President's Welcome & Course Overview
May 1, 2021 8:00am ‐ May 1, 2021 8:10am
Identification: 1
Speaker(s):
- Dr. Bishr Omary, MD, PhD, AGAF, Adjunct Professor, University of Michigan
- Dr. Jonathan M. Buscaglia, MD, FASGE, AGAF, Professor of Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital
Course Overview
May 1, 2021 8:05am ‐ May 1, 2021 8:10am
Identification: 3
Speaker(s):
- Dr. Jonathan M. Buscaglia, MD, FASGE, AGAF, Professor of Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital
Fundoplication vs. Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation vs. TIF: If and when should I use them?
May 1, 2021 8:10am ‐ May 1, 2021 8:30am
Identification: 7.1
Presentation style: Debate
Learning Objectives:- Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to describe different strategies for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux, whilst concurrently minimising post-procedure side effects.
- Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to assess and compare alternative procedures for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux.
- Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different procedures for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux.
- To define the heterogeneity of GERD patients to prove that one size does not fit all.
Debater(s):
- John E. Pandolfino, MD, AGAF, Professor of Medicine, Northwestern University
- Dr. David I. Watson, MD, Professor of Surgery, Flinders University
Initiation of Colon Cancer Screening: 45 or 50 years old
May 1, 2021 8:10am ‐ May 1, 2021 8:30am
Identification: 9.1
Presentation Style: Debate
Learning Objectives:- Describe the epidemiologic trends of EOCRC in the US
- List the clinical and molecular features of EOCRC
- To understand temporal trends in the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the US
- To learn about the results of modeling the impacts of starting screening at age 45 years
- To appreciate the need for a stronger focus on the under/never screened age 50-75 years
Speaker(s):
- Dr. Charles J. Kahi, MD, Professor of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Dr. Linda Rabeneck, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto
Track A: Esophagus
May 1, 2021 8:10am ‐ May 1, 2021 9:45am
Identification: 7
Moderator(s):
- Gary W. Falk, MD, Professor of Medicine/Director, Esophageal Program, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Track B: Colon
May 1, 2021 8:10am ‐ May 1, 2021 9:45am
Identification: 9
Moderator(s):
- Dr. Jonathan M. Buscaglia, MD, FASGE, AGAF, Professor of Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital
- Kimberly Brown, MD, AGAF, Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Henry Ford Hospital
Monitoring and treating a lifetime of eosinophilic esophagitis
May 1, 2021 8:30am ‐ May 1, 2021 8:50am
Identification: 7.2
Presentation style: Interview
Learning Objectives:- Understand the diagnostic criteria for EoE
- Describe the rationale for maintenance treatment for EoE
- Recognize the need for ongoing monitoring of EoE treatment response
Interviewee(s):
- Evan S. Dellon, MPH, MD, Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Interviewer(s):
- Nirmala Gonsalves, MD, Professor of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
The changing landscape of fecal microbial transplantation (FMT)
May 1, 2021 8:30am ‐ May 1, 2021 8:50am
Identification: 9.2
Presentation style: Interview
Learning Objectives:- To gain an understanding of the evolution of FMT over time.
- To describe the FDA regulations surrounding FMT.
- To develop an appreciation for how COVID-19 has affected use of FMT in clinical practice.
- To recognize the potential indications for FMT and understand the efficacy of FMT in the treatment of C. difficile infection (CDI), IBD and IBS
Interviewee(s):
- Olga C. Aroniadis, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Stony Brook University Medical Center
Interviewer(s):
- Dr. Ari M. Grinspan, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Colon polyps: ensuring complete resection and recurrence free follow-up
May 1, 2021 8:50am ‐ May 1, 2021 9:05am
Identification: 9.3
Presentation style: Pitfall
Learning Objectives:- Optimize endoscopic removal of colorectal lesions to prevent cancer incidence & need for surgery.
- Integrate key USMSTF Polypectomy Document statements into practice, through application of the mindset, technique and tools for polypectomy.
Speaker(s):
- Dr. Tonya R. Kaltenbach, MD MAS, Professor of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, Veterans Affairs San Francisco Medical Center