New Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease 2018
In-Person Event
Sep 08 - 09, 2018
San Diego, California, USA
OVERVIEW
New Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease is organized by Scripps Health and will be held from Sep 08 - 09, 2018 at Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa, San Diego, California, United States of America.
The target audience for this medical event is Gastroenterologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Residents/Fellows, Internists, Colorectal Surgeons, And allied health professionals involved in the care of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Course Overview :
The New Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease conference will highlight the latest concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of IBD. Disease complications, special population considerations, and surgical options will also be discussed. The course will be taught by nationally known experts who are actively involved in clinical trials and studies related to the management of Crohn’s and colitis. Physicians will be provided with the necessary context to integrate the relevant information into their practices to improve the quality of life for their afflicted patients.
The conference will also include a dedicated nursing track that will address disease complications, special population considerations, and surgical options as they apply to the continuum of care and the responsibility of the care team. A patient track designed and endorsed by the CCFA will also be open to all who are interested in learning more about living with Crohn's and colitis.
Course Objectives :
After attending this live activity, participants should be able to:
• Summarize recent clinical trial data regarding the next generation of therapies in inflammatory bowel disease.
• Describe new diagnostic methods into practice for inflammatory bowel disease.
• Identify current and future treatment and therapy options for inflammatory bowel disease.
• Identify treatment challenges in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
• Discuss surgical options for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
• Discuss healthcare maintenance for the IBD patient.
• Discuss ACG guidelines in the treatment of Crohn's Disease.
• Recall strategies for managing pregnancy and fertility issues in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Speakers: David Rubin, MD - The University of Chicago, Stephen Hanauer, MD - Northwestern University, William Sandborn, MD - UC San Diego, Raymond Cross, MD - University of Maryland, Jennifer Dotson, MD, MPH - The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Siddharth Singh, MD - UC San Diego, Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD - University of Pittsburgh, M. Jonathan Worsey, MD - Scripps Health, Brigid Boland, MD - UC San Diego, Edward Loftus, MD - Mayo Clinic, Gauree Konijeti, MD, MPH - Scripps Clinic, David Kunkel, MD - UC San Diego, Walter Coyle, MD - Scripps Clinic
The target audience for this medical event is Gastroenterologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Residents/Fellows, Internists, Colorectal Surgeons, And allied health professionals involved in the care of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Course Overview :
The New Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease conference will highlight the latest concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of IBD. Disease complications, special population considerations, and surgical options will also be discussed. The course will be taught by nationally known experts who are actively involved in clinical trials and studies related to the management of Crohn’s and colitis. Physicians will be provided with the necessary context to integrate the relevant information into their practices to improve the quality of life for their afflicted patients.
The conference will also include a dedicated nursing track that will address disease complications, special population considerations, and surgical options as they apply to the continuum of care and the responsibility of the care team. A patient track designed and endorsed by the CCFA will also be open to all who are interested in learning more about living with Crohn's and colitis.
Course Objectives :
After attending this live activity, participants should be able to:
• Summarize recent clinical trial data regarding the next generation of therapies in inflammatory bowel disease.
• Describe new diagnostic methods into practice for inflammatory bowel disease.
• Identify current and future treatment and therapy options for inflammatory bowel disease.
• Identify treatment challenges in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
• Discuss surgical options for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
• Discuss healthcare maintenance for the IBD patient.
• Discuss ACG guidelines in the treatment of Crohn's Disease.
• Recall strategies for managing pregnancy and fertility issues in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Speakers: David Rubin, MD - The University of Chicago, Stephen Hanauer, MD - Northwestern University, William Sandborn, MD - UC San Diego, Raymond Cross, MD - University of Maryland, Jennifer Dotson, MD, MPH - The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Siddharth Singh, MD - UC San Diego, Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD - University of Pittsburgh, M. Jonathan Worsey, MD - Scripps Health, Brigid Boland, MD - UC San Diego, Edward Loftus, MD - Mayo Clinic, Gauree Konijeti, MD, MPH - Scripps Clinic, David Kunkel, MD - UC San Diego, Walter Coyle, MD - Scripps Clinic
KEY DATES
08 Sep, 2018
Event Start Date
09 Sep, 2018
Event End Date
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