Program Overview

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BCM Gastroenterology & Hepatology Board Review Course 2023

The BCM Gastroenterology & Hepatology Board Review Course 2023 is designed for physicians, trainees, and allied health professionals with interest or clinical practice in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. This course serves as an update on the latest diagnostic and therapeutic issues in GI and Hepatology, utilizing a combination of lecture and case-based curriculum to provide an intensive review tool for GI and Hepatology Board Certification/Re-Certification Examination in 2023.

Conference Information

• Date: September 22 - 24, 2023
• Time: 7:00AM - 4:00PM CDT
• Location: Baylor Medicine at McNair Campus, 7200 Cambridge St., Houston, TX 77030
• Format: In-person and virtual options available

Registration

• Registration closes on Wednesday, September 20th at 12pm.
• Onsite registration will be available at the conference.

Needs Statement

This course is designed to update participants on the latest diagnostic and therapeutic issues in GI and Hepatology, serving as an intensive review tool for board certification or re-certification.

Target Audience

• Physicians
• Trainees
• Allied health professionals with interest or clinical practice in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the conference, participants should be able to:

• Summarize strategies for the management of IBS-D
• Discuss early detection of esophageal cancer and effective screening methods for high-risk patients
• Identify tailored approaches to optimizing medical therapy in inflammatory bowel disease
• Compare and contrast current therapy options for patients with viral hepatitis and drugs in the clinical development pipeline
• Develop appropriate management strategies for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in clinical practice
• Identify appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment for H. pylori infection
• Implement treatment algorithms for clarithromycin-resistant H. pylori infection
• Determine the appropriate treatment for Hepatitis B patients based on the interpretations of Hepatitis B serologic testing results

Educational Methods

• Lecture
• Panel Discussion
• Audience Response System

Activity Evaluation

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

Venue

• Baylor Medicine at McNair Campus
• 7200 Cambridge St.
• Houston, TX 77030
• United States

Accreditation

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This live activity is designated for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Ethics

The presentation, Informed Consent, Ethics, and Biostatistics, has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 0.25 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

ABIM MOC Credit

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 15.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.

Available Credit

• 15.75 ABIM MOC II
• 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
• 15.75 Attendance
• 0.25 Ethics

Course Details

• Course opens: June 29, 2023
• Course expires: June 30, 2024
• Event starts: September 22, 2023 - 8:00am CDT
• Event ends: September 24, 2023 - 12:00pm CDT
• Cost: $1.00

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Requests for registration refunds must be in writing and received by the Division of Continuing Professional Development (DCPD) at least 10 business days before the activity begins. Cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee deducted from the registration fee paid to cover guarantees and other expenses.