Gastroenterology & Hepatology Board Review 2018 - General Session

Chicago, IL US
September 6, 2018 to September 9, 2018

JOIN US AT THE 2019 COURSE!
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Board Review Course (September 5-8, 2019)

Course Directors: Laura Raffals, M.D., Karthik Ravi, M.D., William Sanchez, M.D.

The Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review is designed for candidates preparing for certification and maintenance of certification (MOC) examinations in gastroenterology and hepatology. The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review will include relevant topics such as pathology, endoscopy, radiology and nutrition.

Come for our expert Mayo Clinic faculty, interactive case presentations, board exam-type question review and poster sessions.  FREE BONUS items: recordings of all the lectures available starting 2 weeks after the course until spring exam; the newest (5th edition) of the Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review textbook ($85 value) and Board Review Q&A book received at the course.  A complimentary mobile app for Apple and Android tablets, mobile devices and laptops is available; complete with note-taking, highlighting and annotation capabilities.

  • Access to recordings of the course until the spring exam with registration!*
  • Over 30 MOC points available
  • Interactive case presentations utilizing audience response
  • Lectures in case-presentation format
  • Multiple short board examination-type best-answer questions
  • Review high-yield facts daily and leave with a complete list
  • Faculty are Mayo Clinic staff consultants

*Recordings will be available beginning two weeks after the course.

Registration Fees

 On or before June 8After June 8
Full Fee: M.D., D.O., Ph.D.$1,149$1,249
Reduced Fee: Resident, Fellow, NP, PA, Allied Health Professional, Retiree$775$850
Printed Syllabus$125 

Exhibit Opportunities
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this course, please contact  Kris Jones.  

 

Target Audience

This course is designed for GI fellows, GI nurse assistants, gastroenterologists, persons preparing for GI board exams and recertification, gastroenterologists needing MOC, GI nurse practitioners, physician assistants and physician extenders.

Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Identify esophageal, gastric, small bowel and colon diseases, and other disorders of the GI tract and liver.
  • Articulate diagnostic therapeutic approaches to management of patients diagnosed with digestive disorders.
  • Discuss relevant areas of pathology, endoscopy, radiology and nutrition.

Attendance at this Mayo Clinic course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 32.00 ABIM
  • 32.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Event starts: 
09/06/2018 - 7:00am
Event ends: 
09/09/2018 - 11:30am
Cost:
$1,249.00
Radisson Blu Chicago
221 N Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States

Rooms have been reserved for course participants and their guests at the Radisson Blu at a special room rate starting at $279/night.

In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made by August 14, 2018, or before the room block is filled. Reservations are based on space and rate availability.

Reservations may be made online (use promo code MAYO18) or by calling 800-333-3333. When making reservations, identify yourself as a participant of Mayo Clinic's Gastroenterology Board Review course. 

Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at the time of check-in.

Lodging arrangements and parking are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Travel

Parking is available at the Radisson Blu:

$47/day self-parking

$61/day valet

 

Travel, lodging, and parking arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Mayo Clinic School of CPD is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.

Accreditation Statement:

In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.
 

Credit Statement:

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 32.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 32 medical knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Participation information will be shared with ABIM through PARS.

Other Healthcare Professionals 
A certificate of attendance will be provided to other healthcare professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here to review disclosures.

Available Credit

  • 32.00 ABIM
  • 32.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Price

Cost:
$1,249.00
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