2018 Advances in GI & Hepatology: Live Endoscopy and More

Saturday, September 8, 2018, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Volney Richmond Auditorium


Online preregistration is closed. Space is still available and attendees may register on site starting at 7:00 a.m.  For questions contact the Virginia Mason CME department at (206) 341-0142.


Online preregistration is closed. Space is still available and attendees may register on site starting at 7:00 a.m.  For questions contact the Virginia Mason CME department at (206) 341-0142.

Join experts from across the spectrum of GI care for this update on gastrointestinal and hepatological diseases and their management. This course features live therapeutic endoscopy cases where participants see, hear and interact with renowned endoscopists treating complex GI conditions in real time; using a variety of advanced endoscopic procedures and novel state-of-the-art technologies that may obviate the need for surgical intervention.

Live cases will be transmitted in high-definition from the Virginia Mason Integrated Procedural Center. Expert facilitators provide commentary and actively engage with course participants and the team to allow real-time feedback, questions and case-by-case discussion. Live demonstration may include therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), as well as other procedures of interest to practicing clinical gastroenterologists and health care professionals interested in endoscopic treatment of digestive disease.

Lecture topics feature experts in the field taking on gripping clinical challenges including diagnosis and treatment of post-cholecystectomy syndrome, EUS gall bladder drainage and gastroenterostomy, management of IBD, treatment options for primary biliary cholangitis, clinical and histopathologic spectrum of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and evidence based guidelines for treatment of gastroparesis.

Finally, a hands-on component will allow participants to become familiar with techniques of endoscopy, using real endoscopes and devices, practicing on appropriate models and platforms. Stations will include EUS linear scope; ERCP/spyglass; clipping, banding and snaring; and hemospray.

Teaching methods include observation of live therapeutic procedures, lectures, case discussion and hands-on practice.

Target Audience: This course is appropriate for gastroenterologists, internists, GI fellows, residents, advanced practitioners, nurses, and general, hepatobiliary, and esophageal surgeons who wish to update their knowledge and become familiar with new information and advanced therapeutic techniques.

1. Describe appropriate diagnostic approach for post-cholecystectomy pain and when to refer for endoscopic evaluation
2. Discuss endoscopic gastro jejunostomy as an approach to treatment of gastric outlet obstruction
3. Evaluate medications used to treat IBD and when they are used, as well as new treatment paradigms
4. Describe techniques and indications for a variety of therapeutic endoscopy procedures
5. Summarize the hepatic and extra-hepatic complications of PBC
6. Outline the clinical and histopathologic spectrum of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
7. Describe evidence based guidelines for treatment of gastroparesis, including diet, medication and co-morbidities
8. Assess evidence based best practices for a variety of gastroenterological and hepatological conditions

Tuition:

     MD/DO: $195.00

     Trainees/RNs/Allied Health /Professionals: $145.00

The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Virginia Mason is a provider of nursing continuing education contact hours. Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP15905 for 7.5 Contact Hours (7.5 clock hours), September 8^th, 2018.

Parking: Parking is not included with registration. Virginia Mason's downtown parking facilities are limited and reserved for patients, therefore we offer this map of public lots with walking routes to the Lindeman Pavilion.  NOTE:

Public transportation: Metro Bus routes serving the First Hill neighborhood include 2, 10, 12, 60, 193, and 303. Please consult the Metro Trip Planner for route information and schedules.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (7.50 hours), CE Nursing (7.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.50 hours)

The registration form for this activity is currently unavailable.

The following hotels are conveniently located near Virginia Mason Hospital and Seattle Medical Center. Courtesy rates noted are those generally offered to Virginia Mason visitors and may not be available during peak season and holidays.

Crowne Plaza Seattle
1113 Sixth Avenue, Seattle | Hotel: (206) 464-1980 | www.cphotelseattle.com

The Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown is located a few blocks from the Lindeman Pavilion at Virginia Mason, where the course will be held. Their central downtown location is convenient to fascinating museums and some of the finest restaurants and shops in the Emerald City.

To check availability of the Virginia Mason Medical rate, please use this link.

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University Street, Seattle | Reservations: 1-866-621-1701 | Hotel: (206) 621-1700 | www.fairmont.com/seattle

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel has been a landmark in the Northwest since opening in 1924. Ideally located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Washington's most preeminent hotel is just footsteps from the area's finest shops, restaurants and entertainment attractions. Featuring Italian renaissance architecture and lavish amenities, the beautifully historic 450-room hotel combines traditional warmth with 21st century convenience and personalized service.

Course attendees should use code NVRM to receive the Virginia Mason corporate rate. For reservations, 1-866-621-1701 or book using this link: http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Reservations/ReservationAvailability?hc=SEA&pc=NVRM

The Inn at Virginia Mason
1006 Spring Street, Seattle | Hotel: (800) 283-6453 / (206) 583-6453 | Reservations: InnatVirginiaMason.com

The Inn at Virginia Mason is located in the historic First Hill neighborhood. Built in the 1920s as The Rhododendron Apartments, the Inn retains much of its original charm and character. For online reservations, visit InnatVirginiaMason.com and click on "Check Availability & Rates". Enter the promo code "medical" for best available rates on standard and deluxe rooms.

Sorrento Hotel
900 Madison St., Seattle | Hotel: (206) 622-6400 | www.hotelsorrento.com

Located atop Seattle’s popular First Hill and inspired by the Renaissance-era elegance of its Italian namesake, Sorrento Hotel offers you the comfort of a luxurious home enhanced by European style and service. Sorrento Hotel Seattle offers 76 individually decorated rooms and suites that have scenic city or courtyard views, and are thoughtfully furnished with amenities that will pamper and entertain.

COURSE DIRECTORS

Blaire Burman, MD, MAS, Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist; Director, Training and Education; Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, Seattle

Richard A. Kozarek, MD, FACG, FASGE, AGAF, FACP, Executive Director; Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, Seattle

Andrew Ross, MD, FASGE, Head, Section of Gastroenterology; Program Director, Therapeutic Endoscopy Center of Excellence; Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, Seattle

Saturday, September 8, 2018