80021009: 27th Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology: A Multidisciplinary Approach

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Please call the Office of Continuing Medical Education at (410) 502-9634 for information on on-site registration. Limited syllabi are available for those registering on January 26 or beyond.

HOTEL UPDATE: The Manor Vail Lodge is currently sold out. Please contact some of the nearby properties and mention Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology. See below for alternative accommodations. Please check back periodically for additional updates.
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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. NURSING CREDIT AANC The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This 20 contact hour Educational Activity is provided by The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. AANP This program is pending approval of The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing.

OTHER CREDIT
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) AAPA accepts AMA Category 1 CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.
Contact Hours for Non-Physicians
The Johns Hopkins University has approved this activity for 20 contact hours for non-physicians

Description:
The 27th Annual Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology: A Multidisciplinary Approach is necessary to illustrate and analyze recent major advances in the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, functional bowel disease, colorectal cancer, pancreaticobiliary diseases and liver disease. Each of these topics represents an area of active research which is rapidly changing. This seminar will focus on recent major advances in these areas. Faculty members, distinguished in the fields of surgery, gastroenterology, medicine, hepatology and transplantation, will utilize a series of lectures and symposia to present a variety of problematic topics. Interactive case-management discussions will occur based upon the didactic material presented simulating interaction between faculty and participants.

Objectives:
After attending this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:
• Identify and utilize the latest techniques for the management of esophageal disorders
• Review updates and changing practice paradigms in colorectal cancer screening and management
• Identify and utilize the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for the screening and management of pancreatic neoplasia
• Analyze and practice the care of the patient with functional bowel disease.

Hotel Information:
STANDARD HOTEL ROOMS ARE SOLD OUT AT THE MANOR VAIL LODGE. LIMITED CONDOS MAY BE AVAILABLE, SO BOOK EARLY! Meeting will be held at the newly re-opened and newly renovated Manor Vail Lodge. Make your reservation today by calling (970) 476-5000 or (800) 950-VAIL, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. All times are Mountain Time. You may also register on-line by clicking the link on this website and using group code JHG2010. Hotel Reservations

Discounted Ground Transportation:
Colorado Mountain Express has been selected to assist with your ground transportation needs while in Vail. Colorado Mountain Express services the Denver International and Eagle Airports and a group discount is available to all attendees and guests for travel January 26-February 9, 2010.

To receive your discount, click Colorado Mountain Express or call 1-800-525-6363 to make your reservation.

Alternative Accommodations:
Tivoli Lodge
386 Hanson Ranch Rd.
Vail, Colorado 81657
http://www.tivolilodge.com/
Phone: (800) 451-4756 or (970) 476-5615
Email: reservations@Tivolilodge.com

Christiania Hotel
356 E. Hanson Ranch Rd.
Vail, Colorado USA 81657
http://www.christiania.com/
Phone: (800) 530-3999 or (970) 476-5641

Vail Plaza Hotel & Club
16 Vail Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
http://www.vailplazahotel.com/
Phone: (877) 888-1540
Email: reservations@vailplazahotel.com

Recreational Activites:
Group discounts on ski and snowboard rentals are available at www.rentskis.com/johnhopkins. For information on ski lift tickets and other recreational activities in Vail, visit http://www.vail.com/plan-your-trip/lift-tickets/lift-tickets-explorer.aspx

Talks

Policy On Speaker And Provider Disclosure

It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that the speaker and provider disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made in the activity handout materials.