What's New in GI 2023 (RP2302C)
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.
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7:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
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8:00 a.m. | 8:10 a.m. | Welcome | Dr. Dunbar, Dr. Fudman, Dr. Patel |
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8:10 a.m. | 9:40 a.m. | Session 1: Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Moderator: David Fudman, M.D. |
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| Positioning Advanced Therapies for IBD in 2023 | David Fudman, M.D. |
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| Vaccines in the Patient with IBD: COVID and Beyond | Moheb Boktor, M.D. |
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| Complicated Case Discussions | Moheb Boktor, M.D., Josephine Ni, M.D., Javier Salgado Pogacnik, M.D., David Fudman, M.D. |
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9:40 a.m. | 9:55 a.m. | Break |
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9:55 a.m. | 11:15 a.m. | Session 2: Upper GI Conditions | Moderator: Neha Patel, M.D. |
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| When PPIs Don't Work: What's Next for Heartburn? | Kerry Dunbar, M.D., Ph.D. |
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| Beat the Bloat and Belch | Benjamin Elsbernd, M.D. |
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| Managing the Patient with Functional Dyspepsia | Neha Patel, M.D. |
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| Food as Medicine: Dietary Advances in GI | Kathleen Eustace, MPH RDN LD CNSC |
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11:15 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Break |
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11:30 a.m. | 12:25 p.m. | Session 3: Colorectal Cancer | Moderator: Kerry Dunbar, M.D., Ph.D. |
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| Epidemiology in Early CRC | Emina Huang, M.D. |
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| Changing Guidelines in CRC Screening and Polyp Surveillance | Ngozi Enwerem, M.D. |
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12:25 p.m. | 1:25 p.m. | Lunch |
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1:25 p.m. | 2:25 p.m. | Session 4: Keynote Presentation | Moderator: Neha Patel, M.D. |
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| Struck By Cupid's Arrow: Simplification of Diagnostics and Therapeutics to Make You Fall in Love with Treating IBS | Darren M. Brenner, M.D. |
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2:25 p.m. | 2:40 p.m. | Break |
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2:40 p.m. | 3:55 p.m. | Session 5: Therapeutic Endoscopy | Moderator: David Fudman, M.D. |
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| Techniques for Polypectomy of Advanced Lesions: | Thomas Tielleman, M.D., |
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| Endobariatrics: Complications of Bariatric Surgery | Anna Tavakkoli, M.D., M.Sc. |
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| Conclusions | Dr. Dunbar, Dr. Fudman, Dr. Patel |

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 [email protected] 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.
Successful 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
REGISTRATION
Physicians and General Registration
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UTSW GI Faculty, Fellows, NP, PA, Nurses | Complimentary |
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:
- 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.
- Return to this course page, click "Register" tab, and select the designated fee.
- In the following "checkout" pages you will verify and process your payment.
- 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 [email protected] by Friday, February 3, 2023. No refunds will be made thereafter.