6th Annual Update on Liver Disease

Dallas, TX US
October 8, 2022

This review course is intended to update providers on a diverse range of topics including viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver disease, alcohol and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, primary liver cancer and liver transplantation. The conference will focus on recent advances, publications and expert opinions. In addition to didactic lectures, case presentations will be included to make the activity interactive and practical. This program is designed to be most beneficial for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and specialists in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and associated disciplines caring for patients with liver disease.

This conference will be presented as a hybrid learning event. Registrants will choose to attend either in-person or virtually (Zoom).  

 

Target Audience

This program is designed to be most beneficial for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and specialists in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and associated disciplines caring for patients with liver disease.

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze indications and interpretation of viral hepatitis testing and identify those patients who would benefit from antiviral therapy.
  • Implement appropriate management and identify potential therapies for hepatic steatohepatitis.
  • Examine the complications of ascites, hepatorenal syndrome, variceal hemorrhage and encephalopathy and treatment options.
  • Determine the diagnosis and treatment of liver masses including hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma.
  • Identify the indications for liver transplantation and learn about recent advancements in the field and policies changes regarding organ allocation.

 

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 AMA
  • 6.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/08/2022
Course expires: 
10/08/2023
Event starts: 
10/08/2022 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
10/08/2022 - 4:00pm CDT
Cost:
$25.00
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
In Person: T. Boone Pickens Auditorium (NG3.112)
Virtual: via Zoom
Dallas, TX 75235
United States

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 6.00 AMA
  • 6.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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This conference will be presented as a hybrid learning event. Registrants will choose to attend either in-person or virtually via Zoom. 

Registration

To register:

  1. "Login" to your existing account or create an account in EthosCE, online learning management system, by selecting the "create an account" link.
  2. Once logged in, return to this course page, select the designated fee and click the "add to cart" button.
  3. In the following "checkout" pages you will verify and process your payment.
  4. After registration is completed, a confirmation will be sent by email.