What's New in GI 2023 (RP2302C)

Dallas, TX US
February 25, 2023

What’s New in GI will provide attendees with practical information that can be applied today in their clinical practice. Discussions will include the latest updates on recognizing symptoms and using current data to establish diagnoses and formulate appropriate treatment plans for the management of gastrointestinal diseases. Several topics will be presented at this one-day symposium through lectures and Q&A sessions from UT Southwestern experts in the field of gastroenterology. This course is designed for gastroenterologists, GI surgeons, internal medicine physicians, family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care providers with an interest in gastroenterology. 

Target Audience

THIS ACTIVITY IS INTENDED FOR PROVIDERS IN THE SPECIALTIES OF: 

  • Gastroenterology
  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Family Practice
  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery - Colon and Rectal
  • Surgery - Oncology

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the benefits of different medications and when to select in treating IBD.
  • Identify conditions that may mimic IBD. Explain dietary advances that would benefit GI patients.
  • Explain concerns IBD patients may have regarding the COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Identify diagnosis methods and treatment options for refractory heartburn. Describe diagnosis techniques for functional dyspepsia.
  • Explain dietary advances that would benefit GI patients.
  • Describe clinical recommendations for colorectal cancer screening in patients with differing risk levels.
  • Explain the potential complications that can occur with bariatric surgery and the appropriate management.
  • Describe the criteria for choosing endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) polypectomy for advanced lesions.
     

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 AMA
  • 6.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/26/2022
Course expires: 
02/25/2024
Event starts: 
02/25/2023 - 7:00am CST
Event ends: 
02/25/2023 - 4:30pm CST
Cost:
$150.00

Agenda

T I M E 

 

T O P I C   

S P E A K E

7:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

Registration and Breakfast

 

8:00 a.m.

8:10 a.m.

Welcome

Dr. Dunbar, Dr. Fudman, Dr. Patel

 

 

 

 

8:10 a.m.

9:40 a.m.

Session 1: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Moderator: David Fudman, M.D.

 

 

Positioning Advanced Therapies for IBD ​in 2023

David Fudman, M.D.

 

 

Vaccines in the Patient with IBD: COVID and Beyond

Moheb Boktor, M.D.

 

 

Q&A

 

 

 

Complicated Case Discussions

Moheb Boktor, M.D., Josephine Ni, M.D., Javier Salgado Pogacnik, M.D., David Fudman, M.D.

 

 

 

 

9:40 a.m.

9:55 a.m.

Break

 

 

 

 

 

9:55 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

Session 2: Upper GI Conditions

Moderator: Neha Patel, M.D.

 

 

When PPIs Don't Work: What's Next for Heartburn?

Kerry Dunbar, M.D., Ph.D.

 

 

Beat the Bloat and Belch

Benjamin Elsbernd, M.D.

 

 

Managing the Patient with Functional Dyspepsia

Neha Patel, M.D.

 

 

Food as Medicine: Dietary Advances in GI

Kathleen Eustace, MPH RDN LD CNSC​

 

 

Q&A

 

 

 

 

 

11:15 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Break

 

 

 

 

 

11:30 a.m.

12:25 p.m.

Session 3: Colorectal Cancer

Moderator: Kerry Dunbar, M.D., Ph.D.

 

 

Epidemiology in Early CRC

Emina Huang, M.D.

 

 

Changing Guidelines in CRC Screening and Polyp Surveillance

Ngozi Enwerem, M.D.

 

 

Q&A

 

 

 

 

 

12:25 p.m.

1:25 p.m.

Lunch

 

 

 

 

 

1:25 p.m.

2:25 p.m.

Session 4: Keynote Presentation

Moderator: Neha Patel, M.D.

 

 

Struck By Cupid's Arrow: Simplification of Diagnostics and Therapeutics to Make You Fall in Love with Treating IBS

Darren M. Brenner, M.D.
Northwestern Medicine

 

 

Q&A

 

 

 

 

 

2:25 p.m.

2:40 p.m.

Break

 

 

 

 

 

2:40 p.m.

3:55 p.m.

Session 5: Therapeutic Endoscopy

Moderator: David Fudman, M.D.

 

 

Techniques for Polypectomy of Advanced Lesions:
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection vs Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection

Thomas Tielleman, M.D.,
Shawn Shah, M.D.

 

 

Endobariatrics: Complications of Bariatric Surgery

Anna Tavakkoli, M.D., M.Sc.

 

 

Q&A

 

 

 

Conclusions

Dr. Dunbar, Dr. Fudman, Dr. Patel

UT Southwestern Medical Center - T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building Auditorium (NG3.112)
6001 Forest Park Rd.
Dallas, TX 75235
United States

Parking: The parking garage is located adjacent to the T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building. The garage entrance is to the right of the front building entrance. Use elevator to third floor and follow direction signs to the conference room.

Program accessibility: We accommodate people with disabilities. Please email cmeregistrations@utsouthwestern.edu for more information. To ensure accommodation, please register as soon as possible.

Course Directors:

Kerry Dunbar, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Associate Program Director, Residency Program
Section Chief, Dallas VA Medical Center

Neha Patel, M.D.
Assistant Professor

David Fudman, M.D.
Assistant Professor
 

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. 

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

CME MOC -ABIM BadgeSuccessful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 6.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Available Credit

  • 6.00 AMA
  • 6.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$150.00
Please login or create an account to take this course.

REGISTRATION

Physicians and General Registration

  • Early bird rate extended!
  • General registration

 

$150
$175

UTSW GI Faculty, Fellows, NP, PA, NursesComplimentary
NP, PA$75
Nurses$50


NOTE: On-site registration on Saturday, February 25 will not be available. All attendees will need to register online by 3pm Friday, February 24. 
 

To register:

  1. Create an account in EthosCE, online learning management system, by selecting the "create an account" link at the bottom of the page or "log-in" to your existing account.
  2. Return to this course page, click "Register" tab, and select the designated fee.
  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.
     

Refund Policy:

A $25 handling fee will be deducted from cancellation refunds. Refund requests must be received by email at cmeregistrations@utsouthwestern.edu by Friday, February 3, 2023. No refunds will be made thereafter.