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CME/CE Certified Activity26 thGISymposiumUpdate on the Management ofGastrointestinal and Liver DisordersSaturday, December 5, 2020 7:30 am – 3:15 pmPROVIDED BY:Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolDepartment of MedicineDivision of Gastroenterology and HepatologyVIRTUAL EVENT
OverviewNew developments in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) and liver disorders are complex and ever changing,with new research, clinical trials, techniques, and treatments rapidly altering the field. These advances present challenges forpractitioners involved in managing patients with these disorders and who must stay abreast of this new information and itsapplication in clinical practice.Specialists in the field of gastroenterology will provide useful information and wisdom that comes from varied experiences intreating GI and liver disorders. The latest clinical research findings and their application to clinical practice will be discussed.Topics presented will highlight the latest diagnostic techniques, management strategies, and research developments thatimpact the care of patients with GI and liver disorders.Armed with the information from this activity, practitioners who provide medical care or co-manage patients with GI and liverdisorders can make timely diagnostic, treatment and referral decisions in the context of patient choice and the resources withintheir communities. In addition, participants will be able to prepare the patient for what to expect from recommended tests,consultations and treatment plans.Target AudienceThis activity is designed for gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, internists, advance practice nurses, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, fellows, and residents involved in the diagnosis, evaluation, management, and treatment of patientswith GI and liver disorders. Additionally, social workers, case managers, and representatives of the medical insurance industrywill find this activity useful.Learning ObjectivesUpon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Assess the latest evidence-based management for the care of patients with gastrointestinal and liver disease. Evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of therapeutic options for the management of gastrointestinal and liver disease. Review of recently published literature and professional society guidelines pertaining to the evaluation and treatment ofgastrointestinal and liver disease. Evaluate the latest clinical research findings for gastrointestinal and liver disease management and their application intoclinical practice.AccreditationIn support of improving patient care, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by theAccreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for PharmacyEducation (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing educationfor the healthcare team.Physicians: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1Credits . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Nurses: This activity is awarded 6.5 contact hours. (60-minute CH) Nurses should only claim those contact hours actually spentparticipating in the activity.Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity qualifies for 6.5 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.Pharmacists should claim only those contact hours actually spent participating in the activity.Pharmacists’ NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth will be collected during registration. CPE credit will be processed after theprogram evaluation has closed to participants, which will be three to four weeks following the activity date.Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 6.5Category 1 credits for completing this activity.ABIM MOC PointsSuccessful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enablesthe participant to earn up to 6.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenanceof Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for theactivity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose ofgranting ABIM MOC credit.Method of ParticipationIn order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credits, participants are expected to formally registerfor the activity, watch the webcast and complete an on-line evaluation form at the conclusion of the activity. A letter certifyingattendance and credit verification will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation.
FacultyActivity DirectorVinod K. Rustgi, MD, MBA, FAASLD, FACP, AGAF, FACG, FRCPProfessor of Medicine, Clinical Director of Hepatology, Director, Center for Liver Diseases and Liver Masses, Professor of Pathologyand Laboratory Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Professor of Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health,New Brunswick, NJGuest SpeakersFredric D. Gordon, MD, AGAF, FAASLD, FASTVice-Chair, Division of Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Diseases, Director of Hepatology, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center,Burlington, MA; Associate Professor of Medicine, Tufts Medical School, Boston, MAAnil K. Rustgi, MDInterim Executive Vice President and Dean of the Faculties of Health Sciences and Medicine; Irving Professor of Medicine,Director, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New YorkMichael J. Ryan, MDProfessor of Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VARutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School FacultySteven R. Brant, MDProfessor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Executive Director, Crohns and Colitis Center of New Jersey;Adjunct Professor, Department of Genetics, Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences and The Human Genetics Institute of New JerseyLea Ann Chen, MDAssistant Professor of Medicine; Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Translational Research,Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyCarlos C. Minacapelli, MDHepatology ResearcherM. Bishr Omary, MD, PhDProfessor of Medicine; Henry Rutgers Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine; Senior ViceChancellor for Academic Affairs and Research, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences; President, American Gastroenterological AssociationAnish V. Patel, MDAssistant Professor of MedicineAvik Sarkar, MDAssistant Professor of Medicine, Director, Bariatric Endoscopy ProgramDarren N. Seril, MD, PhDAssistant Professor of Medicine, Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease ProgramHaroon Shahid, MDAssistant Professor of Medicine, Director, Endoscopic UltrasoundAmy Tyberg, MDAssociate Professor of Medicine, Director of Therapeutic Endoscopy, Associate Director of EndoscopyAbhishek Bhurwal, MD, Gastroenterology FellowIshita U. Dalal, MD, Gastroenterology FellowPeter Dellatore, MD, Gastroenterology FellowCindy S. Law, MD, Gastroenterology FellowEvan Orosz, DO, Gastroenterology FellowChristopher Tait, Jr, MD, Gastroenterology FellowYing Wang, MD, Gastroenterology FellowAll individuals who affect the content of continuing education activities are required to disclose to the audience any real or apparent conflict of interest relatedto the activity. The activity faculty are further required to disclose discussion of off-label/ investigational uses in their presentations. These disclosures will bemade to the audience at the time of the activity.
Program Agenda7:30 amVirtual Exhibit Hall7:50 amWelcome and Opening Remarks Vinod K. Rustgi, MD, MBA8:00 amC. difficile in the IBD Patient Lea Ann Chen, MD8:25 amUlcerative Colitis Darren N. Seril, MD, PhD8:50 amColon Cancer Anil K. Rustgi, MD9:20 amEosinophilic Esophagitis: New Approaches Anish V. Patel, MD9:50 amBreak/Virtual Exhibit Hall10:05 amMedical Marijuana, CBD, Vaping and Gastroenterology Michael J. Ryan, MD10:35 amThe Microbiome and Disease Michael J. Ryan, MD11:05 amThe History of the AGA and a Look into New Initiatives M. Bishr Omary, MD, PhD11:35 pmBreak/Virtual Exhibit Hall11:50 amLunch and Learn: Concurrent Clinical Case PresentationsIBD Peter Dellatore, MD and Christopher Tait, Jr, MDwith Steven R. Brant, MD, Lea Ann Chen, MD and Darren N. Seril, MD, PhDGI Malignancies Abhishek Bhurwal, MD and Evan Orosz, MDwith Anish V. Patel, MD and Anil K. Rustgi, MDA Clinic Day with a HepatologistThe Dilemma of Hepatic Encephalopathy Cindy Law, MDwith Fredric D. Gordon, MD and Michael J. Ryan, MDAdvances in Endoscopy Ishita U. Dalal, MD and Ying Wang, MDwith Avik Sarkar, MD, Haroon Shahid, MD and Amy Tyberg, MD12:30 pmAdvances in Endoscopy Avik Sarkar, MD, Haroon Shahid, MD and Amy Tyberg, MD1:15 pmBreak/Virtual Exhibit Hall1:30 pmArtificial Intelligence as Applied to Gastroenterology/Hepatology Carlos C. Minacapelli, MD2:00 pmNAFLD/NASH/Hepatic Encephalopathy/Primary Biliary CholangitisWhat Are Our Approaches for These Patients? Fredric D. Gordon, MD2:45 pmHepatitis C: Updates, Screening, and Black Box Warnings Vinod K. Rustgi, MD, MBA3:15 pmAdjourn
General InformationRegistration Fee: ComplimentaryPre-registration is required.Registration for the symposium can only be accepted through our secure on-linewebsite until December 2, 2020.To Register: rutgers.cloud-cme.com/26GISymposiumCourse MaterialIn an effort to provide the most complete materials to attendees and conserveresources, PDF versions of the lecture slides will be made available on-lineto registered attendees. Additional information will be provided in futureconfirmation communications.ConfirmationOnce registered, you will receive an email confirmation. As the activity dateapproaches, you will receive additional information to assist you with your plansto participate in this activity.Virtual Meeting via WebExAdditional information and instructions for WebEx access will be emailed toregistrants the week of November 30, 2020.For Additional InformationFor additional information, questions, concerns, or if you require specialarrangements to attend this activity, please contact CCOE by email at ccoe@rbhs.rutgers.edu.Rutgers reserves the right to modify program content, faculty and programactivities. It also reserves the right to cancel the activity if necessary.Activity Code: 20MR03
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Department of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. . internists, advance practice nurses, nurses, pharma-cists, physician assistants, fellows, and residents involved in the diagnosis, evaluation, management, and treatment of patients .
