ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course

American College of Gastroenterology2013ACGSouthern RegionalPostgraduate CourseNASHVILLup to11.5CMEcredits!December 7-8, 2013Omni Nashville HotelNashville, Tennessee

Educational AgendaACG Southern Regional Postgraduate CourSaturday, December 7, 20136:45 am Registration Opens/Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall7:40 am Welcome and AnnouncementsCourse Co-DirectorsSESSION I: ENDOSCOPY/PANCREATICOBILIARYModerators: Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACGRonald E. Pruitt, MD, FACG7:45 am Options for Endoscopic Treatment of Barrett’sEsophagusPatrick S. Yachimski, MDUnderstand current recommendations toendoscopically treat Barrett’s with or withoutdysplasia.8:05 am Endoscopic Emergencies – When to Get Outof Bed in the Middle of the NightJohn R. Saltzman, MD, FACGIdentify emergencies such as foreign bodyremoval, cholangitis, and GI bleeding whichrequire more immediate attention.8:25 am Enteral Stenting – State of the Art: Benign orMalignant, We Have a Stent for YouDouglas G. Adler, MD, FACGApply the best options for endoscopicstenting in the pancreaticobiliary, esophageal,small bowel, and large bowel areas.8:45 am Evaluation and Management of CysticLesions of the Pancreas: When to Resect,When to Follow and When to ForgetRandall E. Brand, MD, FACGDetermine the most appropriate course ofaction to take when managing cystic lesionsof the pancreas.9:05 am Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: IsPlacement of a PD Stent Now Standard ofCare?Glen A. Lehman, MD, FACGEstablish potential methods of preventingpost-ERCP pancreatitis, including the role ofplacing a PD stent.9:25 am Q & A9:45 am Break/Visit ExhibitsSESSION II: UPPER GI/FUNCTIONALModerator: Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, FACG10:15 am Recurrent Nausea and Vomiting: Not Only, ButAlso GastroparesisThomas L. Abell, MDTreat the disorders that present as recurrentnausea and vomiting (cyclic vomiting,cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, rumination,vestibular dysfunction, and gastroparesis).10:35 am Extra-esophageal Manifestations of GERDMichael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, FACGAnalyze the extra-esophageal manifestationsof GERD and develop a management plan.10:55 am Celiac Disease and Non-celiac GlutenSensitivityPeter H. R. Green, MD, FACGSpecify the clinical features and diagnosticapproach to the patient with suspected celiacdisease as well as non-celiac gluten sensitivity.11:15 am Q & ASESSION III: LOWER GIModerator: Irving M. Pike, MD, FACG11:25 am Optimization of the Exam and QualityIndicators in ColonoscopyIrving M. Pike, MD, FACGIdentify techniques to improve the quality ofyour colonoscopic examination, and evaluatewhether you and your practice are satisfyingthe new quality parameters.11:45 am Diagnosis and Management ofC. difficile Colitis: Immunocompetent andImmunocompromised PatientsChristina M. Surawicz, MD, MACGRecognize differences in the diagnosisand treatment of C. difficile colitis inimmunocompetent and immunocompromisedpatients.12:05 pm Hereditary CRC: Practical ApproachBrandie Leach, MS, CGCIdentify the clinical clues suggestive thatyour patient has a hereditary CRC disorder,and determine which pathology and geneticstudies are needed to support your impressionand to counsel the family.12:25 pm Q & A

se • December 7-8, 2013 • Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee12:45 pm Lunch Presentation: Affordable HealthcareAct – Effects on Your PracticeHarry E. Sarles, Jr., MD, FACGACG PresidentProvide an update on current health policy.1:30 pm Dessert/Break in the Exhibit HallSIMULTANEOUS BREAKOUT SESSIONS & HANDS-ON WORKSHOPSAttendees should use the registration form to indicatewhether they would like to attend a breakout session ORhands-on workshop for each time slot. Each breakoutsession includes a case presentation and Q & A session.Space is limited for each session.Please note: Hands-on sessions provide a valuable learningopportunity for attendees, though no CME will be provided.2:00 pm to 2:45 pmCurrent Management of Alcoholic HepatitisCraig J. McClain, MD, FACGDetermine severity assessment and therapy for alcoholichepatitis (nutrition, drugs, and interventions that could helpdecrease alcohol abuse relapse).Management of Obesity for the Gastroenterologist: Nutrition,Drugs, and Surgery ReferralStephen A. McClave, MDDescribe the basis for diet counseling, drug therapy andsurgical options to treat the obese patient.ORHands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)3:00 pm to 3:45 pmPractical Tips for Managing IBD PatientsFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACGDiscuss various scenarios of caring for IBD patients toobtain practical tips to put into practice.GI BleedingJohn R. Saltzman, MD, FACGReview the current evaluation and management strategiesfor GI bleeding and assess current endoscopic therapeuticmodalities.ORHands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)4:00 pm to 4:45 pmCurrent Management of Alcoholic HepatitisCraig J. McClain, MD, FACGManagement of Obesity for the Gastroenterologist: Nutrition,Drugs, and Surgery ReferralStephen A. McClave, MDORHands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)5:00 pm to 5:45 pmPractical Tips for Managing IBD PatientsFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACGGI BleedingJohn R. Saltzman, MD, FACGORHands-on Workshop (see registration form for options)Sunday, December 8, 20137:00 am Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall7:55 am Welcome and AnnouncementsCourse Co-DirectorsSESSION IV: LIVERModerator: Luis S. Marsano, MD, FACG8:00 am Current and Evolving Treatment of HCVPaul J. Pockros, MD, FACGAssess the use of boceprevir and telaprevir,with pegylated interferon and ribavirinin patients with HCV, as well as the noninterferonbased therapies.8:25 am Current Treatment of HBVMitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACGUnderstand the use of anti-HBV drugsaccording to the immune stage of HBV;to minimize transmission risk duringpregnancy; and to prevent reactivation ofoccult HBV during immunosuppression.8:50 am Management of the Cirrhotic Patient:Minimizing ComplicationsLuis S. Marsano, MD, FACGSpecify management techniques that canimprove outcomes in cirrhotic patients:early interventions in nutrition, hepaticencephalopathy, variceal bleeding, ascitescontrol, and renal dysfunction.9:15 am Management of NAFLDCraig J. McClain, MD, FACGUnderstand the diagnostic and therapeuticapproach for early detection and control ofhepatic and non-hepatic complications inpatients with NAFLD.9:40 am Q & A10:00 am Break/Visit ExhibitsSESSION V: INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASEModerator: David A. Schwartz, MD, FACG10:30 am Immunizations and Health Maintenance inChronic GI DisordersFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACGIdentify which vaccines and other healthprevention measures are useful in patientswith chronic GI disorders – IBD or cirrhosis.10:55 am Personalized Medicine in IBD: Where AreWe in 2013?David A. Schwartz, MD, FACGUnderstand how your patient’s genomecan affect clinical evolution and treatmentchoices in IBD.11:20 am Severe IBD: What to Do When Anti-TNFsDon’t WorkDavid T. Rubin, MD, FACGAssess current options andrecommendations to treat IBD refractory toanti-TNF therapy.11:45 am Q & A12:00 noon Adjourn

Program Description andAccreditation/CMEThe field of gastroenterology continues to experience anintroduction of new and novel diagnostic techniques andtherapeutic options affecting numerous areas of GI diseasemanagement and patient care. This program is designed toexplore those areas which the gastroenterologist often facesin clinical practice and will address management updates ina variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic areas. Several broadtopics will be explored including management of patientswith Barrett’s esophagus, endoscopic emergencies, enteralstenting, evaluation of cystic lesions of the pancreas, qualityin colonoscopy, GERD, celiac disease, C. difficile, inflammatorybowel disease, and the liver topics of hepatitis B, C andNAFLD. Smaller breakout sessions with the experts will be offeredas well as hands-on endoscopy sessions and a featuredpresentation over lunch on health policy.This program is designed for gastroenterologists, primary carephysicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitionersinterested in the latest information on diagnostic GI andstate of the art treatment of these illnesses.The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited bythe Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Educationto provide continuing medical education for physicians.The American College of Gastroenterology designates this liveactivity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.Physicians should claim only the credit commensuratewith the extent of their participation in the activity.Hands-on sessions provide a valuable learning opportunityfor attendees, though no CME will be provided.ACG’sHepatitis SchoolFor Physicians, Physician Assistants,Nurse Practitioners and NursesAn Intensive Clinical Update onHepatitis C ManagementFriday, December 6, 20138:00 am - 4:30 pmMake plans to attend ACG’s Hepatitis School tobe offered in conjunction with the ACG SouthernRegional Postgraduate Course.This day-long interactive educational program will takeplace Friday, December 6, 2013, at the Omni NashvilleHotel. Register now! Agenda and additional courseinformation will be available soon.AccommodationsThe program will be held at the Omni Nashville Hotel indowntown Nashville, Tennessee. Opening in fall 2013, thehotel is connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame andMuseum and within walking distance to Music Row. Closeto all the major attractions of Music City, U.S.A., the Omnialso boasts culinary and entertainment venues includinglive music space and outdoor dining, a spa, state of theart fitness center and rooftop pool. Make your reservationsearly for the Omni Nashville Hotel, located on Fifth Avenuebetween Demonbreun Street and Korean Veterans Boulevardin Nashville, TN. Visit www.omnihotels.com/nashville formore information about the hotel.To make reservations, please contact the Omni Nashville Hotelat 1-888-444-6664. Special meeting rates per night are$179 plus tax (tax is currently 15.25%) for single or doublerooms. Additional fees of service charge and tax may apply.The hotel accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa, CarteBlanche, and Diners Club. Reservations must be made byNovember 14, 2013. There are a limited number of roomsavailable at the meeting rate. There is no guarantee thatrooms will be available up to the deadline date, and there isno guarantee that rooms will be available at the ACG meetingrate. Rates quoted are on a space available basis only. OnceACG’s room block is sold out, the hotel may charge a higherrate for any additional rooms made available. Cancellationsmade within 48 hours of arrival will be penalized for onenight’s room and tax. Cancellations made prior to 48 hourswill not be penalized. Guest room internet fees and fitnesscenter access fees will be waived for ACG attendees.RegistrationThe registration fee includes a course syllabus. All registrantsmust pay the full registration fee; one-day registration orother partial registration is not available. Full refund of registrationfees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, ifwritten notice of cancellation is received by ACG by November15, 2013. No refunds will be given after this date. Attendeesmay register by submitting the enclosed registrationform with payment in U.S. funds to the College headquartersby fax to 301-263-9025, by mail to ACG, 6400 GoldsboroRoad, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817, or online at gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings.More InformationFor more information about this ACG meeting, call ACG at301-263-9000. Americans with Disabilities Act: Attendeesof this ACG Course who need additional reasonable accommodationsor who have special needs (including dietaryneeds) should contact the ACG office at 301-263-9000 nolater than November 15, 2013.Visit gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings.

Registration FormACG Southern Regional Postgraduate CourseDecember 7-8, 2013, Nashville, TennesseeParticipant InformationPlease print or type information as you would like it to appear on your name badge.NameMUST circle all that apply: MD* DO* PhD RN NP LPN PA PharmD Other:*Please enter your 10-digit NPI number above (required if physician)AddressCity State ZipPhone Fax Email (Email required for meeting confirmation/receipt)Payment InformationRegistration Fees – please check one$299 ACG Member/Fellow$150 ACG Trainee/GI Fellow/Resident Member$175 ACG Allied Health Member$175 ACG NP/PA Member$375 Non-member Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest$150 Non-member Trainee/GI Fellow/Resident$225 Non-member NP/PA/Allied HealthHepatitis School, Friday, December 6$75 ACG Members (Member, Fellow, Trainee/Resident, NP/PA, Allied Health)$100 Non-members (Non-member Physicians/PharmD,PhD, NP/PA, Trainee/Resident, Allied Health)Syllabus Preference – please check onefree — Print version onlyfree — USB drive only$30 — Print and USBBreakout Sessions and Hands-on Workshops (Saturday afternoon)Choose either one breakout session OR one hands-on workshop for each time slot. Pleasenote that space is limited for each session.2:00 pm – 2:45 pmCurrent Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis Management of Obesity for theHands-on Workshop – please circle one:GastroenterologistHemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR Barrett’s Ablation & EMR3:00 pm – 3:45 pmPractical Tips for Managing IBD PatientsGI BleedingHands-on Workshop – please circle one:Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR Barrett’s Ablation & EMR4:00 pm – 4:45 pmCurrent Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis Management of Obesity for theHands-on Workshop – please circle one:GastroenterologistHemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR ERCP & Enteral Stents5:00 pm – 5:45 pmPractical Tips for Managing IBD PatientsGI BleedingHands-on Workshop – please circle one:Hemostasis & Advanced Polypectomy OR ERCP & Enteral StentsPayment Type:Check payable to ACG is enclosedCheck payment must be received beforeDecember 6, 2013.Credit Card:MASTERCARDVISAAMEXCardholder NameCard NumberSecurity Code (3 or 4 digits)SignatureExp. DateToday’s DateReturn completed registration form with payment in U.S. funds to the ACG.MAIL: American College of Gastroenterology, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200,Bethesda, MD 20817 OR FAX: 301-263-9025Or register online atgi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetingsFull refund of registration fees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by ACG by November 15, 2013.No refunds will be given after this date.

ACG SOUTHERN REGIONAL POSTGRADUATE COURSEDecember 7-8, 2013, Nashville, TennesseeCOURSE CO-DIRECTORSLUIS S. MARSANO, MD, FACGProfessor of Medicine; Director of Hepatology; JewishHospital Distinguished Chair in Hepatology, University ofLouisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KYRONALD E. PRUITT, MD, FACGACG Governor of Tennessee; Assistant Clinical Professor ofMedicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; Chief ofGastroenterology and Chief Medical Officer, Maria NathansonCenter of Excellence, Saint Thomas Hospital; Partner,Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc., Nashville, TNDAVID A. SCHWARTZ, MD, FACGAssociate Professor of Medicine; Director, InflammatoryBowel Disease Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center,Nashville, TNFACULTYTHOMAS L. ABELL, MDProfessor of Medicine; Arthur M. Schoen, MD, Chair inGastroenterology, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatologyand Nutrition, University of Louisville School of Medicine,Louisville, KYDOUGLAS G. ADLER, MD, FACGAssociate Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterologyand Hepatology; Director of Therapeutic Endoscopy,Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah School ofMedicine, Salt Lake City, UTRANDALL E. BRAND, MD, FACGVisiting Professor of Medicine; Academic Director, GIDivision, UPMC Shadyside; Director, GI Malignancy EarlyDetection, Diagnosis and Prevention Program, Division ofGastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University ofPittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PAFRANCIS A. FARRAYE, MD, MSc, FACGProfessor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine;Clinical Director, Section of Gastroenterology; Co-Director,Center for Digestive Disorders, Boston Medical Center,Boston, MAPETER H. R. GREEN, MD, FACGProfessor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians andSurgeons, Columbia University, New York, NYBRANDIE LEACH, MS, CGCGenetic Counselor, Genomic Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic,Cleveland, OHGLEN A. LEHMAN, MD, FACGProfessor of Medicine and Radiology; Associate Director ofClinical Affairs, Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, IndianaUniversity School of Medicine, Indianapolis, INCRAIG J. McCLAIN, MD, FACGProfessor of Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology; Chief ofResearch Affairs, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology andNutrition, University of Louisville School of Medicine,Louisville, KYSTEPHEN A. McCLAVE, MDProfessor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatologyand Nutrition, University of Louisville School of Medicine;Director, Nutrition Support Team, University of Louisville Hospital,Louisville, KYIRVING M. PIKE, MD, FACGChief Medical Officer, John Muir Health, Walnut Creek, CAPAUL J. POCKROS, MD, FACGHead, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Director,Center for Liver Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CADAVID T. RUBIN, MD, FACGProfessor of Medicine; Co-Director, Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseCenter; Associate Section Chief for Educational Programs,University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, ILJOHN R. SALTZMAN, MD, FACGAssociate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School;Director of Endoscopy, Brigham and Women’s Hospital,Boston, MAHARRY E. SARLES, Jr., MD, FACGFounding Partner, Digestive Health Associates of Texas,Rockwall, TXMITCHELL L. SHIFFMAN, MD, FACGDirector, Liver Institute of Virginia, Bon Secours Hampton RoadsHealth System, Richmond, VACHRISTINA M. SURAWICZ, MD, MACGProfessor of Medicine; GI Section Chief, Harborview MedicalCenter; Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, University ofWashington School of Medicine, Seattle, WAMICHAEL F. VAEZI, MD, PhD, FACGProfessor of Medicine; Clinical Director, Division ofGastroenterology; Director, Center for Swallowing and EsophagealDisorders, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TNPATRICK S. YACHIMSKI, MDAssistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology,Hepatology and Nutrition, Vanderbilt University Medical Center,Nashville, TN

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY2013Southern RegionalPostgraduate CourseEarn year-end CME from a leading panel of experts at ACG’s Southern Regional PostgraduateCourse, December 7-8, at the new Omni Nashville Hotel. Sessions will focus on Endoscopy/Pancreaticobiliary, Upper GI/Functional, Lower GI, Liver and IBD. A special luncheonpresentation, Affordable Healthcare Act: Effects on Your Practice, will be offered on Saturday.On Saturday afternoon, attendees can choose from hands-on sessions and breakout sessions.Breakout sessions include such topics as Current Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis,Management of Obesity for the Gastroenterologist: Nutrition, Drugs, and Surgery Referral,Practical Tips for Managing IBD Patients, and GI Bleeding. Hands-on sessions includeHemostasis, Advanced Polypectomy, Barrett’s Ablation, EMR, Enteral Stents, and ERCP.FeaturingHands-On Sessions!December 7-8, 2013Omni Nashville HotelNashville, TennesseeACG is pleased to hold the ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course at the new OmniNashville Hotel, opening in fall 2013. Located in downtown Nashville, the hotel is connected tothe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and within walking distance to Music Row.Known worldwide as Music City, U.S.A., Nashville is the home of country music. What was oncestrictly regional entertainment, country music has grown to worldwide popularity. Dozens ofcafés and honkytonks throughout the city offer visitors live music daily or a chance to show offyour best country line dance moves. The most popular music venue is Ryman Auditorium, homeof the Grand Ole Opry, country’s most famous stage. Live shows are provided weekly.On your visit to Nashville, you can also experience a bit of Greece at the world’s only fullscalereproduction of the ancient Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The Parthenon is located inNashville’s Centennial Park and houses an art gallery and museum.For more on what there is to do and seein Nashville, visit www.visitmusiccity.com.Register Today!gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings