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When

Thursday November 20, 2014 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM EST
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Where

Kensington Country Club 
2700 Pine Ridge Road
Naples, FL 34109  

 
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Contact

April Donahue or Nancy Wood 
Collier County Medical Society 
239-435-7727 
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18th Annual GI Symposium
Thursday, November 20, 2014

presented by

Gastroenterology Group of Naples

and Collier County Medical Society

 in conjunction with the Florida Medical Association


5:30 to 6:30pm - Exhibits & Reception
6:30 to 9:00pm - Dinner & Presentations


THE BIOLOGY BEHIND THE USE OF BIOLOGICS in IBD
Raymond W. Phillips, MD

HEPATITIS C- DO WE REALLY HAVE A CURE?
Susan M. Liberski, MD


COLON CANCER SCREENING – HOW FAR HAVE WE COME
Gustavo Rivera, MD

This activity has been approved for 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

 

Objectives:

1. Discuss the trends of how biologics are used for IBD.
2. Clarify the different biologics, indications, uses, routes of administration, and potential side effects/contraindications for IBD.
3. Describe the role of mucosal healing in IBD - how that differs from symptom control and long term outcomes.
4. Relate the history of hepatitis C and treatment outcomes over the years.
5. Explain the newest treatments in Hep C, the role of genotype, previous treatment, cirrhosis.
6. Provide CDC recommendations on indications for testing for hepatitis C.
7. Provide current recommendations of colonoscopy in average risk/ high risk individuals.
8. Describe importance of a good prep for good outcomes and polyp surveillance.
9. Discuss the types of colon polyps.
10. Clarify the impact of screening colonoscopy on the incidence of colon cancer since screening has become widely available.
11. Preview the future of colon cancer screening.

 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Florida Medical Association and Collier County Medical Society. The Florida Medical Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Florida Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. All faculty, the Florida Medical Association, and Collier County Medical Society will disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of the presentation. Faculty will also identify any off-label or investigational uses discussed as such. Neither the presenter nor any of the planners have any conflicts or disclosures to make at this time.