News & Events
Events & Conferences
GI APP Summit - October 9-10, 2025
This two-day course offers APPs and other providers practical, up-to-date education on GI topics not often covered in training. Thursday features IBD, gut health, a keynote, and networking. Friday covers bariatric endoscopy, hepatology, pelvic floor dysfunction, and more. Interactive case discussions enhance learning through real-world scenarios. Open to all providers, with a focus on APP education. While the course is tailored for APPs, all providers are welcome.
Learn more and register for the GI APP Summit.
Dr. Jack Vennes Annual Lecture - November 6, 2025
This lecture honors the legacy of Dr. Jack Vennes, Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota and internationally recognized pioneer in the field of pancreaticobiliary endoscopy. This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Peter Draganov, Professor and Director of Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at the University of Florida - Gainesville. Join us for an evening of networking, education, and celebration! Reach out to [email protected] for more information.
IBD Distinguished Professor Series Annual Lecture - April 16, 2026
Join us for our second annual IBD Distinguished Professor Series lecture. This lecture brings together patients, providers, and IBD advocates from across the Twin Cities community for an evening of networking and education. Reach out to [email protected] for more information.
In the News
Dr. Ahmed Dirweesh reaches Exciting Milestone in Endoscopic Bariatric Therapy
Thanks to Dr. Ahmed Dirweesh’s leadership, we’ve officially launched our Primary Endoscopic Bariatric Therapy program at the University of Minnesota with two successful Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasties (ESGs) performed in April 2025. We also kicked off our revisional endoscopic bariatric program, completing two Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe) procedures at East Bank and Southdale in our first month.
2025 Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine Rising Stars
Congratulations to our physicians who made the 2025 Top Doctors Rising Stars list from Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine:
Dr. Alexander Khoruts receives University of Minnesota Distinguished McKnight University Professorship
The Distinguished McKnight University Professorship program recognizes outstanding faculty members who have recently achieved full professor status. Recipients hold the title “Distinguished McKnight University Professor” for as long as they remain employed at the University of Minnesota. This program is administered by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost.