26th GI Symposium: Update on the Management of Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders

Saturday, December 5, 2020, 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM

We will not be accepting any registrations after 12:00pm on Thursday, December 3rd.

New 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 for practitioners who are involved in managing patients with these disorders and who must stay abreast of this new information and its application in clinical practice.

Specialists in the field of gastroenterology will provide useful information and wisdom that comes from varied experiences in treating GI and liver disorders. The latest clinical research findings and their application to clinical practice will be discussed. Topics presented will highlight the latest diagnosis techniques, management strategies, and research developments that impact the care of patients with GI and liver disorders.

Armed with the information from this activity, practitioners who provide care for or co-manage patients with GI and liver disorders can make timely diagnostic treatment and referral decisions in the context of patient choice and resources within their communities. In addition, participants will be able to prepare the patient for what to expect from recommended tests, consultations and treatment plans.

Activity Director
Vinod K. Rustgi, MD, MBA, FAASLD, FACP, AGAF, FACG, FRCP
Professor of Medicine
Clinical Director of Hepatology
Director, Center for Liver Diseases and Liver Masses
Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Professor of Epidemiology
Rutgers School of Public Health
New Brunswick, NJ

Target Audience
This activity is designed for gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, advanced practice nurses, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, fellows, and residents involved in the diagnosis, evaluation, management, and treatment of patients with GI and liver disorders. Additionally, social workers, case managers and representatives of the medical insurance industry will find this activity useful.

1. Assess the latest evidence-based management for the care of patients with gastrointestinal and liver disease
2. Evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of therapeutic options for the management of gastrointestinal and liver disease
3. Review recently published literature and professional society guidelines pertaining to the evaluation and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver disease
4. Evaluate the latest clinical research findings for gastrointestinal and liver disease management and their application into clinical practice

Registration Fee:  Complimentary

Pre-registration is required.  Registration for the symposium can only be accepted through our secure online website until December 2, 2020.

Confirmation
Once registered, you will receive an email confirmation. As the program date approaches, you will receive additional information to assist you with your plans to participate in this activity.

In support of improving patient care, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity is awarded 6.75 contact hours. (60 minute CH)

Pharmacists: The knowledge-based activity qualifies for 6.75 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.

Pharmacists' NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth will be collected during registration. CPE credit will be processed after the program evaluation has closed to participants, which will be three to four weeks after the activity date.

Nurses and pharmacists should claim only those contact hours actually spent participating in the activity.

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for education activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may received a maximum of 6.75 Category 1 credits for completing this activity.

ABIM MOC Points

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 6.75 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.

Method of Participation
In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credit, participants are excepted to formally register for the activity, watch the webinar and complete the online evaluation form at the conclusion of the activity. A CE certificate will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation survey.

Course Material
In an effort to provide the most complete materials to attendees and conserve resources, PDF versions of the lecture slides will be made available on-line to registered attendees. Additional information will be provided in future confirmation communication.

For Additional Information
For any questions, concerns, or if you require special arrangements to attend this activity, please contact CCOE by email at [email protected].

Disclaimer
Rutgers reserves the right to modify program content, faculty and program activities. It also reserves the right to cancel the activity if necessary.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (7.00 hours), ACPE Credits (7.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (7.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.00 hours)

Virtual Live Meeting via WebEx

Additional information and instructions for WebEx access will be emailed to registrants the week of November 30, 2020.

Saturday, December 5, 2020

Virtual Exhibit Opportunity Available

Exhibit package includes

•  Company logo (icon) in virtual exhibit hall lobby
•  Hyperlink from lobby to dedicated exhibit space
•  Company logo and description (introductory paragraph ~ 200 words)
•  Link to company web page
•  Company representative contact information
•  Up to four (4) external hyperlinks to videos, downloadable pieces and/or web sites (e.g., company social media sites, sponsor pre-develop educational content, other educational content available in the public domain, prescribing packaging information, ad page, 30 second commercial, etc.)
•  2 complimentary symposium registrations

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Exhibit at this Event

This activity is provided by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.