What's New in GI
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Presented by the UT Southwestern Department of Internal Medicine: Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases and the Office of Continuing Education
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Course Directors
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Divsion of Digestive and Liver Diseases
Purpose and Content
What’s New in GI will provide attendees with practical information that can be applied today in their clinical practice. Discussions will include the latest updates on recognizing symptoms and using current data to establish diagnoses and formulate appropriate treatment plans for the management of gastrointestinal diseases. Several topics will be presented at this one-day symposium through lectures and Q&A session for UT Southwestern experts in the field of gastroenterology. This course is designed for gastroenterologists, GI surgeons, internal medicine physicians, family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care providers with an interest in gastroenterology.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the benefits of different medications and when to select in treating IBD.
- Identify diagnosis methods and treatment options for gastroparesis.
- Explain practical approaches to constipation.
- Explain the new guidelines on exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
- Explain new and relevant updates in the treatment of IBD.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for providers in the specialties of:
- Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Family Practice
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery - Colon and Rectal
- Surgery - Oncology
| TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKER | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:20 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Welcome | Dr. Fudman, Dr. Patel | |
| 8:00 a.m. | 9:15 a.m. | Session 1: Disorders of the Foregut | Moderator: Neha Patel, M.D. |
| Update on Gastroparesis Eosinophilic Esophagitis Management Endoscopic Management of Reflux Q&A Break |
Neha Patel, M.D. Amisha Ahuja, M.D. Tarek Sawas, M.D. |
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| 9:25 a.m. | 10:55 a.m. | Session 2: Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Moderator: David Fudman, M.D. |
| Where, When and How: Incorporating New IBD Therapies into our Clinical Practice Perioperative Management of IBD with Case Discussions Q&A Break |
David Fudman, M.D. Josephine Ni, M.D.; Javier Salgado Pogacnik, M.D.; Moheb Boktor, M.D. |
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| 11:10 a.m. | 12:25 p.m. | Session 3: Keynote Presentation | |
| Evaluating IBD Patients’ Risk: Factors to Consider with Therapeutic Decision-Making Q&A |
Christina Ha, M.D. Mayo Clinic |
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| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch | ||
| 1:30 p.m. | 2:45 p.m. | Session 4: Colorectal Cancer | Moderator: Neha Patel, M.D. |
| Practice Approach to Constipation Improving Detection of Sessile Polyps CRC Screening in the Younger Population Q&A Break |
Rozy Mithani, M.D. Amy Lo, M.D. Luke Engelking, M.D., Ph.D. |
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| 3:00 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Session 5: Therapeutic Endoscopy | Moderator: David Fudman, M.D. |
| The ABCs of POEM Benign GI Strictures Periprocedural Management of Antithrombotics and Antiplatelets Complicated Case Discussion and Q&A with Panel |
Thomas Tielleman, M.D. Anna Tavakkoli, M.D., M.Sc. Maria Tian, M.D. James Haddad, M.D., Thomas Tielleman, M.D., Anna Avakkoli, M.D., Maria Tian M.D. |
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| Closing Remarks |
UT Southwestern Medical Center
T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building Auditorium (NG3.112)
6001 Forest Park
Dallas, TX 75325
The T. Boone Pickens auditorium is located on the third floor of the T. Bone Pickens Biomedical Building and can be accessed directly from the parking garage. Parking is available in the visitor garage located adjacent to the T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building. It is entered from 6001 Forest Park Road. The garage elevators will take you to the third floor (street level).
Course Directors, Moderators
Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine,
Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine,
Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Keynote Speaker
Christina Y. Ha, M.D.
Senior Associate Consultant
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Department of Internal Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Speakers
David Fudman, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine,
Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Josephine Ni, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Javier Salgado Pogacnik, M.D.
Associate Professor
Section Chief of Colorectal Surgery
Department of Surgery
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Neha Patel, M.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive and Liver Disease
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Amisha Ahuja, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive and Liver Disease
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Tarek Sawas, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive and Liver Disease
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Rozy Mithani, M.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive and Liver
Disease UT Southwestern Medical Center
Amy Lo, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive and Liver Disease
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Luke Engelking, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive and Liver Disease
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Thomas Tielleman, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Anna Tavakkoli, M.D., MSc
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive and Liver Disease
Director of Bariatric Endoscopy
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Maria Tian, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive and Liver Disease
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Moheb Boktor, M.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive and Liver Disease
UT Southwestern Medical Center
James Haddad, M.D.
Assistant Instructor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive and Liver Disease
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) and the UT Southwestern Department of Internal Medicine: Division of Digestive and Liver. The Texas Medical Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of this participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Credit
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 6.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Evaluations and Certificates
Course evaluations addressing program content, presentations, and possible biases will be available at the conference. Evaluations are an important tool for assessing the effectiveness of this activity as well as for planning future activities. We value your feedback.
Your CME attendance will be documented in your TMA profile portal at the conclusion of the conference.
Maintenance of Certification
This CME program or activity has been planned to be well-balanced and objective in discussion of comparative treatment regimens and allows for the free scientific exchange of ideas. All treatment recommendations in a CME program or activity must be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients. All scientific research referred to, reported, or used in CME in support or justification of a patient care recommendation conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. Information and opinions offered by the speakers represent their viewpoints. Conclusions drawn by the audience should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information.
Disclaimer
This CME program or activity has been planned to be well-balanced and objective in discussion of comparative treatment regimens and allows for the free scientific exchange of ideas. All treatment recommendations in a CME program or activity must be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients. All scientific research referred to, reported, or used in CME in support or justification of a patient care recommendation conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. Information and opinions offered by the speakers represent their viewpoints. Conclusions drawn by the audience should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information.
Exhibitors
As of March 7, 2024, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center gratefully acknowledges the exhibitors from the following companies in support of this CME activity:
Gold Level Sponsors
AbbVie
Takeda
Meeting Sponsors
Merck
Johnson & Johnson
STERIS
Audio Digest
Price
Full Time UTSW Faculty and Fellows Only - Complimentary
Physicians, NP, PA, and General Registration In-Person - $80
Physicians and General Registration Live Stream Only - $60
Refund Policy: A $25 handling fee will be deducted from cancellation refunds. Refund requests must be received by ky@cameroams.com by April 15, 2024. No refunds will be made thereafter.
Program Accessiblity
We accommodate people with disabilities. Please send an ky@cameroams.com for more information.