Hepatology Associates Course, Parts 1 and 2: Clinical Updates in Hepatology, and Current Debates and Emerging Concepts in Hepatology

This comprehensive educational program provides a practical update on key issues in modern hepatology across the disease spectrum. Learners explore reproductive health considerations in patients with chronic liver disease, including counseling, pregnancy planning, and management considerations. The course also delivers timely updates on hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatitis B, with a focus on evolving screening, treatment, and long-term management strategies. Subsequent presentations address spontaneous bacterial peritonitis prophylaxis and emerging insights into progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis and cholestatic pruritus management. The program concludes with focused discussions on frailty in liver disease and the expanding role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA)–based therapies. Designed for clinicians, this course emphasizes evidence-based care and practical application to improve patient outcomes.