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Transcript of ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course
American College of Gastroenterology
South
ern
Regio
nal
Post
gra
duate
Cours
e
Regis
ter
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S. M
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NO
, M
D,
FAC
GP
rofe
ssor
of M
edic
ine;
Dire
ctor
of H
epat
olog
y; J
ewis
h H
ospi
tal D
istin
guis
hed
Cha
ir in
Hep
atol
ogy,
Uni
vers
ity o
f Lo
uisv
ille
Scho
ol o
f Med
icin
e, L
ouis
ville
, KY
RO
NA
LD E
. P
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ITT,
MD
, FA
CG
AC
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nor
of T
enne
ssee
; Ass
ista
nt C
linic
al P
rofe
ssor
of
Med
icin
e, V
ande
rbilt
Uni
vers
ity S
choo
l of M
edic
ine;
Chi
ef o
f G
astr
oent
erol
ogy
and
Chi
ef M
edic
al O
ffice
r, M
aria
Nat
hans
on
Cen
ter
of E
xcel
lenc
e, S
aint
Tho
mas
Hos
pita
l; P
artn
er,
Nas
hvill
e G
astr
oint
estin
al S
peci
alis
ts, I
nc.,
Nas
hvill
e, T
N
DAV
ID A
. S
CH
WA
RTZ
, M
D, FA
CG
Ass
ocia
te P
rofe
ssor
of M
edic
ine;
Dire
ctor
, Infl
amm
ator
y B
owel
Dis
ease
Cen
ter,
Vand
erbi
lt U
nive
rsity
Med
ical
Cen
ter,
Nas
hvill
e, T
N
FA
CU
LTY
THO
MA
S L
. A
BE
LL,
MD
Pro
fess
or o
f Med
icin
e; A
rthu
r M
. Sch
oen,
MD
, Cha
ir in
G
astr
oent
erol
ogy,
Div
isio
n of
Gas
troe
nter
olog
y, H
epat
olog
y an
d N
utrit
ion,
Uni
vers
ity o
f Lou
isvi
lle S
choo
l of M
edic
ine,
Lo
uisv
ille,
KY
DO
UG
LAS
G. A
DLE
R, M
D, FA
CG
Ass
ocia
te P
rofe
ssor
of M
edic
ine,
Div
isio
n of
Gas
troe
nter
olog
y an
d H
epat
olog
y; D
irect
or o
f The
rape
utic
End
osco
py,
Hun
tsm
an C
ance
r In
stitu
te, U
nive
rsity
of U
tah
Scho
ol o
f M
edic
ine,
Sal
t Lak
e C
ity, U
T
RA
ND
ALL
E. B
RA
ND
, M
D, FA
CG
Visi
ting
Pro
fess
or o
f Med
icin
e; A
cade
mic
Dire
ctor
, GI
Div
isio
n, U
PM
C S
hady
side
; Dire
ctor
, GI M
alig
nanc
y Ea
rly
Det
ectio
n, D
iagn
osis
and
Pre
vent
ion
Pro
gram
, Div
isio
n of
G
astr
oent
erol
ogy,
Hep
atol
ogy
and
Nut
ritio
n, U
nive
rsity
of
Pitt
sbur
gh, P
ittsb
urgh
, PA
FRA
NC
IS A
. FA
RR
AYE
, M
D, M
Sc,
FA
CG
Pro
fess
or o
f Med
icin
e, B
osto
n U
nive
rsity
Sch
ool o
f Med
icin
e;
Clin
ical
Dire
ctor
, Sec
tion
of G
astr
oent
erol
ogy;
Co-
Dire
ctor
, C
ente
r fo
r D
iges
tive
Dis
orde
rs, B
osto
n M
edic
al C
ente
r, B
osto
n, M
A
AM
ER
ICA
N C
OL
LE
GE
OF
GA
ST
RO
EN
TE
RO
LO
GY
201
3
Dec
embe
r 7
-8,
20
13
O
mni
Nas
hvill
e H
otel
N
ashv
ille,
Ten
ness
ee
PE
TER
H. R
. G
RE
EN
, M
D, FA
CG
Pro
fess
or o
f Clin
ical
Med
icin
e, C
olle
ge o
f Phy
sici
ans
and
Surg
eons
, Col
umbi
a U
nive
rsity
, New
Yor
k, N
Y
BR
AN
DIE
LE
AC
H, M
S, C
GC
Gen
etic
Cou
nsel
or, G
enom
ic M
edic
ine
Inst
itute
, Cle
vela
nd C
linic
, C
leve
land
, OH
GLE
N A
. LE
HM
AN
, M
D, FA
CG
Pro
fess
or o
f Med
icin
e an
d R
adio
logy
; Ass
ocia
te D
irect
or o
f C
linic
al A
ffairs
, Div
isio
n of
Gas
troe
nter
olog
y/H
epat
olog
y, In
dian
a U
nive
rsity
Sch
ool o
f Med
icin
e, In
dian
apol
is, I
N
CR
AIG
J. M
cCLA
IN, M
D, FA
CG
Pro
fess
or o
f Med
icin
e, P
harm
acol
ogy
and
Toxi
colo
gy; C
hief
of
Res
earc
h A
ffairs
, Div
isio
n of
Gas
troe
nter
olog
y, H
epat
olog
y an
d N
utrit
ion,
Uni
vers
ity o
f Lou
isvi
lle S
choo
l of M
edic
ine,
Lo
uisv
ille,
KY
STE
PH
EN
A. M
cCLA
VE, M
DP
rofe
ssor
of M
edic
ine,
Div
isio
n of
Gas
troe
nter
olog
y, H
epat
olog
y an
d N
utrit
ion,
Uni
vers
ity o
f Lou
isvi
lle S
choo
l of M
edic
ine;
D
irect
or, N
utrit
ion
Supp
ort T
eam
, Uni
vers
ity o
f Lou
isvi
lle H
ospi
tal,
Loui
svill
e, K
Y
IRVI
NG
M. P
IKE
, M
D, FA
CG
Chi
ef M
edic
al O
ffice
r, Jo
hn M
uir
Hea
lth, W
alnu
t Cre
ek, C
A
PAU
L J.
PO
CK
RO
S, M
D, FA
CG
Hea
d, D
ivis
ion
of G
astr
oent
erol
ogy
and
Hep
atol
ogy;
Dire
ctor
, C
ente
r fo
r Li
ver
Dis
ease
s, S
crip
ps C
linic
, La
Jolla
, CA
DAV
ID T
. R
UB
IN, M
D, FA
CG
Pro
fess
or o
f Med
icin
e; C
o-D
irect
or, I
nflam
mat
ory
Bow
el D
isea
se
Cen
ter;
Ass
ocia
te S
ectio
n C
hief
for
Educ
atio
nal P
rogr
ams,
U
nive
rsity
of C
hica
go M
edic
ine,
Chi
cago
, IL
JOH
N R
. S
ALT
ZMA
N, M
D, FA
CG
Ass
ocia
te P
rofe
ssor
of M
edic
ine,
Har
vard
Med
ical
Sch
ool;
Dire
ctor
of E
ndos
copy
, Brig
ham
and
Wom
en’s
Hos
pita
l, B
osto
n, M
A
HA
RR
Y E
. S
AR
LES
, Jr
., M
D, FA
CG
Foun
ding
Par
tner
, Dig
estiv
e H
ealth
Ass
ocia
tes
of T
exas
, R
ockw
all,
TX
MIT
CH
ELL
L. S
HIF
FMA
N, M
D, FA
CG
Dire
ctor
, Liv
er In
stitu
te o
f Virg
inia
, Bon
Sec
ours
Ham
pton
Roa
ds
Hea
lth S
yste
m, R
ichm
ond,
VA
CH
RIS
TIN
A M
. S
UR
AWIC
Z, M
D, M
AC
GP
rofe
ssor
of M
edic
ine;
GI S
ectio
n C
hief
, Har
borv
iew
Med
ical
C
ente
r; A
ssis
tant
Dea
n fo
r Fa
culty
Dev
elop
men
t, U
nive
rsity
of
Was
hing
ton
Scho
ol o
f Med
icin
e, S
eattl
e, W
A
MIC
HA
EL
F. V
AE
ZI, M
D, P
hD, FA
CG
Pro
fess
or o
f Med
icin
e; C
linic
al D
irect
or, D
ivis
ion
of
Gas
troe
nter
olog
y; D
irect
or, C
ente
r fo
r Sw
allo
win
g an
d Es
opha
geal
D
isor
ders
, Van
derb
ilt U
nive
rsity
Med
ical
Cen
ter,
Nas
hvill
e, T
N
PATR
ICK
S. YA
CH
IMS
KI,
MD
Ass
ista
nt P
rofe
ssor
of M
edic
ine,
Div
isio
n of
Gas
troe
nter
olog
y,
Hep
atol
ogy
and
Nut
ritio
n, V
ande
rbilt
Uni
vers
ity M
edic
al C
ente
r, N
ashv
ille,
TN
For
mo
re o
n w
hat
th
ere
is t
o d
o a
nd
see
in
Na
shv
ille
, vis
it w
ww
.vis
itm
usi
cc
ity.
co
m.
Ear
n ye
ar-e
nd C
ME f
rom
a le
adin
g pa
nel o
f ex
pert
s at
ACG
’s S
outh
ern
Reg
iona
l Pos
tgra
duat
e Cou
rse,
Dec
embe
r 7-8
, at
the
new
Om
ni N
ashv
ille
Hot
el. Ses
sion
s w
ill f
ocus
on
End
osco
py/
Pan
crea
tico
bilia
ry, U
pper
GI/Fu
nction
al, Lo
wer
GI,
Liv
er a
nd I
BD
. A s
peci
al lu
nche
on
pres
enta
tion
, Aff
orda
ble
Hea
lthc
are
Act
: Eff
ects
on
Your
Pra
ctic
e, w
ill b
e of
fere
d on
Sat
urda
y.
On
Sat
urda
y af
tern
oon,
att
ende
es c
an c
hoos
e fr
om h
ands
-on
sess
ions
and
bre
akou
t se
ssio
ns.
Bre
akou
t se
ssio
ns in
clud
e su
ch t
opic
s as
Cur
rent
Man
agem
ent
of A
lcoh
olic
Hep
atitis
, M
anag
emen
t of
Obe
sity
for
the
Gas
troe
nter
olog
ist:
Nut
rition
, D
rugs
, an
d Sur
gery
Ref
erra
l, Pra
ctic
al T
ips
for
Man
agin
g IB
D P
atie
nts,
and
GI
Ble
edin
g. H
ands
-on
sess
ions
incl
ude
Hem
osta
sis,
Adv
ance
d Pol
ypec
tom
y, B
arre
tt’s
Abl
atio
n, E
MR
, Ent
eral
Ste
nts,
and
ER
CP.
ACG
is p
leas
ed t
o ho
ld t
he A
CG
Sou
ther
n R
egio
nal P
ostg
radu
ate
Cou
rse
at t
he n
ew O
mni
N
ashv
ille
Hot
el, op
enin
g in
fal
l 2013. Lo
cate
d in
dow
ntow
n N
ashv
ille,
the
hot
el is
con
nect
ed t
o th
e Cou
ntry
Mus
ic H
all o
f Fa
me
and
Mus
eum
and
withi
n w
alki
ng d
ista
nce
to M
usic
Row
.
Kno
wn
wor
ldw
ide
as M
usic
City,
U.S
.A., N
ashv
ille
is t
he h
ome
of c
ount
ry m
usic
. W
hat
was
onc
e st
rict
ly r
egio
nal e
nter
tain
men
t, c
ount
ry m
usic
has
gro
wn
to w
orld
wid
e po
pula
rity
. D
ozen
s of
ca
fés
and
honk
yton
ks t
hrou
ghou
t th
e ci
ty o
ffer
vis
itor
s liv
e m
usic
dai
ly o
r a
chan
ce t
o sh
ow o
ff
your
bes
t co
untr
y lin
e da
nce
mov
es. Th
e m
ost
popu
lar
mus
ic v
enue
is R
yman
Aud
itor
ium
, ho
me
of t
he G
rand
Ole
Opr
y, c
ount
ry’s
mos
t fa
mou
s st
age.
Liv
e sh
ows
are
prov
ided
wee
kly.
On
your
vis
it t
o N
ashv
ille,
you
can
als
o ex
perien
ce a
bit o
f G
reec
e at
the
wor
ld’s
onl
y fu
ll-sc
ale
repr
oduc
tion
of
the
anci
ent
Par
then
on in
Ath
ens,
Gre
ece.
The
Par
then
on is
loca
ted
in
Nas
hvill
e’s
Cen
tenn
ial P
ark
and
hous
es a
n ar
t ga
llery
and
mus
eum
.
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ur
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20132013ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course
December 7-8, 2013Omni Nashville Hotel Nashville, Tennessee
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Regio
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Post
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duate
Cours
e
NASHVILL
9:05 am Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Is Placement of a PD Stent Now Standard of Care?
Glen A. Lehman, MD, FACG Establish potential methods of preventing
post-ERCP pancreatitis, including the role of placing a PD stent.
9:25 am Q & A
9:45 am Break/Visit Exhibits
SESSION II: UPPER GI/FUNCTIONALModerator: Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, FACG
10:15 am Recurrent Nausea and Vomiting: Not Only, But Also Gastroparesis
Thomas L. Abell, MD Treat the disorders that present as recurrent
nausea and vomiting (cyclic vomiting, cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, rumination, vestibular dysfunction, and gastroparesis).
10:35 am Extra-esophageal Manifestations of GERD Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, FACG Analyze the extra-esophageal manifestations
of GERD and develop a management plan.
10:55 am Celiac Disease and Non-celiac Gluten Sensitivity
Peter H. R. Green, MD, FACG Specify the clinical features and diagnostic
approach to the patient with suspected celiac disease as well as non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
11:15 am Q & A
SESSION III: LOWER GIModerator: Irving M. Pike, MD, FACG
11:25 am Optimization of the Exam and Quality Indicators in Colonoscopy
Irving M. Pike, MD, FACG Identify techniques to improve the quality of
your colonoscopic examination, and evaluate whether you and your practice are satisfying the new quality parameters.
11:45 am Diagnosis and Management of C. difficile Colitis: Immunocompetent and
Immunocompromised Patients Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACG Recognize differences in the diagnosis
and treatment of C. difficile colitis in immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients.
12:05 pm Hereditary CRC: Practical Approach Brandie Leach, MS, CGC Identify the clinical clues suggestive that
your patient has a hereditary CRC disorder, and determine which pathology and genetic studies are needed to support your impression and to counsel the family.
12:25 pm Q & A
12:45 pm Lunch Presentation: Affordable Healthcare Act – Effects on Your Practice
Harry E. Sarles, Jr., MD, FACG ACG President Provide an update on current health policy.
1:30 pm Dessert/Break in the Exhibit Hall
SIMULTANEOUS BREAKOUT SESSIONS & HANDS-ON WORKSHOPSAttendees should use the registration form to indicate whether they would like to attend a breakout session OR hands-on workshop for each time slot. Each breakout session includes a case presentation and Q & A session. Space is limited for each session.
Please note: Hands-on sessions provide a valuable learning opportunity for attendees, though no CME will be provided.
2:00 pm to 2:45 pmCurrent Management of Alcoholic HepatitisCraig J. McClain, MD, FACGDetermine severity assessment and therapy for alcoholic hepatitis (nutrition, drugs, and interventions that could help decrease alcohol abuse relapse).
Management of Obesity for the Gastroenterologist: Nutrition, Drugs, and Surgery ReferralStephen A. McClave, MDDescribe the basis for diet counseling, drug therapy and surgical options to treat the obese patient.
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
3:00 pm to 3:45 pmPractical Tips for Managing IBD PatientsFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACGDiscuss various scenarios of caring for IBD patients to obtain practical tips to put into practice.
GI BleedingJohn R. Saltzman, MD, FACGReview the current evaluation and management strategies for GI bleeding and assess current endoscopic therapeutic modalities.
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
4:00 pm to 4:45 pmCurrent Management of Alcoholic HepatitisCraig J. McClain, MD, FACG
Management of Obesity for the Gastroenterologist: Nutrition, Drugs, and Surgery ReferralStephen A. McClave, MD
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
5:00 pm to 5:45 pmPractical Tips for Managing IBD PatientsFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG
GI BleedingJohn R. Saltzman, MD, FACG
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
Or register online at gi.org/education-and-meetings/
regional-meetings
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Sunday, December 8, 20137:00 am Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
7:55 am Welcome and Announcements Course Co-Directors
SESSION IV: LIVERModerator: Luis S. Marsano, MD, FACG
8:00 am Current and Evolving Treatment of HCV Paul J. Pockros, MD, FACG Assess the use of boceprevir and telaprevir,
with pegylated interferon and ribavirin in patients with HCV, as well as the non-interferon based therapies.
8:25 am Current Treatment of HBV Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACG Understand the use of anti-HBV drugs
according to the immune stage of HBV; to minimize transmission risk during pregnancy; and to prevent reactivation of occult HBV during immunosuppression.
8:50 am Management of the Cirrhotic Patient: Minimizing Complications
Luis S. Marsano, MD, FACG Specify management techniques that can
improve outcomes in cirrhotic patients: early interventions in nutrition, hepatic encephalopathy, variceal bleeding, ascites control, and renal dysfunction.
9:15 am Management of NAFLD Craig J. McClain, MD, FACG Understand the diagnostic and therapeutic
approach for early detection and control of hepatic and non-hepatic complications in patients with NAFLD.
9:40 am Q & A
10:00 am Break/Visit Exhibits
SESSION V: INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASEModerator: David A. Schwartz, MD, FACG
10:30 am Immunizations and Health Maintenance in Chronic GI Disorders
Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG Identify which vaccines and other health
prevention measures are useful in patients with chronic GI disorders – IBD or cirrhosis.
10:55 am Personalized Medicine in IBD: Where Are We in 2013?
David A. Schwartz, MD, FACG Understand how your patient’s genome
can affect clinical evolution and treatment choices in IBD.
11:20 am Severe IBD: What to Do When Anti-TNFs Don’t Work
David T. Rubin, MD, FACG Assess current options and
recommendations to treat IBD refractory to anti-TNF therapy.
11:45 am Q & A
12:00 noon Adjourn
ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course • December 7-8, 2013 • Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TennesseeEducational Agenda
$299 ACG Member/Fellow
$150 ACG Trainee/GI Fellow/Resident Member
$175 ACG Allied Health Member
$175 ACG NP/PA Member
$375 Non-member Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest
$150 Non-member Trainee/GI Fellow/Resident
$225 Non-member NP/PA/Allied Health
$75 ACG Members (Member, Fellow, Trainee/Resident, NP/PA, Allied Health)
$100 Non-members (Non-member Physicians/PharmD, PhD, NP/PA, Trainee/Resident, Allied Health)
Saturday, December 7, 2013
6:45 am Registration Opens/ Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
7:40 am Welcome and Announcements Course Co-Directors
SESSION I: ENDOSCOPY/PANCREATICOBILIARYModerators: Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACG Ronald E. Pruitt, MD, FACG
7:45 am Options for Endoscopic Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus
Patrick S. Yachimski, MD Understand current recommendations to
endoscopically treat Barrett’s with or without dysplasia.
8:05 am Endoscopic Emergencies – When to Get Out of Bed in the Middle of the Night
John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG Identify emergencies such as foreign body
removal, cholangitis, and GI bleeding which require more immediate attention.
8:25 am Enteral Stenting – State of the Art: Benign or Malignant, We Have a Stent for You
Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACG Apply the best options for endoscopic
stenting in the pancreaticobiliary, esophageal, small bowel, and large bowel areas.
8:45 am Evaluation and Management of Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas: When to Resect, When to Follow and When to Forget
Randall E. Brand, MD, FACG Determine the most appropriate course of
action to take when managing cystic lesions of the pancreas.
Please print or type information as you would like it to appear on your name badge.
Name
MUST circle all that apply: MD* DO* PhD RN NP LPN PA PharmD Other:
*Please enter your 10-digit NPI number above (required if physician)
Address
City State Zip
Phone Fax Email (Email required for meeting confirmation/receipt)
Registration Fees – please check one
Hepatitis School, Friday, December 6
Breakout Sessions and Hands-on Workshops (Saturday afternoon)Choose either one breakout session OR one hands-on workshop for each time slot. Please note that space is limited for each session.
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Current Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis Management of Obesity for the
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR Barrett’s Ablation & EMR
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Practical Tips for Managing IBD Patients GI Bleeding
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR Barrett’s Ablation & EMR
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Current Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis Management of Obesity for the
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR ERCP & Enteral Stents
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Practical Tips for Managing IBD Patients GI Bleeding
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR ERCP & Enteral StentsSyllabus Preference – please check one
free — Print version only
free — USB drive only
$30 — Print and USB
AccommodationsThe program will be held at the Omni Nashville Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Opening in fall 2013, the hotel is connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and within walking distance to Music Row. Close to all the major attractions of Music City, U.S.A., the Omni also boasts culinary and entertainment venues including live music space and outdoor dining, a spa, state of the art fitness center and rooftop pool. Make your reservations early for the Omni Nashville Hotel, located on Fifth Avenue between Demonbreun Street and Korean Veterans Boulevard in Nashville, TN. Visit www.omnihotels.com/nashville for more information about the hotel.
To make reservations, please contact the Omni Nashville Ho-tel at 1-888-444-6664. Special meeting rates per night are $179 plus tax (tax is currently 15.25%) for single or double rooms. Additional fees of service charge and tax may apply. The hotel accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Carte Blanche, and Diners Club. Reservations must be made by November 14, 2013. 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. Once ACG’s room block is sold out, the hotel may charge a higher rate for any additional rooms made available. Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will be penalized for one night’s room and tax. Cancellations made prior to 48 hours will not be penalized. Guest room internet fees and fitness center access fees will be waived for ACG attendees.
RegistrationThe registration fee includes a course syllabus. All registrants must pay the full registration fee; one-day registration or other partial registration is not available. Full refund of reg-istration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by Novem-ber 15, 2013. No refunds will be given after this date. At-tendees may register by submitting the enclosed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the College headquarters by fax to 301-263-9025, by mail to ACG, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817, or online at gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings.
More InformationFor more information about this ACG meeting, call ACG at 301-263-9000. Americans with Disabilities Act: Attend-ees of this ACG Course who need additional reasonable ac-commodations or who have special needs (including dietary needs) should contact the ACG office at 301-263-9000 no later than November 15, 2013.
Program Description and Accreditation/CMEThe field of gastroenterology continues to experience an introduction of new and novel diagnostic techniques and therapeutic options affecting numerous areas of GI disease management and patient care. This program is designed to explore those areas which the gastroenterologist often faces in clinical practice and will address management updates in a variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic areas. Several broad topics will be explored including management of patients with Barrett’s esophagus, endoscopic emergencies, enteral stenting, evaluation of cystic lesions of the pancreas, quality in colonoscopy, GERD, celiac disease, C. difficile, inflamma-tory bowel disease, and the liver topics of hepatitis B, C and NAFLD. Smaller breakout sessions with the experts will be of-fered as well as hands-on endoscopy sessions and a featured presentation over lunch on health policy.
This program is designed for gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitio-ners 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 Cred-its™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hands-on sessions provide a valuable learning opportunity for attendees, though no CME will be provided.
Participant Information
Payment Information
Registration Form
ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate CourseDecember 7-8, 2013, Nashville, Tennessee
Make plans to attend ACG’s Hepatitis School to be offered in conjunction with the ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course.
This day-long interactive educational program will take place Friday, December 6, 2013, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Register now! Agenda and additional course information will be available soon.
Visit gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings.
An Intensive Clinical Update on Hepatitis C ManagementFriday, December 6, 20138:00 am - 4:30 pm
For Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterologist
Hepatitis SchoolACG’s
9:05 am Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Is Placement of a PD Stent Now Standard of Care?
Glen A. Lehman, MD, FACG Establish potential methods of preventing
post-ERCP pancreatitis, including the role of placing a PD stent.
9:25 am Q & A
9:45 am Break/Visit Exhibits
SESSION II: UPPER GI/FUNCTIONALModerator: Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, FACG
10:15 am Recurrent Nausea and Vomiting: Not Only, But Also Gastroparesis
Thomas L. Abell, MD Treat the disorders that present as recurrent
nausea and vomiting (cyclic vomiting, cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, rumination, vestibular dysfunction, and gastroparesis).
10:35 am Extra-esophageal Manifestations of GERD Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, FACG Analyze the extra-esophageal manifestations
of GERD and develop a management plan.
10:55 am Celiac Disease and Non-celiac Gluten Sensitivity
Peter H. R. Green, MD, FACG Specify the clinical features and diagnostic
approach to the patient with suspected celiac disease as well as non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
11:15 am Q & A
SESSION III: LOWER GIModerator: Irving M. Pike, MD, FACG
11:25 am Optimization of the Exam and Quality Indicators in Colonoscopy
Irving M. Pike, MD, FACG Identify techniques to improve the quality of
your colonoscopic examination, and evaluate whether you and your practice are satisfying the new quality parameters.
11:45 am Diagnosis and Management of C. difficile Colitis: Immunocompetent and
Immunocompromised Patients Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACG Recognize differences in the diagnosis
and treatment of C. difficile colitis in immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients.
12:05 pm Hereditary CRC: Practical Approach Brandie Leach, MS, CGC Identify the clinical clues suggestive that
your patient has a hereditary CRC disorder, and determine which pathology and genetic studies are needed to support your impression and to counsel the family.
12:25 pm Q & A
12:45 pm Lunch Presentation: Affordable Healthcare Act – Effects on Your Practice
Harry E. Sarles, Jr., MD, FACG ACG President Provide an update on current health policy.
1:30 pm Dessert/Break in the Exhibit Hall
SIMULTANEOUS BREAKOUT SESSIONS & HANDS-ON WORKSHOPSAttendees should use the registration form to indicate whether they would like to attend a breakout session OR hands-on workshop for each time slot. Each breakout session includes a case presentation and Q & A session. Space is limited for each session.
Please note: Hands-on sessions provide a valuable learning opportunity for attendees, though no CME will be provided.
2:00 pm to 2:45 pmCurrent Management of Alcoholic HepatitisCraig J. McClain, MD, FACGDetermine severity assessment and therapy for alcoholic hepatitis (nutrition, drugs, and interventions that could help decrease alcohol abuse relapse).
Management of Obesity for the Gastroenterologist: Nutrition, Drugs, and Surgery ReferralStephen A. McClave, MDDescribe the basis for diet counseling, drug therapy and surgical options to treat the obese patient.
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
3:00 pm to 3:45 pmPractical Tips for Managing IBD PatientsFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACGDiscuss various scenarios of caring for IBD patients to obtain practical tips to put into practice.
GI BleedingJohn R. Saltzman, MD, FACGReview the current evaluation and management strategies for GI bleeding and assess current endoscopic therapeutic modalities.
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
4:00 pm to 4:45 pmCurrent Management of Alcoholic HepatitisCraig J. McClain, MD, FACG
Management of Obesity for the Gastroenterologist: Nutrition, Drugs, and Surgery ReferralStephen A. McClave, MD
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
5:00 pm to 5:45 pmPractical Tips for Managing IBD PatientsFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG
GI BleedingJohn R. Saltzman, MD, FACG
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
Or register online at gi.org/education-and-meetings/
regional-meetings
Return completed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the ACG.MAIL: American College of Gastroenterology, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200,
Bethesda, MD 20817 OR FAX: 301-263-9025
Payment Type:
Check payable to ACG is enclosed Check payment must be received before December 6, 2013.
Credit Card: MASTERCARD
VISA AMEX
Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by November 15, 2013. No refunds will be given after this date.
Cardholder Name Signature
Card Number Exp. Date
Security Code (3 or 4 digits) Today’s Date
Sunday, December 8, 20137:00 am Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
7:55 am Welcome and Announcements Course Co-Directors
SESSION IV: LIVERModerator: Luis S. Marsano, MD, FACG
8:00 am Current and Evolving Treatment of HCV Paul J. Pockros, MD, FACG Assess the use of boceprevir and telaprevir,
with pegylated interferon and ribavirin in patients with HCV, as well as the non-interferon based therapies.
8:25 am Current Treatment of HBV Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACG Understand the use of anti-HBV drugs
according to the immune stage of HBV; to minimize transmission risk during pregnancy; and to prevent reactivation of occult HBV during immunosuppression.
8:50 am Management of the Cirrhotic Patient: Minimizing Complications
Luis S. Marsano, MD, FACG Specify management techniques that can
improve outcomes in cirrhotic patients: early interventions in nutrition, hepatic encephalopathy, variceal bleeding, ascites control, and renal dysfunction.
9:15 am Management of NAFLD Craig J. McClain, MD, FACG Understand the diagnostic and therapeutic
approach for early detection and control of hepatic and non-hepatic complications in patients with NAFLD.
9:40 am Q & A
10:00 am Break/Visit Exhibits
SESSION V: INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASEModerator: David A. Schwartz, MD, FACG
10:30 am Immunizations and Health Maintenance in Chronic GI Disorders
Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG Identify which vaccines and other health
prevention measures are useful in patients with chronic GI disorders – IBD or cirrhosis.
10:55 am Personalized Medicine in IBD: Where Are We in 2013?
David A. Schwartz, MD, FACG Understand how your patient’s genome
can affect clinical evolution and treatment choices in IBD.
11:20 am Severe IBD: What to Do When Anti-TNFs Don’t Work
David T. Rubin, MD, FACG Assess current options and
recommendations to treat IBD refractory to anti-TNF therapy.
11:45 am Q & A
12:00 noon Adjourn
ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course • December 7-8, 2013 • Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TennesseeEducational Agenda
$299 ACG Member/Fellow
$150 ACG Trainee/GI Fellow/Resident Member
$175 ACG Allied Health Member
$175 ACG NP/PA Member
$375 Non-member Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest
$150 Non-member Trainee/GI Fellow/Resident
$225 Non-member NP/PA/Allied Health
$75 ACG Members (Member, Fellow, Trainee/Resident, NP/PA, Allied Health)
$100 Non-members (Non-member Physicians/PharmD, PhD, NP/PA, Trainee/Resident, Allied Health)
Saturday, December 7, 2013
6:45 am Registration Opens/ Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
7:40 am Welcome and Announcements Course Co-Directors
SESSION I: ENDOSCOPY/PANCREATICOBILIARYModerators: Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACG Ronald E. Pruitt, MD, FACG
7:45 am Options for Endoscopic Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus
Patrick S. Yachimski, MD Understand current recommendations to
endoscopically treat Barrett’s with or without dysplasia.
8:05 am Endoscopic Emergencies – When to Get Out of Bed in the Middle of the Night
John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG Identify emergencies such as foreign body
removal, cholangitis, and GI bleeding which require more immediate attention.
8:25 am Enteral Stenting – State of the Art: Benign or Malignant, We Have a Stent for You
Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACG Apply the best options for endoscopic
stenting in the pancreaticobiliary, esophageal, small bowel, and large bowel areas.
8:45 am Evaluation and Management of Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas: When to Resect, When to Follow and When to Forget
Randall E. Brand, MD, FACG Determine the most appropriate course of
action to take when managing cystic lesions of the pancreas.
Please print or type information as you would like it to appear on your name badge.
Name
MUST circle all that apply: MD* DO* PhD RN NP LPN PA PharmD Other:
*Please enter your 10-digit NPI number above (required if physician)
Address
City State Zip
Phone Fax Email (Email required for meeting confirmation/receipt)
Registration Fees – please check one
Hepatitis School, Friday, December 6
Breakout Sessions and Hands-on Workshops (Saturday afternoon)Choose either one breakout session OR one hands-on workshop for each time slot. Please note that space is limited for each session.
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Current Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis Management of Obesity for the
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR Barrett’s Ablation & EMR
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Practical Tips for Managing IBD Patients GI Bleeding
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR Barrett’s Ablation & EMR
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Current Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis Management of Obesity for the
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR ERCP & Enteral Stents
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Practical Tips for Managing IBD Patients GI Bleeding
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR ERCP & Enteral StentsSyllabus Preference – please check one
free — Print version only
free — USB drive only
$30 — Print and USB
AccommodationsThe program will be held at the Omni Nashville Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Opening in fall 2013, the hotel is connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and within walking distance to Music Row. Close to all the major attractions of Music City, U.S.A., the Omni also boasts culinary and entertainment venues including live music space and outdoor dining, a spa, state of the art fitness center and rooftop pool. Make your reservations early for the Omni Nashville Hotel, located on Fifth Avenue between Demonbreun Street and Korean Veterans Boulevard in Nashville, TN. Visit www.omnihotels.com/nashville for more information about the hotel.
To make reservations, please contact the Omni Nashville Ho-tel at 1-888-444-6664. Special meeting rates per night are $179 plus tax (tax is currently 15.25%) for single or double rooms. Additional fees of service charge and tax may apply. The hotel accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Carte Blanche, and Diners Club. Reservations must be made by November 14, 2013. 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. Once ACG’s room block is sold out, the hotel may charge a higher rate for any additional rooms made available. Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will be penalized for one night’s room and tax. Cancellations made prior to 48 hours will not be penalized. Guest room internet fees and fitness center access fees will be waived for ACG attendees.
RegistrationThe registration fee includes a course syllabus. All registrants must pay the full registration fee; one-day registration or other partial registration is not available. Full refund of reg-istration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by Novem-ber 15, 2013. No refunds will be given after this date. At-tendees may register by submitting the enclosed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the College headquarters by fax to 301-263-9025, by mail to ACG, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817, or online at gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings.
More InformationFor more information about this ACG meeting, call ACG at 301-263-9000. Americans with Disabilities Act: Attend-ees of this ACG Course who need additional reasonable ac-commodations or who have special needs (including dietary needs) should contact the ACG office at 301-263-9000 no later than November 15, 2013.
Program Description and Accreditation/CMEThe field of gastroenterology continues to experience an introduction of new and novel diagnostic techniques and therapeutic options affecting numerous areas of GI disease management and patient care. This program is designed to explore those areas which the gastroenterologist often faces in clinical practice and will address management updates in a variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic areas. Several broad topics will be explored including management of patients with Barrett’s esophagus, endoscopic emergencies, enteral stenting, evaluation of cystic lesions of the pancreas, quality in colonoscopy, GERD, celiac disease, C. difficile, inflamma-tory bowel disease, and the liver topics of hepatitis B, C and NAFLD. Smaller breakout sessions with the experts will be of-fered as well as hands-on endoscopy sessions and a featured presentation over lunch on health policy.
This program is designed for gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitio-ners 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 Cred-its™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hands-on sessions provide a valuable learning opportunity for attendees, though no CME will be provided.
Participant Information
Payment Information
Registration Form
ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate CourseDecember 7-8, 2013, Nashville, Tennessee
Make plans to attend ACG’s Hepatitis School to be offered in conjunction with the ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course.
This day-long interactive educational program will take place Friday, December 6, 2013, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Register now! Agenda and additional course information will be available soon.
Visit gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings.
An Intensive Clinical Update on Hepatitis C ManagementFriday, December 6, 20138:00 am - 4:30 pm
For Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterologist
Hepatitis SchoolACG’s
9:05 am Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Is Placement of a PD Stent Now Standard of Care?
Glen A. Lehman, MD, FACG Establish potential methods of preventing
post-ERCP pancreatitis, including the role of placing a PD stent.
9:25 am Q & A
9:45 am Break/Visit Exhibits
SESSION II: UPPER GI/FUNCTIONALModerator: Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, FACG
10:15 am Recurrent Nausea and Vomiting: Not Only, But Also Gastroparesis
Thomas L. Abell, MD Treat the disorders that present as recurrent
nausea and vomiting (cyclic vomiting, cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, rumination, vestibular dysfunction, and gastroparesis).
10:35 am Extra-esophageal Manifestations of GERD Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, FACG Analyze the extra-esophageal manifestations
of GERD and develop a management plan.
10:55 am Celiac Disease and Non-celiac Gluten Sensitivity
Peter H. R. Green, MD, FACG Specify the clinical features and diagnostic
approach to the patient with suspected celiac disease as well as non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
11:15 am Q & A
SESSION III: LOWER GIModerator: Irving M. Pike, MD, FACG
11:25 am Optimization of the Exam and Quality Indicators in Colonoscopy
Irving M. Pike, MD, FACG Identify techniques to improve the quality of
your colonoscopic examination, and evaluate whether you and your practice are satisfying the new quality parameters.
11:45 am Diagnosis and Management of C. difficile Colitis: Immunocompetent and
Immunocompromised Patients Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACG Recognize differences in the diagnosis
and treatment of C. difficile colitis in immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients.
12:05 pm Hereditary CRC: Practical Approach Brandie Leach, MS, CGC Identify the clinical clues suggestive that
your patient has a hereditary CRC disorder, and determine which pathology and genetic studies are needed to support your impression and to counsel the family.
12:25 pm Q & A
12:45 pm Lunch Presentation: Affordable Healthcare Act – Effects on Your Practice
Harry E. Sarles, Jr., MD, FACG ACG President Provide an update on current health policy.
1:30 pm Dessert/Break in the Exhibit Hall
SIMULTANEOUS BREAKOUT SESSIONS & HANDS-ON WORKSHOPSAttendees should use the registration form to indicate whether they would like to attend a breakout session OR hands-on workshop for each time slot. Each breakout session includes a case presentation and Q & A session. Space is limited for each session.
Please note: Hands-on sessions provide a valuable learning opportunity for attendees, though no CME will be provided.
2:00 pm to 2:45 pmCurrent Management of Alcoholic HepatitisCraig J. McClain, MD, FACGDetermine severity assessment and therapy for alcoholic hepatitis (nutrition, drugs, and interventions that could help decrease alcohol abuse relapse).
Management of Obesity for the Gastroenterologist: Nutrition, Drugs, and Surgery ReferralStephen A. McClave, MDDescribe the basis for diet counseling, drug therapy and surgical options to treat the obese patient.
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
3:00 pm to 3:45 pmPractical Tips for Managing IBD PatientsFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACGDiscuss various scenarios of caring for IBD patients to obtain practical tips to put into practice.
GI BleedingJohn R. Saltzman, MD, FACGReview the current evaluation and management strategies for GI bleeding and assess current endoscopic therapeutic modalities.
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
4:00 pm to 4:45 pmCurrent Management of Alcoholic HepatitisCraig J. McClain, MD, FACG
Management of Obesity for the Gastroenterologist: Nutrition, Drugs, and Surgery ReferralStephen A. McClave, MD
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
5:00 pm to 5:45 pmPractical Tips for Managing IBD PatientsFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG
GI BleedingJohn R. Saltzman, MD, FACG
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
Or register online at gi.org/education-and-meetings/
regional-meetings
Return completed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the ACG.MAIL: American College of Gastroenterology, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200,
Bethesda, MD 20817 OR FAX: 301-263-9025
Payment Type:
Check payable to ACG is enclosed Check payment must be received before December 6, 2013.
Credit Card: MASTERCARD
VISA AMEX
Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by November 15, 2013. No refunds will be given after this date.
Cardholder Name Signature
Card Number Exp. Date
Security Code (3 or 4 digits) Today’s Date
Sunday, December 8, 20137:00 am Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
7:55 am Welcome and Announcements Course Co-Directors
SESSION IV: LIVERModerator: Luis S. Marsano, MD, FACG
8:00 am Current and Evolving Treatment of HCV Paul J. Pockros, MD, FACG Assess the use of boceprevir and telaprevir,
with pegylated interferon and ribavirin in patients with HCV, as well as the non-interferon based therapies.
8:25 am Current Treatment of HBV Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACG Understand the use of anti-HBV drugs
according to the immune stage of HBV; to minimize transmission risk during pregnancy; and to prevent reactivation of occult HBV during immunosuppression.
8:50 am Management of the Cirrhotic Patient: Minimizing Complications
Luis S. Marsano, MD, FACG Specify management techniques that can
improve outcomes in cirrhotic patients: early interventions in nutrition, hepatic encephalopathy, variceal bleeding, ascites control, and renal dysfunction.
9:15 am Management of NAFLD Craig J. McClain, MD, FACG Understand the diagnostic and therapeutic
approach for early detection and control of hepatic and non-hepatic complications in patients with NAFLD.
9:40 am Q & A
10:00 am Break/Visit Exhibits
SESSION V: INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASEModerator: David A. Schwartz, MD, FACG
10:30 am Immunizations and Health Maintenance in Chronic GI Disorders
Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG Identify which vaccines and other health
prevention measures are useful in patients with chronic GI disorders – IBD or cirrhosis.
10:55 am Personalized Medicine in IBD: Where Are We in 2013?
David A. Schwartz, MD, FACG Understand how your patient’s genome
can affect clinical evolution and treatment choices in IBD.
11:20 am Severe IBD: What to Do When Anti-TNFs Don’t Work
David T. Rubin, MD, FACG Assess current options and
recommendations to treat IBD refractory to anti-TNF therapy.
11:45 am Q & A
12:00 noon Adjourn
ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course • December 7-8, 2013 • Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TennesseeEducational Agenda
$299 ACG Member/Fellow
$150 ACG Trainee/GI Fellow/Resident Member
$175 ACG Allied Health Member
$175 ACG NP/PA Member
$375 Non-member Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest
$150 Non-member Trainee/GI Fellow/Resident
$225 Non-member NP/PA/Allied Health
$75 ACG Members (Member, Fellow, Trainee/Resident, NP/PA, Allied Health)
$100 Non-members (Non-member Physicians/PharmD, PhD, NP/PA, Trainee/Resident, Allied Health)
Saturday, December 7, 2013
6:45 am Registration Opens/ Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
7:40 am Welcome and Announcements Course Co-Directors
SESSION I: ENDOSCOPY/PANCREATICOBILIARYModerators: Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACG Ronald E. Pruitt, MD, FACG
7:45 am Options for Endoscopic Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus
Patrick S. Yachimski, MD Understand current recommendations to
endoscopically treat Barrett’s with or without dysplasia.
8:05 am Endoscopic Emergencies – When to Get Out of Bed in the Middle of the Night
John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG Identify emergencies such as foreign body
removal, cholangitis, and GI bleeding which require more immediate attention.
8:25 am Enteral Stenting – State of the Art: Benign or Malignant, We Have a Stent for You
Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACG Apply the best options for endoscopic
stenting in the pancreaticobiliary, esophageal, small bowel, and large bowel areas.
8:45 am Evaluation and Management of Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas: When to Resect, When to Follow and When to Forget
Randall E. Brand, MD, FACG Determine the most appropriate course of
action to take when managing cystic lesions of the pancreas.
Please print or type information as you would like it to appear on your name badge.
Name
MUST circle all that apply: MD* DO* PhD RN NP LPN PA PharmD Other:
*Please enter your 10-digit NPI number above (required if physician)
Address
City State Zip
Phone Fax Email (Email required for meeting confirmation/receipt)
Registration Fees – please check one
Hepatitis School, Friday, December 6
Breakout Sessions and Hands-on Workshops (Saturday afternoon)Choose either one breakout session OR one hands-on workshop for each time slot. Please note that space is limited for each session.
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Current Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis Management of Obesity for the
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR Barrett’s Ablation & EMR
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Practical Tips for Managing IBD Patients GI Bleeding
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR Barrett’s Ablation & EMR
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Current Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis Management of Obesity for the
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR ERCP & Enteral Stents
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Practical Tips for Managing IBD Patients GI Bleeding
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR ERCP & Enteral StentsSyllabus Preference – please check one
free — Print version only
free — USB drive only
$30 — Print and USB
AccommodationsThe program will be held at the Omni Nashville Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Opening in fall 2013, the hotel is connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and within walking distance to Music Row. Close to all the major attractions of Music City, U.S.A., the Omni also boasts culinary and entertainment venues including live music space and outdoor dining, a spa, state of the art fitness center and rooftop pool. Make your reservations early for the Omni Nashville Hotel, located on Fifth Avenue between Demonbreun Street and Korean Veterans Boulevard in Nashville, TN. Visit www.omnihotels.com/nashville for more information about the hotel.
To make reservations, please contact the Omni Nashville Ho-tel at 1-888-444-6664. Special meeting rates per night are $179 plus tax (tax is currently 15.25%) for single or double rooms. Additional fees of service charge and tax may apply. The hotel accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Carte Blanche, and Diners Club. Reservations must be made by November 14, 2013. 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. Once ACG’s room block is sold out, the hotel may charge a higher rate for any additional rooms made available. Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will be penalized for one night’s room and tax. Cancellations made prior to 48 hours will not be penalized. Guest room internet fees and fitness center access fees will be waived for ACG attendees.
RegistrationThe registration fee includes a course syllabus. All registrants must pay the full registration fee; one-day registration or other partial registration is not available. Full refund of reg-istration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by Novem-ber 15, 2013. No refunds will be given after this date. At-tendees may register by submitting the enclosed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the College headquarters by fax to 301-263-9025, by mail to ACG, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817, or online at gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings.
More InformationFor more information about this ACG meeting, call ACG at 301-263-9000. Americans with Disabilities Act: Attend-ees of this ACG Course who need additional reasonable ac-commodations or who have special needs (including dietary needs) should contact the ACG office at 301-263-9000 no later than November 15, 2013.
Program Description and Accreditation/CMEThe field of gastroenterology continues to experience an introduction of new and novel diagnostic techniques and therapeutic options affecting numerous areas of GI disease management and patient care. This program is designed to explore those areas which the gastroenterologist often faces in clinical practice and will address management updates in a variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic areas. Several broad topics will be explored including management of patients with Barrett’s esophagus, endoscopic emergencies, enteral stenting, evaluation of cystic lesions of the pancreas, quality in colonoscopy, GERD, celiac disease, C. difficile, inflamma-tory bowel disease, and the liver topics of hepatitis B, C and NAFLD. Smaller breakout sessions with the experts will be of-fered as well as hands-on endoscopy sessions and a featured presentation over lunch on health policy.
This program is designed for gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitio-ners 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 Cred-its™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hands-on sessions provide a valuable learning opportunity for attendees, though no CME will be provided.
Participant Information
Payment Information
Registration Form
ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate CourseDecember 7-8, 2013, Nashville, Tennessee
Make plans to attend ACG’s Hepatitis School to be offered in conjunction with the ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course.
This day-long interactive educational program will take place Friday, December 6, 2013, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Register now! Agenda and additional course information will be available soon.
Visit gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings.
An Intensive Clinical Update on Hepatitis C ManagementFriday, December 6, 20138:00 am - 4:30 pm
For Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterologist
Hepatitis SchoolACG’s
9:05 am Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Is Placement of a PD Stent Now Standard of Care?
Glen A. Lehman, MD, FACG Establish potential methods of preventing
post-ERCP pancreatitis, including the role of placing a PD stent.
9:25 am Q & A
9:45 am Break/Visit Exhibits
SESSION II: UPPER GI/FUNCTIONALModerator: Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, FACG
10:15 am Recurrent Nausea and Vomiting: Not Only, But Also Gastroparesis
Thomas L. Abell, MD Treat the disorders that present as recurrent
nausea and vomiting (cyclic vomiting, cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, rumination, vestibular dysfunction, and gastroparesis).
10:35 am Extra-esophageal Manifestations of GERD Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, FACG Analyze the extra-esophageal manifestations
of GERD and develop a management plan.
10:55 am Celiac Disease and Non-celiac Gluten Sensitivity
Peter H. R. Green, MD, FACG Specify the clinical features and diagnostic
approach to the patient with suspected celiac disease as well as non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
11:15 am Q & A
SESSION III: LOWER GIModerator: Irving M. Pike, MD, FACG
11:25 am Optimization of the Exam and Quality Indicators in Colonoscopy
Irving M. Pike, MD, FACG Identify techniques to improve the quality of
your colonoscopic examination, and evaluate whether you and your practice are satisfying the new quality parameters.
11:45 am Diagnosis and Management of C. difficile Colitis: Immunocompetent and
Immunocompromised Patients Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACG Recognize differences in the diagnosis
and treatment of C. difficile colitis in immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients.
12:05 pm Hereditary CRC: Practical Approach Brandie Leach, MS, CGC Identify the clinical clues suggestive that
your patient has a hereditary CRC disorder, and determine which pathology and genetic studies are needed to support your impression and to counsel the family.
12:25 pm Q & A
12:45 pm Lunch Presentation: Affordable Healthcare Act – Effects on Your Practice
Harry E. Sarles, Jr., MD, FACG ACG President Provide an update on current health policy.
1:30 pm Dessert/Break in the Exhibit Hall
SIMULTANEOUS BREAKOUT SESSIONS & HANDS-ON WORKSHOPSAttendees should use the registration form to indicate whether they would like to attend a breakout session OR hands-on workshop for each time slot. Each breakout session includes a case presentation and Q & A session. Space is limited for each session.
Please note: Hands-on sessions provide a valuable learning opportunity for attendees, though no CME will be provided.
2:00 pm to 2:45 pmCurrent Management of Alcoholic HepatitisCraig J. McClain, MD, FACGDetermine severity assessment and therapy for alcoholic hepatitis (nutrition, drugs, and interventions that could help decrease alcohol abuse relapse).
Management of Obesity for the Gastroenterologist: Nutrition, Drugs, and Surgery ReferralStephen A. McClave, MDDescribe the basis for diet counseling, drug therapy and surgical options to treat the obese patient.
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
3:00 pm to 3:45 pmPractical Tips for Managing IBD PatientsFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACGDiscuss various scenarios of caring for IBD patients to obtain practical tips to put into practice.
GI BleedingJohn R. Saltzman, MD, FACGReview the current evaluation and management strategies for GI bleeding and assess current endoscopic therapeutic modalities.
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
4:00 pm to 4:45 pmCurrent Management of Alcoholic HepatitisCraig J. McClain, MD, FACG
Management of Obesity for the Gastroenterologist: Nutrition, Drugs, and Surgery ReferralStephen A. McClave, MD
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
5:00 pm to 5:45 pmPractical Tips for Managing IBD PatientsFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG
GI BleedingJohn R. Saltzman, MD, FACG
OR
Hands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)
Or register online at gi.org/education-and-meetings/
regional-meetings
Return completed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the ACG.MAIL: American College of Gastroenterology, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200,
Bethesda, MD 20817 OR FAX: 301-263-9025
Payment Type:
Check payable to ACG is enclosed Check payment must be received before December 6, 2013.
Credit Card: MASTERCARD
VISA AMEX
Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by November 15, 2013. No refunds will be given after this date.
Cardholder Name Signature
Card Number Exp. Date
Security Code (3 or 4 digits) Today’s Date
Sunday, December 8, 20137:00 am Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
7:55 am Welcome and Announcements Course Co-Directors
SESSION IV: LIVERModerator: Luis S. Marsano, MD, FACG
8:00 am Current and Evolving Treatment of HCV Paul J. Pockros, MD, FACG Assess the use of boceprevir and telaprevir,
with pegylated interferon and ribavirin in patients with HCV, as well as the non-interferon based therapies.
8:25 am Current Treatment of HBV Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACG Understand the use of anti-HBV drugs
according to the immune stage of HBV; to minimize transmission risk during pregnancy; and to prevent reactivation of occult HBV during immunosuppression.
8:50 am Management of the Cirrhotic Patient: Minimizing Complications
Luis S. Marsano, MD, FACG Specify management techniques that can
improve outcomes in cirrhotic patients: early interventions in nutrition, hepatic encephalopathy, variceal bleeding, ascites control, and renal dysfunction.
9:15 am Management of NAFLD Craig J. McClain, MD, FACG Understand the diagnostic and therapeutic
approach for early detection and control of hepatic and non-hepatic complications in patients with NAFLD.
9:40 am Q & A
10:00 am Break/Visit Exhibits
SESSION V: INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASEModerator: David A. Schwartz, MD, FACG
10:30 am Immunizations and Health Maintenance in Chronic GI Disorders
Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG Identify which vaccines and other health
prevention measures are useful in patients with chronic GI disorders – IBD or cirrhosis.
10:55 am Personalized Medicine in IBD: Where Are We in 2013?
David A. Schwartz, MD, FACG Understand how your patient’s genome
can affect clinical evolution and treatment choices in IBD.
11:20 am Severe IBD: What to Do When Anti-TNFs Don’t Work
David T. Rubin, MD, FACG Assess current options and
recommendations to treat IBD refractory to anti-TNF therapy.
11:45 am Q & A
12:00 noon Adjourn
ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course • December 7-8, 2013 • Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TennesseeEducational Agenda
$299 ACG Member/Fellow
$150 ACG Trainee/GI Fellow/Resident Member
$175 ACG Allied Health Member
$175 ACG NP/PA Member
$375 Non-member Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest
$150 Non-member Trainee/GI Fellow/Resident
$225 Non-member NP/PA/Allied Health
$75 ACG Members (Member, Fellow, Trainee/Resident, NP/PA, Allied Health)
$100 Non-members (Non-member Physicians/PharmD, PhD, NP/PA, Trainee/Resident, Allied Health)
Saturday, December 7, 2013
6:45 am Registration Opens/ Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
7:40 am Welcome and Announcements Course Co-Directors
SESSION I: ENDOSCOPY/PANCREATICOBILIARYModerators: Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACG Ronald E. Pruitt, MD, FACG
7:45 am Options for Endoscopic Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus
Patrick S. Yachimski, MD Understand current recommendations to
endoscopically treat Barrett’s with or without dysplasia.
8:05 am Endoscopic Emergencies – When to Get Out of Bed in the Middle of the Night
John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG Identify emergencies such as foreign body
removal, cholangitis, and GI bleeding which require more immediate attention.
8:25 am Enteral Stenting – State of the Art: Benign or Malignant, We Have a Stent for You
Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACG Apply the best options for endoscopic
stenting in the pancreaticobiliary, esophageal, small bowel, and large bowel areas.
8:45 am Evaluation and Management of Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas: When to Resect, When to Follow and When to Forget
Randall E. Brand, MD, FACG Determine the most appropriate course of
action to take when managing cystic lesions of the pancreas.
Please print or type information as you would like it to appear on your name badge.
Name
MUST circle all that apply: MD* DO* PhD RN NP LPN PA PharmD Other:
*Please enter your 10-digit NPI number above (required if physician)
Address
City State Zip
Phone Fax Email (Email required for meeting confirmation/receipt)
Registration Fees – please check one
Hepatitis School, Friday, December 6
Breakout Sessions and Hands-on Workshops (Saturday afternoon)Choose either one breakout session OR one hands-on workshop for each time slot. Please note that space is limited for each session.
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Current Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis Management of Obesity for the
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR Barrett’s Ablation & EMR
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Practical Tips for Managing IBD Patients GI Bleeding
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR Barrett’s Ablation & EMR
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Current Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis Management of Obesity for the
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR ERCP & Enteral Stents
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Practical Tips for Managing IBD Patients GI Bleeding
Hands-on Workshop – please circle one: Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR ERCP & Enteral StentsSyllabus Preference – please check one
free — Print version only
free — USB drive only
$30 — Print and USB
AccommodationsThe program will be held at the Omni Nashville Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Opening in fall 2013, the hotel is connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and within walking distance to Music Row. Close to all the major attractions of Music City, U.S.A., the Omni also boasts culinary and entertainment venues including live music space and outdoor dining, a spa, state of the art fitness center and rooftop pool. Make your reservations early for the Omni Nashville Hotel, located on Fifth Avenue between Demonbreun Street and Korean Veterans Boulevard in Nashville, TN. Visit www.omnihotels.com/nashville for more information about the hotel.
To make reservations, please contact the Omni Nashville Ho-tel at 1-888-444-6664. Special meeting rates per night are $179 plus tax (tax is currently 15.25%) for single or double rooms. Additional fees of service charge and tax may apply. The hotel accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Carte Blanche, and Diners Club. Reservations must be made by November 14, 2013. 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. Once ACG’s room block is sold out, the hotel may charge a higher rate for any additional rooms made available. Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will be penalized for one night’s room and tax. Cancellations made prior to 48 hours will not be penalized. Guest room internet fees and fitness center access fees will be waived for ACG attendees.
RegistrationThe registration fee includes a course syllabus. All registrants must pay the full registration fee; one-day registration or other partial registration is not available. Full refund of reg-istration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by Novem-ber 15, 2013. No refunds will be given after this date. At-tendees may register by submitting the enclosed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the College headquarters by fax to 301-263-9025, by mail to ACG, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817, or online at gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings.
More InformationFor more information about this ACG meeting, call ACG at 301-263-9000. Americans with Disabilities Act: Attend-ees of this ACG Course who need additional reasonable ac-commodations or who have special needs (including dietary needs) should contact the ACG office at 301-263-9000 no later than November 15, 2013.
Program Description and Accreditation/CMEThe field of gastroenterology continues to experience an introduction of new and novel diagnostic techniques and therapeutic options affecting numerous areas of GI disease management and patient care. This program is designed to explore those areas which the gastroenterologist often faces in clinical practice and will address management updates in a variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic areas. Several broad topics will be explored including management of patients with Barrett’s esophagus, endoscopic emergencies, enteral stenting, evaluation of cystic lesions of the pancreas, quality in colonoscopy, GERD, celiac disease, C. difficile, inflamma-tory bowel disease, and the liver topics of hepatitis B, C and NAFLD. Smaller breakout sessions with the experts will be of-fered as well as hands-on endoscopy sessions and a featured presentation over lunch on health policy.
This program is designed for gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitio-ners 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 Cred-its™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hands-on sessions provide a valuable learning opportunity for attendees, though no CME will be provided.
Participant Information
Payment Information
Registration Form
ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate CourseDecember 7-8, 2013, Nashville, Tennessee
Make plans to attend ACG’s Hepatitis School to be offered in conjunction with the ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course.
This day-long interactive educational program will take place Friday, December 6, 2013, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Register now! Agenda and additional course information will be available soon.
Visit gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings.
An Intensive Clinical Update on Hepatitis C ManagementFriday, December 6, 20138:00 am - 4:30 pm
For Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterologist
Hepatitis SchoolACG’s
Am
erican College of G
astroenterology
Southern Regional Postgraduate Course
Register Today!gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings
COURSE CO-DIRECTORS
LUIS S. MARSANO, MD, FACGProfessor of Medicine; Director of Hepatology; Jewish Hospital Distinguished Chair in Hepatology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
RONALD E. PRUITT, MD, FACGACG Governor of Tennessee; Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; Chief of Gastroenterology and Chief Medical Officer, Maria Nathanson Center of Excellence, Saint Thomas Hospital; Partner, Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc., Nashville, TN
DAVID A. SCHWARTZ, MD, FACGAssociate Professor of Medicine; Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
FACULTY
THOMAS L. ABELL, MDProfessor of Medicine; Arthur M. Schoen, MD, Chair in Gastroenterology, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
DOUGLAS G. ADLER, MD, FACGAssociate Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Director of Therapeutic Endoscopy, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
RANDALL E. BRAND, MD, FACGVisiting Professor of Medicine; Academic Director, GI Division, UPMC Shadyside; Director, GI Malignancy Early Detection, Diagnosis and Prevention Program, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
FRANCIS A. FARRAYE, MD, MSc, FACGProfessor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine; Clinical Director, Section of Gastroenterology; Co-Director, Center for Digestive Disorders, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
2013
December 7-8, 2013 Omni Nashville Hotel Nashville, Tennessee
PETER H. R. GREEN, MD, FACGProfessor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY
BRANDIE LEACH, MS, CGCGenetic Counselor, Genomic Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
GLEN A. LEHMAN, MD, FACGProfessor of Medicine and Radiology; Associate Director of Clinical Affairs, Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
CRAIG J. McCLAIN, MD, FACGProfessor of Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology; Chief of Research Affairs, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
STEPHEN A. McCLAVE, MDProfessor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Louisville School of Medicine; Director, Nutrition Support Team, University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY
IRVING M. PIKE, MD, FACGChief Medical Officer, John Muir Health, Walnut Creek, CA
PAUL J. POCKROS, MD, FACGHead, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Director, Center for Liver Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA
DAVID T. RUBIN, MD, FACGProfessor of Medicine; Co-Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center; Associate Section Chief for Educational Programs, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
JOHN R. SALTZMAN, MD, FACGAssociate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Director of Endoscopy, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
HARRY E. SARLES, Jr., MD, FACGFounding Partner, Digestive Health Associates of Texas, Rockwall, TX
MITCHELL L. SHIFFMAN, MD, FACGDirector, Liver Institute of Virginia, Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System, Richmond, VA
CHRISTINA M. SURAWICZ, MD, MACGProfessor of Medicine; GI Section Chief, Harborview Medical Center; Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
MICHAEL F. VAEZI, MD, PhD, FACGProfessor of Medicine; Clinical Director, Division of Gastroenterology; Director, Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
PATRICK S. YACHIMSKI, MDAssistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
For more on what there is to do and see in Nashville, visit www.visitmusiccity.com.
Earn year-end CME from a leading panel of experts at ACG’s Southern Regional Postgraduate Course, December 7-8, at the new Omni Nashville Hotel. Sessions will focus on Endoscopy/Pancreaticobiliary, Upper GI/Functional, Lower GI, Liver and IBD. A special luncheon presentation, Affordable Healthcare Act: Effects on Your Practice, will be offered on Saturday. On Saturday afternoon, attendees can choose from hands-on sessions and breakout sessions. Breakout sessions include such topics as Current Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis, Management of Obesity for the Gastroenterologist: Nutrition, Drugs, and Surgery Referral, Practical Tips for Managing IBD Patients, and GI Bleeding. Hands-on sessions include Hemostasis, Advanced Polypectomy, Barrett’s Ablation, EMR, Enteral Stents, and ERCP.
ACG is pleased to hold the ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course at the new Omni Nashville Hotel, opening in fall 2013. Located in downtown Nashville, the hotel is connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and within walking distance to Music Row.
Known worldwide as Music City, U.S.A., Nashville is the home of country music. What was once strictly regional entertainment, country music has grown to worldwide popularity. Dozens of cafés and honkytonks throughout the city offer visitors live music daily or a chance to show off your best country line dance moves. The most popular music venue is Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry, country’s most famous stage. Live shows are provided weekly.
On your visit to Nashville, you can also experience a bit of Greece at the world’s only full-scale reproduction of the ancient Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The Parthenon is located in Nashville’s Centennial Park and houses an art gallery and museum.
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COURSE CO-DIRECTORS
LUIS S. MARSANO, MD, FACGProfessor of Medicine; Director of Hepatology; Jewish Hospital Distinguished Chair in Hepatology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
RONALD E. PRUITT, MD, FACGACG Governor of Tennessee; Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; Chief of Gastroenterology and Chief Medical Officer, Maria Nathanson Center of Excellence, Saint Thomas Hospital; Partner, Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc., Nashville, TN
DAVID A. SCHWARTZ, MD, FACGAssociate Professor of Medicine; Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
FACULTY
THOMAS L. ABELL, MDProfessor of Medicine; Arthur M. Schoen, MD, Chair in Gastroenterology, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
DOUGLAS G. ADLER, MD, FACGAssociate Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Director of Therapeutic Endoscopy, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
RANDALL E. BRAND, MD, FACGVisiting Professor of Medicine; Academic Director, GI Division, UPMC Shadyside; Director, GI Malignancy Early Detection, Diagnosis and Prevention Program, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
FRANCIS A. FARRAYE, MD, MSc, FACGProfessor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine; Clinical Director, Section of Gastroenterology; Co-Director, Center for Digestive Disorders, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
2013
December 7-8, 2013 Omni Nashville Hotel Nashville, Tennessee
PETER H. R. GREEN, MD, FACGProfessor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY
BRANDIE LEACH, MS, CGCGenetic Counselor, Genomic Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
GLEN A. LEHMAN, MD, FACGProfessor of Medicine and Radiology; Associate Director of Clinical Affairs, Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
CRAIG J. McCLAIN, MD, FACGProfessor of Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology; Chief of Research Affairs, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
STEPHEN A. McCLAVE, MDProfessor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Louisville School of Medicine; Director, Nutrition Support Team, University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY
IRVING M. PIKE, MD, FACGChief Medical Officer, John Muir Health, Walnut Creek, CA
PAUL J. POCKROS, MD, FACGHead, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Director, Center for Liver Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA
DAVID T. RUBIN, MD, FACGProfessor of Medicine; Co-Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center; Associate Section Chief for Educational Programs, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
JOHN R. SALTZMAN, MD, FACGAssociate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Director of Endoscopy, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
HARRY E. SARLES, Jr., MD, FACGFounding Partner, Digestive Health Associates of Texas, Rockwall, TX
MITCHELL L. SHIFFMAN, MD, FACGDirector, Liver Institute of Virginia, Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System, Richmond, VA
CHRISTINA M. SURAWICZ, MD, MACGProfessor of Medicine; GI Section Chief, Harborview Medical Center; Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
MICHAEL F. VAEZI, MD, PhD, FACGProfessor of Medicine; Clinical Director, Division of Gastroenterology; Director, Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
PATRICK S. YACHIMSKI, MDAssistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
For more on what there is to do and see in Nashville, visit www.visitmusiccity.com.
Earn year-end CME from a leading panel of experts at ACG’s Southern Regional Postgraduate Course, December 7-8, at the new Omni Nashville Hotel. Sessions will focus on Endoscopy/Pancreaticobiliary, Upper GI/Functional, Lower GI, Liver and IBD. A special luncheon presentation, Affordable Healthcare Act: Effects on Your Practice, will be offered on Saturday. On Saturday afternoon, attendees can choose from hands-on sessions and breakout sessions. Breakout sessions include such topics as Current Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis, Management of Obesity for the Gastroenterologist: Nutrition, Drugs, and Surgery Referral, Practical Tips for Managing IBD Patients, and GI Bleeding. Hands-on sessions include Hemostasis, Advanced Polypectomy, Barrett’s Ablation, EMR, Enteral Stents, and ERCP.
ACG is pleased to hold the ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course at the new Omni Nashville Hotel, opening in fall 2013. Located in downtown Nashville, the hotel is connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and within walking distance to Music Row.
Known worldwide as Music City, U.S.A., Nashville is the home of country music. What was once strictly regional entertainment, country music has grown to worldwide popularity. Dozens of cafés and honkytonks throughout the city offer visitors live music daily or a chance to show off your best country line dance moves. The most popular music venue is Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry, country’s most famous stage. Live shows are provided weekly.
On your visit to Nashville, you can also experience a bit of Greece at the world’s only full-scale reproduction of the ancient Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The Parthenon is located in Nashville’s Centennial Park and houses an art gallery and museum.
Featuring hands-on sessions!
Featuring Hands-On Sessions!
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ACG SOUTHERN REGIONAL POSTGRADUATE COURSE December 7-8, 2013, Nashville, Tennessee
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