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IBD Summit
Inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD) is a chronic life long illness that has been on a rapid increase in the last decade in North America. With an increase in incidence of IBD, our understanding of the disease and its complications has also evolved. The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition at Allegheny Health Network aims to highlight the advances the treatment and management of IBD. To that aim, our team has planned a day long CME event: the first AHN IBD Summit.
The Program will feature world renowned IBD faculty discussing wide arrays of clinical IBD topics pertaining to the diagnosis, management and complications of these complex conditions. In addition, it will highlight the latest advances and state-of-the-art interventions . The participants will get a chance to directly interact with the faculty during the conference.
Registration is now closed but Onsite registration will be accepted tomorrow.
Course will be submitted for MOC points
| Physicians | $25.00 |
| Other Healthcare | $10.00 |
Target Audience
This activity is intended for gastroenterologists, surgeons, Internist, GI fellows, residents, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, radiologists, pathologists, nutritionists and nurses taking care of IBD patients.
Learning Objectives
Discuss how to use biosimilars in their practice for management of IBD
Review how to manage patients with Pouchitis.
Discuss how to manage IBD in patients who are pregnant and lactating.
Review how to utilize endoscopy in management of IBD
Discuss how to ensure quality parameters like vaccination etc are met in patients with IBD
Identify how to use newer medications in management of IBD patient
Review up-to-date current society guidelines.
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 Brochure.pdf | 3.93 MB |
Please call the Fairmont Hotel at 412-773-8800.
or click on link below to book online
https://book.passkey.com/event/49917641/owner/2495272/home
Please utilize Valet Parking at the Fairmont. We will validate your parking
Conference Directors
Gursimran Kochhar, MD
Interventional IBD and
Therapeutic Endoscopist
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Allegheny Health Network Pittsburgh, PA
Sandra El-Hachem, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Temple University
Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Allegheny Health Network Pittsburgh, PA
Featured Keynote Speakers
David T. Rubin, MD, FACG, AGAF, FASGE, FACP
Joseph B. Kirsner Professor of Medicine Chief, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Co-Director, Digestive Diseases Center University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago, IL
Edward Loftus, Jr., MD
Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Co-Director, Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellowship
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Bo Shen M.D.
Professor of Medicine
The Ed and Joey Story Endowed Chair Director, IBD Center
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio
Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc
Senior Associate Consultant
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida
Parambir S Dulai M.D.
Assistant Professor, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
University of California
San Diego, CA
Kelly Issokson, MS, RD, CNSC
Clinical Nutrition Coordinator
Nutrition & Integrative IBD Subspecialty Program
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center Cedars-Sinai
Los Angeles, CA
Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.50 Attendance