1. business and industrial
2. business operations
3. business plans

Hepatitis School: Held one day prior to ACG’s Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course, Hepatitis School is a day-long interactive
educational program providing an immersion in hepatitis B and C
management, and a clinical update on new therapeutic modalities
and approaches. The program will focus on the epidemiology and
treatment of hepatitis B, the epidemiology of hepatitis C, assessing
candidates for therapy, currently approved therapies for hepatitis C
and the pipeline of new drug development for the treatment of hepatitis C, approaches to patients with HCV-HIV co-infection and how to
navigate the complex insurance processes related to HCV treatment.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Attendees of this ACG course
who need additional reasonable accommodations or who have
special needs (including dietary needs) should contact the ACG
office at 301-263-9000 no later than May 21, 2015.
DAVID R. LICHTENSTEIN, MD, FACG
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Beth Israel
Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
CIARAN P. KELLY, MD, FACG
Professor of Medicine; Chief, Department of Medicine, University
of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
SHARMEEL K. WASAN, MD, FACG
Professor of Medicine, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development,
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
CHRISTINA M. SURAWICZ, MD, MACG
Director, Liver Institute of Virginia, Richmond, VA
MITCHELL L. SHIFFMAN, MD, FACG
Professor of Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine,
Leawood, KS
PRATEEK SHARMA, MD, FACG
Director of Endoscopy, Brigham and Women’s Hospital;
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School,
Boston, MA
JOHN R. SALTZMAN, MD, FACG
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School
of Medicine; Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA
KRISTEN M. ROBSON, MD, FACG
VIVEK KAUL, MD, FACG
LAITH H. JAMIL, MD
Associate Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Cedars-Sinai
Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
ROBERT C. LOWE, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Director, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Boston Medical
Center, Boston, MA
Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Director of Education, Section of Gastroenterology,
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Associate Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at
Dartmouth; Director, Pancreatic Disorders, Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
TIMOTHY B. GARDNER, MD, MS, FACG
6400 goldsboro road
suite 200
bethesda, md 20817
AMERICAN COLLEGE
OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
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Register Today!
Featuring
hands-on sessions!
June 13-14, 2015
Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
2015 ACG Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
CME
credits!
For more information about this course, call ACG at
301-263-9000.
L. CAMPBELL LEVY, MD
FRANCIS A. FARRAYE, MD, MSc, FACG
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at
Dartmouth; Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School;
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine;
Co-Director, Center for Digestive Disorders, Boston Medical
Center, Boston, MA
ANTHONY J. LEMBO, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School;
Director, GI Motility Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital,
Boston, MA
BRADEN KUO, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Boston University School of
Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
HIROKO KUNITAKE, MD
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More Information
The registration fee includes a course syllabus. All registrants
must pay the full registration fee; one-day registration for the
Postgraduate Course or other partial registration is not available.
Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administration fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by May 29,
2015. No refunds will be given after this date. Attendees may register by submitting the enclosed registration form with payment in
U.S. funds to the College headquarters by fax to 301-263-9025,
by mail to ACG, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD
20817, or online at www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/regionalmeetings.
Registration
COLLEEN R. KELLY, MD, FACG
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical
School, Brown University; Women’s Medicine Collaborative,
Providence, RI
Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology
and Nutrition, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center,
Columbus, OH
DARWIN L. CONWELL, MD
FACULTY
Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth;
Section Chief, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
BRIAN E. LACY, MD, PhD, FACG
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
AUDREY H. CALDERWOOD, MD, MS, FACG
COURSE CO-DIRECTORS
June 13-14, 2015 • Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center • Boston, Massachusetts
ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course
up to
Four Hands-on sessions will be offered. Each session will offer eight
Hands-on stations. There are limited spaces available. To ensure
you can participate in one of the Hands-on sessions, please select
your top two choices for Hands-on stations that you would like to
participate in. The College will assign attendees to sessions based
on availability of their top choices for stations.
Hands-on Sessions: Hands-on sessions are offered for free to all
course attendees to experience first-hand specific and often challenging endoscopic procedures. It is an opportunity to gain tactile
experience using a variety of tools and techniques. Faculty will present an overview of the device or technique and a demonstration using the device. Attendees then have an opportunity to practice using
the equipment. In addition, attendees will benefit from Q & A with
experts during the session. While no CME is offered for Hands-on
sessions, they provide valuable experiential learning.
This program is designed for gastroenterologists, gastroenterology
trainees, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants and
nurse practitioners interested in the latest information on diagnostic
GI and state of the art treatment of these illnesses.
During this course, multiple topics will be covered including pancreatitis, autoislet transplantation, IBD, quality indicators in gastroenterology, functional GI disorders, celiac disease, eating disorders,
gastrointestinal endoscopy, and management of large polyps.The
structure of the program includes a mix of didactic presentations
delivered by expert faculty, breakout sessions, case presentations,
interactive audience discussions as well as significant question and
answer opportunities. Hands-on sessions will also be offered.
The introduction and advances of innovative diagnostic techniques
and novel therapeutics has created an exciting range of approaches
to many important areas of GI disease and patient care. This program is designed to address those compelling and controversial areas in the care of patients with gastrointestinal disease.
Program Description
The program will be held at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. Located in the Seaport District, also known as South Boston
Waterfront, you’ll find the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Children’s Museum, HarborWalk, plus numerous restaurants to
choose from. To make your reservations at the Seaport Hotel &
World Trade Center, call 877-732-7678 or 617-385-4000. Special meeting rates per night are $229/single and $239/double
plus tax (tax is currently 14.45%). Additional fees of service
charge and tax may apply. The hotel accepts MasterCard, VISA,
American Express, Discover and Diner’s Club. Reservations must
be made by May 21, 2015. There are a limited number of rooms
available at the meeting rate. There is no guarantee that rooms
will be available up to the deadline date, and there is no guarantee that rooms will be available at the ACG meeting rate. Rates
quoted are on a space available basis only. Cancellations made
within 24 hours of arrival will be penalized for one night’s room
and tax. Cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to arrival will
not be penalized. Check-in is 3:00 pm. Check-out is 12:00 noon.
Access to the on-site Wave Health & Fitness club is complimentary and internet access is free in all guest rooms. Self parking is
available at a fee of $35 per day with in/out privileges. The Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center is located at One Seaport Lane,
Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
Accommodations
Hepatitis School: The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Eastern Regional Course: The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA
PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
Accreditation/CME
American College of Gastroenterology
2015
ACG
Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
BOSTON
June 13-14, 2015
Seaport Hotel &
World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings
Register today!
Plan your visit to Boston at www.bostonusa.com/visit.
ACG’s course will take place at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. Located in the
Seaport District, also known as South Boston Waterfront, you’ll find the Institute of
Contemporary Art, Boston Children’s Museum, HarborWalk, plus numerous restaurants to
choose from. To explore the other neighborhoods of Boston, you’re just a short walk, taxi or
water taxi away. The MBTA, Boston’s transit system, also offers convenient access to Logan
International Airport from the Seaport District, as well as other points of interest in Boston.
For Red Sox Nation fans, the most important site in Boston will be Fenway Park. Whether
you are a Red Sox fan or not, this historic park, which celebrated 100 years in 2012,
offers daily tours. See the Green Monster and learn about the famous ballplayers who made
history at Fenway Park. You’ll have a wicked awesome time at Fenway!
History buffs will find much to explore, with many of the important historical sites of Boston
located along the Freedom Trail. Walk the trail and you’ll find Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere
House, Kings Chapel Burying Ground, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution and more.
The trail is easy to follow with a red brick or painted line connecting the sites. Along the
way, you can explore a number of other attractions on your walk.
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Over the years, many members have asked, “When are you holding a meeting in Boston?”
ACG is pleased to announce we are bringing our popular Eastern Regional Postgraduate
Course to Boston, Massachusetts. Boston’s charm lies in its places, history and people.
Unique neighborhoods make up a thriving town that is unlike many in the U.S.
Explore American history and enjoy Boston’s New England charm when you attend
the ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course and one-day Hepatitis School.
2015 Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
JUNE 13-14, 2015
Featuring
Hands-On Sessions!
Educational Agenda
Saturday, June 13, 2015
7:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast
and Visit Exhibits
ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course • June 13-14, 2015 • Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center • Boston, Massachusetts
ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course
SESSION II: POINT/COUNTERPOINT –
CONTROVERSIES IN IBD
Moderator: L. Campbell Levy, MD
9:05 am
Case Presentation
L. Campbell Levy, MD 9:10 am
Biologics: Too Risky and Too Expensive
Sharmeel K. Wasan, MD, FACG
Assess the risks and costs associated
with biologics in the treatment of IBD.
8:05 am Pearls in Acute Pancreatitis
Laith H. Jamil, MD
Identify the management options in
acute pancreatitis that improve patient
outcomes.
9:25 am
Biologics: Why Hesitate?
L. Campbell Levy, MD
Describe how timing and selection
factor into the implementation of
biologic therapy for IBD.
Management Issues in Chronic
Pancreatitis
Darwin L. Conwell, MD
Differentiate between the endoscopic
and/or surgical management of chronic
pancreatitis.
9:40 am
TPAIT: The New Kid on the Block
Timothy B. Gardner, MD, FACG
Describe the technique and technology
behind autoislet transplantation.
9:55 am
8:00 am
Welcome
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
SESSION I: PANCREAS UPDATE
Moderator: Timothy B. Gardner, MD, FACG
8:25 am
8:45 am
Registration Form – Page 2
Registration Form
Course Directors: Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG and Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Surgery and Crohn’s Disease:
Timing is Everything
Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG
Identify possible risks associated
with surgery for treatment of Crohn’s
disease.
Surgery: Why Wait?
Hiroko Kunitake, MD
Evaluate the different surgical options
and benefits in the management of
IBD.
10:10 am Conclusions and Q & A
L. Campbell Levy, MD
10:30 am Break / Visit Exhibits
SESSION III: QUALITY INDICATORS IN
GASTROENTEROLOGY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Moderator: Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
11:00 am Barrett’s Esophagus
Prateek Sharma, MD, FACG
Choose which data to assess and how
to utilize in order to improve patient
outcomes in Barrett’s esophagus.
11:20 am Colonoscopy
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Define current quality indicators and
discuss technology and techniques to
improve them in the performance of
colonoscopy.
11:40 am IBD
L. Campbell Levy, MD
Describe the current and prospective
quality indicators and their effect on
treatment of IBD.
12:00 noon LUNCHEON:
New Treatments for Hepatitis C
Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACG
Explain the latest evaluation and
treatment options for hepatitis C.
SESSION IV: CASE STUDIES IN IBS – THE PROTOTYPE
FUNCTIONAL GI DISORDER
Moderator: Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
1:00 pm
1:20 pm
1:40 pm
The Role of Antibiotics, Probiotics and
Diet / FODMAPs
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Assess treatment strategies for IBS.
Pathophysiology and Treatment of
Abdominal Pain and Bloating
Kristen M. Robson, MD, FACG
Evaluate and treat patients with
functional GI disorders.
New Strategies for IBS-C and IBS-D
Anthony J. Lembo, MD
Analyze options for the management of
patients with IBS-C and IBS-D.
2:00 pm to 4:45 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS AND
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
To ensure you can attend a Breakout Session or Handson Workshop, you must select your choice(s) on the
registration form. Space is limited.
Please note: Hands-on sessions provide a valuable
learning opportunity for attendees, though no CME will be
provided.
2:00 pm-2:30 pm
Breakout Session 1 or 2 OR Hands-on Workshop
2:45 pm-3:15 pm
Breakout Session 3 or 4 OR Hands-on Workshop
June 13-14, 2015, Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, Boston, MA
Sunday, June 14, 2015
7:00 am
7:55 am Continental Breakfast / Visit Exhibits
Participant Information
Announcements
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Please print or type information as you would like it to appear on your name badge.
Payment Information
REGIONAL COURSE • Saturday-Sunday, June 13-14
Registration Fees – please select one
Name
SESSION V: CELIAC DISEASE UPDATE
Moderator: Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG
8:00 am
MUST circle all that apply:
Case Presentation
Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG
MD*
DO*
PhD
RN
NP
LPN
PA
PharmD
Other:
4:15 pm-4:45 pm
Breakout Session 3 or 4 OR Hands-on Workshop
BREAKOUT SESSION 1: 10 Things You Need To Do in Clinic
for Your IBD Patient
Sharmeel Wasan, MD, FACG
Assess current management and treatment strategies for
the treatment of IBD.
8:25 am Downstream Complications
Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG
Recognize possible complications in patients
with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity and
provide a management strategy.
PhoneFax
BREAKOUT SESSION 2: Managing the Hospitalized
Cirrhotic Patient
Robert C. Lowe, MD
Evaluate the best management strategies for the
hospitalized cirrhotic patient.
8:45 am Q & A
BREAKOUT SESSION 3: C. difficile Colitis – Antibiotics,
Probiotics or FMT?
Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACG
Evaluate the current state-of-the-art treatments for
patients with Clostridium difficile colitis.
BREAKOUT SESSION 4: Managing the GI Bleeder on
Anti-coagulants
David R. Lichtenstein, MD, FACG
Identify the current management strategies for GI
bleeding patients on anti-coagulants.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS:
Each Hands-on Workshop session will include the
following stations:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Mucosal Ablation – RFA
Hemostasis Techniques
Foreign Body Removal
EMR – Upper GI
EMR – Colon
Hemorrhoid Therapy
ERCP
EUS
5:00 pm
Saturday Evening Networking Session
All registrants invited to attend
$199 ACG NP/PA Member
9:15 am Functional Dyspepsia
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Evaluate and treat patients with functional
dyspepsia.
9:35 am
Dysphagia
Anthony J. Lembo, MD
Summarize the most recent advances in the
treatment of dysphagia.
9:55 am
Break / Visit Exhibits
SESSION VII: GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY
Moderator: Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG
10:15 am Endoscopy for Your Patient on Anticoagulants: Is It Safe? And When to Stop?
John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG
Analyze risks and benefits of performing
endoscopy on patients taking anti-coagulants.
See Accommodations section
for more information.
$499 Non-member Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest
City
StateZip
$129 Non-member Trainee/Resident
$299 Non-member NP/PA/Allied Health
SYLLABUS PREFERENCE – please check one
Breakout Sessions (Saturday afternoon)
Choose one breakout session for each time slot. Please note that space is limited for each session.
2:00 pm-2:30 pm
2:45 pm-3:15 pm
Breakout Session 1: 10 Things You Need To Do in Clinic
for Your IBD Patient
10:45 am Bringing Fecal Transplant to Your Practice:
How To Do It
Colleen R. Kelly, MD, FACG
Discuss practical issues related to the
performance of fecal transplantation in your
practice.
11:15 am Q & A
11:20 am Video Case Presentations
Laith H. Jamil, MD and Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG
Review management strategies for large
polyps and summarize techniques used
during performance of ERCP, EUS, and other
endoscopic procedures.
12:00 noon Course Wrap-up and Take Home Points
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
12:15 pm Course Adjourns
HEPATITIS SCHOOL • Friday, June 12
$100 ACG Member/Fellow
Email Email required for meeting confirmation/receipt
SESSION VI: WHY CAN’T I EAT?
Moderator: Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
8:55 am Gastroparesis
Braden Kuo, MD
Outline recommendations for the diagnosis
and management of gastroparesis based on
recent ACG guidelines.
Special meeting rates apply. A limited
number of rooms are available.
$199 ACG Allied Health Member
8:05 am Securing a Diagnosis in the Setting of a
Gluten-free Diet
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Explain recent ACG guidelines and discuss
screening for celiac disease and available
testing modalities.
Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations
by May 21, 2015!
The program will take place at the Seaport
Hotel & World Trade Center. Make your
reservations by calling 877-732-7678.
$399 ACG Member/Fellow
$99 ACG Trainee/Resident Member
*Please enter your 10-digit NPI number above (required if physician)
Address
3:30 pm-4:00 pm
Breakout Session 1 or 2 OR Hands-on Workshop
2015 Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
Breakout Session 3: C. difficile Colitis – Antibiotics, Probiotics or FMT?
3:30 pm-4:00 pm
$100 ACG Allied Health Member
Free USB drive only
$100 ACG NP/PA Member
$30 Print and USB
$145 Non-member Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest
$145 Non-member Trainee/Resident
PAYMENT TYPE:
4:15 pm-4:45 pm
Breakout Session 1: 10 Things You Need To Do in Clinic
for Your IBD Patient
Free Print version only
Breakout Session 4: Managing the GI Bleeder on Anti-coagulants
Breakout Session 2: Managing the Hospitalized Cirrhotic
Patient
Breakout Session 3: C. difficile Colitis – Antibiotics, Probiotics or FMT?
$100 ACG Trainee/Resident Member
$145 Non-member NP/PA/Allied Health
Check payable to ACG is enclosed. Check payment must be received before May 29, 2015.
Credit Card:
MASTERCARD
VISAAMEX
Breakout Session 4: Managing the GI Bleeder on Anti-coagulants
Breakout Session 2: Managing the Hospitalized Cirrhotic
Patient
Hands-on Workshops (Saturday afternoon)
Four hands-on sessions will be offered. Each session will feature the eight stations listed below. There are limited spaces available. To
ensure you can participate in one of the hands-on sessions, please select your top two choices for hands-on stations that you would like to
participate in. The College will assign attendees to sessions based on availability of their top choices for stations. The hands-on stations are:
Mucosal Ablation – RFA
EMR – Colon
Hemostasis Techniques
Hemorrhoid Therapy
Foreign Body Removal
ERCP
EMR – Upper GI
EUS
Cardholder Name
Signature
Card Number
Exp. Date
Security Code (3 or 4 digits)
Today’s Date
Return completed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the ACG.
MAIL: American College of Gastroenterology, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200,
Bethesda, MD 20817 OR FAX: 301-263-9025
Or register online at
www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/
regional-meetings
Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by May 29, 2015.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Educational Agenda
Saturday, June 13, 2015
7:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast
and Visit Exhibits
ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course • June 13-14, 2015 • Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center • Boston, Massachusetts
ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course
SESSION II: POINT/COUNTERPOINT –
CONTROVERSIES IN IBD
Moderator: L. Campbell Levy, MD
9:05 am
Case Presentation
L. Campbell Levy, MD 9:10 am
Biologics: Too Risky and Too Expensive
Sharmeel K. Wasan, MD, FACG
Assess the risks and costs associated
with biologics in the treatment of IBD.
8:05 am Pearls in Acute Pancreatitis
Laith H. Jamil, MD
Identify the management options in
acute pancreatitis that improve patient
outcomes.
9:25 am
Biologics: Why Hesitate?
L. Campbell Levy, MD
Describe how timing and selection
factor into the implementation of
biologic therapy for IBD.
Management Issues in Chronic
Pancreatitis
Darwin L. Conwell, MD
Differentiate between the endoscopic
and/or surgical management of chronic
pancreatitis.
9:40 am
TPAIT: The New Kid on the Block
Timothy B. Gardner, MD, FACG
Describe the technique and technology
behind autoislet transplantation.
9:55 am
8:00 am
Welcome
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
SESSION I: PANCREAS UPDATE
Moderator: Timothy B. Gardner, MD, FACG
8:25 am
8:45 am
Registration Form – Page 2
Registration Form
Course Directors: Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG and Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Surgery and Crohn’s Disease:
Timing is Everything
Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG
Identify possible risks associated
with surgery for treatment of Crohn’s
disease.
Surgery: Why Wait?
Hiroko Kunitake, MD
Evaluate the different surgical options
and benefits in the management of
IBD.
10:10 am Conclusions and Q & A
L. Campbell Levy, MD
10:30 am Break / Visit Exhibits
SESSION III: QUALITY INDICATORS IN
GASTROENTEROLOGY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Moderator: Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
11:00 am Barrett’s Esophagus
Prateek Sharma, MD, FACG
Choose which data to assess and how
to utilize in order to improve patient
outcomes in Barrett’s esophagus.
11:20 am Colonoscopy
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Define current quality indicators and
discuss technology and techniques to
improve them in the performance of
colonoscopy.
11:40 am IBD
L. Campbell Levy, MD
Describe the current and prospective
quality indicators and their effect on
treatment of IBD.
12:00 noon LUNCHEON:
New Treatments for Hepatitis C
Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACG
Explain the latest evaluation and
treatment options for hepatitis C.
SESSION IV: CASE STUDIES IN IBS – THE PROTOTYPE
FUNCTIONAL GI DISORDER
Moderator: Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
1:00 pm
1:20 pm
1:40 pm
The Role of Antibiotics, Probiotics and
Diet / FODMAPs
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Assess treatment strategies for IBS.
Pathophysiology and Treatment of
Abdominal Pain and Bloating
Kristen M. Robson, MD, FACG
Evaluate and treat patients with
functional GI disorders.
New Strategies for IBS-C and IBS-D
Anthony J. Lembo, MD
Analyze options for the management of
patients with IBS-C and IBS-D.
2:00 pm to 4:45 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS AND
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
To ensure you can attend a Breakout Session or Handson Workshop, you must select your choice(s) on the
registration form. Space is limited.
Please note: Hands-on sessions provide a valuable
learning opportunity for attendees, though no CME will be
provided.
2:00 pm-2:30 pm
Breakout Session 1 or 2 OR Hands-on Workshop
2:45 pm-3:15 pm
Breakout Session 3 or 4 OR Hands-on Workshop
June 13-14, 2015, Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, Boston, MA
Sunday, June 14, 2015
7:00 am
7:55 am Continental Breakfast / Visit Exhibits
Participant Information
Announcements
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Please print or type information as you would like it to appear on your name badge.
Payment Information
REGIONAL COURSE • Saturday-Sunday, June 13-14
Registration Fees – please select one
Name
SESSION V: CELIAC DISEASE UPDATE
Moderator: Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG
8:00 am
MUST circle all that apply:
Case Presentation
Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG
MD*
DO*
PhD
RN
NP
LPN
PA
PharmD
Other:
4:15 pm-4:45 pm
Breakout Session 3 or 4 OR Hands-on Workshop
BREAKOUT SESSION 1: 10 Things You Need To Do in Clinic
for Your IBD Patient
Sharmeel Wasan, MD, FACG
Assess current management and treatment strategies for
the treatment of IBD.
8:25 am Downstream Complications
Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG
Recognize possible complications in patients
with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity and
provide a management strategy.
PhoneFax
BREAKOUT SESSION 2: Managing the Hospitalized
Cirrhotic Patient
Robert C. Lowe, MD
Evaluate the best management strategies for the
hospitalized cirrhotic patient.
8:45 am Q & A
BREAKOUT SESSION 3: C. difficile Colitis – Antibiotics,
Probiotics or FMT?
Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACG
Evaluate the current state-of-the-art treatments for
patients with Clostridium difficile colitis.
BREAKOUT SESSION 4: Managing the GI Bleeder on
Anti-coagulants
David R. Lichtenstein, MD, FACG
Identify the current management strategies for GI
bleeding patients on anti-coagulants.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS:
Each Hands-on Workshop session will include the
following stations:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Mucosal Ablation – RFA
Hemostasis Techniques
Foreign Body Removal
EMR – Upper GI
EMR – Colon
Hemorrhoid Therapy
ERCP
EUS
5:00 pm
Saturday Evening Networking Session
All registrants invited to attend
$199 ACG NP/PA Member
9:15 am Functional Dyspepsia
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Evaluate and treat patients with functional
dyspepsia.
9:35 am
Dysphagia
Anthony J. Lembo, MD
Summarize the most recent advances in the
treatment of dysphagia.
9:55 am
Break / Visit Exhibits
SESSION VII: GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY
Moderator: Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG
10:15 am Endoscopy for Your Patient on Anticoagulants: Is It Safe? And When to Stop?
John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG
Analyze risks and benefits of performing
endoscopy on patients taking anti-coagulants.
See Accommodations section
for more information.
$499 Non-member Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest
City
StateZip
$129 Non-member Trainee/Resident
$299 Non-member NP/PA/Allied Health
SYLLABUS PREFERENCE – please check one
Breakout Sessions (Saturday afternoon)
Choose one breakout session for each time slot. Please note that space is limited for each session.
2:00 pm-2:30 pm
2:45 pm-3:15 pm
Breakout Session 1: 10 Things You Need To Do in Clinic
for Your IBD Patient
10:45 am Bringing Fecal Transplant to Your Practice:
How To Do It
Colleen R. Kelly, MD, FACG
Discuss practical issues related to the
performance of fecal transplantation in your
practice.
11:15 am Q & A
11:20 am Video Case Presentations
Laith H. Jamil, MD and Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG
Review management strategies for large
polyps and summarize techniques used
during performance of ERCP, EUS, and other
endoscopic procedures.
12:00 noon Course Wrap-up and Take Home Points
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
12:15 pm Course Adjourns
HEPATITIS SCHOOL • Friday, June 12
$100 ACG Member/Fellow
Email Email required for meeting confirmation/receipt
SESSION VI: WHY CAN’T I EAT?
Moderator: Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
8:55 am Gastroparesis
Braden Kuo, MD
Outline recommendations for the diagnosis
and management of gastroparesis based on
recent ACG guidelines.
Special meeting rates apply. A limited
number of rooms are available.
$199 ACG Allied Health Member
8:05 am Securing a Diagnosis in the Setting of a
Gluten-free Diet
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Explain recent ACG guidelines and discuss
screening for celiac disease and available
testing modalities.
Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations
by May 21, 2015!
The program will take place at the Seaport
Hotel & World Trade Center. Make your
reservations by calling 877-732-7678.
$399 ACG Member/Fellow
$99 ACG Trainee/Resident Member
*Please enter your 10-digit NPI number above (required if physician)
Address
3:30 pm-4:00 pm
Breakout Session 1 or 2 OR Hands-on Workshop
2015 Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
Breakout Session 3: C. difficile Colitis – Antibiotics, Probiotics or FMT?
3:30 pm-4:00 pm
$100 ACG Allied Health Member
Free USB drive only
$100 ACG NP/PA Member
$30 Print and USB
$145 Non-member Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest
$145 Non-member Trainee/Resident
PAYMENT TYPE:
4:15 pm-4:45 pm
Breakout Session 1: 10 Things You Need To Do in Clinic
for Your IBD Patient
Free Print version only
Breakout Session 4: Managing the GI Bleeder on Anti-coagulants
Breakout Session 2: Managing the Hospitalized Cirrhotic
Patient
Breakout Session 3: C. difficile Colitis – Antibiotics, Probiotics or FMT?
$100 ACG Trainee/Resident Member
$145 Non-member NP/PA/Allied Health
Check payable to ACG is enclosed. Check payment must be received before May 29, 2015.
Credit Card:
MASTERCARD
VISAAMEX
Breakout Session 4: Managing the GI Bleeder on Anti-coagulants
Breakout Session 2: Managing the Hospitalized Cirrhotic
Patient
Hands-on Workshops (Saturday afternoon)
Four hands-on sessions will be offered. Each session will feature the eight stations listed below. There are limited spaces available. To
ensure you can participate in one of the hands-on sessions, please select your top two choices for hands-on stations that you would like to
participate in. The College will assign attendees to sessions based on availability of their top choices for stations. The hands-on stations are:
Mucosal Ablation – RFA
EMR – Colon
Hemostasis Techniques
Hemorrhoid Therapy
Foreign Body Removal
ERCP
EMR – Upper GI
EUS
Cardholder Name
Signature
Card Number
Exp. Date
Security Code (3 or 4 digits)
Today’s Date
Return completed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the ACG.
MAIL: American College of Gastroenterology, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200,
Bethesda, MD 20817 OR FAX: 301-263-9025
Or register online at
www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/
regional-meetings
Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by May 29, 2015.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Educational Agenda
Saturday, June 13, 2015
7:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast
and Visit Exhibits
ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course • June 13-14, 2015 • Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center • Boston, Massachusetts
ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course
SESSION II: POINT/COUNTERPOINT –
CONTROVERSIES IN IBD
Moderator: L. Campbell Levy, MD
9:05 am
Case Presentation
L. Campbell Levy, MD 9:10 am
Biologics: Too Risky and Too Expensive
Sharmeel K. Wasan, MD, FACG
Assess the risks and costs associated
with biologics in the treatment of IBD.
8:05 am Pearls in Acute Pancreatitis
Laith H. Jamil, MD
Identify the management options in
acute pancreatitis that improve patient
outcomes.
9:25 am
Biologics: Why Hesitate?
L. Campbell Levy, MD
Describe how timing and selection
factor into the implementation of
biologic therapy for IBD.
Management Issues in Chronic
Pancreatitis
Darwin L. Conwell, MD
Differentiate between the endoscopic
and/or surgical management of chronic
pancreatitis.
9:40 am
TPAIT: The New Kid on the Block
Timothy B. Gardner, MD, FACG
Describe the technique and technology
behind autoislet transplantation.
9:55 am
8:00 am
Welcome
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
SESSION I: PANCREAS UPDATE
Moderator: Timothy B. Gardner, MD, FACG
8:25 am
8:45 am
Registration Form – Page 2
Registration Form
Course Directors: Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG and Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Surgery and Crohn’s Disease:
Timing is Everything
Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG
Identify possible risks associated
with surgery for treatment of Crohn’s
disease.
Surgery: Why Wait?
Hiroko Kunitake, MD
Evaluate the different surgical options
and benefits in the management of
IBD.
10:10 am Conclusions and Q & A
L. Campbell Levy, MD
10:30 am Break / Visit Exhibits
SESSION III: QUALITY INDICATORS IN
GASTROENTEROLOGY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Moderator: Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
11:00 am Barrett’s Esophagus
Prateek Sharma, MD, FACG
Choose which data to assess and how
to utilize in order to improve patient
outcomes in Barrett’s esophagus.
11:20 am Colonoscopy
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Define current quality indicators and
discuss technology and techniques to
improve them in the performance of
colonoscopy.
11:40 am IBD
L. Campbell Levy, MD
Describe the current and prospective
quality indicators and their effect on
treatment of IBD.
12:00 noon LUNCHEON:
New Treatments for Hepatitis C
Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACG
Explain the latest evaluation and
treatment options for hepatitis C.
SESSION IV: CASE STUDIES IN IBS – THE PROTOTYPE
FUNCTIONAL GI DISORDER
Moderator: Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
1:00 pm
1:20 pm
1:40 pm
The Role of Antibiotics, Probiotics and
Diet / FODMAPs
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Assess treatment strategies for IBS.
Pathophysiology and Treatment of
Abdominal Pain and Bloating
Kristen M. Robson, MD, FACG
Evaluate and treat patients with
functional GI disorders.
New Strategies for IBS-C and IBS-D
Anthony J. Lembo, MD
Analyze options for the management of
patients with IBS-C and IBS-D.
2:00 pm to 4:45 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS AND
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
To ensure you can attend a Breakout Session or Handson Workshop, you must select your choice(s) on the
registration form. Space is limited.
Please note: Hands-on sessions provide a valuable
learning opportunity for attendees, though no CME will be
provided.
2:00 pm-2:30 pm
Breakout Session 1 or 2 OR Hands-on Workshop
2:45 pm-3:15 pm
Breakout Session 3 or 4 OR Hands-on Workshop
June 13-14, 2015, Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, Boston, MA
Sunday, June 14, 2015
7:00 am
7:55 am Continental Breakfast / Visit Exhibits
Participant Information
Announcements
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Please print or type information as you would like it to appear on your name badge.
Payment Information
REGIONAL COURSE • Saturday-Sunday, June 13-14
Registration Fees – please select one
Name
SESSION V: CELIAC DISEASE UPDATE
Moderator: Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG
8:00 am
MUST circle all that apply:
Case Presentation
Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG
MD*
DO*
PhD
RN
NP
LPN
PA
PharmD
Other:
4:15 pm-4:45 pm
Breakout Session 3 or 4 OR Hands-on Workshop
BREAKOUT SESSION 1: 10 Things You Need To Do in Clinic
for Your IBD Patient
Sharmeel Wasan, MD, FACG
Assess current management and treatment strategies for
the treatment of IBD.
8:25 am Downstream Complications
Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG
Recognize possible complications in patients
with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity and
provide a management strategy.
PhoneFax
BREAKOUT SESSION 2: Managing the Hospitalized
Cirrhotic Patient
Robert C. Lowe, MD
Evaluate the best management strategies for the
hospitalized cirrhotic patient.
8:45 am Q & A
BREAKOUT SESSION 3: C. difficile Colitis – Antibiotics,
Probiotics or FMT?
Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACG
Evaluate the current state-of-the-art treatments for
patients with Clostridium difficile colitis.
BREAKOUT SESSION 4: Managing the GI Bleeder on
Anti-coagulants
David R. Lichtenstein, MD, FACG
Identify the current management strategies for GI
bleeding patients on anti-coagulants.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS:
Each Hands-on Workshop session will include the
following stations:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Mucosal Ablation – RFA
Hemostasis Techniques
Foreign Body Removal
EMR – Upper GI
EMR – Colon
Hemorrhoid Therapy
ERCP
EUS
5:00 pm
Saturday Evening Networking Session
All registrants invited to attend
$199 ACG NP/PA Member
9:15 am Functional Dyspepsia
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Evaluate and treat patients with functional
dyspepsia.
9:35 am
Dysphagia
Anthony J. Lembo, MD
Summarize the most recent advances in the
treatment of dysphagia.
9:55 am
Break / Visit Exhibits
SESSION VII: GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY
Moderator: Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG
10:15 am Endoscopy for Your Patient on Anticoagulants: Is It Safe? And When to Stop?
John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG
Analyze risks and benefits of performing
endoscopy on patients taking anti-coagulants.
See Accommodations section
for more information.
$499 Non-member Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest
City
StateZip
$129 Non-member Trainee/Resident
$299 Non-member NP/PA/Allied Health
SYLLABUS PREFERENCE – please check one
Breakout Sessions (Saturday afternoon)
Choose one breakout session for each time slot. Please note that space is limited for each session.
2:00 pm-2:30 pm
2:45 pm-3:15 pm
Breakout Session 1: 10 Things You Need To Do in Clinic
for Your IBD Patient
10:45 am Bringing Fecal Transplant to Your Practice:
How To Do It
Colleen R. Kelly, MD, FACG
Discuss practical issues related to the
performance of fecal transplantation in your
practice.
11:15 am Q & A
11:20 am Video Case Presentations
Laith H. Jamil, MD and Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG
Review management strategies for large
polyps and summarize techniques used
during performance of ERCP, EUS, and other
endoscopic procedures.
12:00 noon Course Wrap-up and Take Home Points
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
12:15 pm Course Adjourns
HEPATITIS SCHOOL • Friday, June 12
$100 ACG Member/Fellow
Email Email required for meeting confirmation/receipt
SESSION VI: WHY CAN’T I EAT?
Moderator: Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
8:55 am Gastroparesis
Braden Kuo, MD
Outline recommendations for the diagnosis
and management of gastroparesis based on
recent ACG guidelines.
Special meeting rates apply. A limited
number of rooms are available.
$199 ACG Allied Health Member
8:05 am Securing a Diagnosis in the Setting of a
Gluten-free Diet
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Explain recent ACG guidelines and discuss
screening for celiac disease and available
testing modalities.
Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations
by May 21, 2015!
The program will take place at the Seaport
Hotel & World Trade Center. Make your
reservations by calling 877-732-7678.
$399 ACG Member/Fellow
$99 ACG Trainee/Resident Member
*Please enter your 10-digit NPI number above (required if physician)
Address
3:30 pm-4:00 pm
Breakout Session 1 or 2 OR Hands-on Workshop
2015 Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
Breakout Session 3: C. difficile Colitis – Antibiotics, Probiotics or FMT?
3:30 pm-4:00 pm
$100 ACG Allied Health Member
Free USB drive only
$100 ACG NP/PA Member
$30 Print and USB
$145 Non-member Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest
$145 Non-member Trainee/Resident
PAYMENT TYPE:
4:15 pm-4:45 pm
Breakout Session 1: 10 Things You Need To Do in Clinic
for Your IBD Patient
Free Print version only
Breakout Session 4: Managing the GI Bleeder on Anti-coagulants
Breakout Session 2: Managing the Hospitalized Cirrhotic
Patient
Breakout Session 3: C. difficile Colitis – Antibiotics, Probiotics or FMT?
$100 ACG Trainee/Resident Member
$145 Non-member NP/PA/Allied Health
Check payable to ACG is enclosed. Check payment must be received before May 29, 2015.
Credit Card:
MASTERCARD
VISAAMEX
Breakout Session 4: Managing the GI Bleeder on Anti-coagulants
Breakout Session 2: Managing the Hospitalized Cirrhotic
Patient
Hands-on Workshops (Saturday afternoon)
Four hands-on sessions will be offered. Each session will feature the eight stations listed below. There are limited spaces available. To
ensure you can participate in one of the hands-on sessions, please select your top two choices for hands-on stations that you would like to
participate in. The College will assign attendees to sessions based on availability of their top choices for stations. The hands-on stations are:
Mucosal Ablation – RFA
EMR – Colon
Hemostasis Techniques
Hemorrhoid Therapy
Foreign Body Removal
ERCP
EMR – Upper GI
EUS
Cardholder Name
Signature
Card Number
Exp. Date
Security Code (3 or 4 digits)
Today’s Date
Return completed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the ACG.
MAIL: American College of Gastroenterology, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200,
Bethesda, MD 20817 OR FAX: 301-263-9025
Or register online at
www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/
regional-meetings
Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by May 29, 2015.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Educational Agenda
Saturday, June 13, 2015
7:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast
and Visit Exhibits
ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course • June 13-14, 2015 • Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center • Boston, Massachusetts
ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course
SESSION II: POINT/COUNTERPOINT –
CONTROVERSIES IN IBD
Moderator: L. Campbell Levy, MD
9:05 am
Case Presentation
L. Campbell Levy, MD 9:10 am
Biologics: Too Risky and Too Expensive
Sharmeel K. Wasan, MD, FACG
Assess the risks and costs associated
with biologics in the treatment of IBD.
8:05 am Pearls in Acute Pancreatitis
Laith H. Jamil, MD
Identify the management options in
acute pancreatitis that improve patient
outcomes.
9:25 am
Biologics: Why Hesitate?
L. Campbell Levy, MD
Describe how timing and selection
factor into the implementation of
biologic therapy for IBD.
Management Issues in Chronic
Pancreatitis
Darwin L. Conwell, MD
Differentiate between the endoscopic
and/or surgical management of chronic
pancreatitis.
9:40 am
TPAIT: The New Kid on the Block
Timothy B. Gardner, MD, FACG
Describe the technique and technology
behind autoislet transplantation.
9:55 am
8:00 am
Welcome
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
SESSION I: PANCREAS UPDATE
Moderator: Timothy B. Gardner, MD, FACG
8:25 am
8:45 am
Registration Form – Page 2
Registration Form
Course Directors: Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG and Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Surgery and Crohn’s Disease:
Timing is Everything
Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG
Identify possible risks associated
with surgery for treatment of Crohn’s
disease.
Surgery: Why Wait?
Hiroko Kunitake, MD
Evaluate the different surgical options
and benefits in the management of
IBD.
10:10 am Conclusions and Q & A
L. Campbell Levy, MD
10:30 am Break / Visit Exhibits
SESSION III: QUALITY INDICATORS IN
GASTROENTEROLOGY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Moderator: Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
11:00 am Barrett’s Esophagus
Prateek Sharma, MD, FACG
Choose which data to assess and how
to utilize in order to improve patient
outcomes in Barrett’s esophagus.
11:20 am Colonoscopy
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Define current quality indicators and
discuss technology and techniques to
improve them in the performance of
colonoscopy.
11:40 am IBD
L. Campbell Levy, MD
Describe the current and prospective
quality indicators and their effect on
treatment of IBD.
12:00 noon LUNCHEON:
New Treatments for Hepatitis C
Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACG
Explain the latest evaluation and
treatment options for hepatitis C.
SESSION IV: CASE STUDIES IN IBS – THE PROTOTYPE
FUNCTIONAL GI DISORDER
Moderator: Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
1:00 pm
1:20 pm
1:40 pm
The Role of Antibiotics, Probiotics and
Diet / FODMAPs
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Assess treatment strategies for IBS.
Pathophysiology and Treatment of
Abdominal Pain and Bloating
Kristen M. Robson, MD, FACG
Evaluate and treat patients with
functional GI disorders.
New Strategies for IBS-C and IBS-D
Anthony J. Lembo, MD
Analyze options for the management of
patients with IBS-C and IBS-D.
2:00 pm to 4:45 pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS AND
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
To ensure you can attend a Breakout Session or Handson Workshop, you must select your choice(s) on the
registration form. Space is limited.
Please note: Hands-on sessions provide a valuable
learning opportunity for attendees, though no CME will be
provided.
2:00 pm-2:30 pm
Breakout Session 1 or 2 OR Hands-on Workshop
2:45 pm-3:15 pm
Breakout Session 3 or 4 OR Hands-on Workshop
June 13-14, 2015, Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, Boston, MA
Sunday, June 14, 2015
7:00 am
7:55 am Continental Breakfast / Visit Exhibits
Participant Information
Announcements
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Please print or type information as you would like it to appear on your name badge.
Payment Information
REGIONAL COURSE • Saturday-Sunday, June 13-14
Registration Fees – please select one
Name
SESSION V: CELIAC DISEASE UPDATE
Moderator: Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG
8:00 am
MUST circle all that apply:
Case Presentation
Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG
MD*
DO*
PhD
RN
NP
LPN
PA
PharmD
Other:
4:15 pm-4:45 pm
Breakout Session 3 or 4 OR Hands-on Workshop
BREAKOUT SESSION 1: 10 Things You Need To Do in Clinic
for Your IBD Patient
Sharmeel Wasan, MD, FACG
Assess current management and treatment strategies for
the treatment of IBD.
8:25 am Downstream Complications
Ciaran P. Kelly, MD, FACG
Recognize possible complications in patients
with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity and
provide a management strategy.
PhoneFax
BREAKOUT SESSION 2: Managing the Hospitalized
Cirrhotic Patient
Robert C. Lowe, MD
Evaluate the best management strategies for the
hospitalized cirrhotic patient.
8:45 am Q & A
BREAKOUT SESSION 3: C. difficile Colitis – Antibiotics,
Probiotics or FMT?
Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACG
Evaluate the current state-of-the-art treatments for
patients with Clostridium difficile colitis.
BREAKOUT SESSION 4: Managing the GI Bleeder on
Anti-coagulants
David R. Lichtenstein, MD, FACG
Identify the current management strategies for GI
bleeding patients on anti-coagulants.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS:
Each Hands-on Workshop session will include the
following stations:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Mucosal Ablation – RFA
Hemostasis Techniques
Foreign Body Removal
EMR – Upper GI
EMR – Colon
Hemorrhoid Therapy
ERCP
EUS
5:00 pm
Saturday Evening Networking Session
All registrants invited to attend
$199 ACG NP/PA Member
9:15 am Functional Dyspepsia
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
Evaluate and treat patients with functional
dyspepsia.
9:35 am
Dysphagia
Anthony J. Lembo, MD
Summarize the most recent advances in the
treatment of dysphagia.
9:55 am
Break / Visit Exhibits
SESSION VII: GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY
Moderator: Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG
10:15 am Endoscopy for Your Patient on Anticoagulants: Is It Safe? And When to Stop?
John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG
Analyze risks and benefits of performing
endoscopy on patients taking anti-coagulants.
See Accommodations section
for more information.
$499 Non-member Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest
City
StateZip
$129 Non-member Trainee/Resident
$299 Non-member NP/PA/Allied Health
SYLLABUS PREFERENCE – please check one
Breakout Sessions (Saturday afternoon)
Choose one breakout session for each time slot. Please note that space is limited for each session.
2:00 pm-2:30 pm
2:45 pm-3:15 pm
Breakout Session 1: 10 Things You Need To Do in Clinic
for Your IBD Patient
10:45 am Bringing Fecal Transplant to Your Practice:
How To Do It
Colleen R. Kelly, MD, FACG
Discuss practical issues related to the
performance of fecal transplantation in your
practice.
11:15 am Q & A
11:20 am Video Case Presentations
Laith H. Jamil, MD and Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG
Review management strategies for large
polyps and summarize techniques used
during performance of ERCP, EUS, and other
endoscopic procedures.
12:00 noon Course Wrap-up and Take Home Points
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
12:15 pm Course Adjourns
HEPATITIS SCHOOL • Friday, June 12
$100 ACG Member/Fellow
Email Email required for meeting confirmation/receipt
SESSION VI: WHY CAN’T I EAT?
Moderator: Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG
8:55 am Gastroparesis
Braden Kuo, MD
Outline recommendations for the diagnosis
and management of gastroparesis based on
recent ACG guidelines.
Special meeting rates apply. A limited
number of rooms are available.
$199 ACG Allied Health Member
8:05 am Securing a Diagnosis in the Setting of a
Gluten-free Diet
Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS, FACG
Explain recent ACG guidelines and discuss
screening for celiac disease and available
testing modalities.
Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations
by May 21, 2015!
The program will take place at the Seaport
Hotel & World Trade Center. Make your
reservations by calling 877-732-7678.
$399 ACG Member/Fellow
$99 ACG Trainee/Resident Member
*Please enter your 10-digit NPI number above (required if physician)
Address
3:30 pm-4:00 pm
Breakout Session 1 or 2 OR Hands-on Workshop
2015 Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
Breakout Session 3: C. difficile Colitis – Antibiotics, Probiotics or FMT?
3:30 pm-4:00 pm
$100 ACG Allied Health Member
Free USB drive only
$100 ACG NP/PA Member
$30 Print and USB
$145 Non-member Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest
$145 Non-member Trainee/Resident
PAYMENT TYPE:
4:15 pm-4:45 pm
Breakout Session 1: 10 Things You Need To Do in Clinic
for Your IBD Patient
Free Print version only
Breakout Session 4: Managing the GI Bleeder on Anti-coagulants
Breakout Session 2: Managing the Hospitalized Cirrhotic
Patient
Breakout Session 3: C. difficile Colitis – Antibiotics, Probiotics or FMT?
$100 ACG Trainee/Resident Member
$145 Non-member NP/PA/Allied Health
Check payable to ACG is enclosed. Check payment must be received before May 29, 2015.
Credit Card:
MASTERCARD
VISAAMEX
Breakout Session 4: Managing the GI Bleeder on Anti-coagulants
Breakout Session 2: Managing the Hospitalized Cirrhotic
Patient
Hands-on Workshops (Saturday afternoon)
Four hands-on sessions will be offered. Each session will feature the eight stations listed below. There are limited spaces available. To
ensure you can participate in one of the hands-on sessions, please select your top two choices for hands-on stations that you would like to
participate in. The College will assign attendees to sessions based on availability of their top choices for stations. The hands-on stations are:
Mucosal Ablation – RFA
EMR – Colon
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MAIL: American College of Gastroenterology, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200,
Bethesda, MD 20817 OR FAX: 301-263-9025
Or register online at
www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/
regional-meetings
Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by May 29, 2015.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Accreditation/CME
The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
Eastern Regional Course: The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA
PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hepatitis School: The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accommodations
Program Description
The introduction and advances of innovative diagnostic techniques
and novel therapeutics has created an exciting range of approaches
to many important areas of GI disease and patient care. This program is designed to address those compelling and controversial areas in the care of patients with gastrointestinal disease.
During this course, multiple topics will be covered including pancreatitis, autoislet transplantation, IBD, quality indicators in gastroenterology, functional GI disorders, celiac disease, eating disorders,
gastrointestinal endoscopy, and management of large polyps.The
structure of the program includes a mix of didactic presentations
delivered by expert faculty, breakout sessions, case presentations,
interactive audience discussions as well as significant question and
answer opportunities. Hands-on sessions will also be offered.
DARWIN L. CONWELL, MD
BRADEN KUO, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School;
Director, GI Motility Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital,
Boston, MA
Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology
and Nutrition, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center,
Columbus, OH
ANTHONY J. LEMBO, MD
FRANCIS A. FARRAYE, MD, MSc, FACG
L. CAMPBELL LEVY, MD
Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine;
Co-Director, Center for Digestive Disorders, Boston Medical
Center, Boston, MA
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at
Dartmouth; Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
TIMOTHY B. GARDNER, MD, MS, FACG
Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Director, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Boston Medical
Center, Boston, MA
Associate Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at
Dartmouth; Director, Pancreatic Disorders, Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
DAVID R. LICHTENSTEIN, MD, FACG
Over the years, many members have asked, “When are you holding a meeting in Boston?”
ACG is pleased to announce we are bringing our popular Eastern Regional Postgraduate
Course to Boston, Massachusetts. Boston’s charm lies in its places, history and people.
Unique neighborhoods make up a thriving town that is unlike many in the U.S.
Promo Copy
June 13-14, 2015
Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
History buffs will find much to explore, with many of the important historical sites of Boston
located along the Freedom Trail. Walk the trail and you’ll find Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere
House, Kings Chapel Burying Ground, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution and more.
The trail is easy to follow with a red brick or painted line connecting the sites. Along the
way, you can explore a number of other attractions on your walk.
Featuring
hands-on sessions!
For Red Sox Nation fans, the most important site in Boston will be Fenway Park. Whether
you are a Red Sox fan or not, this historic park, which celebrated 100 years in 2012,
offers daily tours. See the Green Monster and learn about the famous ballplayers who made
history at Fenway Park. You’ll have a wicked awesome time at Fenway!
Register Today!
www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings
ROBERT C. LOWE, MD
KRISTEN M. ROBSON, MD, FACG
Professor of Medicine; Chief, Department of Medicine, University
of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School
of Medicine; Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA
CIARAN P. KELLY, MD, FACG
JOHN R. SALTZMAN, MD, FACG
Director of Endoscopy, Brigham and Women’s Hospital;
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School,
Boston, MA
PRATEEK SHARMA, MD, FACG
Professor of Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine,
Leawood, KS
MITCHELL L. SHIFFMAN, MD, FACG
Director, Liver Institute of Virginia, Richmond, VA
CHRISTINA M. SURAWICZ, MD, MACG
Professor of Medicine, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development,
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
SHARMEEL K. WASAN, MD, FACG
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
American College of Gastroenterology
VIVEK KAUL, MD, FACG
2015
Associate Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Cedars-Sinai
Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Beth Israel
Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
2015 ACG Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School;
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Director of Education, Section of Gastroenterology,
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
LAITH H. JAMIL, MD
Explore American history and enjoy Boston’s New England charm when you attend
the ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course and one-day Hepatitis School.
ACG
Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
Americans with Disabilities Act: Attendees of this ACG course
who need additional reasonable accommodations or who have
special needs (including dietary needs) should contact the ACG
office at 301-263-9000 no later than May 21, 2015.
FACULTY
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Boston University School of
Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
BOSTON
For more information about this course, call ACG at
301-263-9000.
Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth;
Section Chief, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
HIROKO KUNITAKE, MD
June 13-14, 2015
More Information
BRIAN E. LACY, MD, PhD, FACG
up to
Hepatitis School: Held one day prior to ACG’s Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course, Hepatitis School is a day-long interactive
educational program providing an immersion in hepatitis B and C
management, and a clinical update on new therapeutic modalities
and approaches. The program will focus on the epidemiology and
treatment of hepatitis B, the epidemiology of hepatitis C, assessing
candidates for therapy, currently approved therapies for hepatitis C
and the pipeline of new drug development for the treatment of hepatitis C, approaches to patients with HCV-HIV co-infection and how to
navigate the complex insurance processes related to HCV treatment.
The registration fee includes a course syllabus. All registrants
must pay the full registration fee; one-day registration for the
Postgraduate Course or other partial registration is not available.
Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administration fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by May 29,
2015. No refunds will be given after this date. Attendees may register by submitting the enclosed registration form with payment in
U.S. funds to the College headquarters by fax to 301-263-9025,
by mail to ACG, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD
20817, or online at www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/regionalmeetings.
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
COLLEEN R. KELLY, MD, FACG
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical
School, Brown University; Women’s Medicine Collaborative,
Providence, RI
11.5
Four Hands-on sessions will be offered. Each session will offer eight
Hands-on stations. There are limited spaces available. To ensure
you can participate in one of the Hands-on sessions, please select
your top two choices for Hands-on stations that you would like to
participate in. The College will assign attendees to sessions based
on availability of their top choices for stations.
Registration
AUDREY H. CALDERWOOD, MD, MS, FACG
6400 goldsboro road
suite 200
bethesda, md 20817
Seaport Hotel &
World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Hands-on Sessions: Hands-on sessions are offered for free to all
course attendees to experience first-hand specific and often challenging endoscopic procedures. It is an opportunity to gain tactile
experience using a variety of tools and techniques. Faculty will present an overview of the device or technique and a demonstration using the device. Attendees then have an opportunity to practice using
the equipment. In addition, attendees will benefit from Q & A with
experts during the session. While no CME is offered for Hands-on
sessions, they provide valuable experiential learning.
June 13-14, 2015 • Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center • Boston, Massachusetts
COURSE CO-DIRECTORS
2015 Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
AMERICAN COLLEGE
OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
CME
credits!
This program is designed for gastroenterologists, gastroenterology
trainees, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants and
nurse practitioners interested in the latest information on diagnostic
GI and state of the art treatment of these illnesses.
The program will be held at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. Located in the Seaport District, also known as South Boston
Waterfront, you’ll find the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Children’s Museum, HarborWalk, plus numerous restaurants to
choose from. To make your reservations at the Seaport Hotel &
World Trade Center, call 877-732-7678 or 617-385-4000. Special meeting rates per night are $229/single and $239/double
plus tax (tax is currently 14.45%). Additional fees of service
charge and tax may apply. The hotel accepts MasterCard, VISA,
American Express, Discover and Diner’s Club. Reservations must
be made by May 21, 2015. There are a limited number of rooms
available at the meeting rate. There is no guarantee that rooms
will be available up to the deadline date, and there is no guarantee that rooms will be available at the ACG meeting rate. Rates
quoted are on a space available basis only. Cancellations made
within 24 hours of arrival will be penalized for one night’s room
and tax. Cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to arrival will
not be penalized. Check-in is 3:00 pm. Check-out is 12:00 noon.
Access to the on-site Wave Health & Fitness club is complimentary and internet access is free in all guest rooms. Self parking is
available at a fee of $35 per day with in/out privileges. The Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center is located at One Seaport Lane,
Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course
ACG’s course will take place at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. Located in the
Seaport District, also known as South Boston Waterfront, you’ll find the Institute of
Contemporary Art, Boston Children’s Museum, HarborWalk, plus numerous restaurants to
choose from. To explore the other neighborhoods of Boston, you’re just a short walk, taxi or
water taxi away. The MBTA, Boston’s transit system, also offers convenient access to Logan
International Airport from the Seaport District, as well as other points of interest in Boston.
Plan your visit to Boston at www.bostonusa.com/visit.
Register today!
www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings
Featuring
Hands-On Sessions!
JUNE 13-14, 2015
Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Accreditation/CME
The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
Eastern Regional Course: The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA
PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hepatitis School: The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accommodations
Program Description
The introduction and advances of innovative diagnostic techniques
and novel therapeutics has created an exciting range of approaches
to many important areas of GI disease and patient care. This program is designed to address those compelling and controversial areas in the care of patients with gastrointestinal disease.
During this course, multiple topics will be covered including pancreatitis, autoislet transplantation, IBD, quality indicators in gastroenterology, functional GI disorders, celiac disease, eating disorders,
gastrointestinal endoscopy, and management of large polyps.The
structure of the program includes a mix of didactic presentations
delivered by expert faculty, breakout sessions, case presentations,
interactive audience discussions as well as significant question and
answer opportunities. Hands-on sessions will also be offered.
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
L. CAMPBELL LEVY, MD
BRIAN E. LACY, MD, PhD, FACG
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at
Dartmouth; Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
FACULTY
Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Director, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Boston Medical
Center, Boston, MA
DARWIN L. CONWELL, MD
ROBERT C. LOWE, MD
Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology
and Nutrition, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center,
Columbus, OH
Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Director of Education, Section of Gastroenterology,
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
FRANCIS A. FARRAYE, MD, MSc, FACG
KRISTEN M. ROBSON, MD, FACG
Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine;
Co-Director, Center for Digestive Disorders, Boston Medical
Center, Boston, MA
TIMOTHY B. GARDNER, MD, MS, FACG
Associate Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at
Dartmouth; Director, Pancreatic Disorders, Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
Director, Liver Institute of Virginia, Richmond, VA
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Beth Israel
Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
SHARMEEL K. WASAN, MD, FACG
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Boston University School of
Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
For more information about this course, call ACG at
301-263-9000.
BRADEN KUO, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School;
Director, GI Motility Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital,
Boston, MA
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP CO-DIRECTORS
LAITH H. JAMIL, MD
Associate Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Cedars-Sinai
Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
VIVEK KAUL, MD, FACG
Professor of Medicine; Chief, Department of Medicine, University
of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
June 13-14, 2015
Professor of Medicine, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development,
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
HIROKO KUNITAKE, MD
www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings
American College of Gastroenterology
MITCHELL L. SHIFFMAN, MD, FACG
CIARAN P. KELLY, MD, FACG
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical
School, Brown University; Women’s Medicine Collaborative,
Providence, RI
For Red Sox Nation fans, the most important site in Boston will be Fenway Park. Whether
you are a Red Sox fan or not, this historic park, which celebrated 100 years in 2012,
offers daily tours. See the Green Monster and learn about the famous ballplayers who made
history at Fenway Park. You’ll have a wicked awesome time at Fenway!
Register Today!
Professor of Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine,
Leawood, KS
CHRISTINA M. SURAWICZ, MD, MACG
COLLEEN R. KELLY, MD, FACG
Featuring
hands-on sessions!
PRATEEK SHARMA, MD, FACG
Professor of Medicine; Chief, Department of Medicine, University
of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
More Information
Americans with Disabilities Act: Attendees of this ACG course
who need additional reasonable accommodations or who have
special needs (including dietary needs) should contact the ACG
office at 301-263-9000 no later than May 21, 2015.
Director of Endoscopy, Brigham and Women’s Hospital;
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School,
Boston, MA
History buffs will find much to explore, with many of the important historical sites of Boston
located along the Freedom Trail. Walk the trail and you’ll find Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere
House, Kings Chapel Burying Ground, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution and more.
The trail is easy to follow with a red brick or painted line connecting the sites. Along the
way, you can explore a number of other attractions on your walk.
2015
VIVEK KAUL, MD, FACG
JOHN R. SALTZMAN, MD, FACG
Promo Copy
June 13-14, 2015
Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
BOSTON
Associate Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Cedars-Sinai
Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School
of Medicine; Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA
Over the years, many members have asked, “When are you holding a meeting in Boston?”
ACG is pleased to announce we are bringing our popular Eastern Regional Postgraduate
Course to Boston, Massachusetts. Boston’s charm lies in its places, history and people.
Unique neighborhoods make up a thriving town that is unlike many in the U.S.
ACG
Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
LAITH H. JAMIL, MD
DAVID R. LICHTENSTEIN, MD, FACG
Explore American history and enjoy Boston’s New England charm when you attend
the ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course and one-day Hepatitis School.
2015 ACG Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
up to
Hepatitis School: Held one day prior to ACG’s Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course, Hepatitis School is a day-long interactive
educational program providing an immersion in hepatitis B and C
management, and a clinical update on new therapeutic modalities
and approaches. The program will focus on the epidemiology and
treatment of hepatitis B, the epidemiology of hepatitis C, assessing
candidates for therapy, currently approved therapies for hepatitis C
and the pipeline of new drug development for the treatment of hepatitis C, approaches to patients with HCV-HIV co-infection and how to
navigate the complex insurance processes related to HCV treatment.
The registration fee includes a course syllabus. All registrants
must pay the full registration fee; one-day registration for the
Postgraduate Course or other partial registration is not available.
Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administration fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by May 29,
2015. No refunds will be given after this date. Attendees may register by submitting the enclosed registration form with payment in
U.S. funds to the College headquarters by fax to 301-263-9025,
by mail to ACG, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD
20817, or online at www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/regionalmeetings.
AUDREY H. CALDERWOOD, MD, MS, FACG
11.5
Four Hands-on sessions will be offered. Each session will offer eight
Hands-on stations. There are limited spaces available. To ensure
you can participate in one of the Hands-on sessions, please select
your top two choices for Hands-on stations that you would like to
participate in. The College will assign attendees to sessions based
on availability of their top choices for stations.
Registration
ANTHONY J. LEMBO, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School;
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth;
Section Chief, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
6400 goldsboro road
suite 200
bethesda, md 20817
Seaport Hotel &
World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Hands-on Sessions: Hands-on sessions are offered for free to all
course attendees to experience first-hand specific and often challenging endoscopic procedures. It is an opportunity to gain tactile
experience using a variety of tools and techniques. Faculty will present an overview of the device or technique and a demonstration using the device. Attendees then have an opportunity to practice using
the equipment. In addition, attendees will benefit from Q & A with
experts during the session. While no CME is offered for Hands-on
sessions, they provide valuable experiential learning.
June 13-14, 2015 • Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center • Boston, Massachusetts
COURSE CO-DIRECTORS
2015 Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
AMERICAN COLLEGE
OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
CME
credits!
This program is designed for gastroenterologists, gastroenterology
trainees, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants and
nurse practitioners interested in the latest information on diagnostic
GI and state of the art treatment of these illnesses.
The program will be held at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. Located in the Seaport District, also known as South Boston
Waterfront, you’ll find the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Children’s Museum, HarborWalk, plus numerous restaurants to
choose from. To make your reservations at the Seaport Hotel &
World Trade Center, call 877-732-7678 or 617-385-4000. Special meeting rates per night are $229/single and $239/double
plus tax (tax is currently 14.45%). Additional fees of service
charge and tax may apply. The hotel accepts MasterCard, VISA,
American Express, Discover and Diner’s Club. Reservations must
be made by May 21, 2015. There are a limited number of rooms
available at the meeting rate. There is no guarantee that rooms
will be available up to the deadline date, and there is no guarantee that rooms will be available at the ACG meeting rate. Rates
quoted are on a space available basis only. Cancellations made
within 24 hours of arrival will be penalized for one night’s room
and tax. Cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to arrival will
not be penalized. Check-in is 3:00 pm. Check-out is 12:00 noon.
Access to the on-site Wave Health & Fitness club is complimentary and internet access is free in all guest rooms. Self parking is
available at a fee of $35 per day with in/out privileges. The Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center is located at One Seaport Lane,
Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course
ACG’s course will take place at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. Located in the
Seaport District, also known as South Boston Waterfront, you’ll find the Institute of
Contemporary Art, Boston Children’s Museum, HarborWalk, plus numerous restaurants to
choose from. To explore the other neighborhoods of Boston, you’re just a short walk, taxi or
water taxi away. The MBTA, Boston’s transit system, also offers convenient access to Logan
International Airport from the Seaport District, as well as other points of interest in Boston.
Plan your visit to Boston at www.bostonusa.com/visit.
Register today!
www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings
Featuring
Hands-On Sessions!
JUNE 13-14, 2015
Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Accreditation/CME
The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
Eastern Regional Course: The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA
PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hepatitis School: The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accommodations
Program Description
The introduction and advances of innovative diagnostic techniques
and novel therapeutics has created an exciting range of approaches
to many important areas of GI disease and patient care. This program is designed to address those compelling and controversial areas in the care of patients with gastrointestinal disease.
During this course, multiple topics will be covered including pancreatitis, autoislet transplantation, IBD, quality indicators in gastroenterology, functional GI disorders, celiac disease, eating disorders,
gastrointestinal endoscopy, and management of large polyps.The
structure of the program includes a mix of didactic presentations
delivered by expert faculty, breakout sessions, case presentations,
interactive audience discussions as well as significant question and
answer opportunities. Hands-on sessions will also be offered.
DARWIN L. CONWELL, MD
BRADEN KUO, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School;
Director, GI Motility Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital,
Boston, MA
Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology
and Nutrition, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center,
Columbus, OH
ANTHONY J. LEMBO, MD
FRANCIS A. FARRAYE, MD, MSc, FACG
L. CAMPBELL LEVY, MD
Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine;
Co-Director, Center for Digestive Disorders, Boston Medical
Center, Boston, MA
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at
Dartmouth; Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
TIMOTHY B. GARDNER, MD, MS, FACG
Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Director, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Boston Medical
Center, Boston, MA
Associate Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at
Dartmouth; Director, Pancreatic Disorders, Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
DAVID R. LICHTENSTEIN, MD, FACG
Over the years, many members have asked, “When are you holding a meeting in Boston?”
ACG is pleased to announce we are bringing our popular Eastern Regional Postgraduate
Course to Boston, Massachusetts. Boston’s charm lies in its places, history and people.
Unique neighborhoods make up a thriving town that is unlike many in the U.S.
Promo Copy
June 13-14, 2015
Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
History buffs will find much to explore, with many of the important historical sites of Boston
located along the Freedom Trail. Walk the trail and you’ll find Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere
House, Kings Chapel Burying Ground, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution and more.
The trail is easy to follow with a red brick or painted line connecting the sites. Along the
way, you can explore a number of other attractions on your walk.
Featuring
hands-on sessions!
For Red Sox Nation fans, the most important site in Boston will be Fenway Park. Whether
you are a Red Sox fan or not, this historic park, which celebrated 100 years in 2012,
offers daily tours. See the Green Monster and learn about the famous ballplayers who made
history at Fenway Park. You’ll have a wicked awesome time at Fenway!
Register Today!
www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings
ROBERT C. LOWE, MD
KRISTEN M. ROBSON, MD, FACG
Professor of Medicine; Chief, Department of Medicine, University
of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School
of Medicine; Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA
CIARAN P. KELLY, MD, FACG
JOHN R. SALTZMAN, MD, FACG
Director of Endoscopy, Brigham and Women’s Hospital;
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School,
Boston, MA
PRATEEK SHARMA, MD, FACG
Professor of Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine,
Leawood, KS
MITCHELL L. SHIFFMAN, MD, FACG
Director, Liver Institute of Virginia, Richmond, VA
CHRISTINA M. SURAWICZ, MD, MACG
Professor of Medicine, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development,
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
SHARMEEL K. WASAN, MD, FACG
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
American College of Gastroenterology
VIVEK KAUL, MD, FACG
2015
Associate Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Cedars-Sinai
Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Beth Israel
Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
2015 ACG Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School;
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Director of Education, Section of Gastroenterology,
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
LAITH H. JAMIL, MD
Explore American history and enjoy Boston’s New England charm when you attend
the ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course and one-day Hepatitis School.
ACG
Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
Americans with Disabilities Act: Attendees of this ACG course
who need additional reasonable accommodations or who have
special needs (including dietary needs) should contact the ACG
office at 301-263-9000 no later than May 21, 2015.
FACULTY
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Boston University School of
Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
BOSTON
For more information about this course, call ACG at
301-263-9000.
Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth;
Section Chief, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
HIROKO KUNITAKE, MD
June 13-14, 2015
More Information
BRIAN E. LACY, MD, PhD, FACG
up to
Hepatitis School: Held one day prior to ACG’s Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course, Hepatitis School is a day-long interactive
educational program providing an immersion in hepatitis B and C
management, and a clinical update on new therapeutic modalities
and approaches. The program will focus on the epidemiology and
treatment of hepatitis B, the epidemiology of hepatitis C, assessing
candidates for therapy, currently approved therapies for hepatitis C
and the pipeline of new drug development for the treatment of hepatitis C, approaches to patients with HCV-HIV co-infection and how to
navigate the complex insurance processes related to HCV treatment.
The registration fee includes a course syllabus. All registrants
must pay the full registration fee; one-day registration for the
Postgraduate Course or other partial registration is not available.
Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administration fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by May 29,
2015. No refunds will be given after this date. Attendees may register by submitting the enclosed registration form with payment in
U.S. funds to the College headquarters by fax to 301-263-9025,
by mail to ACG, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD
20817, or online at www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/regionalmeetings.
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of
Medicine; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
COLLEEN R. KELLY, MD, FACG
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical
School, Brown University; Women’s Medicine Collaborative,
Providence, RI
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Four Hands-on sessions will be offered. Each session will offer eight
Hands-on stations. There are limited spaces available. To ensure
you can participate in one of the Hands-on sessions, please select
your top two choices for Hands-on stations that you would like to
participate in. The College will assign attendees to sessions based
on availability of their top choices for stations.
Registration
AUDREY H. CALDERWOOD, MD, MS, FACG
6400 goldsboro road
suite 200
bethesda, md 20817
Seaport Hotel &
World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Hands-on Sessions: Hands-on sessions are offered for free to all
course attendees to experience first-hand specific and often challenging endoscopic procedures. It is an opportunity to gain tactile
experience using a variety of tools and techniques. Faculty will present an overview of the device or technique and a demonstration using the device. Attendees then have an opportunity to practice using
the equipment. In addition, attendees will benefit from Q & A with
experts during the session. While no CME is offered for Hands-on
sessions, they provide valuable experiential learning.
June 13-14, 2015 • Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center • Boston, Massachusetts
COURSE CO-DIRECTORS
2015 Eastern Regional
Postgraduate Course
AMERICAN COLLEGE
OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
CME
credits!
This program is designed for gastroenterologists, gastroenterology
trainees, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants and
nurse practitioners interested in the latest information on diagnostic
GI and state of the art treatment of these illnesses.
The program will be held at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. Located in the Seaport District, also known as South Boston
Waterfront, you’ll find the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Children’s Museum, HarborWalk, plus numerous restaurants to
choose from. To make your reservations at the Seaport Hotel &
World Trade Center, call 877-732-7678 or 617-385-4000. Special meeting rates per night are $229/single and $239/double
plus tax (tax is currently 14.45%). Additional fees of service
charge and tax may apply. The hotel accepts MasterCard, VISA,
American Express, Discover and Diner’s Club. Reservations must
be made by May 21, 2015. There are a limited number of rooms
available at the meeting rate. There is no guarantee that rooms
will be available up to the deadline date, and there is no guarantee that rooms will be available at the ACG meeting rate. Rates
quoted are on a space available basis only. Cancellations made
within 24 hours of arrival will be penalized for one night’s room
and tax. Cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to arrival will
not be penalized. Check-in is 3:00 pm. Check-out is 12:00 noon.
Access to the on-site Wave Health & Fitness club is complimentary and internet access is free in all guest rooms. Self parking is
available at a fee of $35 per day with in/out privileges. The Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center is located at One Seaport Lane,
Boston, Massachusetts 02210.
ACG Eastern Regional Postgraduate Course
ACG’s course will take place at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. Located in the
Seaport District, also known as South Boston Waterfront, you’ll find the Institute of
Contemporary Art, Boston Children’s Museum, HarborWalk, plus numerous restaurants to
choose from. To explore the other neighborhoods of Boston, you’re just a short walk, taxi or
water taxi away. The MBTA, Boston’s transit system, also offers convenient access to Logan
International Airport from the Seaport District, as well as other points of interest in Boston.
Plan your visit to Boston at www.bostonusa.com/visit.
Register today!
www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings
Featuring
Hands-On Sessions!
JUNE 13-14, 2015
Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center
Boston, Massachusetts