80040407 - HITEC: Hopkins International Therapeutic Endoscopy Course

1. Discuss the latest advances in luminal and pancreaticobiliary endoscopy.
2. Discuss management of patients with large colon polyps.
3. Describe the latest advances in managing patients with peripancreatic fluid collections.
4. Illustrate principles and techniques of EUS-guided fine needle aspiration and interventional EUS.
5. Determine the basic and advanced concepts and principles of biliary cannulation during ERCP.
6. Discuss endoscopic therapy for obesity.
7. Present an update on the management of Barrett’s esophagus.
8. Describe the status of POEM and submucosal endoscopy in 2017.

Registration Cut-Off Date: March 31, 2017

Please pre-register using the register button at the top of the screen to register by March 31, 2017. Late registration will be accepted on-site for an additional charge, payable by credit card only. 

On-site Registration
(To check in and pick up instructional materials)

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
7:00 - 7:30 a.m.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Thomas B. Turner Builidng, Lower Level
720 Rutland Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21205

The registration desk will remain open throughout the program.  The Turner Building is located on Rutland Avenue at Monument Street. Directions and campus parking information are available on our website under the contact us tab.

Handicapped parking is available in the nearby Rutland Garage. Complimentary round-trip transportation for attendees staying at conference headquarters hotel will be provided. Johns Hopkins is smoke-free.

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Complimentary Social Event
Please join us for an opportunity of networking during the complimentary welcome reception and dinner for registrants and faculty on Wednesday evening, April 5, 2017, immediately following the last session. Guests are invited to attend at an additional charge of $50. Please indicate your attendance on the registration form. NOTE: The commercial support received is solely for the educational component of this activity and will not be used to support this social event.

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Fees

Methods of Payment: We require full payment prior to the start of the activity. On-site payments by credit card only. The registration fee includes instructional materials, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks and lunches.
Physicians................................................................................................................$550 USD
Residents*/Fellows*/Nurses/NPs/PAs/Allied Health Professionals......................$450 USD
*with verification of status

Hands-On Lab Session (Optional; limited for registered attendees) .......................$200 USD

You will receive a confirmation by e-mail. If you have not received it by March 31, 2017, call +1 (410) 502-9634 to confirm that you are registered. A transcript of attendance will be available upon attestation of your credit hours and submission of the post activity online evaluation.

The Johns Hopkins University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, the University will refund the registration fee but is not responsible for travel expenses. Additionally, we reserve the right to change the venue to a comparable venue. Under such circumstances registrants will be notified as soon as possible.
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Late Fee and Refund Policy
A $50 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. ET on March 31, 2017. A handling fee of $50 will be deducted for cancellation. An additional fee may apply for cancellation of other events, including workshops and social activities. Refund requests must be received by fax or mail by March 31, 2017. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins activity in lieu of cancellation is not possible.

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The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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Credit Designation Statement
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Other Credits
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ from organizations accredited by ACCME. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 23.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits for completing this program.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The Johns Hopkins University has approved this activity for 23.75 contact hours for non-physicians.

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Hotel Accommodations
A limited block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at both of the Inner Harbor hotels for your convenience and will be available on a first come, first served basis. See each property description for details to make a reservation.

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Hotel #1:

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
700 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Toll Free: +1 (800) 228-9290
Phone: +1 (410) 385-3000
FAX: +1 (410) 385-0330
Web Site: www.baltimoremarriottwaterfront.com
Online Reservation Link: https://aws.passkey.com/go/JHUCMEHITEC2017
Marriott Hotel Reservation Cut-Off Date: March 14, 2017
Make your reservation online or call the hotel directly and specify that you are attending the Johns Hopkins HITEC conference to receive the special group rate of $234, single/double, plus 9.5% occupancy tax and 6% state sales tax per night. On-site parking is available at an additional charge. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 12:00 p.m.

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Hotel #2:

Four Seasons Hotel
200 International Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Phone: +1 (410) 576-5800
Fax: +1 (410) 576-5888
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.fourseasons.com/baltimore
Use the online reservation code: CI0417JHI
Four Seasons Hotel Reservation Cut-Off Date: March 31, 2017
Make your reservation online or call the hotel directly and specify that you are attending the Johns Hopkins HITEC conference to receive the special rate of $309 single/double, plus 9.5% occupancy tax and 6% state sales tax per night. Overnight, daily valet and self-parking are available for an additional fee. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. Check out time is 12:00 p.m.

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Complimentary roundtrip shuttle bus transportation will be provided to/from the hotels.

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Travel Information
By Air: Baltimore is served by three major airports: Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) in Maryland; Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Northern Virginia.

Taxi Service: To downtown Baltimore from BWI, the nearest airport, is 15-30 minutes depending on traffic and approximately $35 one way. Super Shuttle charges less than $20 one way and reservations are needed. Reservations can be made online at: www.supershuttle.com or call +1 (410) 859-3427.

By Rail: Baltimore is easily accessible by train. Amtrak trains run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Baltimore is a major stop for Amtrak’s high-speed Acela Express service. Penn Station is easily accessible by I-95, I-83 and I-70 and is a 15 minute taxi ride to Johns Hopkins. For more information visit www.amtrak.com or call +1 (800) USA-RAIL.
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This symposium is endorsed by:

• American Gastroenterological Association
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Brazilian Society of Digestive Endoscopy
• European Society of Gastrointestinal EndoscopyWorld Endoscopy Organization