80054226 - Seventh Annual Update on Advances in Endoscopy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Saturday, March 13, 2021, 6:50 AM - 4:30 PM EST


This one-day activity will provide an update on a wide range of topics of interest to the practicing gastroenterologist, surgeon and family physician internist. Rapid advances are being made in the understanding of the pathophysiology, natural history and treatment of diseases of the digestive tract and liver. This course will offer practitioners a comprehensive overview of recent, cutting-edge advancements in gastroenterology and hepatology. A special emphasis will be on emerging therapies and concepts that will inform our practice in the future. Particular areas of focus will be advanced endoscopic techniques, GI neoplasms, pancreatico-biliary pathology, liver diseases, hepatobiliary malignancies and liver transplantation.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This activity is intended for gastroenterologists, general surgeons, family physicians, internists, endoscopy nurses, endoscopy technicians and physicians interested in GI and liver disease.

FEES
Before March 6, 2021
Physicians.......................................................................................................................................$ 50
Residents*/Fellows*/Nurses/NPs/PAs/Allied Health Professionals.....................................$ 25
*with verification of status

LATE FEE AND REFUND POLICY
A $25 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. ET on March 6, 2021. Refund requests must be received by fax or mail by March 6, 2021. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins activity in lieu of cancellation is not possible.

1. Describe the role of endoscopy in the management of duodenal polyps.
2. Summarize the role of Artificial Intelligence in endoscopy.
3. Outline current progress in endoscopic management of Barrett esophagus with dysplasia.
4. Recognize and describe the role of microbiome in GI disorders.
5. Identify issues associated with COVID 19 impact on Endoscopy units.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
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.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this internet live activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

OTHER CREDITS
American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 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 8.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for completing this program. The Johns Hopkins University has approved this activity for 8.75 contact hours for non-physicians.

MOC STATEMENT
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 8.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Saturday, March 13, 2021