Program Overview
The Third Annual Medical, Interventional & Surgical IBD Symposium was recorded on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The recording will be available soon.
This symposium aims to explore the two primary phenotypes of IBD, Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Attendees can expect engaging lectures on recent advances in medical therapy, strategies for preventing infectious complications, pre- and post-operative prophylaxis, disease monitoring, and effective endoscopic management of disease- and surgery-related complications with leading multidisciplinary experts in this field.
Learning Objectives:
- To be familiar with the current status of biological therapy in IBD
- To be familiar with principles, indications, techniques, and outcomes of endoscopic therapy for strictures, fistulae, and surgical leaks in IBD
- To be familiar with principles, diagnosis, and management of colitis-associated neoplasia in IBD
- To be familiar with rescue strategies for endoscopy-associated complications
Target Audience
This program has been designed for regional, national, and worldwide audiences, including gastroenterologists, inflammatory bowel disease specialists, GI endoscopists, colorectal surgeons, general surgeons, GI pathologists, GI radiologists, NP/PA/RN in gastroenterology, IBD, and colorectal surgery, stoma nurses, medical students, medical/surgical residents, and GI/colorectal fellows.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Columbia University Department of Surgery and Amedco LLC. Amedco LLC is jointly 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.
Physicians
Amedco LLC 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.
Physicians Assistants
PAs may claim a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Nurse Practitioners
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. Maximum 6.50.
Satisfactory Completion
Learners must complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed above, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.
Refund Policy
Registration is limited and will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Telephone registrations/cancellations/refunds cannot be accepted.
Method of Participation
You will receive a confirmation email before the event with instructions for joining via Zoom and attending the Summit In-person instructions.