Liver Disease Recent Advances and Therapeutic Challenges Saturday April 18, 2015 Eric P. Newman Education Center Washington University Medical Center Presented By The Hepatology Program Washington University School of Medicine CME Provided By Washington University School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education
LEARNING & PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES This activity is designed for gastroenterologists, hepatologists, infectious disease physicians as well as internal medicine physicians and family practice physicians. It is designed to increase knowledge and performance in the optimal care of patients with hepatitis C, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and advanced cirrhosis. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Discuss the new hepatitis C treatment regimens and treatment. Describe the new options for controlling portal hypertensive bleeding and hepatoma. Recognize the significance of the gut microbiome in cirrhosis. WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ACTIVITY FACULTY Jeffrey S. Crippin, MD Marilyn Bornefeld Chair in Gastrointestinal Research and Treatment Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Medical Director, Liver Transplantation Jaquelyn F. Fleckenstein, MD Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Kevin M. Korenblat, MD Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Mauricio Lisker-Melman, MD Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Director, Hepatology Program Thomas A. Kerr, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Katie Rude, MD Transplant Hepatology Fellow, Division of Gastroenterology DISCLOSURE POLICY: It is the policy of Washington University School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, that planners, faculty and other persons who may influence content of this CME activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests in order for CME staff to identify and resolve any potential conflicts of interest prior to the educational activity. Faculty must also disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation. Detailed disclosures will be made in activity handout materials.
AGENDA 7:30am Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:55 Welcome and Introduction Jeffrey S. Crippin, MD 8:00 Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH): Current and Future Treatments Thomas A. Kerr, MD 8:30 Approach to Hepatitis C Therapy in 2015 Kevin M. Korenblat, MD 9:00 The Gut Microbiota and the Liver in Health and Disease Jaquelyn F. Fleckenstein, MD 9:30 Refreshment Break and Exhibits 10:00 Update on Autoimmune Liver Diseases Jeffrey S. Crippin, MD 10:30 What's New in Hepatitis B and Other Non-Hepatotropic Viruses Mauricio Lisker-Melman, MD 11:00 Challenging Liver Cases Katie Rude, MD 11:30 Panel Discussion 12:00pm Adjourn ACCREDITATION Washington University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CREDIT Washington University designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. NOTICE: Physician Information Collection For physician attendees, the Open Payments to Physicians (Sunshine Act) may require the company supporter(s) to report to CMS the value of some items associated with this activity. For proper reporting, we will be asking for your NPI and a state license number.
GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC), 320 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63110. http://epnec.wustl.edu. Since meeting room temperatures are difficult to regulate to everyone's appeal, bringing a jacket or sweater is recommended. A map will be included with the registration acknowledgement. Parking: Courtesy parking for paid registrants at the BJH North Garage only (Forest Park Pkwy to Euclid Avenue). Validation for other medical center parking garages is not available. Overnight parking cannot be validated. Accommodations: Make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel and indicate that you are attending the Washington University Liver Disease conference to receive our special rate. The Parkway Hotel [on the medical center campus] 314-256-7777 toll free 866-314-7700 www.theparkwayhotel.com 4550 Forest Park Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110 $133 (+tax) Executive Level King $138 (+tax) Executive Level Double Chase Park Plaza [5 blocks from the medical center campus] 314-633-3000 toll free 877-587-2427 www.chaseparkplaza.com Please call Monday through Friday, between 8am-8pm 212-232 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 $162 (+tax) One bedroom suite Please Note: Washington University is not responsible for airline or hotel reservations. Please confirm seminar registration acceptance prior to purchase of non-refundable or penalty airline tickets. Transportation/MetroLink: The Central West End MetroLink Station is conveniently located at the medical center on Euclid Avenue, ½ block south of EPNEC. The MetroLink trip from the airport to the medical center takes approx. 25 minutes and costs $4. Taxis are available at the airport and cost approximately $40 to the medical center. Cancellations: Registration fee less $25 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation is received in writing by April 10, 2015. Special Needs: Continuing Medical Education at Washington University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations thereof. If any participant of this meeting is in need of accommodations, please do not hesitate to submit written requests at least one month prior to seminar date. For Further Seminar Information: Continuing Medical Education, Washington University School of Medicine (314) 362-6891 (800) 325-9862 Fax (314) 362-1087 Website: cme.wustl.edu Email: CME@wustl.edu Day of Seminar Only Telephone Number: (314) 747-6338 Minimum and Maximum Enrollments Have Been Established.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION Liver Disease: Recent Advances and Therapeutic Challenges Saturday, April 18, 2015 To ensure proper spelling of your name, please print clearly. First Name Initial Last Name Degree Address City/ State/ Zip Office Phone Fax NPI # State License # Email address: Specialty: Medical School Graduate of: Washington University Other Year REGISTRATION FEES By Apr 10 After Apr 10 Physician $85 $110 Allied Health Professional $70 $ 90 Fees include enrollment, continuing education credits, educational materials, continental breakfast, refreshment break and medical center parking. CONVENIENT WAYS TO REGISTER ONLINE Secure online registration available at: http://cme.wustl.edu Will receive immediate payment confirmation. MAIL this completed form with your check payable to Washington University. CME/WUSM, Campus Box 8063, 660 S Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 FAX this completed form with credit card information to: Fax (314) 362-1087 MasterCard Visa Discover AmEx Name on Card Card # Security Code Signature Billing Zip Code Exp. Date INTRNT
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