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SUMMARY:Medical Ethics and Legal Medicine - Alaska Cruise Conference
DESCRIPTION:On the agenda:\n \n\n Ethics and Bioethics: Professionalism\, Communication\, Fetal Interests\, Abortion and Stem Cell Research (1 hour)\n Regulation of Medical Practice – Overview of Federal and State Laws (1 hour): Licensing\, Credentialing\, Privileging and Impairment Issues\, HIPAA\, EMTALA\, Accountable Care Organizations\, Fraud\, Abuse and Criminal Negligence\n Electronic Health Records (EHR) vs Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Current State of Implementation of Health Information Technology (HIT); Meaningful Use Stages; Electronic Informed Consent; EHR Malpractice Liability (1 hour)\n End of Life Decisions – Ethical and Legal Issues: Classification of Euthanasia; Physician Aid in Dying; Hospice Care; Determination of Death (1 hour)\n Federal and State Regulation of Pain Management: Controlled Substances Act Standard of Pain Treatment; REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) Program; Monitoring Programs and Disposal of controlled substances; Pain Management State Guidelines\, Laws and Rules; Addiction\, Death and Pain Malpractice (2 hours)\n Official Disability Guidelines and AMA Guides in Workers Compensation and Non-Occupational Injuries (2 hours)\n Professional Medical Liability & Nursing Malpractice (3 hours)\n Medical Malpractice Mock Trial: Never Events (2 hours)\n\n14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n14 CNE contact hours \nAboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/medical-ethics-and-legal-medicine-alaska-cruise-conference/
LOCATION:Seattle\, Washington 98121\, United States\, Seattle\, Washington 98121\, United States\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200613
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SUMMARY:Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (June)
DESCRIPTION:This intensive four-day program offers the highest quality tobacco treatment training based on the most up-to-date evidence-based tobacco cessation research data and treatment strategies. Participants from wide range of health care disciplines who are already providing tobacco dependence treatment or with a strong interest in entering this field are invited to attend. The goal is to train tobacco cessation champions for organizations and communities. \nTopics:\n \n\n Assessment\n Counseling Skills\n Motivational Interviewing\n Diversity and Disparities\n Treatment Planning\n Pharmacotherapy\n Tobacco Dependence and co-morbid conditions\n Relapse Prevention\n\nThe last half-day of the program will consist of an examination which tests both knowledge and counseling skills. \n26.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n26.5 CNE contact hours
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/certified-tobacco-treatment-training-program-june/
LOCATION:The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center\, Houston\, Texas 77030\, United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200608
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200529T230548Z
UID:4086-1591300800-1591559999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:NOW VIRTUAL! 2020 ACG’s Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course
DESCRIPTION:ACG’S New Virtual Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course will be offered as a virtual event\, with both On-Demand Presentations and LIVE Webcast Q&A sessions! \nIn order to maximize effective online clinical education\, ACG will be offering our Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course as a flexible combination of on-demand education supported by engaging LIVE Q&A with expert faculty. With this course\, you will receive on-demand access to over 9 hours of recorded lectures delivered by worldclass faculty. Each of the 23 lectures will help you explore areas that the gastroenterologist often faces in clinical practice\, and address management updates in a variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic areas. Videos will be available for viewing starting on Friday\, May 29th. Watch the videos on your own time and have access to them for up to one year following the course. \nRegister by Saturday\, June 6th and you will also receive exclusive access to three LIVE Q&A webcast sessions! Expert faculty will host LIVE Q&A webcasts on Saturday June 6th from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm\, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\, and from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Eastern time). \nThe live Q&A sessions will be followed by a special satellite symposium from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance and during the live broadcasts. As an added resource\, the recordings of the Q&A sessions will be available to registrants following the sessions. \nFor more information and to register online\, visit: meetings.gi.org
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/now-virtual-2020-acgs-eastern-regional-postgraduate-course/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200524
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T234034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T234034Z
UID:1932-1589572800-1590263999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Medical Ethics and Legal Medicine - Western Caribbean Cruise Conference
DESCRIPTION:On the agenda:\n \n\n Ethics and Bioethics: Professionalism\, Communication\, Fetal Interests\, Abortion and Stem Cell Research (1 hour)\n Regulation of Medical Practice – Overview of Federal and State Laws (1 hour): Licensing\, Credentialing\, Privileging and Impairment Issues\, HIPAA\, EMTALA\, Accountable Care Organizations\, Fraud\, Abuse and Criminal Negligence\n Electronic Health Records (EHR) vs Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Current State of Implementation of Health Information Technology (HIT); Meaningful Use Stages; Electronic Informed Consent; EHR Malpractice Liability (1 hour)\n End of Life Decisions – Ethical and Legal Issues: Classification of Euthanasia; Physician Aid in Dying; Hospice Care; Determination of Death (1 hour)\n Federal and State Regulation of Pain Management: Controlled Substances Act Standard of Pain Treatment; REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) Program; Monitoring Programs and Disposal of controlled substances; Pain Management State Guidelines\, Laws and Rules; Addiction\, Death and Pain Malpractice (2 hours)\n Official Disability Guidelines and AMA Guides in Workers Compensation and Non-Occupational Injuries (2 hours)\n Professional Medical Liability & Nursing Malpractice (3 hours)\n Medical Malpractice Mock Trial: Never Events (2 hours)\n\n14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n14 CNE contact hours \nAboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/medical-ethics-and-legal-medicine-western-caribbean-cruise-conference-2/
LOCATION:Miami\, Florida 33132\, United States\, Miami\, Florida 33132\, United States\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200426
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T233835Z
UID:1929-1587758400-1587844799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:The 24th Annual Virginia Liver Symposium & Update in Gastroenterology
DESCRIPTION:This symposium is designed for primary care and sub-specialty physicians\, and mid-level medical providers who treat patients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders. \n~ 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/the-24th-annual-virginia-liver-symposium-update-in-gastroenterology/
LOCATION:The Westin Richmond\, Richmond\, Virginia 23230\, United States\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200404
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UID:1926-1585684800-1585943999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Fourth Annual HITEC: Hopkins International Therapeutic Endoscopy Course
DESCRIPTION:The Johns Hopkins International Therapeutic Endoscopy Course (HITEC) is an intense 2-3 day course dedicated to providing the practicing endoscopist state-of-the-art updates in luminal\, pancreaticobiliary and bariatric endoscopy. In addition to extensive live endoscopy demonstrations and keynote lectures by superstar national and international faculty\, our unique format will include faculty led lunch time symposia focusing on the various aspects of therapeutic endoscopy as well as video sessions that encourage opportunities to demonstrate rare cases not typically performed during live courses in the U.S. The pancreaticobiliary endoscopy sessions will illustrate basic and advanced principles and techniques of EUS/ERCP\, cholangiopancreatoscopy and interventional EUS. The luminal endoscopy sessions will focus on techniques such as Barrett’s endoscopic therapy\, EMR\, ESD\, POEM and EUS-guided anastomosis creation. The bariatric endoscopy sessions will demonstrate primary endoscopic therapies\, as well as novel techniques to manage the complications of bariatric surgery. Therapeutic endoscopy hands-on training labs are offered with training performed by world-renowned experts. In short\, this unique course featuring superstar global endoscopists will ensure detailed and comprehensive illustration of optimal techniques to enhance endoscopic skills\, while simultaneously introducing advanced and novel procedures/techniques to endoscopists.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/fourth-annual-hitec-hopkins-international-therapeutic-endoscopy-course/
LOCATION:Johns Hopkins University\, Baltimore\, Maryland 21218\, United States\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21218\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200404
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T233104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T233104Z
UID:1924-1585512000-1585943999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program (March)
DESCRIPTION:This intensive four-day program offers the highest quality tobacco treatment training based on the most up-to-date evidence-based tobacco cessation research data and treatment strategies. Participants from wide range of health care disciplines who are already providing tobacco dependence treatment or with a strong interest in entering this field are invited to attend. The goal is to train tobacco cessation champions for organizations and communities. \nTopics:\n \n\n Assessment\n Counseling Skills\n Motivational Interviewing\n Diversity and Disparities\n Treatment Planning\n Pharmacotherapy\n Tobacco Dependence and co-morbid conditions\n Relapse Prevention\n\nThe last half-day of the program will consist of an examination which tests both knowledge and counseling skills. \n26.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n26.5 CNE contact hours
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/certified-tobacco-treatment-training-program-march/
LOCATION:The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center\, Houston\, Texas 77030\, United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200401
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T232717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T232717Z
UID:1921-1585339200-1585684799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:American Society's for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) 2020 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join multidisciplinary peers for the only conference dedicated to clinical nutrition and metabolism research\, best practices\, and trends. \n~ 2000 participants
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/american-societys-for-parenteral-and-enteral-nutrition-aspen-2020-nutrition-science-practice-conference/
LOCATION:Tampa\, Florida 33602\, United States\, Tampa\, Florida 33602\, United States\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200330
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T232056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T232343Z
UID:1918-1585166400-1585511999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2020
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to update healthcare providers practicing in gastroenterology and hepatology about new approaches to the diagnosis and management of patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Faculty will present data on numerous topics: inflammatory bowel disease\, colorectal neoplasia\, esophageal diseases\, GI motility\, nutrition\, pancreaticobiliary disorders\, hepatic disorders and endoscopy.\nFormat: Lectures\, video presentations (complex endoscopy cases\, new technology with expert- endoscopist comments)\, case presentations\, panel discussions\, concurrent lunch breakout sessions.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/mayo-clinic-gastroenterology-hepatology-2020/
LOCATION:Ritz-Carlton\, Amelia Island\, Amelia Island\, Florida 32034\, United States\, Amelia Island\, FL\, 32034\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200323
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T231120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T231120Z
UID:1916-1584648000-1584907199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:35th Annual New Treatments in Chronic Liver Disease
DESCRIPTION:This conference will review new medications and therapies that are now available\, or will soon be available\, and discuss their comparative values. The results of trials using new drugs to treat chronic viral hepatitis B and C\, non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases\, cholangiocarcinoma\, primary biliary cirrhosis\, primary sclerosing cholangitis\, hepatocellular carcinoma and complications of end-stage liver disease will be reviewed in detail. It will be comprehensive yet concise program for updating physicians on commonly encountered problems in the treatment of liver diseases. \nLearning Objectives:\n \n\n Understand the details of the AASLD guidelines for treatment of HCV using DAA’s in IFN-free regimens\n Review current knowledge of NAFLD and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and explore the use of new agents and approaches to treatment of the    conditions\n Integrate the algorithm for a therapeutic approach to treatment of HBV using anti-virals\n Discuss therapies for HCV including NS5A\, protease and polymerase inhibitors\n Update the skills and management required for transplant hepatology\n Apply current options of therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma to determine the best approach to patients\n Discuss future treatment paradigms for HCV direct-acting antiviral drug\n Describe the diagnosis and treatment of PBC and PSC\n Integrate treatment options discussed for patients with ESLD due to alcohol who have complicating factors such as HCV\, NASH or inherited genetic disorder\n Discuss the issues complicating drug treatment in decompensated cirrhosis\, hepatic encephalopathy and hyponatremia\n Review the management of complications beta-blocker therapy in ESLD
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/35th-annual-new-treatments-in-chronic-liver-disease/
LOCATION:Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa\, San Diego\, California 92109\, United States\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200315
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T230911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T230911Z
UID:1913-1584129600-1584215999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:11th Expert Strategies in Endoscopy\, Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives:\n \n\n Practice acquired skills using endoscopic diagnostic tools for proper placement of endoluminal stents\, mucosal ablation\, hemostasis\, endoscopic resection and advanced techniques to improve accuracy in making diagnoses\, through hands-on workshops\n Formulate an evidence-based approach to inflammatory bowel disease\, GERD and functional bowel management by utilizing new therapies\n Create and implement team based therapy and patient education tools for patients with viral hepatitis\, and colon cancer screening and surveillance\, utilizing the most recent guidelines to improve patient outcomes\n Improve ability to effectively function as a member of the team caring for patients\n Apply knowledge gained regarding the procedures to identify and provide appropriate medical and nursing care\n Evaluate their current patient education strategies and materials used to improve the patient’s understanding of their disease process for improvement opportunities\n Utilize team approach in caring for the patient providing safer environment\n\n7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/11th-expert-strategies-in-endoscopy-gastrointestinal-and-liver-disorders/
LOCATION:InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza\, Kansas City\, Missouri 64112\, United States\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64112\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200314
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T230252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T230252Z
UID:1910-1583784000-1584129599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:20th Annual Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Viva la Vida
DESCRIPTION:The 20th Annual Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Viva la Vida will provide presentations of various gastrointestinal and liver disorders that will be of interest to practitioners in the field. \nFormat: Lectures\, hands-on demonstrations\, interactive endoscopic cases\, symposia\, and Q&A sessions. \n~ 20-25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and contact hours for non-physicians.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/20th-annual-gastroenterology-and-hepatology-viva-la-vida/
LOCATION:The Ritz-Carlton\, San Juan\, Carolina\, Puerto Rico 00979\, United States\, Puerto Rico\, NC\, 00979\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200307
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T225729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T225729Z
UID:1907-1583002800-1583521199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course
DESCRIPTION:Designed primarily for radiologists in practice and in training\, this outstanding meeting will also be beneficial to all physicians who care for patients with gastrointestinal and genitourinary diseases. \nLearning Objectives:\n \n\n Apply the most up-to-date and practical information for imaging diagnosis and intervention in common abdominal and pelvic problems\n Appropriately implement new and emerging techniques in abdominal CT\, MR\, US and PET\n Successfully manage common problems encountered in performing everyday abdominal examinations\, including performing biopsies and interventional procedures\n Understand the newest topics and results in clinical research in abdominal radiology\, including the emerging field of artificial intelligence and its applications in abdominal radiology\n\nHighlights: \n\n Focused Sessions on Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging Topics\n Special Highlighted Workshop Tracks\n Self-Assessment Modules Approved by the SAR for SAM Credit (additional registration required)\n Numerous Hands-on Training Workshops (additional registration required)
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/society-of-abdominal-radiology-sar-2020-annual-scientific-meeting-and-educational-course/
LOCATION:Grand Wailea\, A Waldorf Astoria Resort\, Wailea\, Hawaii 96753\, United States\, Wailea\, HI\, 96753\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200223
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T225428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T225428Z
UID:1905-1582225200-1582397999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:20th Annual Educational Meeting in Gastroenterology
DESCRIPTION:The 20th Annual Cedars-Sinai Educational Meeting in Gastroenterology will offer unique CME program designed to provide participants with relevant information regarding new developments in gastroenterology and new approaches to the management of gastrointestinal diseases. A group of national experts will present new findings and guidelines in a clinical context that will be useful in practice. This two-day conference will highlight the latest advances and future direction in the multidisciplinary management of common and complex gastrointestinal disorders. \nFormat: Lectures\, interactive instructional debates\, panel discussions\, Q & A sessions\, case discussions\, and interactive video presentations. \n16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/20th-annual-educational-meeting-in-gastroenterology/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, California 90048\, United States\, Los Angeles\, California 90048\, United States\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90048\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200222
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T224754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T224754Z
UID:1902-1582225200-1582311599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:The Microbiome and Viruses
DESCRIPTION:Sessions:\n \n\n Microbiota Role in Metabolism and Immunity (Environmental plasticity of intestinal-resident T cells)\n Microbiota and Colon Cancer (Deciphering a gut microbial genotoxin’s contribution to colorectal cancer using chemistry)\n Oncogenic Viruses (BK polyomavirus is a cause of bladder cancer\, Role of human papillomaviruses in carcinogenesis\, Prevention of hepatocellular carcinoma through preventative hepatitis C vaccination\, Oncogenic herpesviruses)\n Tumor-Associated Microbiota (Fusobacterium persistence and antibiotic response in colorectal cancer\, Regulation of pancreatic oncogenesis by pathogens)\n Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Cancers (Fungal infection\, inflammation\, and carcinogenesis)\n Microbiota in Cancer Prevention and Therapy (Gut microbiota control systemic T cell polarization and promote cancer\, Linking the gut microbiome to cancer treatment response)
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/the-microbiome-and-viruses/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Orlando\, Orlando\, Florida 32819\, United States\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200220
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20191211T221826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T221826Z
UID:3646-1581793200-1582138799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:GUILD Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:GUILD Conference 2020\nWailea Beach Marriott – Maui\, Hawaii. Save the Date! Join Us for the 4th Annual GUILD Conference 2020. This outstanding meeting\, run by a world-class faculty\, will review key aspects relevant to: \n\nInflammatory Bowel Disease: Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease\nViral Hepatitis\, NAFLD and Common Liver Disorders\n Irritable bowel syndrome and endoscopic and medical management of obesity\n\n\n2020 GUILD Conference Faculty \n\nGUILD Conference 2020 Confirmed Speakers: \n\n Uma Mahadevan\, MD\, Program Chair\n Norah Terrault\, MD\, Co-Chair\n Andres Acosta\, MD\n Lin Chang\, MD\n Adam Cheifetz\, MD\n Lupe Garcia-Tsao\, MD\n Maria Josephina Gomez\, NP\n Christina Ha\, MD\n Michael Kattah\, MD\n Arthur Kavanaugh\, MD\n Kris Kowdley\, MD\n Laura Kulik\, MD\n Edward Loftus\, MD\n Millie Long\, MD\n George Martin\, MD\n Miguel Regueiro\, MD\n David Rubin\, MD\n Chris Thompson\, MD\n Fernando Velayos\, MD\n\n\nTake a look at the full program here: guildconference.com/2020/\n \n\nContact GUILD: Phone: 831.595.0710\n \nEmail: contact.us@guildconference.com
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/guild-conference-2020/
LOCATION:Wailea Beach Marriott – Maui\, Hawaii
ORGANIZER;CN="GUILD":MAILTO:contact.us@guildconference.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200208
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T224303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T224303Z
UID:1896-1580842800-1581101999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:UCSF Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging
DESCRIPTION:Three half-day morning sessions. Focus will be on GI\, GU and Ob/Gyn imaging using CT\, MR and US. \n15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/ucsf-abdominal-and-pelvic-imaging/
LOCATION:Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa\, Rancho Mirage\, California 92270\, United States\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200203
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T224045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T224045Z
UID:1894-1580324400-1580669999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:2020 Cedars-Sinai International Endoscopy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Cedars-Sinai International Endoscopy Symposium will be held in cooperation with leaders of multiple major endoscopy centers in North America \, Europe and Asia. For the 27th year\, this signature course will offer an intensive and comprehensive review of pancreatic and biliary endoscopy for the benefit of gastroenterologists\, gastroenterology fellows\, and gastroenterology nurses and technicians. The 2020 symposium will feature focused educational tracks as well as an optional one-day Thursday program on advanced luminal endoscopy\, with live procedure demonstrations in the afternoon. On Friday morning\, a special session on radiation safety has been added to provide clinicians utilizing fluoroscopy with the risks and benefits of its use\, including the most current educational information on fluoroscopy regulations\, radiation biology\, physics\, equipment operation\, image evaluation\, dosing\, and multiple aspects of patient safety. Invited expert faculty will perform multiple live luminal endoscopy\, EUS and ERCP procedures to demonstrate techniques and technology for the benefit of participants watching the live feed in the Cedars-Sinai auditorium. To reinforce skills and obtain more personalized educational content\, attendees may participate in hands-on workshops designed for GI fellows and GI nurses.  \n31.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/2020-cedars-sinai-international-endoscopy-symposium/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, California 90048\, United States\, Los Angeles\, California 90048\, United States\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90048\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200203
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T222937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T222937Z
UID:1891-1579978800-1580669999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Gastroenterology - Eastern Caribbean Cruise Conference
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this activity is to give participants an update in the diagnostic and therapeutic developments in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology. \nAt the completion of this activity\, participants should be able to:\n \n\n Evaluation of abnormal liver tests\n Use treatment guidelines for hepatitis C management\n Screen and evaluate HBV infection\, recognize at risk populations for vaccination\, treat chronic hepatitis B\n Diagnose and manage non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)\, understand it’s natural history\n Manage end-stage liver disease\n Understand management approaches to patients with drug-induced liver injury (DILI)\n Screen for colon and rectal cancer\n Explain current management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)\, constipation and chronic abdominal pain\, and the place of new medications\n Share on going changes in treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis\n Understand new etiologies of chest pain\, heartburn and dysphagia\, and the relation of Barrett’s Esophagus to chronic reflux esophageal cancer\n Explain new recommendations in the prevention and treatment of peptic ulcer disease and its complications\n Provide appropriate preventive care of common medical problems in patients with chronic gastrointestinal diseases\n Diagnose and manage chronic and recurring diarrhea\n\n14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ \n14 ABIM MOC points \n14 CNE contact hours \nAboard Celebrity Edge
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/gastroenterology-eastern-caribbean-cruise-conference/
LOCATION:Fort Lauderdale\, Florida 33316\, United States\, Fort Lauderdale\, Florida 33316\, United States\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33316\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200131
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T222509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T222509Z
UID:1888-1579978800-1580410799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:37th Annual Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology: A Multidisciplinary Approach
DESCRIPTION:The 37th Annual Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology Conference will provide a learning opportunity in various GI disorders including the approach to the patient with suspected hereditary colon cancer\, the calculus behind operating for arcuate ligament syndrome\, and advances in robotic surgery for gastrointestinal disease. This year the organizers are also returning back to basics\, blending in an overview of management of hernias\, acute cholecystitis and appendicitis\, IBD for the non-IBDologist\, and fatty liver disease. \nLearning Objectives:\n \n\n Identify and scrutinize the best approach to the management of pancreatic cancer\n Identify how best to treat patients with acute appendicitis and acute cholecystitis\n Outline the long term risks of proton pump inhibitors (PPI)\n Describe updates to the surgical management of GI stromal tumors (GIST)\n Analyze the standard of care for patients with suspected small intestinal bacterial growth (SIBO)\n Assess the treatment approach to the patient with irritable bowel disorder (IBD)\n\n~ 25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n~ 25 ABS\, ABIM MOC points
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/37th-annual-medical-and-surgical-gastroenterology-a-multidisciplinary-approach/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Vail\, Vail\, Colorado 81657\, United States\, Vail\, CO\, 81657\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200126
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20191023T185547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T185625Z
UID:2440-1579719600-1579978799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:The Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®  Transforming IBD Care
DESCRIPTION:Gain a multidisciplinary perspective on treating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Join health care professionals and researchers at the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress® for the premier conference on IBD. Discover different perspectives\, leave with practical information you can immediately implement\, and hear about potential treatments on the horizon.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/the-crohns-colitis-congress-transforming-ibd-care/
LOCATION:Austin Convention Center\, 500 E Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191220
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T222223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T222223Z
UID:1886-1576436400-1576781999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Abdominal Ultrasound (4 Day) December
DESCRIPTION:Format: Lecture\, demonstrations\, and hands-on scanning experience. \nThis course will present concise review of ultrasound physics and instrumentation followed by a sequential introduction of the abdominal systems with anatomy and vasculature with the aim of acquiring skills for complete upper abdomen and small parts protocols:\n \n\n Prevertebral Vessels\n Liver and Biliary System\n Pancreas and Spleen\n Kidney and Retroperitoneum\n Thyroid\n Scrotum\n\nCase studies and ultrasound images are used to demonstrate the correlation of ultrasound appearance of normal versus abnormal tissues. The afternoon hands-on scanning labs reinforce the knowledge acquired during lectures with the necessary clinical skills to acquire and maximize a diagnostic image. A variety of ultrasound equipment is available in the scan lab. \n32 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/abdominal-ultrasound-4-day-december/
LOCATION:Advanced Health Education Center\, Houston\, Texas 77074\, United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77074\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191214
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T221918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T221918Z
UID:1883-1576177200-1576263599@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Liver Cancer: Advances in Science and Clinical Management
DESCRIPTION:This Mount Sinai Liver Cancer Program’s conference\, now in it’s 14th year\, will assemble multidisciplinary experts in liver fibrosis\, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) from the Mount Sinai Liver Cancer Program and two outstanding invited lecturers\, who will provide a state-of-the-art summary of the advancements reported in 2019 on pathogenesis\, liquid biopsy\, clinical management (chemoembolization and radioembolization\, molecular targeted therapies\, SBRT\, neo-adjuvant immunotherapy\, immune checkpoint inhibitors) and surgical treatment of liver cancer\, including the research conducted at Mount Sinai. Disparities in liver cancer in the US will be highlighted. Multi-institutional results of liver transplantation for HCC in the US will be presented. \nHans Popper Lecture: “Precision Medicine and Combination Therapies in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma.”
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/liver-cancer-advances-in-science-and-clinical-management/
LOCATION:Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\, Hatch Auditorium\, New York\, New York 10029\, United States\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20191023T190352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T190352Z
UID:2447-1576090800-1576349999@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:18th Annual Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (AIBD) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Gastroenterologists\, nurses\, fellow physicians\, and surgeons all gather at the 18th Annual Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (AIBD) conference\, taking place December 12–14\, 2019\, in beautiful Orlando\, FL with a common goal in mind. This is a must-attend event for anyone treating IBD. Join us to stay up-to-date on late-breaking abstracts and shared best practices in the field of IBD\, while learning groundbreaking therapeutic methods and new technology advances that are designed with your patients in mind. Leave armed with the tools and information you can implement as early as Monday morning.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/18th-annual-advances-in-inflammatory-bowel-diseases-aibd-conference/
LOCATION:Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel\, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd.\, Lake Buena Vista\, FL\, 32830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T221647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T221647Z
UID:1880-1575572400-1575745199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Gastroenterology\, Hepatology & Nutrition - 36th Annual Update
DESCRIPTION:This two-day review course will focus on developments and current controversies in gastrointestinal and liver disease\, endoscopy and abdominal organ transplantation. \nFormat: lecture presentations\, discussions with audience participation\, luncheon sessions. \nLearning Objectives:\n \n\n Describe new pharmacotherapy of IBD and surgical treatment\n Improve the ability to monitor and both optimize and personalize the dosing of anti-TNF agents\n Understand of the role and appropriate use of anti-integrin therapy\n Describe the safety profile of various therapeutics in treating IBD in the pregnant patient\n Discuss the role of new therapies for hepatitis B\, hepatitis C\, and hepatocellular carcinoma\n Describe new developments in the treatment of C. difficile colitis\n Recognize the utility of pharmacologic and endoscopic therapies for reflux disease\, Barrett’s esophagus\, and esophageal cancer\n Describe the role of endoscopic mucosal dissection and endoscopic surgery and STER for treating early GI malignancies\n Determine appropriate candidates for ablation of Barrett’s esophagus\n Understand the role of POEM in treating achalasia\n Describe the role of therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound in clinical practice\n Understand the role of probiotics in GI disorders management\n Learn novel endoscopic techniques for improving care of patients with complicated hepatobiliary diseases and pancreatitis\n Recognize the clinical utility of endoscopic techniques for managing pancreatic fluid collections\n Describe the current treatment options for chronic pancreatitis\n Understand how to evaluate and treat patients with upper gastrointestinal motility and functional bowel disorders\n Learn optimal dosing strategies for colonoscopy bowel preparation
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition-36th-annual-update/
LOCATION:William Black Medical Research Building\, Alumni Auditorium\, New York\, New York 10032\, United States\, New York\, NY\, 10032\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T221402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T221402Z
UID:1878-1575572400-1575745199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:7th Annual Mayo Clinic Esophageal Diseases Course 2019
DESCRIPTION:Explore exciting advancements including high-resolution manometry and impedance monitoring\, new techniques in endoscopic detection and treatment of Barrett’s esophagus\, and insights into new diseases such as eosinophilic esophagitis. A special feature of this course is a hands-on workshop for interpretation and performance of motility studies\, new endoscopic imaging techniques\, endoscopic mucosal resection and ablation\, and transnasal endoscopy.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/7th-annual-mayo-clinic-esophageal-diseases-course-2019/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Education Center\, Phoenix\, Arizona 85054\, United States\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85054\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T215554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T215554Z
UID:1875-1575486000-1575745199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:17th World Congress on Insulin Resistance\, Diabetes\, and Cardiovascular Disease (WCIRDC)
DESCRIPTION:The World Congress on Insulin Resistance\, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease (WCIRDC)\, now in its 17th year\, is a unique and exciting multidisciplinary program. The Congress is the premiere global meeting dedicated to diabetes\, obesity\, lipids\, cardiovascular disease (CVD)\, and energy balance\, linking basic research to clinical practice\, and highlighting the theme: Exploring New Frontiers in Metabolism — Tomorrow’s Clinical Science Today. \nApproved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/17th-world-congress-on-insulin-resistance-diabetes-and-cardiovascular-disease-wcirdc/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, California 90048\, United States\, Los Angeles\, California 90048\, United States\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90048\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T215405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T215405Z
UID:1872-1574362800-1574449199@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Big Gut Seminars: Focus on Complex Liver Disease
DESCRIPTION:Liver disease\, including conditions such as hepatitis\, metabolic liver disease\, autoimmune\, cholestatic\, and genetic liver disease\, cirrhosis\, hepatocellular carcinoma\, require a multidisciplinary\, integrated\, highly specialized approach to care. This course is centered on risk factors\, diagnosis\, and medical and surgical treatment of complex liver disease\, targeted to a multidisciplinary audience of hepatologists\, transplant hepatologists\, gastroenterologists\, endoscopists\, thoracic surgeons\, transplant surgeons\, interventional radiologists\, medical oncologists\, radiologists\, pathologists\, and others involved in the care of patients with liver disease. This conference will feature a multidisciplinary faculty of national leaders and an interactive format including a lightning round of short didactic presentations\, controversies and “gray zones” in care\, and panel discussion of challenging\, complex patient cases.
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/big-gut-seminars-focus-on-complex-liver-disease/
LOCATION:NYU Langone Health\, New York\, New York 10016\, United States\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191117
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T215201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T215201Z
UID:1869-1573758000-1573930799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:UCSF 16th Annual Updates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
DESCRIPTION:This symposium will address advances in the medical and surgical management of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis including novel therapies and optimization of patient’s medications in use. The organizers will also address patient safety concerns including adverse events of therapy\, prevention of opportunistic infections\, and substance use counseling. \nOn the agenda:\n \n\n Genetic\, Environmental\, and Microbiome Interactions in IBD\n Can We Predict Who Will Get IBD and How Severe It Will Be?\n The Role of Diet in Causing and Treating IBD\n Guidelines: Update in Management of IBD Emerging Therapies in IBD\n Safety Updates – What to Expect and How to Monitor\n The Patient with Obstructive Symptoms: When to Operate\n Checkpoint Inhibitor Colitis\n Biosimilars – Are We There Yet?\n Counseling Patients on Tobacco\, Alcohol\, and Marijuana Use in IBD\n Prevention of Infection Prior to IBD Therapy – Shingles\, HBV\, and Tuberculosis\n Hot Topics in IBD: A Review of Practice changing Data\n\nFormat: Lectures\, Questions to the Panel\, Medical Case Presentations and Post-Test. \n10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n10 ABIM MOC points
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/ucsf-16th-annual-updates-in-inflammatory-bowel-disease/
LOCATION:The St. Regis San Francisco\, San Francisco\, California 94103\, United States\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191117
DTSTAMP:20260610T045258
CREATED:20190826T215017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T215017Z
UID:1866-1573758000-1573930799@practicalgastro.com
SUMMARY:Mayo Clinic Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Cancer Symposium 2019
DESCRIPTION:Nationally and internationally renowned faculty will provide a state-of-the-art update on the latest treatment options for patients with hepato-pancreatico-biliary cancers. The program is designed to provide a multidisciplinary overview on the importance of early diagnosis and treatment considerations\, including surgery and new pharmacological agents\, and how to incorporate these treatment options into clinical practice. \n13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – maximum \n13.00 ANCC contact hours
URL:https://practicalgastro.com/event/mayo-clinic-hepato-pancreatico-biliary-cancer-symposium-2019/
LOCATION:Wynn Las Vegas\, Las Vegas\, Nevada 89109\, United States\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
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