AASLD Meeting Review 2025

Milwaukee, WI US
January 31, 2026

This update will be presented by members of the hepatology team from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Medical College of Wisconsin.  This review will include diverse topics such as Metabolic dysfunction-associated liver diseases, Alcohol related liver diseases, Portal hypertension, Non-invasive tests for diagnosis of liver diseases and liver biopsies, What is new in MASLD and portal hypertension management, What is new in management of autoimmune liver diseases, and When to refer the patient for liver transplant evaluation. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.

 

Target Audience

Gastroenterologists, Hepatologists, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • Identify patients at risk for progression of metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease and how to initiate different interventions. 
  • Recognize when to refer a patient for liver transplantation. 
  • Recognize treatment failure early in patients on treatment for autoimmune hepatitis and address it. 
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Kari Warren
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 955-6850
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 3.25 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
11/17/2025
Course expires: 
03/17/2026
Event starts: 
01/31/2026 - 7:30am CST
Event ends: 
01/31/2026 - 12:30pm CST
Cost:
$0.00

AASLD 2025 Meeting Review

January 31, 2026

Course Director:  Achuthan Souria, MD, MRCP

 

7:30-8:00         Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00-8:05         Welcome

                         José Franco, MD

8:05-8:30         Metabolic dysfunction-associated liver diseases 

                         Achuthan Sourianarayanane, MD, MRCP

8:30-8:55         Alcohol related liver diseases 

                            Rituparna Medda, DO

8:55-9:20           Portal Hypertension 

                             Achuthan Sourianarayanane, MD, MRCP

 

9:20-9:35        BREAK

                        

9:35-9:55             Non-invasive tests for diagnosis of liver diseases and liver biopsies   

                             Rituparna Medda, DO

9:55-10:25           Management of biliary disease in chronic liver diseases

                              Srivats Madhavan, MBBS

10:25-11:00          What is new in MASLD and portal hypertension management

                               Achuthan Sourianarayanane, MD, MRCP

 

11:00-11:20     BREAK

 

11:20-11:40          What is new in the management of autoimmune liver diseases

                              Kia Saeian, MD, MSc, Epi

11:40-12:00           When to refer the patient for liver transplant evaluation

                               Phaedra Tachtatzis, MBChB, MRCP, MD

12:00-12:15          Summary and Wrap-Up

12:15                     LUNCH

                             

 

Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States

 

Medical College of Wisconsin
M1060-Alumni Center
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226

 

Activity Directors: 

Achuthan Sourianarayanane, MD 
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director of Liver Transplant
Medical Director of Transplant Clinics
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Jose Franco, MD 
Professor of Medicine (GI and Hepatology) 
Senior Associate Dean for Education
School of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Planning Committee:
Andrea Fetherston, NP, GI and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Kristin Granlund, PA-C, GI and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Ken Christensen, PA-C, GI and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Kari Warren, Research Program Coordinator, GI and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
 

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Jose Franco, MD 
Professor of Medicine (GI and Hepatology) 
Senior Associate Dean for Education
School of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Achuthan Sourianarayanane, MD 
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director of Liver Transplant
Medical Director of Transplant Clinics
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Rituparna Medda, DO
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Srivats Madhavan, MBBS
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Phaedra Tachtatzis, MDChB, MRCP, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Kia Saeian, MD, MSc Epi
Interim Chief, Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Medical College of Wisconsin

 

 

 

ACCME Accreditation Statement:

The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:

The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:

The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 3.25 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Available Credit

  • 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 3.25 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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Price

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