WashU Gastrointestinal Oncology Advances & Therapies Meeting (WashU GOAT Meeting)

Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, EPNEC - Eric P. Newman Education Center, 320 S. Euclid Ave., Saint LOuis, MO


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.25 hours), ABS CC (6.25 hours), ACPE Contact Hours (6.25 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (6.25 hours), IPCE Credits (6.25 hours)

WashU Gastrointestinal Oncology Advances & Therapies Meeting is planned and implemented interprofessionally by physicians, pharmacists, nurses and physician associates. This activity is designed for medical oncologists, hematologists oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, internists, hospitalists, general and family practice physicians, pathologists, pharmacists, nurses and physician associates. It may also be of interest to nurse practitioners and other health professionals who care for patients with gastrointestinal cancer. This meeting will address practice gaps in the evidence-based, multidisciplinary management of gastrointestinal cancers through lectures, case presentations, panel discussions, and question and answer sessions focused on gastroesophageal, gastric, pancreatic, hepatocellular, cholangiocarcinoma, and colorectal cancers to improve staging, treatment selection, and coordination of care. The activity will highlight best practices in the management of GI cancer. The goal of this activity is to enhance knowledge, skills strategy, performance, and care of patients with GI cancer.

1. Assess and implement evidence based strategies for the evaluation and multidisciplinary management of locally advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma
2. Evaluate and apply evidence based, multidisciplinary approaches for the diagnosis, staging, and management of patients with early stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
3. Assess and integrate evidence based, multidisciplinary strategies for the evaluation and management of patients with locally advanced or borderline resectable pancreatic cancer.
4. Evaluate and implement evidence based, multidisciplinary approaches to the assessment, staging, and management of patients with locally advanced rectal cancer

Registration will open soon, please check back.

Registration will be available until April 16, 2026, 12:00pm CT.  After this time, please register on-site.

If you have any questions regarding the course or registration, please contact Michelle Padgett at [email protected]

Fees includes enrollment, continuing education credits, educational materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks (paid registrants only).

*** IMPORTANT NOTE for Employees of industry (e.g., pharmaceutical & device companies): DO NOT REGISTER HERE. Please email [email protected] for pre-approval for attendance at this course. Should you register without pre-approval, your registration will be cancelled and refunded less a $25 administrative fee.

Registration/Payment Policy: Your full payment in advance completes your registration and ensures your enrollment in this course. 

Cancellations: Registration fee less $25 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation is received in writing by emailing [email protected] by April 9, 2026. Registration fees are not transferable.

Minimum and Maximum Enrollments Have Been Established.

Please Note: Washington University is not responsible for airline, hotel reservations or any other travel expenses. Please confirm registration acceptance prior to purchase of non-refundable or penalty airline tickets.

Transportation:
•    Taxis from the airport are approximately $40.
•    Uber and Lyft are also available.    

General Information
Course Information:  Wednesday night prior to the course, an email with directions to the online syllabus and onsite information will be sent to the email address utilized to register for the event.

Location: Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC), 320 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63110.  It is recommended that you bring a jacket or sweater as meeting room temperatures are difficult to regulate to everyone's preference.

Parking: Validation provided for paid registrants who self-park in the Metro Parking Garage. Overnight parking cannot be validated. Click Directions/Parking for more information. 

In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credits Available for this Activity:

American Medical Association (AMA)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 ANCC contact hours.

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
This activity is approved for a maximum of 6.25 knowledge-based contact hours (.625 CEUs) in states that recognize ACPE. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Unique Universal Activity Number JA0000340-0000-26-008-L01-P.  To be awarded credit, attendees must sign in, provide their NABP ePID number and date of birth.

American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification 
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

 

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation cut-off dates and fees are specific to each course. Refer to the cancellation policy on the individual course page. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

WashU Medicine CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement

Continuing Medical Education at Washington University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations thereof. If any participant of this meeting is in need of accommodations, please do not hesitate to submit written requests, at least one month prior to seminar date.

Suggested Hotel Accommodations: 
Doubletree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park
Adjacent to the conference center:
4550 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel:
By phone at 314-256-7777.  Ask for the Washington University Visitor rate.
Online at  https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/stlpkdt
Enter Code #3209101 under “special rate corporate"

AC Hotel St. Louis - Central West End
215 York Avenue, St. Louis MO 63108
314.367.2566   Use promo code WAS
Washington University Rate:  $139 per night + Tax
Or click this link to make reservations:   
Washington University School of Medicine - AC Hotel Reservations

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including Faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, April 17, 2026

This activity may be supported in part by educational grants from various commercial organizations. A complete list of commercial supporters will be available at the time of the conference. Some companies may also exhibit.