North Star Endoscopy (NORSE) Course

Join us at the North Star Endoscopy (NORSE) Course—a focused, high-energy update on the advanced endoscopy you do every week and the skills you’ll need for the cases that walk in tomorrow. Led by recognized experts, the program zeroes in on what moves the needle now: endobariatric therapy with practical metabolic co-management; third space endoscopy; advanced in pancreatic and biliary disease; and EUS/ERCP strategies for altered anatomy and high-risk patients. Expect candid, device-agnostic teaching, case-based “how-I-do-it” walkthroughs, interactive small-group breakouts, and take-home checklists you can plug into your service on Monday. Come for the techniques—leave with playbooks, pearls, and a regional network committed to safer procedures and better outcomes.

NORSE 2026 will feature:

• Cutting-edge live procedures and hands-on training

• Interactive, case-based panels

• Cross-specialty collaboration

This course is planned and organized by the University of Minnesota, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Department. Contact Shelby Gill for additional information. 

1. Apply advanced endoscopic techniques for the evaluation and management of complex pancreatobiliary disorders, including indeterminate biliary strictures and pancreatic duct disease..
2. Optimize ERCP strategies in patients with altered gastrointestinal anatomy, including post-surgical and post-transplant settings..
3. Integrate endoscopic and surgical perspectives in the management of chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic complications.
4. Employ advanced hemostasis modalities for the management of acute and refractory gastrointestinal bleeding.
5. Interpret and manage post-transplant biliary complications, including strictures and leaks, using endoscopic and multidisciplinary approaches.
6. Apply evidence-based endoscopic approaches to Barrett’s esophagus, including diagnosis, risk stratification, and endoscopic eradication therapies.
7. Incorporate principles of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for complex luminal neoplasia, including appropriate case selection and complication mitigation.
8. Recognize the role of endoscopic bariatric therapies within multidisciplinary obesity care, including indications, modalities, and post-procedural considerations.
9. Adopt best practices in training, procedural planning, documentation, and quality improvement to enhance safety, outcomes, and continuity of care in advanced endoscopy.

Register Early and Save!

Early registration rates are available through June 1, 2026.

• Physicians $150

• RN/NP/APRN, PA, APP, Tech $40

• Fellow/Resident/Student - fee waived

Standard Registration Rates

(after June 2, 2026)

• Physicians $200

• RN/NP/APRN, PA, APP, Tech $90

• Fellow/Resident/Student - fee waived

Registration Policies

• On-site registration will be allowed as space permits. All on-site registrants must use their own device to submit their registration and payment by credit card via CE Portal (cash/check not accepted).

• Registration through CE Portal is required even if attendance is free-of-charge.

• Special needs, such as dietary restrictions, lactation room, etc., should be requested in advance. These requests cannot always be honored on site.

• In the event you need to cancel your registration, the registration fee, less a $50 administrative fee, will be refunded if you notify us by 4:30 p.m. Central Time two weeks prior to the start of the conference. No refunds will be made after this date.

To support trainee education and broaden access to the North Star Live Endoscopy Course (NORSE), we are pleased to offer a limited number of Sponsored Fellow Awards for the 2026 course. Find more information here.

Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)
The University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Surgery (ABS) Accredited CME with Evaluation and Feedback
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment 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.

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Accredited Patient Safety CME
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 10.75 MOC points and patient safety MOC credit in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
This activity is awarded up to 10.75 ANCC contact hours.

American Academy of PAs (AAPA)
University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 10.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Other Healthcare Professionals
Other healthcare professionals who participate in this CE activity may submit their certificate of participation to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

McNamara Alumni Center

200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Directions and Parking

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Minnesota Continuing Professional Development adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and has policies in place to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities; individuals who fail to complete the disclosure in advance of the course are not eligible to be involved in this course. Specific disclosure information will be shared with learners prior to the start of the course. All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Mustafa Arain, MD

Faculty

Nabeel Azeem, MD
Associate Professor
MHealth

Faculty

Greg Beilman, MD
Professor
Dept of Surgery, University of Minnesota

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Mohammad Bilal, MD, FACP, FACG

Faculty

Prabhleen Chahal, MD, MASGE, FACG
Clinical Professor Steven Schenker Distinguished Professorship in Medicine Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition
University of Texas Health San Antonio

Faculty

Vinay Chandrasekhara, MD
Mayo Clinic

Faculty

Srinath Chinnakotla, MD
University of Minnesota

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Martin Lewis Freeman, MD
Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Associate Program Director, Advanced Pancreaticobiliary Endoscopy Fellowship
University of Minnesota

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Shivangi Kothari, MD, FASGE

Faculty

James Mallery, MD
Division of Gastroenterology, Fairview University Medical Center

Faculty

Mohamed Othman, MD

Faculty

Nasim Parsa, MD
Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota

Faculty

Jason Samarasena , MD

Faculty

Neil Sharma, MD
Interventional Gastroenterology

Faculty

Shyam Thakkar, MD, FASGE

Faculty

Stuart Amateau, MD, PhD
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL

Faculty, Planning Committee Member

Consulting Fee-Merit Medical|Consulting Fee-Cook Medical, Inc.|Consulting Fee-MicroTech|Consulting Fee-Boston Scientific Corporation|Consulting Fee-Steris|Consulting Fee-TaeWoong|Consulting Fee-Olympus Corporation|Advisor-Olympus Corporation|Consulting Fee-Hemostasis

Guru Trikudanathan, MBBS, Associate Professor
University of Minnesota

Faculty, Planning Committee Member

Paid consultant-Boston Scientific Corporation|Grant or research support-AbbVie (Any division) (Relationship has ended)

Colleen Browne, BSN
RN Care Coordinator
M Health Fairview, UMP

Nurse Planner

Elizabeth Aby, MD
Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota

Planning Committee Member

Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-Medtronic (Any division)|Stocks or stock options, excluding diversified mutual funds-United Health Group

Ahmed Dirweesh, MD
University of Minnesota

Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Amanda Hjeltness, PA-C
University of Minnesota Physicians

Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

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