Bridging Hepatology and Transplant: Key Insights for Nontransplant Clinicians on Indications, Evaluation, and Donor Strategies
Nov
09
2025
Convention Center: Room 146C, Level 1
2:00 PM
- 3:30 PM
World Class Speakers
Description
This comprehensive session provides an in-depth review of critical topics surrounding liver transplantation. Presenters guide attendees through the latest updates on liver transplant indications, the evaluation process, allocation systems, and different donor types including living, deceased, and expanded criteria donors. Through case studies and expert-led discussions, participants gain a robust understanding of how to navigate the complexities of liver transplant care and improve patient outcomes.
Journey Maps
Presentations
2:00 PM
- 2:20 PM
Oct
09
2026
Convention Center - Room 146C, Level 1
Knowing When to Refer: Indications for Liver Transplant Referral and Model for End-Stage Liver Disease 3.0 Essentials
Robert Chapman, PA-C
, Presenter
Hepatology Associates
2:20 PM
- 2:40 PM
Oct
09
2026
Convention Center - Room 146C, Level 1
Five Pillars of Liver Transplant Evaluation
K. Tuesday T Werner, DNP-NP-C, AF-AASLD
, Presenter
Hepatology Associates
2:40 PM
- 3:00 PM
Oct
09
2026
Convention Center - Room 146C, Level 1
Cracking the Code: Understanding Allocation and Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Exceptions in Liver Transplant
Mischa Irwin, RN, MSN, CCTC
, Presenter
Hepatology Associates
3:00 PM
- 3:20 PM
Oct
09
2026
Convention Center - Room 146C, Level 1
Donor Dynamics: Strategies for Optimizing Liver Transplant Outcomes
Samantha Kimbrough, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C
, Presenter
Hepatology Associates
3:20 PM
- 3:30 PM
Oct
09
2026
Convention Center - Room 146C, Level 1
Q&A
Hazel Domingo, MS
, Moderator
Hepatology Associates
Objectives
- Review the most current indications for liver transplantation and key steps involved in transplant evaluation.
- Describe the liver transplant allocation system, including model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) scoring and prioritization strategies.
- List the different types of liver donors (living donors, deceased donors, and expanded criteria donors) and how the donor type may impact transplant outcomes.
Chair
Dawn Drazek, MSN, CRNP, AGPCNP-BC, AF-AASLD
Carolinas Medical Center