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Description/Overview

This in-person educational program will provide updates in diagnoses, treatments, and cutting-edge research on gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Included are didactic lectures and case-based panel discussions from world-renowned gastroenterology specialists.  Featured are a variety of topics in the areas of Neurogastroenterology & Motility, General GI, Swallowing Center, Therapeutic Advanced Endoscopy, Liver Diseases, and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases as comprehensive reviews of gastroenterology.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for practicing physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals in gastroenterology, internal medicine, family practice, and gastrointestinal surgery.

Objectives

  • Review treatment options for PPI non-responder patients with acid reflux
  • Discuss differences between cannabis hyperemesis and cyclic vomiting syndrome
  • Recommend nutritional considerations in motility disorders
  • Distinguish between placebo and nocebo reactions
  • Manage endoscopic treatments in patients with obesity
  • Recognize the role of endoscopy for liver disease patients
  • Illustrate endoscopic management of early cancers
  • Summarize non-invasive tests (NITs)for liver diseases
  • Examine new therapies for NAFLD and demystifying old treatments
  • Identify IgG4 related liver diseases
  • Differentiate among various biologic therapies
  • Uncover co-occurrence of anxiety and depression with IBD
  • Describe the diagnosis and management of pouchitis

Testimonials From Past Attendees

World-class speakers...

“This activity increased my knowledge of high yield topics that I regularly encounter on the GI/Hepatology services.”

“I found it helpful when speakers stayed around after presentation for individual questions.”

“I specifically enjoyed the speakers in the hepatology section which presented practice-changing updates to the definition of acute on chronic liver failure.”

Impact for healthcare professionals...

“I have more scientific research-based evidence to use in my practice.”

“Whole activity was perfect.”

“Apply scientific information to change the management/ treatment of patients. Communicate better with patients, their families, and the health care team.”