2015 Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course June 13 14, 2015 Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center Boston, MA

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1 2015 Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course June 13 14, 2015 Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center Boston, MA Saturday, June 13, :00 am Registration/Continental Breakfast/Visit Exhibits Welcome and Introductions 8:00 am Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, FACG and Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG Session 1: Pancreas Update Moderator: Timothy B. Gardner, MD, FACG 8:05 am Pearls in Acute Pancreatitis Laith H. Jamil, MD Identify the management options in acute pancreatitis that improve patient outcomes. 8:25 am Management Issues in Chronic Pancreatitis Darwin Conwell, MD Differentiate between the endoscopic and/or surgical management of chronic pancreatitis. 8:45 am TPAIT The New Kid on the Block Timothy B. Gardner, MD, FACG Describe the technique and technology behind autoislet transplantation. Session 2: Point / Counterpoint: Controversies in IBD Moderator: 9:05 am Case Presentation 9:10 am Biologics Too Risky and Too Expensive Sharmeel K. Wasan, MD, FACG Assess the risks and costs associated with biologics in the treatment of IBD. 9:25 am Biologics Why Hesitate? Describe how timing and selection factor into the implementation of biologic therapy for IBD. 9:40 am Surgery and Crohn s Disease Delay at all Costs Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG Identify possible risks associated with surgery for treatment of Crohn s disease. 9:55 am Surgery: Why Wait? Hiroko Kunitake, MD Evaluate the different surgical options and benefits in the management of IBD. 10:10 am Conclusions and Q&A 10:30 am Break / Visit Exhibits Session 3: Quality Indicators in Gastroenterology: What You Need to Know

2 Moderator: Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, FACG 11:00 am Barrett s Esophagus Prateek Sharma, MD, FACG Choose which data to assess and how to utilize in order to improve patient outcomes in Barrett s esophagus. 11:20 am Colonoscopy Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, FACG Define current quality indicators and discuss technology and techniques to improve them in the performance of colonoscopy. 11:40 am IBD Describe the current and prospective quality indicators and their effect on treatment of IBD. 12:00 noon Lunch Presentation Hep C talk by Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACG Session 4: Case Studies in IBS: The Prototype Functional GI Disorder Moderator: Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG 1:00 pm The Role of Antibiotics, Probiotics and Diet /FODMAPs Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG Assess treatment strategies for IBS. 1:20 pm Pathophysiology and Treatment of Abdominal Pain and Bloating Kristin M. Robson, MD, FACG Evaluate and treat patients with functional GI disorders. 1:40 pm New Strategies for IBS-C and IBS-D Anthony J. Lembo, MD Analyze options for the management of patients with IBS-C and IBS-D Saturday Afternoon Breakout Sessions 2:00-2:30 pm Breakout Session 1 or 2 OR Hands-on Workshop 2:45-3:15 pm Breakout Session 3 or 4 OR Hands-on Workshop 3:30-4:00 pm Breakout Session 1 or 2 OR Hands-on Workshop 4:15-4:45 pm Breakout Session 3 or 4 OR Hands-on Workshop Hands-on Stations Mucosal Ablation RFA Hemostasis Techniques Foreign Body Removal EMR: Upper GI EMR: Colon Hemorrhoid Therapy ERCP EUS Breakout Session 1 10 Things You Need to Do in Clinic for Your IBD Patient

3 Sharmeel Wasan, MD, FACG Assess current management and treatment strategies for the treatment of IBD. Breakout Session 2 Managing the Hospitalized Cirrhotic Robert Lowe, MD Evaluate the best management strategies for the hospitalized cirrhotic patient. Breakout Session 3 C. difficile Colitis Antibiotics, Probiotics or FMT? Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACG Evaluate the current state-of-the-art treatments for patients with Clostridium difficile colitis. Breakout Session 4 Managing the GI Bleeder on Anti-coagulants David R. Lichtenstein, MD, FACG Identify the current management strategies for GI bleeding patients on anti-coagulants. 5:00 pm Saturday Evening Networking Reception Immediately following the hands-on workshop and breakout sessions, join the Course Directors and Faculty for a one hour networking reception. Sunday, June 14, :00 am Continental Breakfast/Visit Exhibits 7:55 am Announcements Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, FACG and Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG Session 5: Celiac Disease Update Moderator: Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG 8:00 am Case Presentation Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG 8:05 am Securing a Diagnosis in the Setting of a Gluten-free Diet Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, FACG Explain recent ACG guidelines and discuss screening for celiac disease and available testing modalities. 8:25 am Downstream Complications Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG Recognize possible complications in patients with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity and provide a management strategy. 8:45 am Q&A Session 6: Why Can t I Eat? Moderator: Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG 8:55 am Gastroparesis Braden Kuo, MD Outline recommendations for the diagnosis and management of gastroparesis based on recent ACG guidelines.

4 9:15 am Functional Dyspepsia Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG Evaluate and treat patients with functional dyspepsia. 9:35 am Dysphagia Anthony J. Lembo, MD Summarize the most recent advances in the treatment of dysphagia. 9:55 am Break / Visit Exhibits Session 7: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Moderator: Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG 10:15 am Endoscopy for Your Patient on Anti-coagulants Is It Safe? And When to Stop? John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG Analyze risks and benefits of performing endoscopy on patients taking anti-coagulants. 10:45 am Bringing Fecal Transplant to Your Practice: How To Do It Colleen R. Kelly, MD, FACG Discuss practical issues related to the performance of fecal transplantation in your practice. 11:15 am Q&A 11:20 am Video Case Presentations Laith H. Jamil, MD and Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG Review management strategies for large polyps and summarize techniques used during performance of ERCP, EUS and other endoscopic procedures. 12:00 noon Course Wrap-up and Take Home Points Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, FACG and Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG 12:15 pm Course Adjourns Program Description and Accreditation/CME The introduction and advances of innovative diagnostic techniques and novel therapeutics has created an exciting range of approaches to many important areas of GI disease and patient care. This program is designed to address those compelling and controversial areas in the care of patients with gastrointestinal disease. During this course, multiple topics will be covered including pancreatitis, autoislet transplantation, IBD, quality indicators in gastroenterology, functional GI disorders, celiac disease, eating disorders, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and management of large polyps. The structure of the program includes a mix of didactic presentations delivered by expert faculty, breakout sessions, case presentations, interactive audience discussions as well as significant question and answer opportunities. Hands-on sessions will also be offered. This program is designed for gastroenterologists, gastroenterology trainees, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners interested in the latest information on diagnostic GI and state of the art treatment of these illnesses. The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Accommodations

5 ACG s course will take place at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. Located in the Seaport District, also known as South Boston Waterfront, you ll find the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston Children s Museum, HarborWalk, plus numerous restaurants to choose from. To make your reservations at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, call or Special meeting rates per night are $229/single and $239/double plus tax. Additional fees or service charge and tax may apply. The hotel accepts MasterCard, VISA, and American Express. Reservations must be made by May 21, There are a limited number of rooms available at the meeting rate. There is no guarantee that rooms will be available up to the deadline date, and there is no guarantee that rooms will be available at the ACG meeting rate. Rates quoted are on a space available basis only. Check in is 3:00 pm. Check-out is 12:00 noon. The Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center is located at One Seaport Lane, Boston, MA Registration The registration fee includes a course syllabus. All registrants must pay the full registration fee; one-day registration for the Postgraduate Course or other partial registration is not available. Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administration fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by May 29, No refunds will be given after this date. Attendees may register by submitting the enclosed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the College headquarters by fax to , by mail to ACG, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817, or online at More Information For more information about this ACG meeting, call ACG at Americans with Disabilities Act: Attendees of this ACG Course who need additional reasonable accommodations or who have special needs (including dietary needs) should contact the ACG office at no later than May 21, About Boston Explore American history and enjoy Boston s New England charm when you attend the ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course and one-day Hepatitis School Throughout the years, so many members have asked ACG, When are you holding a meeting in Boston? ACG is excited to bring one of our popular Regional Postgraduate Courses to Boston, Massachusetts. Boston s charm lies in its places, history and people. Unique neighborhoods make up a thriving town that is unlike many in the U.S. History buffs will find much to explore with many of the important historical sites of Boston found along the Freedom Trail. Walk the trail and you ll find Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, Kings Chapel Burying Ground, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution and more. The trail is easy to follow with a red brick or painted line connecting the sites. Along the way, you can explore a number of other things to do and see on your walk. For Red Sox Nation fans, the most important site in Boston will be Fenway Park. Whether you are a Red Sox fan or not, this historical park, which celebrated 100 years in 2012, offers daily tours. See the Green Monster and learn about all of the famous ballplayers who made history at Fenway Park. You ll have a wicked awesome time at Fenway! ACG s course will take place at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. Located in the Seaport District, also known as South Boston Waterfront, you ll find the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston Children s Museum, HarborWalk, plus numerous restaurants to choose from. To explore the other neighborhoods of Boston, you re just a short walk, taxi or water taxi away. The MBTA, Boston s transit system, also offers convenient access to Logan International Airport from the Seaport District, as well as other points of interest in Boston. Plan your visit to Boston at: