DIVISION OF GASTROENTEROLOGY presents 10th Annual Diamond Anniversary Gastroenterology and Hepatology Viva la Vida March 17 ? 20, 2010 The Ritz-Carlton San Juan, Puerto Rico Featuring Live Cases from Johns Hopkins and Audience Interactive Systems Jointly sponsored by The University of Mainz, Germany and The University of Puerto Rico This course is endorsed by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Description The 10th Annual Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Viva la Vida will provide, through formal lectures, question and answer sessions as well as audience interactive systems, presentations of various gastrointestinal and liver disorders that will be of interest to practitioners in the field. This year will feature a symposium on challenging clinical scenarios and an update on several aspects of liver disease. A special symposium dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to obesity will be featured. Topics in gastrointestinal bleeding, including recent and exciting developments, will be discussed by a team of experts. Registrants will be able to learn of new imaging and therapies for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including the role of surgical treatment. Presentations on esophageal disease will include an update on GERD, Barrett?s Esophagus and esophageal cancer. Registrants will also learn of new developments in eosinophilic esophagitis. Who Should Attend This activity is intended for Gastroenterologists, Surgeons, Fellows, Residents, Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals who are interested in gastroenterology and hepatology. Objectives After attending this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to ? ? Discuss the indications and outcomes on patients having liver transplantation ? Outline the current advances and management of colonic disease ? Evaluate the medical and surgical management of patients with Irritable Bowel Disease ? Describe the multidisciplinary management of obesity ? Recognize recent advances in management of esophageal disease ? Describe current treatment options for gastrointestinal bleeding 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, The University of Puerto Rico and the University of Mainz, Germany. 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 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits?. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 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). The 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. General Information Registration Tuesday, March 16, 2010 ? 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Early Registration ? Pick up your conference materials. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 ? 7:00 - 7:20 a.m. (Sign in and pick up conference materials.) Location The Ritz-Carlton Reservations: (800) 241-3333 6961 Avenue of the Governors Hotel: (787) 253-1700 Isla Verde - Carolina Fax: (787) 253-1777 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00979 Hotel Reservation Cut-off Date: February 17, 2010 Check-In Time: 4:00 pm Check-Out Time: 12:00 noon The Ritz-Carlton San Juan is located on beautiful Isla Verde Beach. All guests can avail themselves of 24-hour valet, housekeeping, and room service, and free use of non-motorized water sports equipment, including snorkeling gear, kayaks, and Hobie Cats. The beach is one of Puerto Rico?s best. And if you need a break from the sun and sea, the hotel features a deluxe fitness center, spa, and a 24-hour casino. A block of rooms has been reserved for the convenience of our attendees. For reservations, e-mail sheilla.morales@ritzcarlton.com or call for reservations at (800) 241-3333 or (787) 253-1700. You can also go on-line at www.ritzcarlton.com. Be sure to request the Johns Hopkins University Group Code GAS to receive the special room rate of $240 per night, single or double, plus a facility fee of 12% and an 11% government tax. Travel Information Call United Airlines at (800) 521-4041 for discounted rates and refer to Meeting ID Number 549TJ. The closest airport is the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan. Fees REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE ? March 12, 2010 Methods of Payment: Payment by check or credit card must accompany the registration form prior to the activity. On-site payments by credit card only. Foreign payments must be by credit card or with a U.S. Dollar World Money Order. The registration fee includes instructional materials, continental breakfasts and refreshment breaks. Physicians $425 Residents*, Fellows*, and Allied Health Professionals $225 *with verification of status You will receive a confirmation by e-mail if you have provided your e-mail address. Otherwise, confirmation will be sent by mail. If you have not received it by March 12, 2010, call (410) 502-9634 to confirm that you are registered. Certificates of attendance will be mailed by May 4, 2010. The Johns Hopkins University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, the University will refund the registration fee but is not responsible for travel expenses. Additionally, we reserve the right to change the venue to a comparable venue. Under such circumstances registrants will be notified as soon as possible. Late Fee and Refund Policy A $50 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. EST on March 12, 2010. A handling fee of $50 will be deducted for cancellation. Refund requests must be received by fax or mail by March 12, 2010. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins conference in lieu of cancellation is not possible. Social Event A complimentary Welcome Reception for conference registrants, guests and faculty will be held on Wednesday evening, March 17th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Indicate your attendance on the Activity Registration Form. Activity Evaluation An activity evaluation form will be available to attendees to evaluate each session and each speaker?s presentation, as well as to identify future educational needs. Outcomes Survey An Outcomes Survey will be sent to all physician attendees within three months post activity to assist us in determining what impact this activity had on the attendee?s practice. Emergency Calls During the days of this activity only, March 17-20, 2010, direct emergency calls to the hotel operator at (787) 253-1700 and ask that a message be delivered to The Johns Hopkins Registration Desk. Americans with Disabilities Act The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing fully comply with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. Please notify us if you have any special needs. Acknowledgment Applications for commercial support from health care related industries are pending. A complete list of contributors will be provided in the syllabus. To Register or for Further Information Register Online www.HopkinsCME.edu Register by Phone (410) 502-9634 Register by Fax (866) 510-7088 Confirmation/Certificates (410) 502-9634 General Information (410) 955-2959 E-mail the Office of CME cmenet@jhmi.edu For general information, the direct link for this CME activity web page is: http://www.hopkinscme.edu/CourseDetail.aspx/80020841 Sponsoring Division Website: www.hopkins-gi.org. Program Tuesday, March 16, 2010 5:00 - 6:00 pm Early Registration ? Pick up your conference materials. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 7:00 - 7:20 Registration, Continental Breakfast and Exhibits 7:20 - 7:30 Conference Goals and Welcome Anthony Kalloo, MD Symposium: Clinical Challenges Moderator: Anthony Kalloo, MD 7:30 - 7:50 How to Approach the Difficult Pancreatitis Patient Vikesh Singh, MD, MS 7:50 - 8:10 Management of the Refractory Non-Cardiac Chest Pain Patient John Clarke, MD 8:10 - 8:30 Tips and Tricks for Endoscopic Management of High Grade Biliary Obstruction Robert Hawes, MD 8:30 - 8:50 Approach to the Patient with Refractory Diarrhea Mark Lazarev, MD 8:50 - 9:10 How to Handle Acute Liver Failure Ahmet Gurakar, MD 9:10 - 9:30 Interactive Cases with Q&A Moderator: Anthony Kalloo, MD Panelists: John Clarke, MD; Ahmet Gurakar, MD; Robert Hawes, MD; Mark Lazarev, MD; Vikesh Singh, MD, MS 9:30 - 10:00 Refreshment Break and Exhibits 10:00 - 12:00 Live Cases from The Johns Hopkins Hospital Panel: Robert Hawes, MD; Anthony Kalloo, MD; Ralf Kiesslich, MD, PhD; Zhiping Li, MD Case Demonstrators: Marcia Canto, MD, MHS; Samuel Giday, MD; Mouen Khashab, MD: Anne Marie Lennon, MD, PhD; Patrick Okolo, MD, MPH; Eun Ji Shin, MD 12:00 Noon Adjourn Evening 5:30 - 6:30 pm Welcome Reception for Registrants, Guests and Speakers on the Vista Mar Terrace (Please RSVP on Registration Form.) Thursday, March 18, 2010 Symposium: Liver Disease Moderator: Esteban Mezey, MD 7:10 - 7:30 Continental Breakfast and Exhibits 7:30 - 7:50 Global Perspectives on Screening and Treatment of Liver Cancer Peter Galle, MD, PhD 7:50 - 8:10 Liver Transplantation: Latest Indications and Outcomes Ahmet Gurakar, MD 8:10 - 8:30 Update on Viral Hepatitis Esther Torres, MD 8:30 - 8:50 Autoimmune Liver Disease Zhiping Li, MD 8:50 - 9:10 Alcoholic Liver Disease: What?s New Esteban Mezey, MD 9:10 - 9:40 Interactive Cases with Q&A Moderator: Esteban Mezey, MD Panelists: Peter Galle, MD, PhD; Ahmet Gurakar, MD; Zhiping Li, MD; Esther Torres, MD 9:40 - 10:00 Refreshment Break and Exhibits Symposium: Colonic Diseases Moderator: Marcia Cruz-Correa, MD, PhD 10:00 - 10:20 Nutritionals for IBS and GI Disease: Hype or Help? Gerard Mullin, MD 10:20 - 10:40 Management of the High-Risk Colon Cancer Patient Marcia Cruz-Correa, MD, PhD 10:40 - 11:00 Role of EUS in Colonic Disease Robert Hawes, MD 11:00 - 11:20 New Techniques for Colonoscopy Eun Ji Shin, MD 11:20 - 11:40 Tips and Tricks for Colonoscopic Polypectomy Samuel Giday, MD 11:40 - 12:00 Interactive Cases with Q&A Moderator: Marcia Cruz-Correa, MD, PhD Panelists: Samuel Giday, MD; Robert Hawes, MD; Gerard Mullin, MD; Eun Ji Shin, MD 12:00 Noon Adjourn Friday, March 19, 2010 7:10 - 7:30 Continental Breakfast and Exhibits Symposium: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Moderator: Ralf Kiesslich, MD, PhD 7:30 - 7:50 New Diagnostic Techniques for IBD Ralf Kiesslich, MD, PhD 7:50 - 8:10 When Do We Use Biologic Therapies in our IBD Patients? Mark Lazarev, MD 8:10 - 8:30 Cancer and IBD: Controversies about Lymphoma Risks and Colorectal Dysplasia Steven Brant, MD 8:30 - 9:10 Surgical Management of the IBD Patient Kimberley Steele, MD, FACS 9:10 - 9:40 Interactive Cases with Q&A Moderator: Ralf Kiesslich, MD, PhD Panelists: Steven Brant, MD; Mark Lazarev, MD; Kimberley Steele, MD, FACS 9:40 - 10:00 Refreshment Break and Exhibits Symposium: Obesity Moderator: Anthony Kalloo, MD 10:00 - 10:20 Nutritional Management of Obesity Mary Margaret Huizinga, MD, MPH 10:20 - 10:40 Management of Fatty Liver Disease Zhiping Li, MD 10:40 - 11:00 Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity: Role of a Weight Management Center Mary Margaret Huizinga, MD, MPH 11:00 - 11:20 Surgical Therapy of Obesity Kimberley Steele, MD, FACS 11:20 - 11:40 Endoscopic Therapy of Obesity Eun Ji Shin, MD 11:40 - 12:00 Interactive Cases with Q&A Moderator: Anthony Kalloo, MD Panelists: Mary Margaret Huizinga, MD, MPH; Esteban Mezey, MD; Eun Ji Shin, MD; Kimberley Steele, MD, FACS 12:00 Noon Adjourn Saturday, March 20, 2010 7:10 - 7:30 Continental Breakfast and Exhibits Symposium: Esophageal Disease Moderator: Marcia Canto, MD, MHS 7:30 - 7:55 Update on GERD and Barrett?s Esophagus 2010 Marcia Canto, MD, MHS 7:55 - 8:20 Eosinophilic Esophagitis: The New GI Epidemic John Clarke, MD 8:20 - 8:45 Endoscopic Treatment of GERD: What?s for Real? Patrick Okolo, MD, MPH 8:45 - 9:10 Endoscopic Management of Esophageal Cancer: My Approach Marcia Canto, MD, MHS 9:10 - 9:35 Treatment of Esophageal Variceal Hemorrhage: Better in 2010? Anne Marie Lennon, MD, PhD 9:35 - 10:00 Interactive Cases with Q&A Moderator: Marcia Canto, MD, MHS Panelists: John Clarke, MD; Anne Marie Lennon, MD, PhD; Zhiping Li, MD; Patrick Okolo, MD, MPH 10:00 - 10:20 Refreshment Break and Exhibits Symposium: Gastrointestinal Bleeding Moderator: Patrick Okolo, MD, MPH 10:20 - 10:40 Acute Upper GI Bleeding: Current and Emerging Therapies Samuel Giday, MD 10:40 - 11:00 Lower GI Bleeding: When to Scope, When to Watch Priscilla Magno, MD 11:00 - 11:15 Capsule Endoscopy: What?s Now, What?s in the Future Gerard Mullin, MD 11:15 - 11:30 Small Bowel Enteroscopy: Who, When and How Patrick Okolo, MD, MPH 11:30 - 12:00 Interactive Cases with Q&A Moderator: Patrick Okolo, MD, MPH Panelists: Samuel Giday, MD; Priscilla Magno, MD; Gerard Mullin, MD; Vikesh Singh, MD, MS 12:00 Noon Adjourn ? Please complete and return the Evaluation and Credit Report Forms. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. This schedule is subject to change. Speakers Activity Director Anthony Kalloo, MD The Moses and Helen Paulson Professor of Medicine Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Organizing Committee Marcia Canto, MD, MHS Associate Professor of Medicine and of Oncology Marcia Cruz-Correa, MD, PhD Visiting Assistant Professor of Medicine The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Associate Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center San Juan, Puerto Rico Ralf Kiesslich, MD, PhD Professor and Chief of Endoscopy I. Medical Clinic Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz Mainz, Germany Patrick Okolo, MD, MPH Assistant Professor of Medicine Chief of Endoscopy The Johns Hopkins Hospital Esther Torres, MD Professor and Chair of Medicine University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine San Juan, Puerto Rico Guest Speakers Peter Galle, MD, PhD Professor of Medicine Head of the I. Medical Clinic Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz Mainz, Germany Robert Hawes, MD Professor of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina Johns Hopkins Speakers Steven Brant, MD Associate Professor of Medicine John Clarke, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Samuel Giday, MD The Robert E. Meyerhoff Professor of Medicine Ahmet Gurakar, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Mary Margaret Huizinga, MD, MPH Assistant Professor of Medicine Mouen Khashab, MD Advanced Therapeutic Fellow Mark Lazarev, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Anne Marie Lennon, MD, PhD Advanced Therapeutic Fellow Zhiping Li, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Priscilla Magno, MD Visiting Assistant Professor of Medicine The Johns Hopkins University Assistant Professor of Medicine University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center Esteban Mezey, MD Professor of Medicine Chief of Hepatology Gerard Mullin, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Eun Ji Shin, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Vikesh Singh, MD, MS Instructor in Medicine Kimberley Steele, MD, FACS Assistant Professor of Surgery Registration Form Course Number 80020841 10th Annual Diamond Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Viva la Vida March 17 - 20, 2010 To Register: Online: www.HopkinsCME.edu By phone: (410) 502-9634 By fax: (410) 955-0807 Or mail this form to The Johns Hopkins University, Office of Continuing Medical Education, P.O. 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