2015 F lorida ACG/FGS Annual Spring

American College of Gastroenterology
2015
ACG/FGS
Annual Spring
Symposium
11.5
CME
credits!
F lorida
February 27 – March 1, 2015
Naples Grande Beach Resort
Naples, Florida
Jointly sponsored by the American College of Gastroenterology
and the Florida Gastroenterologic Society
Earn CME
in the mornings.
Then your afternoons and
evenings are free.
Join colleagues at the popular ACG/FGS Annual Spring Symposium,
February 27 through March 1 at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in
Naples, Florida. The program will feature leading experts from across
the U.S. presenting the latest clinical updates and how to incorporate
them into patient care. Discussion topics will include Indications
for Fecal Transplantation, Food Choices in the Management of IBS,
Women’s Health Issues in IBD, GERD, Chronic Pancreatitis, and more.
Attendees can earn up to 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Daily sessions wrap up before 1:00 pm, giving you plenty of
opportunity to relax and unwind.
While at the meeting, enjoy the Naples Grande Beach Resort. Set on 23
waterfront acres, you’ll enjoy Gulf views and pristine waters. The resort
also offers a luxurious spa, 18-hole championship golf course, and
numerous tennis courts and swimming pools. The half-day schedule
offers the opportunity to enjoy some R & R after a hectic winter.
REGISTER TODAY!
Online: www.gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings
Fax:
301-263-9025
Mail: American College of Gastroenterology
6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817
Educational Agenda
Friday, February 27, 2015
7:00 am
8:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
Welcome and Introduction
Kenneth R. DeVault, MD, FACG
Baharak Moshiree, MD
8:05 am
Indications for Fecal Transplantation: Current and Future Implications
Maria I. Vazquez-Roque, MD
Identify indications, methods and evidence for fecal microbiota transplantation and
its contraindications for various gastrointestinal disorders.
8:35 am
Differentiating and Managing Dyspepsia, Gastroparesis, Rumination Disorder and CVS
Baharak Moshiree, MD
Summarize the various upper gastrointestinal disorders according to symptomatology,
diagnostic methodology and management options available.
9:05 am
Food Choices and Alternative Techniques in Management of IBS: Fads Versus Evidence
Maria I. Vazquez-Roque, MD
Interpret the latest evidence-based approach for management of IBS including
diets such as the FODMAP diet and gluten-free diets as well as various alternative
therapies such as hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and acupuncture for
treatment of IBS.
9:35 am
Panel Discussion / Q & A
10:05 am Break and Visit Exhibits
10:35 am HCV: New Treatments and Management of Their Complications
Paul Martin, MD, FACG
Summarize the new treatments for HCV and how to apply them in clinical practice.
11:05 am Celiac Disease
Chris E. Forsmark, MD, FACG
Explain recent ACG guidelines on the diagnosis and management of celiac disease.
11:35 am Treatment and Follow Up of NASH
Paul Martin, MD, FACG
Outline diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of NASH.
12:05 pm Panel Discussion / Q & A
12:35 pm Announcements
12:40 pm Adjourn – Afternoon Free
On-site registration will be open
from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on
Thursday evening, February 26.
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 fecal transplantation, EUS, maximizing quality in colonoscopy, management and treatment of HCV, IBS, IBD, Barrett’s esophagus, GERD,
celiac disease, NASH, obscure GI bleeding, chronic pancreatitis, and esophageal motility disorders. The
structure of the program includes a mix of didactic presentations delivered by expert faculty, interactive
audience discussions as well as significant question and answer opportunities. 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.
Accreditation/CME
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and
policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Gastroenterology and the Florida Gastroenterologic Society. The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for
physicians.
The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACG/FGS Annual Spring Symposium
Saturday, February 28, 2015
7:00 am
Breakfast with Faculty
8:00 am
Welcome and Introduction
8:05 am
Medical Therapy of IBD: What’s New in 2015?
Maria T. Abreu, MD
Analyze the medical treatment of IBD.
8:35 am
IBS as an Inflammatory Disorder: Implications for Treatment
Baharak Moshiree, MD
Explain the influence of inflammation and gut microbiota disruption in the development
of IBS and the introduction of potential biomarkers currently under study for IBS.
9:05 am
Women’s Health Issues in IBD
Maria T. Abreu, MD
Evaluate IBD and how it is particularly challenging in female patients.
9:35 am
Panel Discussion / Q & A
10:05 am Break and Visit Exhibits
10:35 am Maximizing Quality in Colonoscopy
David A. Johnson, MD, MACG
Measure quality in colonoscopy.
11:05 am Barrett’s Esophagus 2015
Herbert C. Wolfsen, MD, FACG
Outline recommendations for management of BE based on current ACG guidelines.
11:35 am A 360-Degree Approach to GERD
David A. Johnson, MD, MACG
Evaluate the most up-to-date approach to diagnosis and medical and surgical
management of GERD in 2015.
12:05 pm Panel Discussion / Q & A
12:35 pm Announcements
12:40 pm Adjourn – Afternoon Free
Registration
The registration fee includes a course syllabus and some food service. All registrants must pay the full
registration fee; one-day registration is not available.
$275 ACG and FGS Members and Fellows
$125 ACG Trainees/GI Fellows/Resident Members or ACG Allied Health Members or ACG NP/PA Members
$375non-member Physicians/PharmD
$175 Non-member NP, PA and Allied Health (RN, LPN)
Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation
is received by ACG by February 6, 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 at
301-263-9025, by mail to ACG, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817, or online at
gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings.
Accommodations
Explore Naples, Florida when you attend the ACG/FGS Annual Spring Symposium. This year’s meeting will
be held at the Naples Grande Beach Resort. Located in Naples, Florida’s “hidden gem,” the Naples Grande
Beach Resort boasts relaxing spa options, sandy beaches and sophisticated accommodations. Spend time
at one (or all!) of their three pools (including one complete with a water slide), the 18-hole championship golf course, or enjoy a game of tennis at one of the 15 tournament-grade courts. Plan to relax with a
sunset stroll along the Resort’s three miles of white-sand beach off the stunning Gulf of Mexico, or visit
downtown Naples’ charming historic district. The Naples Grande Beach Resort is located at 475 Seagate
Drive, Naples, Florida 34103.
— Naples Grande Beach Resort, Naples, Florida
Sunday, March 1, 2015
7:00 am
Breakfast with Faculty
8:00 am
Welcome and Introduction
8:05 am
Leading Teams: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Kenneth R. DeVault, MD, FACG
Utilize a toolbox of techniques relevant to your life and professional practice.
8:25 am
Q&A
8:35 am
Obscure GI Bleeding
John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG
Treat obscure GI bleeding.
9:05 am
Managing Pain and Complications in Chronic Pancreatitis
Girish Mishra, MD, MS, FACG
Manage the complications of chronic pancreatitis.
9:35 am
Panel Discussion / Q & A
10:05 am Break and Visit Exhibits
10:35 am EUS 2015: When To Refer and What To Do?
Girish Mishra, MD, MS, FACG
Assess the role of endoscopic ultrasound in the management of patients with
gastrointestinal disease.
11:05 am Esophageal Motility Disorders 2015
Kenneth R. DeVault, MD, FACG
Summarize the indications, proper methodology and interpretation of esophageal
manometry and pH testing for the diagnosis of esophageal motility disorders.
Explain the latest therapeutic and diagnostic advances for esophageal motility
disorders in 2015.
11:35 am Panel Discussion / Q & A
12:05 pm Closing Remarks
12:10 pm Course Adjourns
To make your reservations, please contact the Naples Grande Resort at 1-844-210-5931. Special meeting
room rates per night are $299 for single/double Coastal Tower Guest Rooms. Room rates quoted are exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, which are currently 10%. Reservations must be made by February
2, 2015. All major credit cards are accepted. There are a limited number of rooms available at the meeting
rate. Requests for reservations received after this date will be on a space available basis only. Check-in is
4:00 pm. Check-out is 11:00 am.
More Information
For more information about the meeting, call ACG at 301-263-9000. For more information about the Naples Grande Beach Resort, call 844-993-9576 or visit their website at www.naplesgrande.com.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Attendees of this ACG Regional Course who need additional reasonable
accommodations or who have special needs (including dietary needs) should contact the ACG office at
301-263-9000 or by email at [email protected] no later than February 6, 2015.
Faculty
Course Director
Kenneth R. DeVault, MD, FACG
ACG President-Elect, Professor of
Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
PAUL Martin, MD, FACG
Chief, Division of Hepatology, Professor of
Medicine, University of Miami School of
Medicine, Miami, FL
Girish Mishra, MD, MS, FACG
Course Co-Director
Baharak Moshiree, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
and Director of Motility, Division of
Gastroenterology, University of Miami
School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Faculty
Maria T. Abreu, MD
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology,
Martin Kalser Chair in Gastroenterology,
Professor of Medicine, Professor
of Microbiology and Immunology,
University of Miami, Miami, FL
Chris E. Forsmark, MD, FACG
Professor of Medicine & Chief, Division
of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and
Nutrition, University of Florida College
of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
Professor of Medicine, Comprehensive
Cancer Center, Wake Forest University
School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG
Director of Endoscopy, Brigham and
Women’s Hospital; Associate Professor
of Medicine, Harvard Medical School,
Boston, MA
Maria I. Vazquez-Roque, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Department of Gastroenterology and
Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
Herbert C. Wolfsen, MD, FACG
Professor of Medicine, Department of
Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo
Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
David A. Johnson, MD, MACG
Professor of Medicine and Chief of
Gastroenterology, Eastern Virginia
Medical School, Norfolk, VA
The ACG/FGS Annual Spring Symposium
is jointly provided by
the American College of Gastroenterology and
the Florida Gastroenterologic Society.
ACG / FGS Spring Symposium
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February 27 – March 1, 2015
Naples Grande Beach Resort
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