October 3, 2015 - Mayo Clinic Education Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Course Directors: Cuong C. Nguyen, M.D. and Thomas J. Byrne, M.D.

This course will provide the latest, state-of-the-art information on the diagnosis and management of common disorders such as achalasia, pelvic floor dysfunction, C. diff colitis, pancreatic disorders, colon cancer, IBD, hepatitis C and fatty liver disease. Course format will offer didactic lectures, panel discussions, Q & A sessions and interactive keypads. The intended audience includes gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, and mid-level health care providers.

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

• Explain the guidelines regarding diagnosis and management of patients with achalasia
• Identify risk factors of Barrett’s disease and upper GI track pathologies
• Explain the challenges in managing patients with pelvic floor dysfunction
• Compare novel colon cancer screening methods
• Apply the latest  management methods for IBD
• Identify risk factors associated with infection in endoscopy
• Diagnose and manage patients with pancreatitis
• Assess the latest hepatitis C therapies and their efficacies
• Identify common and emerging medication and supplement-induced liver injury syndromes
• Assess current concepts in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
• Appraise current and novel therapy paradigms within the family of autoimmune liver disorders
• Describe the applications of fecal transplantation in digestive health and diseases

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

Registration Fees

Course Credit

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity, for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA Credit
This program has been accredited by the American Osteopathic Association for 5.0 credits of AOA Category 2-A.

ANCC Credit
Participants can earn 5.0 ANCC nursing contact hours for attendance at the entire activity.

Mayo Continuing Nursing Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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

Exhibit Opportunities:
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. Appropriate exhibitor acknowledgment will be posted at the activity. Exhibits will be available for viewing during registration, meals and breaks. If you are interested in exhibit space during this activity please review the exhibitor information to the left.  Exhibits and can be coordinated by contacting us.