80051190 - Sixth Annual Update on Advances in Endoscopy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Saturday, March 7, 2020, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner, VA


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
Physicians ....................................................................................................................................$ 210
Residents*/Fellows*/Nurses/NPs/PAs/Allied Health Professionals.....................................$ 115
*with verification of status

LATE FEE AND REFUND POLICY
A $50 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. ET on March 1, 2020. 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 1, 2020. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins activity in lieu of cancellation is not possible.

1. Summarize current advances in the management of UGI bleeding.
2. Evaluate the current role of EUS in patients with pancreas cancer.
3. Identify the role of surgery in the management of patients with pancreas cancer.
4. Discuss the increasing impact of obesity on GI diseases.
5. Recognize the role and limitations of endoscopy in the management of obesity.
6. Summarize current advances in the management of Barrett Esophagus.

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 live activity for a maximum of 7.75 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 (ANCC)
American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
PAs may claim a maximum of 7.75 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

The Johns Hopkins University has approved this activity for 7.75 contact hours for non-physicians.

AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE’S (ABIM)
MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION (MOC) PROGRAM
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.75 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.

The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, Virginia 22102
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/tysons-corner

Located in McLean, one of Northern Virginia’s most desirable areas, the hotel is connected to high-end shopping at Tysons Galleria, and is a short distance from the iconic landmarks of downtown Washington, D.C.

A limited number of hotel rooms have been retained for the conference. Visit https://book.passkey.com/event/49959455/owner/61330/home or call the hotel at 800.241.3333 and let them know you are with the Johns Hopkins Advances in GI Conference to receive the special group rate of $169 single or double occupancy, plus tax per night. Check-in time: 3:00 pm. Check-out time: 12:00 pm.

HOTEL RESERVATION CUT-OFF DATE: February 14, 2020

Self-parking is available to all conference attendees at no cost.

Saturday, March 7, 2020