2020 Cedars-Sinai International Endoscopy Symposium

Thursday, January 30, 2020, 7:00 AM - Sunday, February 2, 2020, 5:30 PM PST, Cedars-Sinai Harvey Morse Conference Center


For the 27th year, this signature course will offer an intensive and comprehensive review of pancreatic and biliary endoscopy for the benefit of gastroenterologists, gastroenterology fellows and gastroenterology nurses and technicians. Invited expert faculty will perform multiple live luminal endoscopy, EUS and ERCP procedures to demonstrate techniques and technology for the benefit of participants watching the live feed in the Cedars-Sinai auditorium. Participants will be provided with a list of the various cases and are encouraged to ask questions about what they are viewing through the session moderator. The 2020 symposium opens with the 4th Advanced Luminal Endoscopy program with live procedure demonstrations on Thursday with presentations covering endoscopic interventions for IBD and esophageal conditions, innovations in endoscopy and endoscopic closure and stapling content. The Friday program offers a mini-symposium on radiation safety and fluoroscopy in the morning with a concurrent session that will reinforce skills and offer more personalized educational content in hands-on workshops designed for GI Fellows and GI nurses. On Friday afternoon, the 27th International Biliary Symposium on Pancreatic & Biliary Endoscopy kicks off with a literature review and exploration of novel techniques and devices followed by multiple live ERCP and EUS demonstrations from the Cedars-Sinai GI Unit. In addition to the live procedure video feeds on Saturday and Sunday, symposium faculty will present content on new approaches and the latest and most relevant information on pancreatic and biliary endoscopy using a variety of traditional formats, including lectures, panel discussions, case review, and Q&A. Balanced viewpoints, special techniques, and practical clinical approaches will be highlighted throughout the program. Our renowned international faculty will bring their unique knowledge and excitement to share with you on January 30 – February 2, 2020.

1. Recognize patient- and procedure-related risk factors associated with ERCP and implement evidence-based patient safety measures to optimize outcomes
2. Critically evaluate complex and challenging ERCP cases and discuss optimal approaches to patient management and avoiding complications
3. Assess endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool for managing patients with gastrointestinal, pancreaticobiliary and hepatic diseases
4. Distinguish and select the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment approach for patients with luminal gastrointestinal issues
5. Apply best practices to minimize patient radiation dose during fluoroscopy and avoid the chance of skin injury during extended fluoroscopic procedures (radiation safety)
6. Identify current surgical and medical treatment and management strategies for the patient with pancreatic cancer
7. Adopt a multidisciplinary approach to treatment planning for patients with gastric cancer prior to clinical decision-making
8. Assess current and emerging diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in GI endoscopy and how best to implement best practices in the endoscopy suite (GI nurses and technicians)
9. Enhance knowledge of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of digestive diseases for which endoscopic procedures are indicated and assess techniques and technologies currently utilized in the field (Fellows)
10. Explore training, research, and career opportunities for interventional fellows with colleagues and expert faculty (Fellows)

Registration is now closed!
On-site registration is available.

 To view the agenda, click here. 

Session Date, Time and Location:

Based on your registration, please carefully note the start date, registration time and locations for each session taking place at the symposium:

Thursday, January 30^th

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM - 4^th Advanced Luminal Endoscopy with Live Procedure Demonstrations (Registration begins at 7:00 am)
Harvey Morse Auditorium – South Tower/Plaza Level

Friday, January 31^st

7:30 AM – 9:45 AM –GI Fellows and Nurses Lectures (Registration begins at 7:00 am)
Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion: PEC 6-7

9:45 AM – 12:10 PM - Fellows Hands-On Workshop
Women's Guild Simulation Center; Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion, Street Level, Suite A1300

9:45 AM – 12:10 PM - Nurses & Technicians Hands-On Work Stations
Women's Guild Simulation Center; Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion, Street Level, Suite A1300

12:10 PM – 12:45 PM – Fellows and Nurses Lunch Lectures
Fellows: Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion - PEC 6-7
Nurses: Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion - PEC 4-5

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Mini-Symposium on Radiation Safety (Registration begins at 7:00 am)  Harvey Morse Conference Center – South Tower/Plaza Level

1:00 PM – 5:45 PM - 27th International Symposium on Pancreatic & Biliary Endoscopy (Registration begins at 12:00 pm) Harvey Morse Conference Center – South Tower/Plaza Level

Saturday, February 1^st   

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM- 27^th International Symposium on Pancreatic & Biliary Endoscopy (Registration begins at 7:00 am)
Harvey Morse Conference Center – South Tower/Plaza Level

Sunday, February 2^nd   

7:30 AM - 12:20 PM- 27^th International Symposium on Pancreatic & Biliary Endoscopy (Registration begins at 7:00 am)
Harvey Morse Conference Center – South Tower/Plaza Level

Meeting Location:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Harvey Morse Conference Center
South Tower, Plaza Level
8701 Gracie Allen Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion (AHSP)
Plaza Level, PEC 4-7
127 S. San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Parking:
Self-parking is available in the visitor parking lots P1, P2 (George Burns Road) or P4 (Sherbourne Drive) for a daily rate of $15.00. Parking validation will not be provided. 
To view the parking map, Click Here.

Physician Options

Full Conference (includes Friday Radiation Safety Program)	$880
Full Conference (excludes Friday Radiation Safety Program)	$795
Thursday Only	$125

Non-physician Options 

Full Conference	$575
Thursday Only;	$125

Resident/Fellow Options 

Full Conference	$575
Thursday Only;	$125

To Pay by Check:
Mail payment (with checks made payable to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) to:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Attn: Registrations
700 N. San Vicente Boulevard, #G550
West Hollywood, CA 90069


Refund Policy:
All cancellations must be submitted in writing and refunds will be subject to an administrative charge. Please e-mail cancellation request to [email protected]. If you do not receive confirmation of your cancellation via e-mail, please call (310) 423-5548. 

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 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.

Non-Physician Attendance
Non-Physician: A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  

^{Radiology and Fluoroscopy
11.0 credits of the course (specific to ERCP demonstrations) may meet requirements in the state of California toward renewal of a radiology and fluoroscopy supervisor's license.} 

ABIM MOC Recognition Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 32.00 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.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (32.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (32.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part IV (32.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (32.00 hours)

Book your hotel room at a special rate.

Cedars-Sinai has arranged for a block of rooms at the Sofitel Los Angeles at a special conference rate.

Each individual must ask for group reservations and identify themselves as members of the Cedars Sinai Pancreatic & Biliary Endoscopy Symposium.

• Superior King $295.00
• Superior Double/Double $315.00
• Hollywood Hill View Luxury King $315.00

Each individual guest must make their own reservations by calling the Reservations department at (310) 278-5444 no later than Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
8555 Beverly Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90048

 

 

Reserve Your Exhibit Space Today!

For the 2020 symposium, three (3) exhibit tiers are available:

  ·   Platinum - $7500 (only 3 spaces available) 

    o       Ensures maximum visibility and additional space for equipment display

·   Gold - $6000 (only 3 spaces available) 

    o   Ensures visibility and additional space for equipment display

·   Silver - $4500 (only 10 spaces available)

    o   Optimal space for table-top vendor

Exhibit Prospectus: Click Here

Should you decide to participate at this important educational activity, please complete the online exhibit registration. Online registration is required even if paying by check. An account will need to be created. 

Click the “Register” tab, select your registrant category “Exhibitor/Vendor” and proceed. 

Please email [email protected] for more information.

This course is endorsed by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.