31st Annual Premier Health William C.M. Wilson, MD Gastroenterology Symposium

Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.00 hours), General Attendance (4.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (4.00 hours)

Premier Health's 31st Annual Gastroenterology Symposium is designed especially for those physicians that care for patients with GI diseases. This includes the specialties and sub-special-ties of gastroenterology, hospital and office–based primary care physicians, medical students, fellows and residents, advanced practice and registered nurses, other allied healthcare providers, and administrators.

1. To discuss recent developments in hepatology that impact liver transplantation, including advances in donor selection, surgical techniques, immunosuppressive therapies, and management of post-transplant complications, aiming to improve transplant outcomes and long-term patient survival.
2. To update healthcare providers on recent advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of viral hepatitis, focusing on strategies for achieving viral suppression, preventing liver complications, and enhancing patient adherence to treatment regimens
3. To provide an overview of current trends, diagnostic modalities, and treatment strategies for anal rectal diseases, including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas, and malignancies, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and optimize patient care.
4. To investigate the potential applications of virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) in gastroenterology practice, including training, procedural simulation, patient education, and decision support, to enhance clinical outcomes and efficiency.
5. To explore advanced diagnostic techniques and therapeutic options for patients with refractory and atypical gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with an emphasis on personalized treatment approaches to improve symptom control and quality of life.
6. To enhance understanding of the various pathologies affecting the gallbladder, including cholecystitis, gallstones, and polyps, and to discuss optimal management strategies ranging from conservative treatment to surgical intervention.
7. To update healthcare providers on the latest guidelines and evidence-based strategies for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection (C.Diff), aiming to reduce recurrence rates and improve patient recovery.
8. To review current surgical options for obesity management, including indications, benefits, risks, and outcomes, with a focus on optimizing patient selection and post-operative care to achieve long-term weight loss and improvement in comorbidities.
9. To educate primary care providers on the early recognition, appropriate initial management, and timely referral of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing disease progression.

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 2 days before the course will be refunded. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Premier Health reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Premier Health is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact India Myers, CME Coordinator at [email protected] or 937-208-2144.

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Premier Healthadheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

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