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PROGRAM DIRECTORSRoger Charles MD, FACGBret Lashner MD, FACGAndrew Ukleja MD, AGAF, CNSP

TOPICS• Capsule Endoscopy Course • Inflammatory Bowel Disease• Endoscopy • Pancreaticobiliary• Hepatology • Panel Discussions

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OBJECTIVESAt the conclusion of this educational activity attendees will be able to:• Assess the role and implementation of video capsule endoscopy into your practice • Apply advanced endoscopic techniques and review new technology for the evaluation and Management of GI tract diseases • Review the evidence that is essential for the effective management of patients with Barrett’s esophagus• Improve patient care by increasing competence in diagnosing and treating patients with hepatitis B and C• Identify new and important trends in the diagnosis and management of IBD • Discuss a multidisciplinary approach to the management of hepatobiliary malignancies, including the role of imaging and emerging trends

in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma • Review management of retained foreign bodies in the GI tract • Identify current management strategies in complicated diverticular disease • Select appropriate imaging tests and interventions for pancreatic cysts • Choose the best approach to indeterminate biliary strictures and difficult ERCP cannulation • Understand the role of the endoscopist in recurrent acute pancreatitis • Discuss key aspects of Health Care reform and evaluate its potential impact on the practice of gastroenterology • Recognize the current role of pancreatic enzyme supplementation• Review new endoscopic techniques for augmenting adenoma detection rates• Identify Serrated Adenomas and discuss the best approach to management after resection• Discuss the diagnostic algorithm and management of refractory constipation • Formulate appropriate management options for patients with dumping syndrome

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SAVE THE DATERegister ONLINE: www.ClevelandClinicFloridaCME.org

3rd AnnualGastroenterology & Hepatology Symposium (part of the Digestive Disease Institute’s International Education Week)

3rd AnnualGastroenterology & Hepatology Symposium (part of the Digestive Disease Institute’s International Education Week)

SAVE THE DATE

February 13-15, 2014 • Marriott Harbor Beach • Fort Lauderdale, Florida

REGISTER ONLINE www.ClevelandClinicFloridaCME.org

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis course will focus on practical and evidence based aspects of managing the difficult GI disorders in gastroenterology and hepatology practice. This 3-day course will provide guidance to the attendees on diagnostics and management of challenging cases in clinical practice and latest advances in the field, including esophageal diseases, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, small bowel and pancreatic diseases, and endoscopy. Each session will include didactic presentations followed by a panel discussion about the optimal approach to the diagnosis and management of the presented topics.

TARGET AUDIENCEGastroenterologists, hepatologists, general surgeons, internists, fellows and residents, physician assistants, and other interested health care professionals.

CREDITS: AccreditationCleveland Clinic Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation of CreditCATEGORY 1 (AMA PRA)This live activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

NURSING This program is pending approval by the Florida Board of Nursing, NCE Provider #2334.