Fellows Symposium

Overview:
The National Pancreas Foundation holds an annual Fellows Symposium as an opportunity for fellows to gain insight, instruction, and mentorship from world-renowned pancreas specialists.

2026 Event Details:

• Dates: Thursday, March 26th – Saturday, March 28th, 2026
• Location: Westin Tempe | Tempe/Phoenix, AZ
• Status: Application closed for 2026

Eligibility:

• Physicians and PhD-level scientists
• Fellows, residents, and first or second-year faculty
• Those who have demonstrated an interest in pancreatic disease
• Can be working in any hospital nationwide

Benefits:

• FREE attendance for chosen participants
• $150 travel stipend
• Hotel and food covered by The National Pancreas Foundation

Course Objectives:

• Discuss early detection of pancreatic cancer and surgery options
• Describe indications, treatments, and complications of pancreatitis
• Interpret knowledge of genes and how they affect the pancreas

CME Accreditation:
This activity 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).

Sponsors:
This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Ionis, Digestive Care, Nestle Health Sciences, and Arcus Biosciences.

Planning Committee:

• Maisam A. Abu-El-Haija, MD, MS – Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
• Chris Forsmark, MD – University of Florida
• Vikas Dudeja, MD, FACS – University of Iowa
• Steven J. Hughes, MD – University of Florida
• John Lieb, MD, FASGE – University of Florida
• Eileen O'Reilly, MD – Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Contact:

• Carrie Anderson, National Program Manager
• Email: carrie@pancreasfoundation.org
• National Pancreas Foundation: info@pancreasfoundation.org or 866.726.2737

Application Process

The 2026 Fellowship application has closed. For future years:

• Application Period: Opens in Fall (typically)
• Notification: Distributed in Spring
• Submission Method: Online Submission Form

Required Materials

Specific application materials not detailed in available content. Applicants should contact the foundation for detailed requirements.