The Department of Internal Medicine presents
The 35th Annual Essentials in Internal Medicine and Department of Internal Medicine Alumni Society Meeting
April 9-11, 2026 Moody Gardens Conference Center and UTMB Campus, Galveston, Texas
Course Directors Bernard M. Karnath, MD, FACP Lindsay K. Sonstein, MD, FACP Michael T. Nguyen, MD, FACP J. Marc Shabot, MD, MACP, FACG
GENERAL INFORMATION Course Description The meeting is intended for all physicians involved in the practice of internal medicine. This includes general internists, hospitalists, subspecialists in internal medicine, family physicians, general practitioners, and residents and fellows in internal medicine and its subspecialties. Medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants will find many sessions of interest and will benefit from the scope and depth of the program. Clinically practical presentations that cover a broad range of topics will be offered, enabling the practicing physician to remain up-to-date in the ever-changing practice of internal medicine. Educational Objectives At the conclusion of the course, the participant should be able to:
• Appreciate morning report case-based presentations • Apply the latest evidence in the management of Lung Masses • Develop a better understanding of Eosinophilic Esophagitis • Recall the latest evidence in the management of Cancer • Develop a better understanding of the Growth of the UTMB Campus • Understand the evaluation and management of Thrombocytopenia • Appreciate the Health Maintenance issues in Primary Care
• Recall the latest evidence in the management of Urinary Tract Infections • Describe the work up for Chronic Kidney Disease in the Geriatric Population • Apply the latest recommendations for the Screening of Colon Cancer • Develop a better understanding of Perioperative Medicine • Recall the latest evidence in the management of Chronic Leukemias • Understand the Ethical issues in Interactions with Pharma Industry • Appreciate the History of the Department of Internal Medicine
Accreditation & Credits The University of Texas Medical Branch is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. UTMB CME designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston designates this educational activity for up to 1.0 hour ethics/ professional responsibility credit. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 6 MOC points 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. Disclosure Policy In order to meet the requirements of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), it is the policy of The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) that all individuals who are in a position to control the content of the CME activity (activity director, planning committee members, and faculty) disclose relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. All identified conflicts of interest are managed to help ensure that the educational material is scientifically based, accurate, current and objectively presented. Specific disclosure will be made to the participants prior to the educational activity. Registration, Cancellation and Refunds Please visit our web site at https://www.utmb.edu/internalmedicine/for-our-faculty/alumni-society, click on the Annual Meeting tab and select the button for “Register Now”. The registration fee for this conference is $350 (for non-alumni). Members of the UTMB Internal Medicine Alumni Society Scan QR code will receive a special rate of $250. A new option is available this year for UTMB Internal Medicine to register Alumni Lifetime Members for $150 to attend the conference. A refund (minus a $50 administrative fee) will be provided to registrants who cancel their registration in writing at least a week prior to the start of the conference. (No refunds will be provided for cancellations within one week of the conference.) To secure your spot, please make sure to register early.
FACULTY Kelly Caldwell Archivist for the Blocker History of Medicine Collection University of Texas Medical Branch Totini Chatterjee, MD Assistant Professor in the Division of Geriatrics and Nephrology Department of Internal Medicine University of Texas Medical Branch Michael Jamieson, MD, FRCP (Edin) Past Senior Director, Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Field Medical Director, Pfizer US Medical Affairs Bernard Karnath, MD, FACP Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine Hornstein Professorship in Internal Medicine in Memory of Edna S. and William C. Levin, MD Celebrating UTMB’s 125th Anniversary Emeritus Scholar in the John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine Distinguished Teaching Professor UT System Vice Chair in Alumni Relations CME course Director Richard Helmer III, MD, FACP Retired Hematologist and Medical Oncologist President Elect of the John Sealy School of Medicine Alumni Association Salim Hayek, MD Professor of Medicine Edward Randall and Edward Randall, Jr. Distinguished Chair in Internal Medicine John Sealy School of Medicine Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer Paul Park, MD Assistant Professor in the Division of General Medicine Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program University of Texas Medical Branch Michael Nguyen, MD, FACP Assistant Professor in the Division of General Medicine Vice Chair, Community Clinical Programs University of Texas Medical Branch Shawn Nishi, MD Division Chief ad interim and Professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Medical Director, Comprehensive Lung Cancer Screening Program Interventional Pulmonary Gabriel Reep, MD Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department of Internal Medicine University of Texas Medical Branch Louma Rustam, MD Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department of Internal Medicine University of Texas Medical Branch Daniel Stanton, MD Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases Department of Internal Medicine University of Texas Medical Branch Maurice Willis, MD, FACP Professor and Division chief of Medical Oncology Department of Internal Medicine University of Texas Medical Branch
AGENDA
Thursday, April 9, 2026 UTMB Campus – Research Bldg. 6 Conference Room 1.206 Noon
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Guest Speaker
Moody Medical Library – Faculty Loung on the 3rd Floor 1:00 PM
Alumni Mixer
Dr. Salim Hayek
2:00 PM
Blocker Collection Tour
Ms. Kelly Caldwell
John Sealy Annex Room 4.130 3:00 PM
Divisional Showcases
Division Directors
4:00 PM
Tour of Jennie Sealy Hospital
IM Chief Residents
Levin Hall Dining 5:30 PM
Breakthrough Texas; A UTMB Showcase
Dr. Jochen Reiser
Friday, April 10, 2026 Moody Gardens Hotel Floral Ballroom 8:00 AM
Internal Medicine Morning Report
Dr. Paul Park
8:30 AM
Evaluation of Lung Masses
Dr. Shawn Nishi
9:00 AM
Catheter Associated UTI’s
Dr. Daniel Stanton
9:30 AM
Break
10:00 AM
Cancer Management
Dr. Maurice Willis
10:30 AM
Topics in Primary Care
Dr. Michael Nguyen
11:00 AM
Break
11:30 AM
Depart for UTMB Campus
APRIL 9-11, 2026
Friday, April 10, 2026 (contended) UTMB Campus Levin Hall Dining Noon
LUNCH
12:30 PM
History of the Department of Internal Medicine
2:00 PM
Alumni Group Photo (Health Education Center)
2:30 PM 4:30 PM 6:30 PM
Dr. Bernard Karnath
Campus Tours (Health Education Center, Jennie Sealy Hospital, Old Red) Return to Hotel Alumni Dinner Honoring Dr. Richard Helmer III (Gaido’s restaurant)
Saturday, April 11, 2026 Moody Gardens Hotel Floral Ballroom 8:00 AM
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Dr. Gabriel Reep
8:30 AM
Colon Cancer Screening
Dr. Louma Rustam
9:00 AM
Geriatric Nephrology
Dr. Totini Chatterjee
9:30 AM
BREAK
10:00 AM
Deiss Lecture – Thrombocytopenia
Dr. Richard Helmer III
10:30 AM
Perioperative Medicine
Dr. Sunil Sahai
11:00 AM
Ethical Interactions with Pharma Industry (Ethics)
Dr. Michael Jamieson
Noon
Adjourn – Please Claim your CME Credit
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Other Activities Welcome Luncheon and Alumni Luncheon Friday, April 10th Noon
Levin Hall Dining on UTMB Campus Guests are welcome to attend for $40 per person
Gaido’s Famous Seafood Banquet Honoring
Dr. Richard Helmer III Friday, April 10th 6:30 p.m. The Department of Internal Medicine will pay tribute to Dr. Richard Helmer III. Conference participants and their guests are invited to enjoy one of Galveston’s most delicious culinary experiences, featuring all you can eat seafood entrees. Please see the conference registration desk for directions to the banquet. The all-inclusive price for the buffet is $85 per person for adults, and $10 for children (age 12 and under).
Hotel Accommodations The host hotel for the conference is Moody Gardens Hotel located at Seven Hope Boulevard, Galveston, Texas. Attendees receive a special rate of $189 single/double, these rates are available by contacting the hotel before March 19, 2026 at 409-683-1299 and specifying that you will be attending the “35th Annual Essentials in Internal Medicine UTMB Internal Medicine Alumni Conference”. You can also reserve a hotel room online at the special rate by using the following link. https://utmb.us/evh Hotel Room check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out is Noon. Due to limited availability at the host hotel, please reserve your room(s) as soon as possible.
35th Annual Essentials in Internal Medicine Conference April 9-11, 2026
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Registration Fees q $350 Regular Non-Alumni q $250 UTMB Internal Medicine Alumni (Annual Member) q $150 UTMB Internal Medicine Alumni Lifetime members* (new option) q $100 Saturday only option
Friday, April 10th: CME Luncheon (Levin Hall Dining on the Campus of UTMB) —Noon—Attendee lunch is included in registration q $40 per guest x ______ (# of guests)
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Gaido’s Seafood Buffet Dinner—6:30 PM—We will be Honoring Dr. Richard Helmer III q $85 adult buffet x ______ (# of adults) q $10 child chicken tender plate x _______ (# of children)
TOTAL AMOUNT $ *Please register for a Lifetime Alumni Membership at our Alumni Website https://www.utmb.edu/internalmedicine/home/for-our-faculty/alumni-society q Annual Membership Dues = $50 q Lifetime Membership = $500
REGISTER online at https://www.utmb.edu/internalmedicine/for-our-faculty/alumnisociety, click on the Annual Meeting tab and select the button for “Register Here” Or mail with check: Bernard Karnath, MD Internal Medicine Alumni Society 301 University Blvd, Route 0569 Galveston, TX 77555-0566 Payment via credit card: q AMEX Credit Card Number
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35th Annual Essentials in Internal Medicine: Update on Principles and Practice in conjunction with The 2026 Department of Internal Medicine Alumni Society and Scientific Meeting
Internal Medicine Chairman’s Office 301 University Blvd, Route 0569 Galveston, TX 77555-0569