Add to Calendar 14th ANNUAL PENN LIVE: GI ENDOSCOPY AND LIVER DISEASE 2022 3/18/2022 7:15:00 AM 3/19/2022 2:45:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/pennlive2022 Description: The course link has been sent out via email. The link is also available in your receipt under the Registration & Receipts tab in your profile. Please email us at [email protected] program is designed to demonstrate the application and execution of therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy. Using a format of lectures and live cases, our local and invited faculty will address challenges & practical so... Virtual false MM/DD/YYYY


Friday, March 18, 2022, 7:15 AM - Saturday, March 19, 2022, 2:45 PM, Virtual


The course link has been sent out via email. The link is also available in  your receipt under the Registration & Receipts tab in your profile. Please email us at [email protected]

This program is designed to demonstrate the application and execution of therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy. Using a format of lectures and live cases, our local and invited faculty will address challenges & practical solutions in the endoscopic management of digestive disorders including benign and malignant disorders of the esophagus, gastroduodenum, pancreas, bile ducts, and colorectum. Additional topics will include applications of endoluminal resection, radiofrequency ablation, argon plasma coagulation, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, polypectomy, and endoprosthetic therapies. The program will also focus on the current research and recommendations for managing patients with acute and chronic liver disease, including viral and autoimmune hepatitis, metabolic liver disease, portal hypertensive bleeding, refractory ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, liver transplantation and issues affecting liver transplant recipients. This conference is designed for Gastroenterologists, Hepatologists, GI Surgeons, GI Radiologists, Gastroenterology Fellows, GI Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Medical Residents and Medical Students.



Specialties - INTERNAL MEDICINE - Gastroenterology, INTERNAL MEDICINE - Transplant Hepatology, SURGERY


Objectives
Upon conclusion of this educational activity, the participant will be better able to:

  1. Describe the role of emerging technologies for medical and surgical management of stricturing diseases of the gastrointestinal tractdisorders
  2. Discuss how to apply high-yield clinical pearls to diagnose complex hepatobiliary disorders
  3. Outline controversial areas of the endoscopic management of esophageal disorders diseases
  4. Evaluate new guidelines and guidance in the management of acute and chronic liver disease


VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS
14th Annual Penn Live: GI Endoscopy and Liver Disease 2022 will be held Friday – Saturday, March 18 -19, 2022 by live-stream (virtual) attendance. The virtual presentations will follow the scheduled agenda in real time (EST).
  
The fees to attend virtually are as follows: $100 for physicians and industry attendees, $50 for nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals. There is no fee for residents, fellows, students and Penn Medicine Neurology employees, faculty and staff to attend.
 
All pre-registered virtual attendees will receive an email that includes a link with instructions to sign-in and join the virtual conference 48 hours preceding the symposium, as well as the attendee booklet (downloadable PDF). Registration also includes access to view the presentations online for one year.
 
Instructions: If you do not already have a UPenn Cloud CME profile, first create one before registering for this activity. Start by clicking on the "SIGN-IN" button in the toolbar at the top left.  Then click the "SIGN-IN WITH EMAIL AND PASSWORD” option, followed by clicking "CREATE NEW ACCOUNT" for your initial entry. DO NOT CREATE A NEW PROFILE IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE. Penn Medicine employees sign in with the PennKey and password option.
 
Need to Register by Mail? Please note: mailed registrations can take up to 5-10 business days before they are received. We are experiencing longer delays receiving mail due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage all attendees to register online. See the registration form for mailing instructions. All registrations will be confirmed by email as long as your registration is received no later than March 17, 2022.


In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine 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.
 
DESIGNATION OF CREDIT
Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12.5 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.
 
Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 12.5 Category 1 credits for completing this activity.
 
Nurses: This program provides 12.5 NCPD Hours.


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.50 hours), AAPA (12.50 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (12.50 hours), NCPD Hours (ANCC) (12.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (12.50 hours)


CANCELLATION POLICY
In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing by March 7, 2022 (subject to a service charge equivalent to 10% of the registration fee, but no less than $25.00). No refunds will be issued thereafter.
 
The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, and travel agencies.