ALLE G H ENY g e n e r al h o s p i tal PRESENTS
Frontiers in Gastroenterology
Saturday and Sunday, November 14 & 15, 2015
Nemacolin Conference Center
Farmington, Pennsylvania
sponsored by
Division of Gastroenterology
Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Intended Audience
This conference is intended for gastroenterologists, surgeons, internists, endoscopy RNs and
technicians interested in advancing their knowledge in gastroenterology and therapeutic
endoscopy.
Conference Overview
Gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders are extremely prevalent conditions which can lead to
chronic morbidity in many affected individuals. Advances in the field of gastroenterology
and advanced endoscopy continue to develop at a rapid rate. These are exciting times in
gastroenterology and hepatology given the therapeutic advances we are able to offer our
patients. Having a detailed knowledge of widely prevalent gastrointestinal conditions allows
practitioners to develop a comprehensive treatment strategy for their patients.
This conference is designed to provide an overview of common gastrointestinal conditions
and focus on clinical advances in these situations. It is also designed to showcase some of the
most current advances in therapeutic endoscopy with special attention to pancreaticobiliary
procedures. Using both didactic sessions and live endoscopy feeds, the latest developments
in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology and advanced endoscopy will be showcased.
Opportunities for the audience to interact with the faculty will be provided and encouraged.
Conference Objectives:
• Provide an overview of basic and advanced endoscopic approaches to gastrointestinal
disorders
• Discuss role of dye staining to enhance endoscopic diagnosis
• Identify indications, contraindications and techniques for stent placement in luminal
obstruction of the GI tract
• Understand anatomy and pathology of esophageal cancer and their implications for
surgical therapy
• Discuss surgical approaches to bariatric interventions
• Better utilize wireless capsule endoscopy in the diagnosis of small bowel disorders
• Evaluate the role of cholangioscopy in the management of pancreaticobiliary disease
• Select therapeutic alternatives to individuals with CROHN’s disease, refractory to
conventional therapy.
Conference Directors
Faculty (cont.)
Abhijit Kulkarni, MD, FASGE
Sandra El-Hachem, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Clinical
Temple University School of Medicine
Director, Therapeutic Endoscopy
Medical Director, GI Laboratory
Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Elie Aoun, MD, MS
Medical Director, Division of Gastroenterology
Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Faculty
Heitham Abdul-Baki, MD
Allegheny Center for Digestive Health
Allegheny Health Network
Satty Agrawal, DO
Interventional Gastroenterologist
Adventist HealthCare and Holy Cross Hospitals
Rockville, Maryland
Elie Aoun, MD, MS
Medical Director, Division of Gastroenterology
Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Kofi Clarke, MD, FRCP (LOND)
Clinical Associate Professor
Temple University School of Medicine
Chief, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition,
Director, Celiac Center
Allegheny Health Network
Manish Dhawan, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Drexel University College of Medicine
Director, Endoscopic Ultrasound
Allegheny Health Network
George Eid, MD, FACS
Division Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery Division Chief of Bariatric Surgery
Allegheny Health Network
Section Head of Integrative Medicine
Department of Medicine
Staff Gastroenterologist
Allegheny Health Network
Katherinne Huspen RN, BSN, BC,
CGRN
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, New York
Blair A. Jobe, MD
Director, Esophageal and Lung Institute
Allegheny Health Network
Abhijit Kulkarni, MD, FASGE
Associate Professor of Medicine, Clinical
Temple University School of Medicine
Director, Therapeutic Endoscopy
Medical Director, GI Laboratory
Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Marcie Mitre, MD, AGAF
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Drexel University College of Medicine
Allegheny Health Network
Pamela Nero, BSN, RN, CGRN
Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Health Network
Suzanne Schiffman, MD
Department of Surgery
Allegheny Health Network
Shyam Thakkar, MD
Director of Developmental Endoscopy
Allegheny Health Network
Temple University School of Medicine
Adjunct Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Accreditation
Credits: This conference will provide a maximum of 8 hours of education
Saturday = 4.5 didactic
Sunday = 3.5 didactic
AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education
for physicians.
Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of
8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Credit:
Nursing: This educational activity will be submitted to Allegheny Health Network for
approval of continuing education hours and also to the ABCGN for GI specific hours.
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American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1
Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation
for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations
accredited by the ACCME. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 8.0 hours of
Category 1 credit for completing this program.
Non-physicians: Allegheny General Hospital has approved this activity for a maximum of
8. 0 contact hours for non-physicians.
Frontiers in Gastroenterology
Saturday, November 14, 2015
7:15 am
Registration/ Continental Breakfast/ Visit Exhibits
7:50 am
Welcome remarks
Abhijit Kulkarni, MD
8:00 am
Live cases broadcast from Allegheny General and West Penn Hospitals
9:30 am
Break
9:45 am
GI luminal stenting
Satyanisth Agrawal, DO
10:05 am  Chromoendoscopy
Elie Aoun, MD
10:20 am  Esophageal cancer - a surgeon’s perspective
Blair Jobe, MD
10:40 am  Q&A
10:50 am  Break
11:00 am Live cases broadcast from Allegheny General and West Penn Hospitals
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm
Live cases broadcast from Allegheny General and West Penn Hospitals
2:00 pm Break
2:15 pm
Pitfalls in capsule endoscopy
Heitham Abdul-Baki, MD
2:30 pm
Surgical approach to obesity George Eid, MD
2:45 pm
Management of the refractory CROHN’s patient Kofi Clarke, MD
3:10 pm
Adjournment
6:00 pm
Reception
Sunday, November 15, 2015
7:55 am
Welcome, introductory remarks
8:00 am
Inpatient GI procedure delays: how to improve efficiency
Katherinne Huspen, RN, BSN, BC, CGRN
8:20 am
ERCP for RNs
Pam Nero, RN, BSN, CGRN
8:40 am
Fecal transplant
Marcie Mitre, MD
9:00 am
Q&A
9:15 am
Break
9:45 am
Approach to the patient with a pancreatic cyst
Manish Dhawan, MD
10:05 am  Chronic pancreatitis Shyam Thakkar, MD
10:25 am  Surgical approach to the pancreas Suzanne Schiffman, MD
10:45 am  Q&A
11:00 am  Break
11:15 am  Cholangioscopy
Abhijit Kulkarni, MD
11:35 am  Integrated medicine
Sandra El-Hachem, MD
12:15 pm
Evaluation and concluding remarks
12:30 pm Adjournment
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the
policy of Allegheny General Hospital, presenters must disclose all relevant financial relationships,
which in the context of their presentation(s), could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of
interest, (e.g., ownership of stock, honoraria or consulting fees). Any identifiable conflicts will be
resolved prior to the activity. Any such relationships will be disclosed to the learner prior to the
presentation(s).
Location, Directions and Accommodations
Nemacolin Woodlands Conference Center
Farmington, Pennsylvania
For directions to Nemacolin Woodlands, please visit their Web site at www.nemacolin.com.
A block of rooms has been reserved at Nemacolin Woodlands at the special conference rate
of $139.00 + tax single/double occupancy for lodge room and $189.00 + tax single/ double
for chateau room. There is no additional charge for children seventeen (17) years of age and
under when sharing the same room as the parents and using existing bedding.
Reservations may be made by calling 1.800.422.2736 or 724.329.8555 (ask for
reservations). Please be sure to mention you are with the Allegheny General Hospital
Gastroenterology Conference to take advantage of the special conference room rate. The
room block is limited; therefore, make reservations as soon as possible! The deadline for
making reservations at the above rates is October 30, 2015. After this date, reservations will
be accepted on space availability and at the prevailing rate.
Refund Policy
A refund of the registration fee, less a $75 processing fee, will be made when a written
request or a telephone request followed by a written confirmation is received prior to
October 30. After this date, refunds cannot be made. Fees will not be refunded for failure to
attend.
Registration Infromation
The registration fee includes the course materials, continental breakfast, lunch, break
refreshments and reception. The entire course fee is due upon registration.
Fees:
Physicians:
2 days Saturday only Sunday only $275
$225
$120
Non-physicians: 2 days
Saturday only
Sunday only
$135
$ 90
$ 60
Deadline: November 7, 2015
(Registrations will be taken after the deadline date on a space-available basis.)
To Register: Online registration is preferred, but mailed or faxed registrations are accepted.
Phone registrations will not be accepted.
To register online, please go to www.aghcme.org. Select conference schedule on the left,
then scroll to find Frontiers in Gastroenterology.
To mail or fax your registration, please complete the registration form and return it with the
registration fee or fax to:
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Allegheny General Hospital
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Fax 412.359.8218
The preferred method of payment is by VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover;
however checks will be accepted made payable to Allegheny General Hospital.
Additional Information
For additional information concerning the conference, please contact the Continuing Medical
Education office by e-mail at cjackel@wpahs.org, by telephone at 412.359.4952.
Allegheny General Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course because of
unforeseen circumstances or insufficient enrollment. In event of such cancellation, full tuition
will be refunded.
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