Center.
- Please note: Recordings will be provided assuming ASPEN receives permission from the speakers. If a speaker does not grant ASPEN permission to post the recording of their presentation, then the recording of that presentation will not be accessible after the end of the webinar.