ABOUT THE SPEAKERS...
Ottar Bergmann, MD
Gastroenterology/Hepatology
University of Iowa Hospital/Clinic - IA
Bernard I. Leman, MD, FACG
Internal Medicine
Iowa Digestive Disease Ctr. & Endoscopy Ctr.
Jose M. Remes-Troche, MD
Neurogastroenterology
University of Iowa Hospital/Clinic – IA
3rd Annual Iowa City Post
DDW Review: Highlights
from DDW Los Angeles May
2006
-A Best Practice Update
A Continuing Medical Education Event
William Silverman, MD
Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology
University of Iowa Hospital/Clinic - IA
Satish Rao, MD, PhD, FRCP
Internal Medicine
Medicine University of IA, College of Medicine
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Konrad Schulze, MD
Internal Medicine
Veteran’s Administrative Hospital – Iowa City, IA
Warren Bishop, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology
University of Iowa College of Medicine
David Elliott, MD, PhD.
Gastroenterology
University of IA, Dept. of Internal Medicine
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in
accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint
sponsorship of the National Association of Managed Care Physicians
(NAMCP) and PharmCon. NAMCP is accredited by the ACCME to
provide continuing medical education for physicians. NAMCP
designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.0 credit hours
in Category I credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award.
Each physician should only claim those credits that he/she actually spent
in the activity.
Nurses: This 7.2 contact hour Educational Activity (Educational Design
I) is sponsored by PharmCon, Inc., approved as a provider of continuing
education in nursing by the Maryland Nurses Association, which is
accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The number assigned to this program is N-061006-227-L01.
Iowa City Sheraton
210 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 337-4058
(For directions)
No Registration Fee Required
This program fully intends to comply with the legal requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act. If any participant of the program is in
need of accommodation, please contact PharmCon at 843-488-5550.
AGENDA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
9:30 AM Registration/Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
9:50 AM Opening Remarks
Satish S.C. Rao, MD, Moderator
10 AM – 10:30 AM Update on Hepatology and Hepatitis
Ottar Bergmann, MD
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Update on IBD/Immunology
Bernard Leman, MD
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Update on Endoscopy/colon cancer
José Remes-Troche, MD
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Update on ERCP/Biliary
William Silverman, MD
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch & Exhibits
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Update on Colorectal/IBS/Functional
Disorders
Satish S.C. Rao, MD
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Update on Esophagus/Stomach
Konrad Schulze, MD
3:00 PM Closing Remarks
Michael Voigt, MD
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TARGET AUDIENCE
This course was designed and approved for CME for 
Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners who
are interested in obtaining the latest information on the
treatment of gastrointestinal diseases from the May 2006 DDW
Conference in Los Angeles.
This program is supported by educational grants from
AstraZeneca and Novartis Pharmaceuticals
-A Best Practice Update
Saturday, June 10, 2006
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Fortified by the information acquired during this year’s
DDW Conference in Los Angeles, the participant will
have the opportunity to evaluate the effect of these
changes and treatment modifications will have on their
practice. The program will provide participants with
updated clinical trial data, current indications,
prescribed therapy developed by experts in the field, as
well as an opportunity for peer discussion and
interaction.
Iowa City Sheraton
210 S Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
There are three easy ways to pre-register:
1. Call: 866-838-7303
2. Fax the form below to: 843-488-5554
3. Go online to: www.pharmcon.com
LEARNING OBJECTIVES INCLUDE:
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Update on Pediatric GI Problems
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Warren Bishop, MD
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Update on Small
bowel/Immunology/Celiac Disease
David Elliott, MD
The 2006 Iowa City Post DDW Review Conference
continues its mission of offering the attending
physician the opportunity to increase his or her
knowledge base and discuss the newest practices
while evaluating currently promoted best practice
guidelines. This year’s program will focus on latest
advances in gastroenterology, hepatology,
endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery;
prevention, diagnosis and treatment of digestive
disorders; and cutting-edge technological
advances.
3rd Annual Iowa City Post
DDW Review: Highlights
from DDW Los Angeles May
2006
Explain new developments in biliary-pancreatic
disease.
Describe new advances in IBD.
List the most important abstracts in liver disease.
Explain important developments in GI physiology.
Review the latest advancements in Barrett’s
esophagus.
List the most important new EUS abstracts.
Evaluate new diagnostic or therapeutic strategies
related to colorectal disease and IBS.
Explain new advances in the field of colon cancer
genetics.
Describe recent innovations in endoscopic diagnosis
and therapy related to GI bleeding and GERD.
Identify new developments in pediatric GI diseases.
Evaluate new diagnostic or therapeutic strategies
related to hepatitis C.
Review the latest advancements in hepatology.
Seating is Limited
Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 7, 2005
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