David B. Doman, M.D.(Course Director), FACP, FACG, Clinical Professor of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.
Marie L. Borum, M.D., Professor of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.
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Gastroenterologists, Internists
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The purpose of this activity is to give participants an update in the diagnostic and therapeutic developments in the field of gastroenterology
1. Describe clinical manifestations,diagnostic evaluation, and therapeutic options for eosinophilic esophagitis
2. Review the potential of new diagnostic tests to guide IBD therapy
3. Identify the”silent” celiac disease epidemic
4. Discuss the emerging issue of microscopic colitis
5. Describe the emerging therapeutic role of probiotics in GI disorders
6. Review the evolving IBS paradigm
7. Discuss emerging concepts in Clostridia difficile toxin colitis
8. Review emerging therapies for hepatitis B
9. Review emerging therapies for hepatitis C
10. Describe new capsule endoscopy technologies: colon, smart pill and beyond
11. Identify current state-of-the-art approaches to NASH/NAFL
12. Discuss the spectrum of GI disorders of pregnancy
13. Review challenging GI cases from the George Washington University Medical Center (2 hrs)
Conference Sessions generally take place during the days at sea (as cruise itinerary allows) to avoid conflicts with Ports of Call or evening entertainment.
Accreditation: Continuing Education, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation:
Continuing Education, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Contact Hours: Continuing Education, Inc., is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and independently of those offered by the cruise line.
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DATE |
PORT |
ARRIVE |
DEPART |
Sat Feb 20 |
Honolulu, Oahu (Lectures from 4-7pm) |
- |
8:00pm |
Sun Feb 21 |
Kahului, Maui |
8:00am |
overnight |
Mon Feb 22 |
Kahului, Maui (Lectures from 4-7pm) |
- |
6:00pm |
Tue Feb 23 |
Hilo, Hawaii (Lectures from 5-7pm) |
8:00am |
6:00pm |
Wed Feb 24 |
Kona, Hawaii (Lectures from 5-7pm) |
7:00am |
6:00pm |
Thu Feb 25 |
Nawiliwili, Kauai |
8:00am |
overnight |
Fri Feb 26 |
Nawiliwili, Kauai (Lectures from 2-6pm) |
- |
2:00pm |
| Sat Feb 27 |
Honolulu, Oahu |
7:00am |
6:00pm |
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