Gastroenterology CME Review Course

Complications of IBD David T. Rubin, M.D. and Kim L. Isaacs, M.D., P.h.D.     Discuss the factors that predispose to infection in IBD.  Recognize which drugs used to treat IBD result in increased risk for infections. Apply guidelines for vaccination in patients with IBD.    Review the factors that affect fertility in patients with IBD.  Describe the effects of pregnancy on IBD and effects of IBD on pregnancy.     

Esophageal Disorders Joel E. Richter, M.D., Ryan D. Madanick, M.D. and Joseph Awad, M.D.     Recognize eosinophilic esophagitis (EE), based on symptom presentation and x-ray findings.  Describe the pathophysiology of EE. Distinguish among types of dysphagia.  Utilize various techniques to evaluate dysphagia.   Discuss methods for treatment of esophageal varices.   

Colon Cancer Screening David F. Ransohoff, M.D. and Robert S. Sandler, M.D.     Discuss the similarities in and differences between the guidelines and guideline-making processes of the American Cancer Society and the United States Preventive Services Task Force.  Describe the characteristics of tests used for screening of CRC.   Recognize factors that increase the risk for CRC.  Utilize the guidelines for surveillance in patients with adenomatous polyps and in those with positive family history.  Describe the inherited syndromes associated with CRC.   

Ethical and Legal Conflicts in Medicine Andrew Newton, J.D. and David J. Satin, M.D.     Assess the factors that define a corporation and govern its day-to-day operations.  Avoid legal liabilities when serving on a corporate board.  Fulfill obligations associated with belonging to a medical staff accredited by the Joint Commission on the Ac creditation of Healthcare Organizations.  Describe how pay-for-performance programs link incentives to specific goals related to quality care.  Develop an approach to managing new clinical evidence that conflicts with pay-for-performance guidelines.    

Pancreatic Perils  Seth A. Cohen, M.D., Stephen A. McClave, M.D. and Laura W. Goff, M.D.     Review the patient and procedural risk factors for pancreatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancrea tography.  Discuss general management principles for treating pancreatitis. Compare enteral nutrition with total parenteral nutrition in the treatment of pancreatitis. Describe the role of probiotics in severe acute pancreatitis.  Review the therapeutic options for pancreatic cancer.         

Complications of Hepatitis C Sammy Saab, M.D., M.P.H., Paul Pockros, M.D.     Describe the side effects of treatment of hepatitis C and how to manage them.  Monitor patients for problems that may arise during treatment for hepatitis C.  Demonstrate how insulin resistance and coexistent steatosis affect response to therapy in patients with hepatitis C.  Distinguish between virally-mediated and host-mediated steatosis.  Utilize strategies available for improving response to treatment of hepatitis C. 

Endoscopy Review  David T. Rubin, M.D. and Arthur D. Heller, M.D.    Review the indications for surgery in Crohn’s disease (CD).  Discuss the factors associated with increased risk for recurrence of CD after surgery.  Describe the symptoms and management of vitamin D deficiency and metabolic bone disease in IBD.  Recognize and treat vitamin B₁₂ deficiency in IBD.  Describe the signs and symptoms of zinc deficiency in IBD. 

Sources of Gastrointestinal Pain Evan S. Dellon, M.D., M.P.H., Howard Mertz, M.D. and Douglas A. Drossman, M.D.  Utilize the most appropriate test to determine the cause of NCCP.  Describe the pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment of NCCP.  Discuss the pathophysiology of functional dyspepsia.  Recognize the typical clinical presentation of NBS.  Discuss the importance of the physician-patient relationship in the narcotic withdrawal protocol.

Recurrence and Nutrition in IBD David T. Rubin, M.D., Arthur D. Heller, M.D.  Review the indications for surgery in Crohn’s disease (CD).  Discuss the factors associated with increased risk for recurrence of CD after surgery.  Describe the symptoms and management of vitamin D deficiency and metabolic bone disease in IBD.  Recognize and treat vitamin B₁₂ deficiency in IBD.  Describe the signs and symptoms of zinc deficiency in IBD.

Stomach and Intestinal Issues  John D. Mellinger, M.D. and Christopher Chang, M.D., P.h.D.  Review the pathophysiology of gastroparesis.  Describe how gastric electrical stimulation is used in the management of gastroparesis.  Discuss the factors, including psychologic ones, that predict the development of postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS).  Explain the potential mechanisms of PI-IBS.   Discuss studies related to the development of postinfectious functional dyspepsia.

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