PRECEPTORSHIP
MASH APP
A Two-Part Training in MASH Diagnosis and Care
Combining Foundational Education with In-Person Clinical Observation
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Enhance your expertise in MASH diagnosis and management with this one-of-a-kind preceptorship. Join us for a two-part training experience that will elevate your skills and connect you with a network of liver-focused professionals. Apply today to take the next step in your career!
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ACCREDITATION
Program Overview
This preceptorship, a collaboration between the Chronic Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF) and Gastroenterology & Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers (GHAPP), aims to elevate the expertise of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants/Associates (PAs) in managing Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH). The curriculum integrates foundational lectures and a two-day, in-clinic, hands-on workshop at a designated host site, specifically targeting community gastroenterology and hepatology practitioners
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of licensed Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants/Associates (PAs) currently practicing in a setting where they manage patients with gastroenterological or liver conditions.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
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Recognize the growing burden of MASLD/MASH
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Classify fibrosis as the major driver of major adverse liver outcomes in MASLD/MASH and understand how to identify fibrosis
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Analyze the use of approved therapies, and potential use of therapies in development, to treat MASH and MASH-related comorbidities
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower, the Chronic Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF), and Gastroenterology & Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers (GHAPP). Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower 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), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician Associate Credit:
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 16.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nurse Credit:
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.5 ANCC contact hours.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships:
All individuals in control of the content of continuing education activities provided by the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower (ACHS) are required to disclose to the audience all relevant financial relationships related to the content of the presentation or enduring material. Full disclosure of all relevant financial relationships will be made in writing to the audience prior to the activity. All other staff at the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower and Chronic Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF), and Gastroenterology & Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers (GHAPP), who impacted the content of this activity, have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Learner Assurance Statement:
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is committed to mitigating all relevant financial relationships that could arise as a result of individuals who control activity content and who have relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies. The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is committed to retaining only those individuals with relevant financial relationships that can be reconciled with the goals and educational integrity of the CE activity.
All relevant financial relationships disclosed during this activity have been mitigated.
Disclaimer:
The ideas and opinions presented in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Annenberg Center and/or its agents. As in all educational activities, we encourage practitioners to use their own judgment in treating and addressing the needs of each individual patient, taking into account that patient's unique clinical situation. The Annenberg Center disclaims all liability and cannot be held responsible for any problems that may arise from participating in this activity or following treatment recommendations presented.
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower Privacy Policy:
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences Privacy Policy: Annenberg Center for Health Sciences respects your privacy. We do not share information you give us or have the need to share this information in the normal course of providing the services and information you may request. If there should be a need or request to share this information, we will do so only with your explicit permission. See Privacy Statement and other information at https://annenberg.net/pages/privacyPolicy.php.
Fee information: There is no fee for this educational activity. Accepted participants are responsible for any travel costs (parking, etc.) associated with their participation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Program Structure
Q: What is the structure of the MASH Preceptorship?
A: The program consists of two parts:
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Part I: Foundational Training, a 4-hour didactic session including lectures, case reviews, and guideline-based education on MASH diagnosis and management.
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Part II: In-Clinic Training, participants observe or assist with patient care focused on metabolic liver disease.
Q: Who can apply for this preceptorship?
A: Applicants must be licensed NPs or PAs actively managing patients with gastroenterological or liver conditions.
Q: What is the overall process for this preceptorship?
Apply → Application Review/Notification → Part I → Claim Part I CME → Host APP will coordinate with you to arrange Part II: In-Clinic Training (including any required documentation prior to being onsite) → Claim Part II CME → Receive Certificate of Completion
Location Flexibility
Q: Can I participate in Part I and II in different locations?
A: No, both parts should be completed with the same host site.
Q: Is there a virtual option for participation?
A: No, this program designed for in-person learning.
Travel and Support
Q: Is there a travel stipend available for the in-clinic portion?
A: Participants accepted to a host site requiring travel are responsible for all associated travel expenses; the MASH APP Preceptorship Program does not provide travel funding.
Q: Is lodging provided during the in-clinic training?
A: Lodging is not provided by the program; participants are responsible for their own accommodations if travel is required.
Q: Is there a fee for this activity?
A: There is no fee for this educational activity.
Continuing Education & Certification
Q: How many CME credits are provided?
A: Please see above and note the total credit hours are split between Part I and II.
Q: Do I get a certificate upon completion?
A: Yes, successful completion of both Part I and II will grant a certificate of completion for a MASH preceptorship.
Monday, October 17, 2025
DENVER ASSOCIATES OF GI & HEPATOLOGY
Westin Denver
Marcelo Kugelmas, MD; Christina Hanson, FNP
Jointly provided by the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower, the Chronic Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF), and Gastroenterology & Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers (GHAPP).
Supported by an educational grant from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals and Novo Nordisk Inc.