Sponsored by: Improving Patient Care in Clinical Gastroenterology October 17-18, 2009 (Saturday & Sunday) Seaview Resort, Galloway, NJ Earn up to 8.5 CME contact hours Program Director: Harvey B. Lefton, MD FACP FACG AGAF FASGE Clinical Professor of Medicine Chief, Section of Gastroenterology
Clinical Update in Gastroenterology Target Audience The program has been designed to provide physicians and nurses in gastroenterology, internal medicine, family practice, and primary care specialties with up-to-date, practical information on the latest treatments in the field of Gastroenterology. Join us for state-of-the-art didactic presentations, useful treatment guides, and case-based interactive panels which promise a lively and informative educational experience. Educational Objectives Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to: Identify new diagnostic and treatment options in gastroenterology Explain genetic testing and the value relative to gastrointestinal diseases Recognize patients who would benefit from PPI therapy and the potential side effects. Discuss current trends in hepatitis A, B and C. Summarize new treatment options for ulcerative colitis, Crohn s Disease and Irritable Bowel Disease. Differentiate severe diarrhea from mild and determine appropriate treatment modalities. Describe risk factors and surgical options for the patient with obesity issues. Identify new approaches to chronic sequalae of liver disease. Propose a treatment strategy for patients with malabsorption disorders and celiac disease. Discuss case studies to improve the delivery of care to patients with gastrointestinal disease. Accreditation & Faculty Disclosure is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. designates this continuing medical education activity for a maximum of 8.5 credit hours in Category 1 of the Physician s Recognition Award, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society Member CME Certification Program. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. designates this continuing medical education activity for a maximum of 8.5 credit hours in Category 2A of the American Osteopathic Association. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. All faculty participating in continuing medical education programs sponsored by are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). Individual disclosures will be printed in the course syllabus. This continuing education program was approved for a maximum of 8.5 credit hours by Aria Health Staff Development Department, an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Exhibits & Educational Grants Manufacturers and providers of related products and services will display materials during the continental breakfast and breaks. We gratefully acknowledge these educational grants, exhibit fees, and their continued support of the program. A complete listing of all educational grants will be provided in the course syllabus.
FACULTY Course Director: Harvey B. Lefton, MD FACP, FACG, AGAF, FASGE Clinical Professor of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology Chief, Section of Gastroenterology Faculty Geoffrey L. Braden, MD FACP, FACG, AGAF Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine Chief, Division of Internal Medicine Alexander J. Harmatz MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology Attending Physician Jeffrey M. Pilchman MD Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology Senior Attending Physician Guest Faculty Timothy C. Hoops, MD Clinical Professor of Medicine University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Chief of Gastroenterology Director, Penn GI Cancer Risk Evaluation Program Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Steven C. Poplawski, MD FACS Medical Director, Barix Clinics Forest Health Medical Center Ypsilanti, MI David A. Katzka, MD Professor of Medicine University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Patricia Kozuch, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Thomas Jefferson University Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Thomas Jefferson University Hospital David A. Sass MD, FACP, FACG Associate Professor of Medicine and Surgery Medical Director, Liver Transplantation Hahnemann University Hospital
Improving Patient Care in Saturday, October 17, 2009 October 17 Conferenc 6:45 am 7:00 am Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Exhibits 7:20 am 7:30am Welcome Harvey B. Lefton, MD FACP FACG AGAF FASGE 7:30 am 8:20am Genetic Issues in Gastroenterology Diseases Timothy C. Hoops, MD 8:20 am 9:10am PPI Controversies Barrett s Esophagus, Bone Loss, Anticoagulants and Pneumonia David A. Katzka, MD 9:10 am 10:00am Malabsorption Issues for the Clinician with Emphasis on Celiac Disease Alexander J. Harmatz, MD 10:00 am 10:30am Panel Discussion Harvey B. Lefton, MD, Moderator Timothy C. Hoops, MD David A. Katzka, MD Alexander J. Harmatz, MD 10:30 am 11:00am Break & Exhibits 11:00 am 1:30pm Symposium on Obesity In Society Moderator: Harvey B. Lefton, MD 11:00 am 11:50am Challenge of Obesity Medical Aspects for Children and Adults Geoffrey L. Braden, MD FACP FACG AGAF 11:50 am 12:40pm Surgical Challenges in Obesity Steven C. Poplawski, MD FACS 12:40 pm 1:30pm Panel Discussion Harvey B. Lefton, MD, Moderator Geoffrey L. Braden, MD Steven C. Poplawski, MD FACS
Clinical Gastroenterology -18, 2009 e Agenda Sunday, October 18, 2009 7:30 am 7:55 am Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Exhibits 7:55 am 8:00 am Opening Remarks Harvey B. Lefton, MD FACP FACG AGAF FASGE 8:00 am 8:40 am Approach to Patients with Diarrhea Jeffrey M. Pilchman, MD 8:40 am 9:30 am Inflammatory Bowel Disease 2010 Patricia Kozuch, MD 9:30 am 10:00 am Break & Exhibits 10:00 am 10:40 am Management Issues for Hepatitis, Chronic Liver Disease, and Liver Cancer David A. Sass, MD FACP FACG 10:40 am 11:30 am Panel Discussion Harvey B. Lefton, MD, Moderator Patricia Kozuch, MD Jeffrey M. Pilchman, MD David A. Sass, MD
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Location The course will be held at the Seaview Resort in Galloway, NJ. Located on 670 wooded acres along the southern New Jersey shore, the resort features two championship golf courses, an Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, fitness center, and a family recreation room. Nearby is Atlantic City offering The Walk outlet stores, the famous boardwalk, and casinos. Hotel Accommodations and Rates A limited block of guest rooms at a special group rate have been reserved at the Seaview Resort for attendees of this program: Standard Room - $185.00 Single or Double Executive King - $199.00 King Bed Only Executive Suite - $209.00 Reservations must be made by completing the hotel registration form attached and returning it with your conference registration to receive these rates. Rates are guaranteed until September 25, 2009, based on availability in our room block. After September 25, please contact Unique Meetings at 301-805-9065 to confirm rooms at the group rate are still available. One night s advance deposit is required to hold your reservation. See registration form for further details. For additional information, please contact Unique Meetings at 301-805- 9065 or uniquemtgs@aol.com. Hotel Cancellation Policy Hotel deposit will be retained if cancellation is made less than 24 hours prior to arrival date. Check-in time is 4:00pm, checkout time is 12:00pm. Please contact Unique Meetings at 301-805-9065 or uniquemtgs@aol.com for all changes or cancellations regarding your reservations. Parking Complimentary self parking is available. Valet Parking is available to day guests at $6.00 and overnight guests at $13.00. Special Needs Attendees with any special needs should contact Unique Meetings at 301-805-9065, fax; 301-262-5046 or uniquemtgs@aol.com prior to September 18, 2009. Conference Cancellation Policy Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing (fax to 301-262-5046) and received by Unique Meetings prior to September 18, 2009. Your refund minus a $75.00 processing fee will be mailed to you after the conference. Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee. For Further Information Please contact Unique Meetings at 301-805- 9065 or uniquemtgs@aol.com for registration questions or information regarding hotel accommodations.
Improving Patient Care in Clinical Gastroenterology October 17-18, 2009 Seaview Resort Galloway, NJ Registration Fee: Includes syllabus, accreditation certificate, continental breakfast and coffee break daily. Nurses, Residents or Physicians Allied Health Professionals Early Registration (by September 18, 2009) $140.00 $75.00 Late Registration (by September 25, 2009) $175.00 $100.00 On-site Registration (after September 25, 2009) $200.00 $125.00 One Day Registration Saturday or Sunday $120.00 $55.00 Name (Last, First, MI) Title (MD/RN/MR/MS/MRS) Specialty Institution or Practice Mailing Address Conference Registration Form City State Zip Phone Email Fax Make checks payable to: (Tax ID: 23-0596940) We are unable to accept credit cards for registration payment. See brochure for conference cancellation policy. Hotel Registration Form Hotel reservations must be made by completing this hotel registration form and returning it with your program registration. The hotel will not accept reservations directly. Rates are guaranteed until September 25, 2009 based on availability in the group block. One night s advance deposit is required to hold your reservation. (see brochure for hotel cancellation policy). If paying by check, please make check payable to the Seaview Resort. Standard Room (One Bed) @ $185 Standard Room (Two Beds) @ $185 Executive Single (King) @ $199 Executive Suite @ $209 No. of persons in the room: Sharing with (if another course participant): Number of children: One Bed Two Beds Smoking Non-Smoking Arrival Date: Departure Date: Credit Card Payment for Accommodations: For hotel accommodations only; we cannot accept credit cards for registration payment. Visa Mastercard Other; please specify: Credit Card # Name on Card Signature Fax this form to 301-262-5046 and mail original form with your check to: Gastroenterology Conference Unique Meetings 4404 Saddle River Drive Bowie, MD 20720 Exp Date For questions, please contact Unique Meetings at 301-805-9065 uniquemtgs@aol.com
Department of Academic Affairs 3998 Red Lion Road 19114 Improving Patient Care in Clinical Gastroenterology October 17-18, 2009 (Saturday & Sunday) Seaview Resort, Galloway, NJ Earn up to 8.5 CME contact hours