Clubs & Activities

Inaugural DDD-Dammam evening — a short, focused case-plus-lecture format. 20 min case presentation (Dr. Zahra Al Saeed, moderated by Dr. Eman Al Sulais), 20 min featured lecture on under-recognised upper GI Crohn's phenotype (Dr. Dimah Al Askar), 10 min Q&A, followed by dinner at 21:00.

An evening of clinical case discussion across IBD and advanced endoscopy with three Jeddah faculty.

Educational grant by Johnson & Johnson

A Riyadh chapter session hosted by Prince Sultan Military Medical City — exclusively for SGA members and GI / Hepatology trainees.

Educational grant by Alfasigma

A Taif chapter session — clinical case discussion and updates with two consultant gastroenterologists from the Taif region.

Educational grant by Hikma

A Riyadh chapter session hosted by King Fahad National Guard Hospital — exclusively for SGA members and GI / Hepatology trainees.

Educational grant by Sanofi

A focused IBD update covering the most clinically relevant abstracts from Digestive Disease Week (DDW) and the European Crohn's & Colitis Organisation (ECCO) 2026 congresses, with emphasis on how personalised therapy is reshaping treatment selection. Dinner will be served after the lecture.

Educational grant by Takeda

The Southern Gut Club brings GI consultants, trainees, and dietitians from across Asir, Najran, and Jazan to Abha for a CME-accredited clinical evening. Programme to be announced.

Educational grant by Takeda · in collaboration with NewBridge Pharmaceuticals

A joint GIT / Liver Club evening hosted by the Eastern Province chapter, themed "Not Your Usual Suspect" — a case-based deep-dive into atypical hepatobiliary and luminal presentations that mimic common diagnoses. Accredited for 2 CME hours.

Educational grant by Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Makkah Gut Club IBD evening. Agenda: 21:00 — Dr. Jaber Alelyani on treatment options in IBD; 21:20–21:40 — Takeda Symposia on selectivity in IBD. CME accredited.

Educational grant by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

Taif Gut Club morning CME meeting at InterContinental Taif. Two GI consultants present current clinical updates, chaired by Dr. Mohammad Alzahrani. CME accredited.

Educational grant by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

Advancing evidence-based endoscopic practice. Article discussed: Pohl H et al. Cold snare endoscopic resection for large colon polyps: a randomised trial. Gut 2025 Oct 8;74(11):1804–1813. Virtual, one-hour case-and-evidence review followed by Q&A.