The University of Chicago Digestive Diseases Review
University of Chicago Medicine & Biological Sciences Specialty Review (SA-CME)
This comprehensive review covers management of gastrointestinal diseases; including endoscopic therapy, surgical intervention, screening, and the management of complicated GI diseases via a multi-disciplinary approach.
Stay Current in Digestive Diseases
This activity draws from the expertise of the University of Chicago’s internationally and nationally renowned physicians, who will help you to better:
- Keep up with the latest advancements regarding the biology and treatment of patients with digestive diseases
- Apply new knowledge in GI, hematology, and nutrition with this review in gastroenterology
- Integrate current guidelines into daily practice when preventing and managing digestive diseases
TOPICS/SPEAKERS
Liver Diseases
- Updates in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - Michael Charlton, MD
- Current Management of Hepatitis C - Andrew Aronsohn, MD
- State-of-the-Art in Liver Transplantation - John J. Fung, MD, PhD
- Panel and Case Discussion - Faculty
Colorectal Polyps and Cancer
- KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Colorectal Cancer Screening in 2017 - Carol Burke, MD, FACG
- Panel and Case Discussion - Faculty
- Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding on Antithrombotics - Neil Sengupta, MD
- Challenging Cases from the University of Chicago - Faculty
Esophageal, Gastric and Small Bowel Diseases
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis in 2017 - Robert Kavitt, MD, MPH
- Novel Endoscopic Obesity Treatments - Christopher Chapman, MD
- State-of-the-Art in Small Bowel Bleeding - Carol E. Semrad, MD
- Panel and Case Discussion - Faculty
- Updates in Pancreatic Diseases - Andres Gelrud, MD, MMSc
- Updates in Fecal Microbial Transplant - Joel Pekow, MD
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- IBD Therapy in 2017 - Russell D. Cohen, MD
- Therapeutic Monitoring in IBD - Sushila Dalal, MD
- Surgery for IBD in the Era of Biologic Therapies - Neil H. Hyman, MD, FACS
- Panel and Case Discussion - Faculty
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Evaluate up-to-date evidence-based medical practices in the diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases
- Identify patients that can benefit from liver transplantation using the latest scientific evidence
- Describe strategies to screen for, treat, and manage colorectal cancer and polyps
- Recognize the role of emerging technologies for medical and surgical management of gastrointestinal diseases
- Apply new knowledge to challenging cases in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition
- Compare therapeutic options available to patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Intended Audience
This activity has been planned for Gastroenterologists, Surgeons, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Residents/Fellows.
Date of Original Release: July 15, 2017
Date Credits Expire: July 14, 2020
