For the Love of Liver: Medical and Surgical Updates in Liver Disease

Friday, April 1, 2016, 7:30 AM - Saturday, April 2, 2016, 3:00 PM, Seattle

The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has increased significantly in recent years, while numerous advances in diagnosing and treating disorders of the hepatopancreatobiliary system have been made. Given the overwhelming burden of fatty liver disease, the impetus is on physicians to identify patients with NASH and NAFLD who are at risk for life-threatening complications including end-stage liver disease and liver cancer, and who need effective management and treatment options.

This course is designed to review advances in our understanding of NAFLD and HPB malignancies, to bolster our ability to diagnose and prognosticate, to stall and reverse liver fibrosis, and to successfully manage metastatic disease to the liver. By incorporating multiple specialties — gastroenterology, surgery, oncology, diagnostic and interventional radiology, hepatology and endocrinology — we aim to highlight the importance of multidisciplinary management of NAFLD and of metastatic disease. Learners will be provided with a comprehensive overview of new treatments for both fatty liver disease and HPB malignancies, including etiology, risk factors, early diagnosis, complications, evidence based practice for the treatment of fatty liver disease, advances in surgical management of metastatic disease to the liver, and in oncologic and surgical treatment of cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancer. Special sessions will feature multidisciplinary experts and include a peek at current clinical trials in liver disease across the spectrum of malignancy.

Online preregistration is closed. Space is available and attendees may register on site starting at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, April 1 or at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 2. For questions contact the Virginia Mason CME department at (206) 341-0142.

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 12.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Day 1 Fatty Liver Disease: Diagnosis & Treatment: This Live activity, For the Love of Liver: Medical and Surgical Updates in Liver Disease, with a beginning date of 04/01/2016, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 6.50 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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.

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)™ (12.50 hours), AAFP Prescribed Credits (6.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (12.50 hours)

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" to receive conference rates of $119 - $149 plus tax on standard and deluxe rooms.

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

Crowne Plaza Seattle
1113 Sixth Avenue, Seattle | Group Reservations: 1-888-233-9527 | 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.

For reservations, please call their reservation line at 1-888-233-9527 and ask for the Virginia Mason Medical rate. You will also receive the preferred rate by booking online using this link. via this link.

Course Directors:

Blaire E. Burman, MD, MAS
Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, Seattle, Wash.

W. Scott Helton, MD, FACS
Director, Liver, Biliary and Pancreas Surgery Center of Excellence
Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, Seattle, Wash.

Asma Siddique, MD
Interim Director, Liver Center of Excellence
Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, Seattle, Wash.