Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23, 2022 7:50 AM – 5:15 PM ET Course Co-Directors: Christina Y. Ha, MD, FACG, and Colleen R. Kelly, MD, FACG
With the need to remain abreast of the many new and emerging advancements in the field of gastroenterology and the patient volume increasing as the population ages, the clinical gastroenterologist is more challenged than ever to deliver the best patient care in each situation they encounter. Research across gastroenterology and hepatology areas progresses at a rapid pace. Advances in technology, diagnostic modalities, and therapeutic options have had a positive impact on the management of many GI diseases. Scientific education, based on critical foundational knowledge and clinical skills, the communication of practical methods for treatment, and the ability to integrate the newest tools in diagnosis with the latest therapeutic/treatment options, are key necessities for the GI clinician to deliver top quality patient care. This course will provide updates on a variety of gastroenterology and hepatology subjects including IBD therapy, colorectal cancer screening, functional GI disorders, esophageal disorders, GI bleeding, and liver disease. Expert faculty will deliver scientific presentations in a variety of formats. Didactic lectures, followed by interactive question and answer sessions, a choice of simultaneous sessions, and in-person Learning Luncheon Bonus Sessions (separate purchase required) on the latest topics in GI and liver clinical care will be offered.
The program is designed primarily for clinicians in GI/hepatology, as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advanced practice providers interested in a scientifically sound approach to the management of GI and liver illnesses.
Self-Assessment Test: Registration for the Postgraduate Course includes the 2022 Self-Assessment Test, containing 300 questions along with detailed answers, and annotated references. All Postgraduate Course registrants will receive access to the online version of the test, and registrants who attend in-person in Charlotte will also receive a printed copy of the test when collecting meeting materials on-site. CME credits and ABIM MOC points can be earned upon successful completion of the test. Visit https://satest.gi.org for additional information.
Accreditation/CME/MOC: The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Gastroenterology designates this other activity (blended learning) for a maximum of 36.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are awarded as follows: 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for the Postgraduate Course, and 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for the Postgraduate Course Learning Luncheon Bonus Sessions (Bonus Sessions require separate purchase).
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 36.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) and the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) programs. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM and ABP MOC credit.
How to Claim CME and MOC: Complete the online evaluation at the ACG website, https://evals.gi.org/am/2022, to claim CME credit commensurate with your participation in the course (the evaluation site for this course will open on Saturday, October 22, 2022). The evaluation site for this course will open on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Please complete your CME evaluation and MOC assessment soon after the course. ABIM Board Certified physicians need to complete the MOC assessment by December 31, 2022 in order for the MOC points to count toward any MOC requirements that are due by the end of the year. No MOC credit may be awarded for this activity after April 28, 2023.
ABP diplomates should claim their MOC for this activity by December 1. All ABP learner completion data should be submitted within 30 days of activity completion. ABP diplomates can claim MOC by emailing education@gi.org after completing their CME evaluation to obtain the required forms.
