Northwestern’s Esophagus Masterclass: Diagnostics to Therapeutics

Friday, October 14, 2022, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Chicago Hyatt Mag Mile


The purpose of this CME activity is to discuss and educate gastroenterologists and GI surgeons regarding topics in esophageal diseases using high-level didactics, live case demonstrations and small group discussions.

1. Describe the state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic tools for GERD and Barrett's esophagus.
2. Demonstrate practical innovation in esophageal physiologic testing.
3. Apply advanced management for eosinophilic esophagitis.
4. Identify the current status of quality metrics and novel devices for diagnosis and management of Barrett’s esophagus.
5. Explain the role of Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) as a minimally invasive procedure for achalasia.
6. Recognize blown out myotomy (BOM) as a cause for recurrent symptoms in patients with achalasia following POEM or Heller myotomy.

The fee is $25 for attending physicians and $15 for trainees, APPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Breakfast, refreshments, lunch and an offsite dinner are provided. Space is limited. No refunds will be issued after Friday, September 30.

If paying with check, please mail your check, made payable to Northwestern Memorial Hospital (CME), to the address listed below, prior to Friday, September 30.

 
Sarah Baggs
c/o Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
541 North Fairbanks Court, Suite 950-Office 963
Chicago, IL 60611 

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (9.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (9.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (9.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Feinberg School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a Continuing Education activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.