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.

The 7th Update in Inflammatory Bowel Disease course will review new and forthcoming medical and surgical therapeutic approaches in IBD and its associated manifestations, as well their impact on the current management of these conditions. The therapeutic landscape in IBD is changing very fast, resulting in rapid and dramatic changes to therapeutic algorithms and disease monitoring. The course will review the impact of positioning new therapeutics, optimization of medical therapy, disease management in pregnancy, alternative therapeutics and multidisciplinary approaches to complex clinical scenarios including abscesses and fistulas.

It will also cover novel therapies including the advent of biosimilar drugs and their impact in the management of IBD patients.

This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Brian Feagan, Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.


Teaching methods include lecture, panel discussion, audience response, case presentation and question-and-answer with faculty.

1. Evaluate how personalized medicine will change the management of IBD
2. Summarize the clinical data on tofacitinib in ulcerative colitis
3. Summarize the evidence on current biologic therapies for ulcerative colitis
4. Apply concepts of personalized medicine to clinical practice
5. Discuss individualized approaches to the management of pregnant patients with IBD
6. Assess the potential impact of new therapeutic classes in IBD
7. Evaluate the risk/benefit balance of using cannabis products as therapeutic agents
8. Compare different approaches to IBD complications through case presentations
9. Review current IBD clinical trials at Virginia Mason
10. Discuss strategies to minimize complications related to intra-abdominal abscesses
11. Summarize elements of the pathological diagnosis of IBD
12. Review the data on efficacy and safety of different therapeutic classes for perianal fistulas
13. Discuss surgical approaches for perianal Crohn’s disease

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

Credit Designations: The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 6.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Nursing Contact Hours: Virginia Mason is a provider of nursing continuing education contact hours. Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP15905 for 6.5 Contact Hours (6.5 clock hours), March 22, 2019.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Friday, March 22, 2019

This activity is solely sponsored by Virginia Mason Medical Center.