21st Annual Educational Meeting in Gastroenterology

Friday, February 19, 2021, 8:00 AM - Saturday, February 20, 2021, 4:10 PM PST, Online


The 21st Annual Cedars-Sinai Educational Meeting in Gastroenterology is a unique continuing medical education virtual activity designed to provide attendees with relevant information regarding new developments in gastroenterology and new approaches to the management of gastrointestinal diseases. A group of national experts will present new findings and guidelines in a clinical context that will be useful in your gastroenterology practice. This two-day virtual activity is intended for gastroenterologists and all other healthcare professionals who treat patients with gastrointestinal disorders. In addition to lecture format presentations, the course will include the following interactive virtual instructional formats: debate and panel discussions, Q & A sessions, case discussions, and interactive video presentations. 

VIRTUAL EVENT

By registering for the virtual activity, you will be able to view presentations, hear live audio, and interact online. This virtual activity will be fully web-based, and you will need a computer/laptop or tablet, audio and an internet connection.

Details will be emailed to all attendees before the activity. Please be aware that you are not authorized to record, copy or share content in any manner.

1. Review fibrostenosis in Crohn's disease
2. Discuss how to monitor patients on IBD therapies
3. Outline and discuss updates on COVID-19 in IBD patients
4. Discuss dual biologic therapies - when and how
5. Discuss how to enhance recovery after IBD surgery
6. Review colorectal cancer screening strategies and how to approach removal of difficult polyps
7. Review medical management of idiopathic recurrent acute pancreatitis
8. Discuss new endoscopic tools
9. Review viral hepatitis
10. Discuss primary sclerosing cholangitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and autoimmune hepatitis
11. Review alcohol-induced liver disease
12. Discuss how to approach fatty liver and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
13. Review HCC management
14. Review GI manifestations of COVID-19
15. Review management of dumping syndrome, clinical guide to ambulatory pH testing

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Sorry, registration is now closed. We have reached Full Capacity. 

Physicians: $50
Non-physicians: $50
Cedars-Sinai Nurses: $0
Residents/Fellows: $0

 

 Refund Policy: 
All cancellations must be submitted in writing and refunds will be subject to an administrative charge. To view the policy, click here. 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.

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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 12.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician Attendance
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™.

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) MOC Recognition Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12.5 Medical Knowledge 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.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (12.50 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (12.50 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (12.50 hours)

Please see below for where and how to access course materials, including webinar access links, schedule, syllabus (slides and recordings), exhibits and evaluation. Some materials require log-in to the CME Portal or other system as noted.

How do I log-in to the CME Portal?

Click Sign In in the Menu Bar. Your log-in details can found in the reminder email for the activity.   If you do not remember your password, click on "Forgot Your Password?" on the Sign In page.

How do I access the Live Virtual Activity?

Activity registrants will receive an email with the specific log-in instructions for Zoom entitled "Virtual Activity Instructions" from  Cedars-Sinai CME <[email protected]>.  Please be sure to check your SPAM.   

In addition, you can access the specific log-in instructions by logging in to the CME Portal, clicking MyCME and then selecting Syllabus. 

Please note you will need access to a computer/device to run Zoom, Wi-Fi/internet, and audio to achieve the maximum learning experience. This Zoom information is only for registered attendees and should not be shared.  Additional information on Zoom system requirements can be found here.

How do I the visit the Exhibits/Virtual Exhibitor Sessions?

Activity registrants will receive an email with instructions on how to access any virtual exhibitor sessions from Cedars-Sinai CME <[email protected]>.  Please be sure to check your SPAM.   

In addition, you can find the exhibitor information on the Schedule and Sponsors/Exhibitors tabs for the activity in the CMEPortal.  Any specific log-in instructions will be included on these pages.   To ensure compliance with ACCME policies, exhibiting must occur separate from the CME activity.

How do I access the Slides and Activity Recordings After the Live Virtual Activity?

Activity registrants can access the slides and activity recordings by logging in to the CME Portal, clicking MyCME and then selecting Syllabus. 

Please be aware that you are not authorized to record, copy or share content in any manner. 

How do I complete an Evaluation and Claim CME Credit?

Log-in to the CME Portal, click MyCME and then select Evaluations and Certificates.  Click the Evaluation button to claim credit and provide feedback.  Your certificate will be available after you complete the evaluation.  At the conclusion of the activity, you will receive an email reminder of these instructions.

How do I claim Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Credit?

If an activity offers MOC credit, instructions on how to claim the credit will be included in the evaluation reminder email that is sent after the activity.  You must have your Diplomate ID and DOB entered into your CME Portal profile. 

Please be aware that MOC credit is  only available for 2 weeks after the conclusion of the activity.  All required steps must be completed by this date in order to be eligible.  MOC claims made after this date will not be reported.

Educational GI 2021 by Cedars-Sinai CME

Exhibit at this Event

Educational GI 2021 by Cedars-Sinai CME