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2024 Esophageal Symposium

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Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 3 2024
Add to Calendar 20240301T000000Z 20240303T235900Z America/Chicago 2024 Esophageal Symposium <p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: left;">The 2024 Esophageal Symposium will provide practitioners with the most recent advances and information to enhance knowledge, skills and performance in the evaluation and treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux diseases. The conference will include a variety of topics, including GERD, primary intervention for GERD, antireflux surgery, complex GERD patients and Barrett’s esophagus.<br /> <br /> <strong>Designed For</strong><br /> Surgeons, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Nurses, Fellows, Residents, Students and Other Interested Health Care Providers</p> <p><strong>Jointly Provided By</strong></p> <ul> <li>Dignity Health Norton Thoracic Institute</li> <li> <div>CommonSpirit Health</div> </li> <li> <div>Creighton University Office of Continuing Education</div> </li> </ul> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <hr /> <h2>Schedule</h2> <p><strong>Friday, March 1, 2024</strong></p> <p><strong>6:30 a.m.</strong><br /> Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits<br /> <em>Sumeet Mittal, MD</em></p> <p><strong>7 a.m.</strong><br /> Surgical Session: Hands-on<br /> <em>Lara Schaheen, MD</em></p> <p><strong>12 p.m.</strong><br /> Endoscopy: Hands-on<br /> <em>Sumeet Mittal, MD</em></p> <p><strong>5 p.m.</strong><br /> Adjourn</p> <p><strong>Saturday, March 2, 2024</strong></p> <p><strong>7 a.m.</strong><br /> Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits</p> <p><strong>7:55 a.m.</strong><br /> Welcome and Program Overview<br /> <em>Sumeet Mittal, MD</em></p> <h3>Session 1: GERD 101</h3> <p><strong>Moderators:</strong> <em>Ross Bremner, MD, PhD and Subhash Chandra, MD</em></p> <p><strong>8 a.m. </strong><br /> Evolving Concepts in Diagnosis of GERD<br /> <em>Virender K. Sharma, MD</em></p> <p><strong>8:15 a.m.</strong><br /> State of the Art Medical Management of GERD 2024<br /> <em>Marcelo Vela, MD</em></p> <p><strong>8:30 a.m. </strong><br /> PPI Refractory GERD – Choosing the Right Surgical Candidate<br /> <em>John Pandolfino, MD</em></p> <p><strong>8:45 a.m. </strong><br /> Principles of Surgical Treatment of GERD<strong> </strong><br /> <em>Michael Ujiki, MD</em></p> <p><strong>9 a.m. </strong><br /> Discussion All Speakers Participation</p> <p><strong>9:30 a.m.<br /> Coffee Break and Visit Exhibits</strong></p> <h3>SESSION II: Antireflux Surgery</h3> <p><strong>Moderators: </strong><em>John Pandolfino, MD and Samad Hashimi, MD</em></p> <p><strong>10 a.m. </strong><br /> Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly<br /> <em>Stephanie Worrell, MD</em></p> <p><strong>10:15 a.m. </strong><br /> TIF Fostering a Collaborative GI Surgeon Approach<br /> <em>Kenneth Chang, MD</em></p> <p><strong>10:35 a.m. </strong><br /> Hiatus Repair: The Key to Success<br /> <em>Michael Ujiki, MD</em></p> <p><strong>10:55 a.m. </strong><br /> Fundoplication is the Gold Standard – Just do it Correctly!<br /> <em>Sumeet Mittal, MD</em></p> <p><strong>11:15 a.m. </strong><br /> GERD in the Obese Population<br /> <em>Kevin Potter, DO</em></p> <p><strong>11:30 a.m. </strong><br /> Q&amp;A Discussion</p> <p><strong>12 p.m. </strong><br /> Lunch</p> <h3>SESSION III: Esophageal Potpourri</h3> <p><strong>Moderators: </strong><em>Marcelo Vela, MD and Stephanie Worrell, MD</em></p> <p><strong>1 p.m. </strong><br /> Eosinophilic Esophagitis<br /> <em>Subhash Chandra, MD</em></p> <p><strong>1:15 p.m. </strong><br /> Chicago Classification<br /> <em>John Pandolfino, MD</em></p> <p><strong>1:30 p.m. </strong><br /> Gastroparesis Medications from GES to POP<br /> <em>Savio Reddymasu, MD</em></p> <p><strong>1:45 p.m. </strong><br /> Achalasia and EGJOO When and How to Intervene<br /> <em>Kenneth Chang, MD</em></p> <p><strong>2 p.m. </strong><br /> Q&amp;A Discussion</p> <p><strong>2:30 p.m. </strong><br /> Coffee Break and Visit Exhibits</p> <h3>SESSION IV: Barrett’s Esophagus</h3> <p><strong>Moderators:</strong> <em>Michael Ujiki, MD Virender K. Sharma, MD</em></p> <p><strong>3 p.m. </strong><br /> Barrett’s Esophagus a Brief History and Pathogenesis<br /> <em>Ross Bremner, MD, PhD</em></p> <p><strong>3:20 p.m. </strong><br /> Prognosticating BE<br /> <em>Ananya Das, MD</em></p> <p><strong>3:40 p.m. </strong><br /> Barrett’s Ablation: Technique and Goals<br /> <em>Allon Kahn, MD</em></p> <p><strong>4 p.m. </strong><br /> Principles, Technique and Goals of Esophagectomy<br /> <em>Lara Schaheen, MD</em></p> <p><strong>4:20 p.m. </strong><br /> Q&amp;A Discussion</p> <p><strong>5 p.m.</strong><br /> Adjourn</p> <p><strong>Sunday, March 3, 2024</strong></p> <p><strong>8 a.m.</strong><br /> Welcome and Introduction to HRM<br /> <em>Sumeet Mittal, MD</em></p> <p><strong>8:10 a.m.</strong><br /> Demonstration of HRM Setting and Study Record<br /> <em>Misti Bell, RN</em></p> <p><strong>8:40 a.m.</strong><br /> The Chicago Classification 4.0<br /> <em>John Pandolfino, MD</em></p> <p><strong>9 a.m.</strong><br /> Classical Manometric Patterns<br /> <em>Marcelo Vela, MD<br /> Subhash Chandra, MD</em></p> <p><strong>9:40 a.m.</strong><br /> Coffee Break</p> <p><strong>10 a.m.</strong><br /> Introduction to EndoFLIP and Classical Patterns<br /> <em>John Pandolfino, MD</em></p> <p><strong>11 a.m.</strong><br /> Intraoperative Use of EndoFLIP<br /> <em>Sumeet Mittal, MD</em></p> <p><strong>11:30 a.m.</strong><br /> Adjourn</p> </div> <div> <hr /></div> <h2>Accreditation Statement</h2> <p>In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) and CommonSpirit Health. Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.</p> <h2>Registration</h2> <div> <h3>Friday, March 1</h3> <p><strong>Surgery Hands-on</strong><br /> Surgeons: $300<br /> <a href="https://choose.creighton.edu/register/?id=45499648-6102-49db-8048-b1c9b27c7a01" target="_blank">Register Here</a></p> <p><strong>Endoscopy Hands-on</strong><br /> Surgeons/Physicians/PAs: $300<br /> Nurse Practitioners/Nurses: $150<br /> <a href="https://choose.creighton.edu/register/?id=0c281d27-dff9-4666-9866-86f36104ed74" target="_blank">Register Here</a></p> <h3>Saturday, March 2</h3> <p>Surgeons/Physicians/PAs: $300<br /> Nurse Practitioners/Nurses: $150<br /> Fellows, Residents and Full Time Students: Free<br /> <a href="https://choose.creighton.edu/register/?id=10816ba4-878f-49af-8d27-8f328cfdbc99" target="_blank">Register Here</a></p> <h3>Sunday, March 3</h3> <p><strong>EndoFLIP Manometry</strong><br /> Surgeons/Physicians/PAs: $300<br /> Nurse Practitioners/Nurses: $150<br /> <a href="https://choose.creighton.edu/register/?id=e4896297-9e49-45c6-95fc-1430c05d0b9c" target="_blank">Register Here</a></p> <p><em>If you need financial assistance to register, please contact Margaret Blue at <a href="mailto:Margaret Blue AZ-Phoenix &lt;Margaret.Blue@dignityhealth.org&gt;">Margaret.Blue@dignityhealth.org</a></em></p> <hr /> <h2>Refund&nbsp;Policy</h2> <p>Continuing education and professional development courses may be cancelled by the attendee in writing up to 7 days before the course begins for a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. No refund will be given 7 days prior to the course. Some courses are not eligible for a refund; these exceptions are noted in specific course descriptions. If a course is cancelled by the University for non-weather related issues, the student will be notified and a full refund will be processed. In the event of a weather related closure, the&nbsp;course&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;rescheduled.</p> </div> St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center 350 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85013

Location

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Description

The 2024 Esophageal Symposium will provide practitioners with the most recent advances and information to enhance knowledge, skills and performance in the evaluation and treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux diseases. The conference will include a variety of topics, including GERD, primary intervention for GERD, antireflux surgery, complex GERD patients and Barrett’s esophagus.

Designed For
Surgeons, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Nurses, Fellows, Residents, Students and Other Interested Health Care Providers

Jointly Provided By

  • Dignity Health Norton Thoracic Institute
  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Creighton University Office of Continuing Education
 

Schedule

Friday, March 1, 2024

6:30 a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits
Sumeet Mittal, MD

7 a.m.
Surgical Session: Hands-on
Lara Schaheen, MD

12 p.m.
Endoscopy: Hands-on
Sumeet Mittal, MD

5 p.m.
Adjourn

Saturday, March 2, 2024

7 a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits

7:55 a.m.
Welcome and Program Overview
Sumeet Mittal, MD

Session 1: GERD 101

Moderators: Ross Bremner, MD, PhD and Subhash Chandra, MD

8 a.m.
Evolving Concepts in Diagnosis of GERD
Virender K. Sharma, MD

8:15 a.m.
State of the Art Medical Management of GERD 2024
Marcelo Vela, MD

8:30 a.m.
PPI Refractory GERD – Choosing the Right Surgical Candidate
John Pandolfino, MD

8:45 a.m.
Principles of Surgical Treatment of GERD
Michael Ujiki, MD

9 a.m.
Discussion All Speakers Participation

9:30 a.m.
Coffee Break and Visit Exhibits

SESSION II: Antireflux Surgery

Moderators: John Pandolfino, MD and Samad Hashimi, MD

10 a.m.
Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Stephanie Worrell, MD

10:15 a.m.
TIF Fostering a Collaborative GI Surgeon Approach
Kenneth Chang, MD

10:35 a.m.
Hiatus Repair: The Key to Success
Michael Ujiki, MD

10:55 a.m.
Fundoplication is the Gold Standard – Just do it Correctly!
Sumeet Mittal, MD

11:15 a.m.
GERD in the Obese Population
Kevin Potter, DO

11:30 a.m.
Q&A Discussion

12 p.m.
Lunch

SESSION III: Esophageal Potpourri

Moderators: Marcelo Vela, MD and Stephanie Worrell, MD

1 p.m.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Subhash Chandra, MD

1:15 p.m.
Chicago Classification
John Pandolfino, MD

1:30 p.m.
Gastroparesis Medications from GES to POP
Savio Reddymasu, MD

1:45 p.m.
Achalasia and EGJOO When and How to Intervene
Kenneth Chang, MD

2 p.m.
Q&A Discussion

2:30 p.m.
Coffee Break and Visit Exhibits

SESSION IV: Barrett’s Esophagus

Moderators: Michael Ujiki, MD Virender K. Sharma, MD

3 p.m.
Barrett’s Esophagus a Brief History and Pathogenesis
Ross Bremner, MD, PhD

3:20 p.m.
Prognosticating BE
Ananya Das, MD

3:40 p.m.
Barrett’s Ablation: Technique and Goals
Allon Kahn, MD

4 p.m.
Principles, Technique and Goals of Esophagectomy
Lara Schaheen, MD

4:20 p.m.
Q&A Discussion

5 p.m.
Adjourn

Sunday, March 3, 2024

8 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction to HRM
Sumeet Mittal, MD

8:10 a.m.
Demonstration of HRM Setting and Study Record
Misti Bell, RN

8:40 a.m.
The Chicago Classification 4.0
John Pandolfino, MD

9 a.m.
Classical Manometric Patterns
Marcelo Vela, MD
Subhash Chandra, MD

9:40 a.m.
Coffee Break

10 a.m.
Introduction to EndoFLIP and Classical Patterns
John Pandolfino, MD

11 a.m.
Intraoperative Use of EndoFLIP
Sumeet Mittal, MD

11:30 a.m.
Adjourn


Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) and CommonSpirit Health. Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Registration

Friday, March 1

Surgery Hands-on
Surgeons: $300
Register Here

Endoscopy Hands-on
Surgeons/Physicians/PAs: $300
Nurse Practitioners/Nurses: $150
Register Here

Saturday, March 2

Surgeons/Physicians/PAs: $300
Nurse Practitioners/Nurses: $150
Fellows, Residents and Full Time Students: Free
Register Here

Sunday, March 3

EndoFLIP Manometry
Surgeons/Physicians/PAs: $300
Nurse Practitioners/Nurses: $150
Register Here

If you need financial assistance to register, please contact Margaret Blue at Margaret.Blue@dignityhealth.org


Refund Policy

Continuing education and professional development courses may be cancelled by the attendee in writing up to 7 days before the course begins for a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. No refund will be given 7 days prior to the course. Some courses are not eligible for a refund; these exceptions are noted in specific course descriptions. If a course is cancelled by the University for non-weather related issues, the student will be notified and a full refund will be processed. In the event of a weather related closure, the course will be rescheduled.