Be Fired Up
Wherever you want to go in digestive disease medicine, DDW can help get you there. Hear the latest research, advancements and best practices firsthand and learn alongside GI professionals at all levels to stay on the field’s cutting edge.
Over four days, you’ll have access to 17 tracks that cover every aspect of GI and hepatology. Choose the sessions that are most important to you to gain insights into where the science is headed and how it can be applied in real-life situations. DDW Tracks, including an Education and Training Track, allow you to further customize your experience and filter sessions based on topical areas of interest.
Choose how you want to be part of DDW. Attend in person in San Diego, CA or join us online.
What Your Colleagues Are Saying About DDW
DDW is the best place to explore all areas of GI and hepatology as a resident. It’s one of the few places residents are allowed to hold endoscopes, and it’s here that I discovered my love for GI.
Abel Joseph, MD, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
DDW 2025 Session Highlights
Check out the list below to see a sampling of DDW sessions that will be held for trainees this year. View the full schedule in the DDW Meeting Planner.
| Session Title | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
SSAT Annual Residents and Research Conference (invitation only) | Sat, May 3 | 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. |
Resident and Fellows Jeopardy Quiz Bowl | Sat, May 3 | 2 p.m. |
Gastroenterology Women’s Coalition (GWC) Women’s Leadership Program | Sun, May 4 | 8–9:30 a.m. |
Best of Liver Fellow Network | Sun, May 4 | 2–3:30 p.m. |
AGA Board Review Course | Sun, May 4 | 1:30–5:30 p.m. |
Advancing Clinical Practice: GI-Fellow-Directed Quality-Improvement Projects | Sun, May 4 | 10–11:30 a.m. |
Career Development for the Emerging Hepatologist: Academic Skills | Mon, May 5 | 7–8:30 a.m. |
ASGE Case Reports Fellows/Trainees | Mon, May 5 | 12:30–1:30 p.m. |
Grant Writing Workshop with Research Committee Leaders  | Mon, May 5 | 12:30–1:45 p.m. |
Be Connected
Networking is an essential part of any medical meeting. As the go-to meeting for GI professionals, DDW delivers opportunities to connect with leading experts across every facet of the field. We’ve put together a calendar of networking events at the meeting.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
| 8 a.m. | DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| Meet with other trainees and young GI attendees for fun activities. | |
| DDW Career and Recruitment Center | |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| Find what you need to take the next step in your career. We’re partnering with Health eCareers to provide a central place to get advice and meet with potential U.S. employers. | |
| 10 a.m. | GI Psychologists Meetup |
| 10-10:45 a.m. | |
| Organized by Megan E. Riehl, PsyD and AGA, join us to connect with fellow GI psychologists in an informal environment. See all AGA Central events. | |
| 2 p.m. | Cookies and Coffee – Brought to You by AGA PAC |
| 2-4 p.m. | |
| Learn more about the AGA PAC and how you can support it. See all AGA Central events. |
Sunday, May 4, 2025
| 6:30 a.m. | DDW Breakfast Connections |
| 6:30-7:45 a.m. | |
| These are scholarly, dynamic morning discussions in an informal, small-group atmosphere. Breakfast is included and space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee (trainees receive a discounted rate). | |
| 8 a.m. | DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| Meet with other trainees and young GI attendees for fun activities. | |
| DDW Career and Recruitment Center | |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| Find what you need to take the next step in your career. We’re partnering with Health eCareers to provide a central place to get advice and meet with potential U.S. employers. | |
| 12:30 p.m. | DDW Meet-the-Professor Luncheons |
| 12:30-1:45 p.m. | |
| Participate in a scholarly, dynamic discussion in an informal, small-group atmosphere. A boxed lunch is included. Space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee. | |
| 2 p.m. | From Clinic to Kitchen: A Culinary Demo for IBS, IBD and Celiac Care |
| 2-2:45 p.m. | |
| Watch GI-specialist dietitians Christiana Williams, MS, RD, LD, and Meghan Donnelly, MS, RD, CDN, prepare a flavorful edamame miso dip that is low FODMAP and gluten-free, perfect for patients with digestive conditions. Get practical culinary tips to help your patients enjoy nourishing, delicious, and well-tolerated meals. See all AGA Central events. | |
| AGA-DHPA Trainee and Early Career Networking Hour | |
| 2-3 p.m. | |
| Trainee and early career attendees: network with each other and senior GIs in a relaxed and informal setting. Join us in the DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge (Sails Pavilion)! |
Monday, May 5, 2025
| 6:30 a.m. | DDW Breakfast Connections |
| 6:30-7:45 a.m. | |
| These are scholarly, dynamic morning discussions in an informal, small-group atmosphere. Breakfast is included and space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee (trainees receive a discounted rate). | |
| 8 a.m. | DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| Building connections early in your career can provide so many benefits, both as a professional network and personal support system. Meet with other trainees and young GI attendees for fun activities, plus get tips during Meet-the-Expert sessions all four days of the event. | |
| DDW Career and Recruitment Center | |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| Find what you need to take the next step in your career. We’re partnering with Health eCareers to provide a central place to get advice and meet with potential U.S. employers. | |
| 12:30 p.m. | DDW Meet-the-Professor Luncheons |
| 12:30-1:45 p.m. | |
| Participate in a scholarly, dynamic discussion in an informal, small-group atmosphere. A boxed lunch is included. Space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee. | |
| 2 p.m. | Live Interview with Praveen Suthrum, GI Futurist |
| 2-2:45 p.m. | |
| Bara El Kurdi, MD, will interview Praveen Suthrum, renowned healthcare futurist, author and co-founder of NextServices and GI Mastermind. See all AGA Central events. | |
| 3:30 p.m. | DDW Career Fair |
| 3:30-5:30 p.m. | |
| Connect with potential employers from U.S. private practices, group practices, hospitals, health systems and other recruiters. This event is hosted by Health eCareers. RSVP today. | |
| 5 p.m. | Meet & Greet: Introducing J&J’s New APP Specialist Team |
| 5-6 p.m. | |
| Supported by: Johnson & Johnson | |
| Are you a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant? Mix and mingle with your peers in the Johnson & Johnson Lounge (Exhibit Hall). | |
| DDW Diversity Reception | |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | |
| Held directly following the DDW Diversity Symposium, this is special event to celebrate diversity and promote relationship-building among minorities in GI. Join us in Room 23 Lobby! |
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
| 6:30 a.m. | DDW Breakfast Connections |
| 6:30-7:45 a.m. | |
| These are scholarly, dynamic morning discussions in an informal, small-group atmosphere. Breakfast is included and space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee (trainees receive a discounted rate). | |
| 8 a.m. | DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge |
| 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | |
| Find what you need to take the next step in your career. We’re partnering with Health eCareers to provide a central place to get advice and meet with potential U.S. employers. | |
| DDW Career and Recruitment Center | |
| 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | |
| Building connections early in your career can provide so many benefits, both as a professional network and personal support system. Meet with other trainees and young GI attendees for fun activities, plus get tips during Meet-the-Expert sessions all four days of the event. | |
| 12:30 p.m. | DDW Meet-the-Professor Luncheons |
| 12:30-1:45 p.m. | |
| Participate in a scholarly, dynamic discussion in an informal, small-group atmosphere. A boxed lunch is included. Space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee. |
Attendee Guide
This guide will take you step by step through everything you need to know to make the most of your DDW experience.
Scope Out the Poster Hall
Gain access to over 4,400 through the DDW Poster Hall and ePosters site.
Scientific Sessions
DDW features around 425 original lecture sessions, presented in a variety of unique formats.
