2018 ACG's Hepatology School & Midwest Regional Postgraduate Course
In-Person Event
Aug 24 - 26, 2018
Indianapolis, Indiana, USASpeakers
OVERVIEW
ACG's Hepatology School & Midwest Regional Postgraduate Course is organized by American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and will be held from Aug 24 - 26, 2018 at Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America.
Target Audience:
ACG's Hepatology School:
The target audience for this medical event is gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners interested in the latest information on liver diseases and state-of-the-art treatment of these illnesses.
Midwest Regional Postgraduate Course:
The target audience for this medical event is gastroenterologists, gastroenterology trainees, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners interested in the latest information on diagnostic GI and state-of-the-art treatment of GI illnesses.
Credits:
• ACG's Hepatology School - 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
• Midwest Regional Postgraduate Course - 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
Program Description:
ACG's Hepatology School:
After completing ACG’s Hepatology School, attendees will be able to identify appropriate candidates for hepatitis therapy, describe the pre-treatment evaluation, recommend appropriate therapies for naïve and previously treated hepatitis C patients based on genotype and be able to address the side effects of these therapies, and understand the timeline of new drug development for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. Participating in this educational activity will also enable learners to analyze the challenges in treating patients with NAFLD, disorders of iron metabolism, primary biliary cholangitis, hepatic encephalopathy, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The structure of the program includes a mix of didactic presentations and case-based presentations delivered by expert faculty.
Midwest Regional Postgraduate Course:
The field of gastroenterology continues to experience an introduction of novel diagnostic techniques and therapeutic options affecting numerous areas of GI disease management and patient care. This program explores those areas which the gastroenterologist often faces in clinical practice and addresses management updates in a variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic areas. During this course, multiple areas will be covered, including lower GI, IBD, hepatology, burnout, obesity, colon cancer screening, and general GI. The structure of the program includes a mix of didactic presentations delivered by expert faculty, breakout sessions, case presentations, and significant question and answer opportunities. Non-CME hands-on sessions will also be offered.
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
Target Audience:
ACG's Hepatology School:
The target audience for this medical event is gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners interested in the latest information on liver diseases and state-of-the-art treatment of these illnesses.
Midwest Regional Postgraduate Course:
The target audience for this medical event is gastroenterologists, gastroenterology trainees, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners interested in the latest information on diagnostic GI and state-of-the-art treatment of GI illnesses.
Credits:
• ACG's Hepatology School - 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
• Midwest Regional Postgraduate Course - 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
Program Description:
ACG's Hepatology School:
After completing ACG’s Hepatology School, attendees will be able to identify appropriate candidates for hepatitis therapy, describe the pre-treatment evaluation, recommend appropriate therapies for naïve and previously treated hepatitis C patients based on genotype and be able to address the side effects of these therapies, and understand the timeline of new drug development for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. Participating in this educational activity will also enable learners to analyze the challenges in treating patients with NAFLD, disorders of iron metabolism, primary biliary cholangitis, hepatic encephalopathy, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The structure of the program includes a mix of didactic presentations and case-based presentations delivered by expert faculty.
Midwest Regional Postgraduate Course:
The field of gastroenterology continues to experience an introduction of novel diagnostic techniques and therapeutic options affecting numerous areas of GI disease management and patient care. This program explores those areas which the gastroenterologist often faces in clinical practice and addresses management updates in a variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic areas. During this course, multiple areas will be covered, including lower GI, IBD, hepatology, burnout, obesity, colon cancer screening, and general GI. The structure of the program includes a mix of didactic presentations delivered by expert faculty, breakout sessions, case presentations, and significant question and answer opportunities. Non-CME hands-on sessions will also be offered.
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.
KEY DATES
24 Aug, 2018
Event Start Date
26 Aug, 2018
Event End Date
SPECIALITIES
GastroenterologySUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
Sheraton Indianapolis City CentreRELATED CONFERENCES & LIVE WEBINARS
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