The 14th Annual Atrium Health Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreatobiliary Diseases Symposium

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Target Audience

Surgeons, hepatologists, gastroenterologists, oncologists, interventional radiologists, nurses and healthcare providers involved in the multidisciplinary care of complex HPB patients.

Description

**Registration ends at 2pm on Friday, March 25th.**

The Symposium targets physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses to share updates regarding advances in treatment strategies in several areas of GI Disease. Areas of Clinical Focus for this year:

• Current medical and surgical therapeutic options for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
  
• Updates in Upper/Lower GI Motility and Pathophysiology
  
• The Evolution of Pancreatic EUS
  
• Modern Approach to IBD Treatment in the era of Biologics

Keynote Speaker
Girish Mishra, MD, MS, FASGE, FACG
EUS Guided Interventions for Pancreatic Disorders

Faculty & Moderators:
• Jean Ashburn, MD
• Michael Beckman, MD
• Rich Bloomfeld, MD
• Shailendra Chauhan, MD
• Bradley Davis, MD
• Andrew deLemos, MD
• Michael Driedger, MD
• Kunal Kadakia, MD
• David Levi, MD
• Nilesh Lodhia, MD
• MacKenzie McArthur, MPAM, DMSc, PA-C
• Tarun Narang, MD
• Mark Russo, MD, MPH
• Paul Schmeltzer, MD
• Elyse Thakur, PhD
• Dionisios Vrochides, MD, PhD
• Jennifer Wellington, DO
• Steve Zacks, MD

Accreditation Statement
Atrium Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Atrium Health designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 7.0 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

ANCC and the North Carolina Board of Nursing accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from the organizations accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

7.0 G.I. Specific Category Approved
7.0 Hours Approved
According to the criteria of the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN), the approved hours in this activity are considered GI Specific for the purpose of recertification by contact hours through the ABCGN.

Now approved for G.I. Specific Category by the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN).

Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
Atrium Health adheres to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and commercial support relationships, if any, will be made known at the activity.

COVID Vaccination is required. All registrants, exhibitors and staff will be required to self-attest they are fully vaccinated before being issued a badge for meeting access.

Our top priority at Atrium Health is your health, safety, and well-being. We recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on your individual practice and wellness. Atrium Health continues to closely monitor COVID-19 Guidelines as the health and safety of our conference attendees is our highest priority and following Atrium Health Guidelines, individuals must wear a mask when indoors at all times, regardless of vaccination status.

ADA Statement
If you need any auxiliary aids or services identified in the American with Disabilities Act in order to attend this conference, please call Rebecca Osborne by email at rebecca.osborne@atriumhealth.org

Disclaimer: By registering for the program, you authorize Charlotte AHEC to release your name, city and state to attending commercial supporters. Please contact the program support listed below if you have any questions or concerns.

Legal Disclaimer: I understand that all participants attending this conference on a voluntary basis, and I recognize the risks for me and my guests in attending and interacting with other attendees, staff, and others I/we may come in contact with as a result of attending the course. Individuals exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 as defined by the CDC are prohibited from attending the course in-person. I acknowledge Atrium Health is not liable for the spread or transfer of any virus, illness, or injury for me or any of my guests.

Objectives

• Discuss the multiple PSC Disease Scoring Systems.
• Define the sequence of management options and understand the surgical treatments for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma.
• Discuss important elements of GI pathophysiology that lead to certain disease states, including Motility Disorders.
• Review the evolution and current state-of-the-art EUS Guided Interventions for Pancreatic Disorders.
• Review the current status of medical and surgical treatments for IBD, in the era of biologics.

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