American College of Gastroenterology 2011 ACG/FGS Spring Symposium 13 CME credits! Florida March 10–13, 2011 South Seas Island Resort Captiva Island, Florida Jointly sponsored by the American College of Gastroenterology and the Florida Gastroenterologic Society Mornings are for CME, but your afternoons are free T he ACG heads to the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island, Florida, for the 2011 ACG/FGS Spring Symposium. Each day of the course is a half-day agenda which features leading experts presenting on such topics as: Hepatitis C Treatment: The Present and Future; Barrett’s Esophagus: Diagnosis, Medical Therapy and Ablation Therapy; Prophylactic Pancreatic Stents: When to Use and When to Avoid Them; Control of Ulcer Bleeding: To Clip or Burn?; Incomplete Colonoscopy: What Are the Options?; C. difficile Colitis: Recent Trends; Risk Management in Endoscopic Practice and more. Spend your morning absorbing the latest clinical updates delivered by well-known experts. Gentle breezes, soft sand and relaxation are what you will find on the agenda for the afternoon as your time is free to explore beautiful Captiva Island, located off the Gulf coast of Florida, 30 miles from Ft. Myers. The half-day agenda for each day of the course gives you the perfect opportunity to combine an educational opportunity with a true resort experience. Attendees can earn up to 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Daily sessions wrap up by 1:00 pm giving you the opportunity to explore the area. Who should attend: Gastroenterologists • Primary Care Physicians GI Nurses • Physician Assistants • Nurse Practitioners REGISTER TODAY! Online: www.acg.gi.org/meetings Fax: 301-263-9025 Mail: American College of Gastroenterology 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 450, Bethesda, MD 20817 Educational Agenda Thursday, March 10, 2011 5:00 – 7:00 pm Registration Friday, March 11, 2011 7:00 am 7:15 am Registration Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibit Area Session 1 Moderator: Patrick G. Brady, MD, FACG 8:00 am Welcome and Introductions Patrick Brady, MD, FACG, David J. Becker, MD, FACG and James S. Leavitt, MD, FACG 8:05 am Optimizing Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Kenneth R. DeVault, MD, FACG Articulate the optimal diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to gastroesophageal reflux. Identify patients who can benefit from anti-reflux surgery. 8:35 am Q&A 8:45 am Do the Benefits of Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy Outweigh the Risk? Jay J. Mamel, MD, FACG Identify the potential long-term side effects of proton pump inhibitors and their prevention. 9:15 am Q&A 9:25 am Barrett’s Esophagus: Diagnosis, Medical Therapy, and Ablation Therapy Kenneth R. DeVault, MD, FACG Recognize Barrett’s esophagus and implement appropriate diagnostic and surveillance procedures. Select patients with Barrett’s esophagus who are candidates for ablation therapy. 9:55 am Q&A 10:05 am Break – Visit Exhibits 10:35 am Hepatitis C Treatment: The Present and the Future David R. Nelson, MD Discuss current guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C. 11:15 am Q & A 11:25 am Risk Management in Endoscopic Practice H. Juergen Nord, MD, MACG Implement effective risk management strategies in endoscopic practice. 12:05 pm Q & A 12:15 pm Hepatitis B: Who to Treat and How to Treat David R. Nelson, MD Discuss current guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B. 12:45 pm Q & A 12:55 pm Announcements Patrick G. Brady, MD, FACG 1:00 pm Adjourn – Afternoon free Program Description The field of gastroenterology continues to experience an introduction of new and novel therapeutics, new diagnostic techniques and management applications, creating a new range of approaches to many important areas of GI disease and patient care. This course will focus on the practical application of these approaches to your daily practice. During this program, the following topics will be explored: gastroesophageal reflux, PPI therapy, Barrett’s esophagus, hepatitis B and C, risk management in endoscopic practice, endoscopic ultrasound, pancreatic stent placement, management of antiplatelets and anticoagulants, peptic ulcer bleeding, Crohn’s disease and Crohn’s in pregnancy, C. difficile, lower GI bleeding, and what to do with incomplete colonoscopies. This program is designed for gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners interested in the latest information on diagnostic GI and state of the art treatment of these illnesses. Accreditation/CME The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 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 American College of Gastroenterology and the Florida Gastroenterologic Society. The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ACG/FGS Spring Symposium South Seas Island Resort — Saturday, March 12, 2011 7:00 am Breakfast with Faculty Session 2 Moderator: David J. Becker, MD, FACG 8:00 am Announcements David J. Becker, MD, FACG 8:05 am Interventional EUS Arthi Sanjeevi, MD Understand the therapeutic capabilities of endoscopic ultrasound. 8:35 am Q&A 8:45 am Prophylactic Pancreatic Stents: When to Use and When to Avoid Them Martin L. Freeman, MD, FACG Be able to identify patients who can benefit from prophylactic pancreatic stent placement. 9:15 am Q&A 9:25 am Anticoagulation and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy H. Juergen Nord, MD, MACG Know how to manage anticoagulants and anti-platelet agents in patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy. 9:55 am Q&A 10:05 am Break – Visit Exhibits 10:35 am EUS in the ICU Patient Arthi Sanjeevi, MD Know the indications for endoscopic ultrasound in the ICU patient. 11:05 am Q & A 11:15 am Control of Ulcer Bleeding: To Clip or Burn? Dennis M. Jensen, MD, FACG Understand state of the art endoscopic therapy for peptic ulcer bleeding. 11:55 am Q & A 12:05 pm Approach to the Patient with Chronic Pancreatitis Martin L. Freeman, MD, FACG Discuss effective strategies to treat patients with chronic pancreatitis. 12:45 pm Q & A 12:55 pm Announcements Patrick G. Brady, MD, FACG 1:00 pm Adjourn – Afternoon free Registration The registration fee includes a course syllabus and some food service. All registrants must pay the full registration fee; one-day registration is not available. $250 ACG and FGS Members and Fellows $325 non-member Physicians $175Non-member Allied Health Professionals (e.g., NP, PA, RN, LPN) $125 Trainees/GI Fellows/Residents/ACG Allied Health Professional Members Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by February 17, 2011. No refunds will be given after this date. Attendees may register by submitting the enclosed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the College headquarters by fax at 301-263-9025, by mail to ACG, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 450, Bethesda, MD 20817, or online at www.acg.gi.org/meetings. Accommodations Escape the hectic pace of everyday life and join us at the South Seas Island Resort on beautiful Captiva Island, located off the Gulf coast of Florida, 30 miles from Ft. Myers. Rest, relaxation and recreational opportunities include fishing, sailing and more. Refuel at a number of dining options at the resort, from Caribbean to barbecue to pizza and more. Get in a round of golf at the Captiva Island Golf Club or at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club on nearby Sanibel Island. The Resort also offers tennis. Start your day off or end an active day at the spa with a massage, nail treatment or more. The South Seas Island Resort — Captiva Island, Florida Sunday, March 13, 2011 7:00 am Breakfast with Faculty Session 3 Moderator: James S. Leavitt, MD, FACG 8:00 am Announcements 8:10 am Current Therapeutic Options in Crohn’s Disease: How Do We Choose? Maria T. Abreu, MD Select effective management strategies for patients with moderate to severe Crohn’s Disease. 8:50 am Q&A 9:00 am Therapy of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Dennis M. Jensen, MD, FACG Implement the best management strategies in patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding. 9:40 am Q&A 9:50 am Break – Visit Exhibits 10:10 am Incomplete Colonoscopy: What Are the Options? Patrick G. Brady, MD, FACG Know the alternatives for colon cancer screening in patients with failed colonoscopy including the appropriate use of balloon enteroscopes in this situation. 11:00 am Q & A 11:10 am Management of Crohn’s Disease in Pregnancy Maria T. Abreu, MD Know the risks and benefits of medical therapies for Crohn’s disease in pregnant patients. 11:50 am Q & A 12:00 pm C. difficile Colitis: Recent Trends Jay J. Mamel, MD, FACG Understand the changing clinical presentations of C. difficile colitis, and the optimal methods of diagnosis and therapy. 12:40 pm Q & A 12:55 pm Announcements and Closing Remarks Patrick G. Brady, MD, FACG 1:00 pm Meeting Adjourns is located at 5400 Plantation Road, Captiva Island, FL 33924. To make your reservation, please contact the South Seas Island Resort at 866-565-5089. Special meeting rates per night are: $299 for single or double Harbourside at The Point rooms; $299 for single or double 1 Bedroom Tennis Villas; $335 for single or double 1 Bedroom Bayside Villas; $489 for single or double 1 Bedroom Beach Villas. Additional fees of service charge and tax apply; however the resort fee has been waived. Reservations must be made by February 10, 2011. There are a limited number of rooms available at the meeting rate. Requests for reservations received after this date will be on a space available basis only. All reservations require a deposit of one night’s room and tax by guest check or credit card to be charged upon reservation. The room tax is 11%. Check in is 4:00 pm. Check out is 11:00 am. More Information For more information about the meeting, call ACG at 301-263-9000. For more information about the South Seas Island Resort, call 866-565-5089 or visit their website at www.southseas.com. Americans with Disabilities Act: Attendees of this ACG Regional Course who need additional reasonable accommodations or who have special needs (including dietary needs) should contact the ACG office at 301-263-9000 or by email at info@acg.gi.org no later than February 17, 2011. Faculty Course Director Patrick G. Brady, MD, FACG Professor of Medicine Director, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition University of South Florida College of Medicine Tampa, Florida Dennis M. Jensen, MD, FACG Course Co-Directors Professor of Medicine David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Los Angeles, California David J. Becker, MD, FACG ACG Governor, North Florida Gastroenterology Consultants Clearwater, Florida James S. Leavitt, MD, FACG ACG Governor, South Florida President, Gastrohealth, PL Gastroenterology Care Center Miami, Florida Jay J. Mamel, MD, FACG Director University of South Florida Endoscopy Center Professor of Medicine University of South Florida College of Medicine Tampa, Florida David R. Nelson, MD Professor of Medicine University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, Florida Faculty Maria T. Abreu, MD H. Juergen Nord, MD, MACG Professor of Medicine Chief, Division of Gastroenterology University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Miami, Florida Professor of Medicine University of South Florida College of Medicine Tampa, Florida Arthi Sanjeevi, MD Kenneth R. DeVault, MD, FACG Professor of Medicine Mayo Clinic – Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida Assistant Professor of Medicine University of South Florida Endoscopy Center University of South Florida College of Medicine Tampa, Florida Martin L. Freeman, MD, FACG Professor of Medicine University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota The ACG/FGS Annual Spring Symposium is jointly sponsored by the American College of Gastroenterology and the Florida Gastroenterologic Society. Registration Form ACG/FGS Spring Symposium March 10–13, 2011 South Seas Island Resort Captiva Island, Florida Participant Information Please print or type information as you would like it to appear on your name badge. Name Address City State Zip Telephone Fax Email Payment Information Registration Fees (please check one): $250 ACG and FGS Members and Fellows $325Non-Member Physicians $175Non-Member Allied Health Professionals (e.g., NP, PA, RN, LPN) $125 Trainees/GI Fellows/Residents/ACG Allied Health Professional Members Payment Type: Check payable to ACG is enclosed Visa MasterCard Credit Card AmEx Cardholder Name Card Number Exp. Date Security Code Today’s Date Signature Return completed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the ACG headquarters by mail or fax. Mail: American College of Gastroenterology 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 450, Bethesda, MD 20817 Fax: 301-263-9025 Or register online at www.acg.gi.org/meetings Full refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by February 17, 2011. No refunds will be given after this date.