LOCATION
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Clinical Academic Building
125 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, New Jersey
SPONSOR
Sponsored by the UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology Crohn’s and Colitis Center of New Jersey and the UMDNJ-Center for Continuing & Outreach Education.
OVERVIEW
The increasing recognition of the impact of Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders has renewed emphasis among medical thought leaders and educators on the prevention, early diagnosis and management of the disorders. Continuing research has increased the number and variety of therapeutic agents directed at these advances in management,which will encourage performance improvement and maintenance of clinical competence.
To see the full agenda, click here to download the program brochure.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This educational activity will be of interest to gastroenterologists and hepatologists, primary care providers, and others in the health profession interested in or involved in the healthcare of patients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders.
OBJECTIVES
By participating in the symposium, participants will complete the following learning objectives:
- Recognize the causes and cost-effective
management of gastroesophageal reflux
disorders, diagnosis of Barrett's epithelium,
role of H. Pylori in peptic ulcers and use of
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and
their impact on the GI tract.
- Review pathophysiology, early diagnosis and
management of ischemic bowel diseases.
- Manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
effectively using conventional and novel
biotherapies.
- Explain the pathophysiology and effective
management of constipation.
- Assess and plan safe endoscopic procedures
for patients on blood thinning products.
- Become familiar with the pathogenesis and
diagnostic work-up and provide medical
treatment for gallstone disorders.
- Plan appropriate work-up for pancreatitis
and discuss new guidelines for the
management of acute pancreatitis.
- Review the current diagnosis and treatment
for Hepatitis B and C.
FACULTY
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Kiron M. Das, MD, PhD, FACG
Professor of Medicine;
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Department of Medicine
UMDNJ-RobertWood Johnson Medical School,
New Brunswick, NJ
Director, Crohn’s and Colitis Center of New Jersey
FACULTY
Tamir Ben-Menachem, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine,
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Department of Medicine,
UMDNJ-RobertWood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick,NJ
Lawrence J. Brandt, MD, MACG, FASGE, AGA-F
Professor of Medicine and Surgery
Albert Einstein College of Medicine,
Chief,Division of Gastroenterology
Montefiore Medical Center,
Bronx, NY
Ellen C. Ebert, MD
Professor of Medicine,
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Department of Medicine
UMDNJ-RobertWood Johnson Medical School,
New Brunswick, NJ
Aram V.Manoukian, MD, MSc
Associate Professor of Medicine;
Associate Director – Endoscopy
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology,
Department of Medicine
UMDNJ-RobertWood Johnson Medical School,
New Brunswick, NJ
Lloyd F.Mayer, MD
Professor of Medicine;
Chief, Divisions of Clinical Immunology
and Gastroenterology
Mt. Sinai Medical Center,
New York, NY
Hazar Michael, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Department of Medicine,
UMDNJ-RobertWood Johnson Medical School,
New Brunswick, NJ
David A. Peura, MD, MACG
Professor of Medicine,
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
University of Virginia Health Sciences Center
Charlottesville, VA
C.S. Pitchumoni, MD, MACG
Clinical Professor of Medicine,
Department of Medicine
UMDNJ-RobertWood Johnson Medical School
Chief of Gastroenterology/Hepatology,
Clinical Nutrition
Saint Peter’s University Hospital,
New Brunswick,NJ
Rhonda F. Souza, MD, AGAF
Associate Professor of Medicine,
Division of Gastroenterology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School,
Dallas,TX
Marc J. Zuckerman,MD, FACG
Professor,
Chief of Gastroenterology,
Department of Medicine
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,
El Paso,TX
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Hyatt Regency New Brunswick is located at Two Albany Street in New Brunswick, within walking distance of the Medical School. For reservations call 732-873-1234.
CME CREDIT
PHYSICIANS
UMDNJ-Center for Continuing and Outreach Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
UMDNJ-Center for Continuing and Outreach Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NURSING PRACTITIONERS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
ACNP and AAPA accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from
organizations accredited by ACCME.
| REGISTRATION |
$75 Physicians
$55 Non-Physicians
$ 0 Residents & Medical Students |
The registration fee includes tuition, continental breakfast, lunch, exhibits, and course syllabus.
| ONLINE: |
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| TELEPHONE: |
Call 973-972-4267 or 800-227-4852
and select option #1.
Available Monday- Friday, 8:30AM
to 5:00PM (EST) |
| FAX: |
Complete a registration
form and fax it to 973-972-7128.
Available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week |
| MAIL: |
Send a completed registration
form to:
UMDNJ-Center for Continuing & Outreach
Education
PO Box 1709
Newark, New Jersey 07101-1709 |
QUESTIONS
Course Information: Call Sandie Gallt at 973-972-0076 or galltsa@umdnj.edu
Registration: Call 973-972-4267or 800-227-4852 (outside of New Jersey).
Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST.
BAD WEATHER HOTLINE - 973-972-7434
During inclement weather, please call this number for the status of a continuing education program or activity. Information will be available at least two hours prior to registration time.
CONFIRMATION
A confirmation receipt will be mailed to participants whose registrations are received at least ten days in advance. All other follow up and conference information will be emailed. Please be sure to provide a valid email address when registering.
CANCELLATION
A full refund, less a $20 processing fee,will be granted if cancellation is received up to the day of the symposium. Refunds cannot be given for “no shows”or cancellations once the symposium has started.
PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
If you are physically challenged and wish to discuss special provisions, contact Sandie Gallt at 973-972-0076.
UMDNJ reserves the right to modify
the program contents, faculty, and
program activities, and reserves
the right to cancel the program if
necessary.
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