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Turtle Point Clubhouse

Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Space for the course is limited, so register early to ensure your place!

COURSE FORMAT
The course emphasizes audience participation in case-study sessions using the audience response system. Participants are encouraged to bring interesting cases for discussion.

TARGETED AUDIENCE  
This conference is designed for gastroenterologists, surgeons and other physicians who treat gastroenterological disorders.

PURPOSE
This course brings together the nation ’s experts in GI disorders to discuss new diagnostic and treatment strategies. The symposium consists of live lectures followed by case studies illustrating standards in patient care for diseases seen by the gastroenterologist and the GI surgeon.

Twenty-seven expert symposium faculty members present a wide variety of topics related to diagnosing, treating and managing GI disorders. This symposium should enable participants to:

• Analyze the latest research on long-term use of PPI’s
• Diagnose and manage patients with refractory GERD
• Relate the history and future direction of GI-tract surgery
• Discuss controversies in the use of EUS
• Choose the best medical and surgical options to treat rectal cancer
• Define the best practice to prevent hospital infections
• Identify the pathology associated with Celiac disease and serrated polyps
• Determine the best practice in managing Barrett’s Dysplasia
• Diagnose and manage C. Difficile based on new best practice guidelines
• Describe complications of enteral nutrition and list strategies for management
• Select appropriate surgical techniques for enteral access
• Medically and surgically manage pancreatitis
• Compare and contrast strategies to manage GIST tumors
• Medically and surgically manage variceal hemorrhage, gastrointestinal fistulas, gastroparesis and hepatocellular cancer
• Define the role of PET/CT in GI malignancies
• Judge the efficacy of capsule cameras
• Manage the pre-liver transplant patient
• Restate complications common among post-liver transplant patients
• Explain steps in training and credentialing in endoscopy
• Differentiate causes of nausea and vomiting and plan appropriate treatment
• Assess complications following weight-loss surgery and determine appropriateness of endoscopic treatment
• Explain the speech pathologist’s role in the management of dysphagia
• Evaluate new treatments for disorders of the lower gut
• Manage carcinoid tumors
• Describe updates in GI coding and enhance revenue through proper documentation and coding
• Compare and contrast methods for colon cancer screening
• Diagnose and manage chronic abdominal pain in the child
• Define genetic alterations in cancer
• Discuss nanotechnology and its use in DNA repair
• Use the Internet to review research findings, search for specialty board guidelines and review pharmacological data
• Evaluate the effect of health policy on physician practices
• Determine the effects of health care reform on physician liability
• Analyze the leadership duties of board members and medical staff and potential liability issues
• Explain the use of health care metrics and why they matter
  
  

ACCREDITATION
The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION

The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Early Registration - July 19, 2009
5 -6 p.m. - Foyer - Turtle Point Clubhouse, Second Floor

COURSE DIRECTOR
Robert R. Schade, M.D., Professor of Medicine; Chief, Section of Gastroenterology/ Hepatology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia

GUEST FACULTY

• Tarek Hassanein, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Medical Director - Liver Transplantation, University of California, San Diego
• Robert H. Hawes, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology/ Hepatology, Digestive Disease Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
• Christopher J. Hudson, J.D., Private Practice, Augusta, Georgia
• Robert G. Martindale, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Surgery, Medical Director for Hospital Nutrition Services, Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, Oregon
• Richard McCallum, M.D., Chair, Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, Texas
• Stephen A. McClave, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology/ Hepatology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
• James R. Spivey, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, Medical Director of Liver Transplantation, Clinical Director of Hepatology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
• Marcelo F. Vela Aquino, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of GI and Hepatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA FACULTY

• Lori M. Burkhead, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology; Clinical Research Scientist, Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders
• Sherman M. Chamberlain, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology/Hepatology
• William S. Dynan, Ph.D., Professor and GRA Eminent Scholar; Associate Director for Research, Institute of Molecular Medicine & Genetics
• Michael A. Edwards, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery; Director, Virtual Education and Surgical Simulation Lab
• David R. Haburchak, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Section of Infectious Disease
• Michael A. Herbert, M.A.., Executive Associate Dean for Administration, School of Medicine
• E. James Kruse, D.O., Assistant Professor of Surgery, Section of Surgical Oncology
• Jeffrey R. Lee, M.D., Chief of Pathology, Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia and Professor of Anatomic Pathology, Medical College of Georgia
• D. Scott Lind, M.D., Professor, Department of Surgery and Jarrell Distinguished Chair in Surgical Oncology; Section Chief, Surgical Oncology
• Bruce V. MacFadyen, Jr., M.D., Moretz/Mansberger Distinguished Chair, Department of Surgery and Professor of Surgery
• James M. McLoughlin, M.D., Associate Professor of Surgery, Section of Surgical Oncology
• John Mellinger, M.D., FACS, Professor of Surgery; Chief, Section of Gastrointestinal Surgery; General Surgery Residency Program Director
• Sudipta Misra, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology, MCG Children’s Medical Center
• Andrew Newton, J.D., Vice President, Legal Affairs
• Gregory N. Postma, M.D., Professor of Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Director, Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders
• Carol Skelton, CPC, Billing Coordinator, Department of Medicine, Physicians Practice Group
• David A. Snyder, M.D., Vice President, Patient Care, Quality and Safety; Chief Quality Officer; Chief Medical Informatics Officer, MCGHealth
• Subbaramiah Sridhar, MBBS, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology/Hepatology
  

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Send Registration Form to:

Division of Continuing Education, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia 30912.

Phone 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

You may fax registrations with payment by credit card to 706-721-4642.

A refund will be made upon written request prior to July 6, 2009; however, $75 will be retained to cover administrative fees. Full registration fees will be refunded for canceled programs.

The Medical College of Georgia cannot be responsible for reimbursement of airline or other transportation fares, hotel or rental car charges, including penalties. We reserve the right to cancel the program if necessary.

Register early! The symposium is limited to 75 participants.

KIAWAH ISLAND
Located on the Atlantic Ocean only 21 miles from historic Charleston, Kiawah Island has been developed preserving the environmental richness of its barrier island setting. Kiawah’s natural beauty and bountiful wildlife have been carefully preserved amid golf courses and a tennis program ranked among the top 10 in the United States. Ten miles of broad, sparkling beach ranked the Second Most Romantic Beach in America invite you to explore all the opportunities that Kiawah offers for recreation, education and renewal.

During free time, you and your family can enjoy the unspoiled beach, large, cool swimming pools and the spa with therapeutic massage, saunas and hot tubs. Golfers will enjoy the challenge of Kiawah’s five championship golf courses. Imagine the thrill of testing your skills on the course that hosted the 1991 Ryder Cup, or walking the course that was the setting for the movie, Bagger Vance. Avid tennis players can easily find a game or a lesson at the two nationally known tennis centers.

Parents and kids appreciate well-organized children’s and teen recreation programs, and evening children’s activities enable parents to enjoy a quiet evening together at one of the island’s restaurants. Children’s and teen activities fill up rapidly. Make your reservations for these programs early. In addition, the shops and culture of the historic city of Charleston are nearby for you and your family to explore and enjoy.

LODGING INFORMATION
We have blocked a number of condominiums for course participants at an excellent group rate. These condominiums have kitchens and sitting areas as well as bedrooms and baths. Most have a delightful screened porch or a balcony overlooking the golf course, the marsh or the beach. We have also blocked a limited number of rooms in the Sanctuary, Kiawah’s five - star hotel.You may make your rooming reservation now by calling 800-654-2924. Please refer to the MCG GI course booking ID number 6685. The Kiawah web site is located at http://www.kiawahresort.com

Deadline for reservations is June 19, 2009. Please use the reservation form attached to the brochure, and mail the form and your deposit equal to one night’s lodging directly to Kiawah Island. If the type of accommodation you request is sold out, the most appropriate lodging available will be reserved for you. No charge applies to children under 18 when sharing a room with parents.

Contact the Kiawah Island reservation office for availability of Sanctuary rooms and larger villas.

A service charge of 8 percent per villa, per day is applied to the rate for unlimited local and toll-free phone access, in-room coffee and island-wide shuttle service. City and state accommodation taxes are 11.5 percent.

Cancellations: Notice of cancellation must be received 14 days prior to arrival for refund of deposit.

Airport Transportation:
To schedule your reservation for transportation, call 843-768-2771. Rental cars are also available at the Charleston Airport. Contact your preferred provider directly.

COMFORT ZONE
Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize individual comfort zones are different. Please bring a jacket or light wrap in case the room is too cool for your comfort.

SPECIAL NEEDS
The Division of Continuing Education of the Medical College of Georgia complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education activity, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

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July 22, 2009