Gastroenterology Updates for Primary and Specialty Clinicians 2027


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Add to Calendar Gastroenterology Updates for Primary and Specialty Clinicians 2027 2/27/2027 7:30:00 AM 2/27/2027 2:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://medstar.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=44957 Description: Medstar Health’s Gastroenterology for the Primary Care Provider course offers didactic sessions focusing on common GI diseases and conditions encountered in the outpatient setting. It is geared towards primary care providers who manage GI-related conditions in routine ambulatory practice, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, colorectal cancer screening, pancreatitis, nutrition, disorders of the g... The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C. 1150 22nd Street, NW false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, February 27, 2027, 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM, The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C. 1150 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC

Target Audience
Specialties - Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
Professions - Non-Physician, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant, Student

Overview

Medstar Health’s Gastroenterology for the Primary Care Provider course offers didactic sessions focusing on common GI diseases and conditions encountered in the outpatient setting.  It is geared towards primary care providers who manage GI-related conditions in routine ambulatory practice, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, colorectal cancer screening, pancreatitis, nutrition, disorders of the gut-brain interaction, and inflammatory bowel disease.  The course aims to provide practical knowledge, and both diagnostic and management strategies for these conditions. The course will also enhance understanding of when to refer to gastroenterology specialists.


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

  1. Describe the updated guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and related complications
  2. Increase understanding of commonly-utilized dietary and pharmacologic interventions for chronic gastrointestinal conditions
  3. Recognize best practices for management of disorders of the gut-brain interaction, including IBS, chronic constipation and functional dyspepsia
  4. Recognize the role of the clinician in diagnosis and management of chronic liver disease
  5. Understand the need for multidisciplinary approach to management of MAFLD, including current pharmacologic options.
  6. Identify updates for colorectal cancer screening methods
  7. Review the evolving incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer
  8. Understand GI symptomatology related to GLP-1 agonist therapy
  9. Review implications of GLP-1 and anticoagulant therapy in patients undergoing GI evaluation
  10. Identify pharmacologic and nutritional strategies in Crohn’s management, especially as they pertain to preventative, emergency and non-gastrointestinal care
  11. Identify pharmacologic and nutritional strategies in ulcerative colitis management, especially as they pertain to preventative, emergency and non-gastrointestinal care
  12. Define the role of the primary care and specialty teams in the diagnosis and management of chronic pancreatic disease

Registration

Early Bird Now to January 16

  • Physician $150

  • Resident or Fellow $0

  • Physician Assistant $75

  • Nurse Practitioner $75

  • Nurse $75

  • Allied Health Professional $75

  • Medical Students $0

  • Industry Professional $175

 

January 17 to February 28 

  • Physician $200

  • Resident or Fellow $0

  • Physician Assistant $100

  • Nurse Practitioner $100

  • Nurse $100

  • Allied Health Professional $100

  • Medical Students $0

  • Industry Professional $200


Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by MedStar Health. 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

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians: MedStar Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurses: This activity is approved for 4.5 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 4.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

The agenda and credits available are subject to change.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (4.50 hours), Interprofessional Continuing Education (4.50 hours), Nurse - ANCC (4.50 hours), Other Learner or Non-Physician (4.50 hours), Physician Assistant - AAPA (4.50 hours)