2018 Advances in GI & Hepatology: Live Endoscopy and More Saturday, September 8, 2018 - Saturday, September 8, 2018     CME Provider: Virginia Mason › CME Department 1100 9th Ave. #D3-CME PO Box 900 Seattle, Washington (WA) 98111 United States   Phone: (206) 341-0142 Fax: (206) 341-1480   Visit the CME Provider Webpage ›   Conference Center: Virginia Mason - Volney Richmond Auditorium 1201 Terry Avenue (between Seneca & University Streets) Seattle, Washington (WA) 98101 United States   Phone: (206) 341-0142   Description: Join experts from across the spectrum of GI care for this update on gastrointestinal and hepatological diseases and their management. This course features live therapeutic endoscopy cases where participants see, hear and interact with renowned endoscopists treating complex GI conditions in real time; using a variety of advanced endoscopic procedures and novel state-of-the-art technologies that may obviate the need for surgical intervention. Live cases will be transmitted in high-definition from the Virginia Mason Integrated Procedural Center. Expert facilitators provide commentary and actively engage with course participants and the team to allow real-time feedback, questions and case-by-case discussion. Live demonstration may include therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), as well as other procedures of interest to practicing clinical gastroenterologists and health care professionals interested in endoscopic treatment of digestive disease. Lecture topics feature experts in the field taking on gripping clinical challenges including diagnosis and treatment of post-cholecystectomy syndrome, EUS gall bladder drainage and gastroenterostomy, management of IBD, treatment options for primary biliary cholangitis, clinical and histopathologic spectrum of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and evidence based guidelines for treatment of gastroparesis. Finally, a hands-on component will allow participants to become familiar with techniques of endoscopy, using real endoscopes and devices, practicing on appropriate models and platforms. Stations will include EUS linear scope; ERCP/spyglass; clipping, banding and snaring; and hemospray. Teaching methods include observation of live therapeutic procedures, lectures, case discussion and hands-on practice.   Visit the CME Course Webpage ›   View the Course Brochure ›     Instructors: COURSE DIRECTORS Blaire Burman, MD, MAS, Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist; Director, Training and Education; Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, Seattle Richard A. Kozarek, MD, FACG, FASGE, AGAF, FACP, Executive Director; Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, Seattle Andrew Ross, MD, FASGE, Head, Section of Gastroenterology; Program Director, Therapeutic Endoscopy Center of Excellence; Digestive Disease Institute at Virginia Mason, Seattle     CME Credit: Physicians:  7.5 Hours Nurses:  7.5 Hours Self Assessment Module (SAM):  No Specialty Audience: Internal Medicine    Radiology    Surgery     RADLIST Course #18957 Map of Virginia Mason - Volney Richmond Auditorium, 1201 Terry Avenue (between Seneca & University Streets), Seattle, Washington (WA), United States     Show Nearby:  Make a selection ----- Restaurant Lodging Shopping Mall Spa Convenience Store Park Museum Airport ----- Amusement Park ATM Aquarium Art Gallery Bakery Bank Bar Bicycle Store Book Store Bus Station Campground Car Rental Car Repair Church Clothing Store Dentist Department Store Doctor Fire Station Food Takeout Gas Station Grocery Store Hair Care Hospital Laundry Liquor Store Movie Theater Parking Pet Store Pharmacy Police Post Office Shoe Store Subway Station Train Station Veterinary Care Zoo    Rank By:  Distance Prominence     Show More Results