2025 MedStar Health Esophageal Symposium


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Add to Calendar 2025 MedStar Health Esophageal Symposium 11/8/2025 7:30:00 AM 11/8/2025 1:30:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://medstar.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=43406 Description: This interdisciplinary live conference will bring together a distinguished faculty of experts to discuss the clinical management and research of patients with esophageal disorders. Attendees will gain insights into identifying the pathophysiology associated with esophageal conditions, as well as guidance on appropriate testing, indications for medical therapy, and available endoscopic and surgical tr... Bethesda Marriott false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Bethesda Marriott, Bethesda, MD

Target Audience
Specialties - Gastroenterology, Otolaryngology, Radiology, Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Professions - Non-Physician, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant, Student

Overview
This interdisciplinary live conference will bring together a distinguished faculty of experts to discuss the clinical management and research of patients with esophageal disorders. Attendees will gain insights into identifying the pathophysiology associated with esophageal conditions, as well as guidance on appropriate testing, indications for medical therapy, and available endoscopic and surgical treatment options. Additionally, the conference will highlight the current standards of care and innovative treatment approaches for esophageal disorders being implemented at MedStar Health.

Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Describe the pathophysiology of refractory GERD and recognize the role of GERD in pulmonary disease.
  2. Explore the indications for surgical and endoscopic interventions for GERD.
  3. Identify the clinical features, diagnostic, and therapeutic approaches for Achalasia.
  4. Diagnose and manage Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) and review current treatment guidelines for EOE.
  5. Implement screening modalities for Barrett’s Esophagus and discuss the indications and limitations of different diagnostic approaches.
  6. Apply the current standards for endoscopic surveillance and treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus, including the role of ablative therapies.
  7. Review the surgical treatment options for advanced Barrett's Esophagus and esophageal carcinoma and discuss the challenges in the management of these patients.
  8. Examine the medical and surgical management strategies for Gastroparesis, including the use of pharmacologic, dietary and surgical interventions.

Registration

Now through September 15

  • Physician     $100

  • Resident or Fellow     $0

  • Physician Assistant     $75

  • Nurse Practitioner     $75

  • Nurse     $75

  • Allied Health Professional $75

  • Medical Student     $0

  • Industry Professional      $150

 

September 15 to November 

  • Physician     $150

  • Resident or Fellow     $0

  • Physician Assistant     $100

  • Nurse Practitioner     $100

  • Nurse     $100

  • Allied Health Professional  $100

  • Medical Student     $0

  • Industry Professional      $200

 

Please contact [email protected] or (833)731-1273 for registration assistance.


Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, MedStar Health 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 Designation Statement

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians: MedStar Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Board of Internal Medicine MOC Credit

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 4.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

MOC Participation Threshold: Learner participates by writing a reflective statement and makes a commitment to change or maintain an element of practice.

American Board of Surgery (ABS) Continuous Certification Credit

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn 4.75 credits toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Nurses: This activity is approved for 4.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants: MedStar Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (4.75 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (4.75 hours), ABS CC (4.75 hours), IPCE (4.75 hours), Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team (4.75 hours), Nurse - ANCC (4.75 hours), Physician Assistant - AAPA (4.75 hours)