The Brigham Board Review in Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2026 (Videos)

Comprehensive ABIM Board Review & Clinical Update in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Pancreatic Disorders, Liver Disease, GI Oncology, and Digestive Medicine

Prepare for the ABIM Gastroenterology Certification and Recertification Examination while enhancing your daily clinical practice with The Brigham Board Review in Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2026, a comprehensive online continuing medical education (CME) program from Oakstone featuring expert faculty from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. This high-yield board review combines evidence-based lectures, board-style questions, case-based discussions, and practical guideline updates to deliver one of the most complete educational resources available for gastroenterologists and hepatologists.

Originally released on May 31, 2026, this 28.75-hour video program provides an extensive review of the full spectrum of digestive and liver diseases tested on the ABIM Gastroenterology Boards while simultaneously strengthening clinical decision-making for everyday practice. Participants review current diagnostic strategies, evolving treatment guidelines, pathophysiology, imaging, pathology, and the latest therapeutic advances in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Whether preparing for board certification or seeking a comprehensive clinical update, this program offers an ideal combination of exam-focused education and real-world patient management.

Product Details

• Course: The Brigham Board Review in Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2026
• Provider: Oakstone | Brigham and Women's Hospital | Harvard Medical School
• Original Release: May 31, 2026
• Estimated Time to Complete: 28.75 Hours
• Format: Online Videos
• Language: English
• Educational Level: Advanced
• Learning Format: Board Review Lectures, Case-Based Discussions, Board-Style Questions, Evidence-Based Updates

Course Overview

Modern gastroenterology continues to evolve rapidly through advances in inflammatory bowel disease therapies, hepatology, gastrointestinal oncology, pancreatic disorders, endoscopy, precision medicine, and evidence-based clinical guidelines. Physicians preparing for board certification must master not only foundational concepts but also current recommendations that influence contemporary patient care.

The Brigham Board Review in Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2026 provides an integrated review of digestive diseases through expert-led lectures emphasizing board-relevant knowledge, differential diagnosis, clinical reasoning, and practical patient management. The curriculum combines pathophysiology with current diagnostic algorithms, therapeutic options, and guideline-directed care, enabling participants to improve both examination performance and clinical confidence.

Designed by nationally recognized educators, the program emphasizes high-yield concepts, challenging clinical scenarios, and board-style learning that mirrors the structure and content of the ABIM Gastroenterology examination.

What You'll Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply current evidence-based gastroenterology guidelines to common and complex digestive diseases.
• Differentiate gastrointestinal disorders using systematic clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis.
• Select individualized treatment strategies based on current evidence and patient-specific factors.
• Integrate gastrointestinal physiology and pathophysiology into clinical management.
• Critically evaluate emerging clinical research and practice-changing literature.
• Improve board examination performance through high-yield review sessions and board-style practice questions.
• Enhance diagnostic accuracy in hepatology, pancreatic disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and gastrointestinal oncology.

Comprehensive Topics Covered

Gastroenterology Board Review

Master the core knowledge required for ABIM Gastroenterology certification.

Topics include:

• High-yield board review
• Board-style clinical questions
• Test-taking strategies
• Clinical reasoning
• Evidence-based practice
• Comprehensive GI review

Faculty emphasize examination-focused learning while reinforcing practical clinical decision-making.

Esophageal & Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Review common and advanced disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract.

Topics include:

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Barrett's esophagus
• Dysphagia
• Esophageal motility disorders
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Gastritis
• Upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Explore current advances in inflammatory bowel disease management.

Topics include:

• Crohn's disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Biologic therapies
• Small molecule therapies
• Disease monitoring
• Mucosal healing
• Multidisciplinary management

Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Functional GI Disorders

Strengthen diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to functional gastrointestinal diseases.

Topics include:

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Functional dyspepsia
• Chronic abdominal pain
• Functional bowel disorders
• Dietary management
• Gut-brain interaction

Hepatology & Liver Disease

Review comprehensive evaluation and treatment of liver disorders.

Topics include:

• Abnormal liver function tests (LFTs)
• Metabolic liver disease
• Portal hypertension
• Cirrhosis
• Fatty liver disease
• Autoimmune liver disease
• Chronic hepatitis

Faculty discuss guideline-directed evaluation and management of complex liver diseases.

Pancreatic Disorders

Develop expertise in pancreatic disease diagnosis and treatment.

Topics include:

• Acute pancreatitis
• Chronic pancreatitis
• Pancreatic cysts
• Pancreatic insufficiency
• Pancreatic imaging
• Clinical management

Gastrointestinal Oncology

Review contemporary approaches to gastrointestinal malignancies.

Topics include:

• Colorectal cancer
• Gastric cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Hepatocellular carcinoma
• Screening
• Staging
• Multidisciplinary treatment

Gastrointestinal Imaging & Pathology

Improve interpretation of diagnostic studies.

Topics include:

• Cross-sectional imaging
• Endoscopic imaging
• Histopathology
• Biopsy interpretation
• Radiologic correlation
• Diagnostic algorithms

Bariatric & Post-Surgical Gastroenterology

Understand gastrointestinal complications following metabolic surgery.

Topics include:

• Bariatric surgery complications
• Gastric anatomy
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Postoperative GI disorders
• Long-term follow-up
• Clinical management

Pediatric Gastroenterology for Board Preparation

Review pediatric topics frequently tested on gastroenterology board examinations.

Topics include:

• Pediatric liver disease
• Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease
• Congenital gastrointestinal disorders
• Pediatric nutrition
• Board-relevant pediatric GI concepts

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Apply current evidence-based gastroenterology guidelines to digestive diseases.
• Differentiate complex gastrointestinal presentations through systematic clinical evaluation.
• Select appropriate therapeutic strategies based on patient characteristics and current literature.
• Critically evaluate emerging clinical evidence to improve gastroenterology practice.
• Integrate pathophysiologic principles into the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders.
• Strengthen readiness for ABIM certification and recertification examinations.

Educational Highlights

• Gastroenterology Board Review
• ABIM Gastroenterology Certification
• Hepatology
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Crohn's Disease
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Acute Pancreatitis
• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
• Metabolic Liver Disease
• Portal Hypertension
• Cirrhosis
• Gastrointestinal Oncology
• GI Pathology
• GI Imaging
• Bariatric Medicine
• Digestive Diseases
• Evidence-Based Gastroenterology
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Why This Course Stands Out

The Brigham Board Review in Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2026 is one of the most comprehensive educational resources available for gastroenterologists preparing for board certification or seeking an up-to-date clinical review. Combining expert Harvard faculty, evidence-based lectures, board-style learning, guideline-focused updates, and practical case discussions, the program bridges the gap between examination preparation and modern clinical practice. Its extensive coverage of digestive and liver diseases, integrated with current therapeutic advances and pathophysiologic principles, makes it an essential resource for specialists in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Target Audience

This educational activity is ideal for:

• Gastroenterologists
• Hepatologists
• Gastroenterology Fellows
• Internal Medicine Physicians preparing for GI Boards
• Academic Gastroenterologists
• Digestive Disease Specialists
• Liver Disease Specialists
• Advanced Practice Providers in Gastroenterology
• Residents preparing for Gastroenterology Fellowship
• Physicians seeking ABIM Gastroenterology Recertification

Why Choose This Course?

Whether you are preparing for the ABIM Gastroenterology Certification Examination, maintaining board certification, or simply seeking an authoritative update in digestive and liver disease, The Brigham Board Review in Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2026 provides one of the highest-yield educational experiences available. Through expert-led lectures, board-style review sessions, evidence-based clinical guidelines, and comprehensive case discussions, participants gain the knowledge, confidence, and clinical insight necessary to excel both on board examinations and in everyday gastroenterology practice.

+ Topics:

• Acute Pancreatitis – David X. Jin, MD, MPH
• Clostridioides difficile Infection Diagnosis and Management – Latest Concepts – Jessica R. Allegretti, MD, MPH
• Chronic Pancreatitis –Yasmin Hernandez-Barco, MD
• Esophageal Motility Disorders – Walter Chan, MD, MPH
• Viral Hepatitis – Raymond T. Chung, MD
• Ulcerative Colitis – Rahul S. Dalal, MD, MPH
• Crash Course in Pediatric Gastroenterology – Amit Grover, MD, MB, ChB and Danielle G. Rabinowitz, MD, MM
• GI Toxicity of Oncologic Therapy – Shilpa Grover, MD, MPH
• Diverticular Disease and Colonic Inflammation – Matthew J. Hamilton, MD
• Celiac Disease and Other Small Bowel Disorders – Jasmine M. Hanifi, MD
• Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Liver – Nikroo Hashemi, MD, MPH
• Premalignant and Malignant Disorders of the Esophagus – Kunal Jajoo, MD
• Post-Surgical Conditions – Bariatric Surgeries and Gastric Surgeries – Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH
• Systemic Manifestations of GI Diseases – Walter M. Kim, MD, PhD
• Test Taking Skills and Strategies for the GI Boards – Navin L. Kumar, MD
• Neoplasms of the Pancreas – Solid and Cystic – Linda S. Lee, MD
• EUS and ERCP for the Boards – Linda S. Lee, MD
• Polyposis Syndromes – Ramona Lim, MD
• GI Board Review Practice – Anne F. Liu, MD
• GERD and Other Esophagitis – Wai-Kit Lo, MD, MPH
• Anorectal and Pelvic Floor Disorders – Nayna Lodhia, MD
• Crohn’s Disease – Vanessa Mitsialis, MD, PhD
• Liver Disease in Pregnancy – Anna Rutherford, MD, MPH
• Gastric and Small Bowel Motility Disorders – Stephanie Owyang, MD
• Peptic Ulcer Disease, Dyspepsia and H.pylori – Molly L. Perencevich, MD
• Cholestatic and Autoimmune Liver Disease – Daniel S. Pratt, MD
• Nutrition Support Fundamentals for the Gastroenterologist – Cagney C. Cristancho, MD
• Acute Liver Failure and Acute on Chronic Liver Failure – Anna Rutherford, MD, MPH
• Liver Transplantation – Irun Bhan, MD
• Malignant Biliary Diseases – Marvin K. Ryou, MD
• Steatotic Liver Disease – Jordan Sack, MD, MPH
• Upper GI Bleeding – John R. Saltzman, MD, FACP, FACG, FASGE, AGAF
• Lower GI Bleeding – John R. Saltzman, MD, FACP, FACG, FASGE, AGAF
• Portal Hypertension in Cirrhosis – Inpatient and Outpatient Management of Complications – Esperance A. Schaefer, MD, MPH
• Colon Cancer Screening and Colonic Neoplasms – Ryan F. Flanagan, MD, MPH
• Acute and Chronic Diarrhea – Benjamin N. Smith, MD
• Case-Based Imaging for the GI Boards – Daniel A.T. Souza, MD, MSc
• Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Kyle D. Staller, MD, MPH
• Small Bowel Bleeding and Capsule Endoscopy – Daniel J. Stein, MD, MPH
• Benign Biliary Diseases – Part 1 – Christopher Thompson, MD, MSc, FACG, FASGE, AGAF
• Benign Biliary Diseases – Part 2 – Christopher Thompson, MD, MSc, FACG, FASGE, AGAF
• Interpretation of Liver Tests – Kathleen Viveiros, MD
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease Special Issues for the Boards – Rachel W. Winter, MD, MPH
• High Yield GI and Liver Pathology – Lei Zhao, MD, PhD and Alexis J. Musick, MD
• Metabolic Liver Disorders – Hereditary Hemochromatosis – Stephen D. Zucker, MD
• Metabolic Liver Disorders – Wilson Disease and Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency – Stephen D. Zucker, MD