2025 Annual Meeting Recap
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Dany Raad, MD • Education Committee Chair
Almost 100 colleagues from around the state gathered on Sept. 14 at the Renaissance Hotel Westerville Polaris for the OGS Annual Meeting. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and build new professional relationships. In fact, networking and meeting colleagues was one of the most frequently mentioned highlights of the day, along with the high quality of the speakers and topics, the engaging Q&A discussions, and the excellent venue.
We received outstanding feedback from attendees. Everyone enjoyed the Friday evening networking dessert welcome reception, as well as the expanded Q&A and panel discussion format—which allowed for deeper clinical conversations and practical takeaways. Participants appreciated how much timely and relevant content was delivered in such a well-organized and efficient schedule.
Following the educational sessions, attendees gathered for a delicious lunch and brief business meeting, then transitioned into breakout sessions tailored for residents, fellows, and attending physicians.
This year’s meeting set new records for OGS!
We received the highest number of abstract submissions in our history.
We welcomed one of our largest audiences yet—with well over 100 attendees.
The quality of presentations, the expertise of the speakers, and the overwhelmingly positive response to our interactive debate format were standout themes in the feedback.
Attendees repeatedly shared how much they enjoyed the experience and how valuable the educational content was.
During the breaks, participants visited our sold-out exhibit hall and viewed 24 scientific abstract posters presented by talented medical students and physicians in training. Awards were presented to the top three abstracts (scored in a blinded review) as well as a People’s Choice Award. Congratulations to all who participated and showcased their work.
POSTER RESULTS:
First Place for Research
Naima J Hashi, MD PGY6
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
“Early Diagnosis of MASLD in High risk Underserved Populations Using Free Ultrasound Fibroscan: A Quality Improvement Project”
Second Place for Research
Abdallatif Dawoud, MD, PGY2
University of Toledo Internal Medicine
“Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Risankizumab and Ustekinumab in Patients with Crohn's Disease: A Propensity Score Matched Multicenter Cohort”
First Place – Case Reports
Omar Brijawi, MD PGY3
Mount Carmel Health System
“Coil Embolization of Appendiceal Artery Bleed Leading to Appendicitis and Surgical Resection: A Case Report”
People’s Choice Award
Umberto Battistin, MD PGY1
University of Toledo Internal Medicine
“Computer-Aided Detection vs Conventional Colonoscopy for Polyp Detection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of RCTs”
As we look ahead to next year, we hope you will join us again—and we warmly encourage you to bring a colleague with you. The continued growth and energy of this meeting come from you, our OGS community. Thank you for making this year truly exceptional.
2026 Annual Meeting – Save the date! The venue and food was so highly rated that we will return again next year on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 The Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel for the annual meeting so save the date.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
OGS is grateful to the sponsors and exhibitors who without their support this meeting would not be possible.
Sponsors
· AbbVie
· Ipsen Biopharmaceutical
· Ardelyx
· Johnson & Johnson
Exhibitors
· Aegle Medical
· Amgen
· Blueprint Medicines - BCD
· Boston Scientific
· Buderer Drug Co.
· Castle Biosciences
· Columbus Walgreens Specialty Rx
· Cook Medical
· CSL Behring
· Diversatek Healthcare
· Evoke
· Gastro Health
· Gilead Sciences, Inc.
· Holzer Health System
· Lilly
· Nestle Health Science
· NeurAxis, Inc.
· Ovesco Endoscopy
· Pfizer Velsipity
· Pfizer Xeljanz
· Sanofi
· Southwoods Health
· Takeda