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Symposium

Practice Management

APP
Symposium

Behind the Scope: Advanced Practice in Colorectal Care

Sunday, May 10, 2026
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM ET

CME

    Co-Moderator(s)

  • Jennifer Davids, MD (she/her/hers)

    Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery
    Boston Medical Center
    Boston University
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    All of the relevant financial relationships listed below have been mitigated.
    Olympus: Consultant (Ongoing); SafeHeal: Consultant (Terminated, November 11, 2023); Tavanta: Consultant (Terminated, November 12, 2024)

  • JS

    Jenny Speranza, MD, FACS, FASCRS (she/her/hers)

    Professor of Surgery
    University of Rochester
    University of Rochester
    Rochester, NY, United States

    All of the relevant financial relationships listed below have been mitigated.
    This individual has no financial relationships with ineligible companies.

CME 1 hour
Self-Assessment 1 hour

This symposium will feature essential content for APPs and their surgeon counterparts to gain knowledge in common areas of collaborative practice, ranging from managing postoperative patients, building a pelvic floor practice, and navigating the inpatient setting.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  • Recognize how to manage common postoperative symptoms, including complications.
  • Gain insight into key areas of focus for building a successful pelvic floor practice.
  • Identify challenges and opportunities for colorectal APPs in the inpatient setting.

Presentations:

  • 8:15 AM - 8:17 AM ET
    Introduction
  • 8:17 AM - 8:31 AM ET
    Tips and Tricks for Managing Postop Anorectal Surgery Patients

    Faculty: Jennifer Davids, MD (she/her/hers) – Boston Medical Center

    Faculty: Brenna Hobin, PA-C (she/her/hers) – Boston Medical Center

  • 8:31 AM - 8:45 AM ET
    Building a Successful a Pelvic Floor Practice

    Faculty: Jenny Speranza, MD, FACS, FASCRS (she/her/hers) – University of Rochester

    Faculty: Quarnisha White, FNP (she/her/hers) – University of Rochester

  • 8:45 AM - 8:59 AM ET
    Challenges and Opportunities for Inpatient CRS APPs

    Faculty: Bethany Malone

  • 8:59 AM - 9:15 AM ET
    Panel Question and Answer