Best of AASLD2014
Saturday, December 6, 2014University of Washington
William H. Foege BuildingFoege Auditorium
Seattle, WA
Sponsored by the University of Washington School of Medicine Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology • Office of Continuing Medical Education
Co-provided by University of Washington School of Nursing • Continuing Nursing Education
Best of AASLD 2014December 6, 2014
WHO SHOULD ATTENDHealth care providers who take care of patients with liver disease or are involved in hepatology research - including gastroenterologists, hepatologists, fellowship trainees, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses
COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course is specifically designed to update gastroenterologists and hepatologists on recent advances in the field of liver disease. A distinguished and experienced hepatology faculty will present the results and critical analysis of scientific research presented at the 2014 annual meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.
COURSE OBJECTIVESUpon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to:• Discuss the most relevant research findings presented at AASLD 2014• Define recent developments in the diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases• Discuss evidence-based research that affects the practice of clinical gastroenterology and hepatology• Apply evidence-based approach to construct new treatment strategies
CONFERENCE SYLLABUS IS GOING GREENSyllabus materials will be available for download at uwcme.org (for conference registrants only). Materials will be available from December 1, 2014 - January 2, 2015, for registrants to print and/or download. A booklet with the conference agenda and pages for note-taking will be provided at the conference.
ACCREDITATIONAccreditation with CommendationThe University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit DesignationThe University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
FEES AND REGISTRATION
The fee for this course includes catering, all instruction materials and transcript of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. To ensure enrollment, please complete the enclosed registration form and forward it with the appropriate tuition or register online at uwcme.org. Allow up to ten working days to receive your email confirmation of enrollment. If you have not received confirmation prior to your departure for the course, please contact the Continuing Medical Education office at 206.543.1050. Continuing Medical Education will not be responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the course.
MD/DO/PhD $95.00
Allied Health $45.00
Resident/Fellow $45.00
PROFESSIONAL CREDIT .Nurses: 3.6 contact hours will be awarded for successful completion.Continuing Nursing Education at the University of Washington School of Nursing (UWCNE) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).
• Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #07218, for 3.6 contact hours.
The University of Washington School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education (UWCME) is approved as a Washington State clock hour provider by the Washington State Board of Education.
ATTENDANCE POLICYCourse activities are exclusively reserved for course attendees. Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.
CANCELLATION POLICYThe Office of Continuing Medical Education must receive written notification of your cancellation by November 24, 2014. A $50.00 processing fee will be deducted from refund requests received by this date. No refunds will be issued following May 28, 2014. The Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to cancel this course twenty (20) days prior to the course date when a minimum enrollment is not met or for other reasons that prevent the University from holding the course. Each registrant will be notified by telephone followed by written notification and a full refund. The University of Washington is not responsible for any other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties. Contact CME Registrar with questions — call 206.543.1050, fax 206.221.4525 or email [email protected].
SPECIAL SERVICESContinuing Medical Education at the University of Washington is a totally self-sustaining unit and does not depend on or receive public monies in support of its educational efforts. Fees for this course are estimated to cover the costs of conducting this course. These costs include salaries, registration and credit, handouts, record keeping, faculty planning and evaluation and may include food, alcohol, taxes and gratuities to vendors. The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the department at: 206.543.1050 or the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance.
Contact Disability Services Office206.543.6450/Voice ● 206.543.6452/TTY ● 206.685.7264/Fax ● e-mail: [email protected]
Course FacultyCOURSE CO-CHAIRS
Renuka Bhattacharya, MD Clinical Assistant ProfessorDepartment of MedicineDivision of Gastroenterology
Robert Carithers, Jr, MDProfessorDepartment of MedicineDivision of Gastroenterology
GUEST FACULTY Brian J. McMahon, MD, MACPResearch & Medical DirectorLiver Disease & Hepatitis ProgramAlaska Native Medical ConsortiumAnchorage, AK
UW FACULTYGeorge Ioannou, MD, MSAssistant ProfessorDepartment of MedicineDivision of Gastroenterology
Charles S. Landis MD, PhDAssistant ProfessorDepartment of MedicineDivision of Gastroenterology
Iris W. Liou, MDClinical Assistant ProfessorDepartment of MedicineDivision of Gastroenterology
ACCOMMODATIONSThe following hotels are located near the conference site. To make reservations, please call the hotels directly. No room block as been reserved
Hotel Deca4507 Brooklyn Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105206.634.2000 or 800.899.0251
Rates depend on availability Ask for UW CME conference rate
Silver Cloud Inn5036 25th Avenue NESeattle, WA 98105206.526.5200 or 800.205.6940
Rates depend on availabilityAsk for UW CME Conference rate
December 6, 20148:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 Welcome Renuka Bhattacharya, MD
8:40 Hepatitis C Charles Landis MD, PhD
9:05 NASH George Ioannou, MD, MS
9:30 Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Transplant Robert Carithers, MD
9:55 Panel Discussion Faculty
10:10 Break
10:30 Hepatitis B Brian McMahon, MD, MACP
10:55 Autoimmune Hepatitis, PSC, PBC Iris Liou MD
11:20 Portal Hypertension and Other Complications of Cirrhosis Renuka Bhattacharya, MD
11:45 Panel Discussion Faculty
12:00 “What I Learned”and Closing Comments Robert Carithers, MD
12:30 Adjourn
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