2025 Cedars-Sinai International Endoscopy Symposium

Thursday, January 30, 2025, 7:30 AM - Saturday, February 1, 2025, 5:45 PM PST, Cedars-Sinai Harvey Morse Conference Center, Los Angeles, CA


The Cedars- Sinai International Endoscopy symposium will offer an intensive and comprehensive review of luminal, third-space, pancreatic and biliary endoscopy for the benefit of gastroenterologists, gastroenterology fellows, nurses and technicians. Invited expert faculty will deliver didactic lectures covering the various endoscopic interventions and pancreatic and biliary conditions. Those experts will also perform multiple live luminal endoscopy, EUS and ERCP procedures to demonstrate techniques and technology for the benefit of participants watching the live feed. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions about what they are viewing through the session moderators. The 2025 symposium will focus on live procedure demonstrations covering endoscopic interventions for GI mucosal lesions, biliary diseases and pancreatic tumors. Balanced viewpoints, especial techniques and practical clinical approaches will be highlighted throughout the activity.

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. Assess current and emerging diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in GI endoscopy and how best to implement best practices in the endoscopy suite
6. Identify current surgical and medical treatment and management strategies for the patient with pancreatic cancer
7. Develop a management plan that includes shared decision-making and an interprofessional approach to cholangiocarcinoma

In-Person Fees 
Physicians (In-person Attendance): $600
Non-physicians (In-person Attendance): $400
Residents/Fellows (In-person Attendance): $300

Concurrent Thursday Morning Sessions (Select One)
8:00 AM - General Session
8:00 AM - Pediatric Interventionalist Program

Concurrent Thursday Afternoon Sessions (Select One)
3:25 PM - General Session – Pancreatic & Biliary Discussion
3:25 PM - Hands-on Workshop 

Virtual Fee
Physicians and Non-physicians (Virtual Only): $300
(Virtual Attendees will not have access with Pediatric and Hands on Workshop.)

*All participants will also have access to the Radiation Safety Training online.

Registering As a Group:
If registering as a group of 3 or more, we offer a discount. To obtain the discount code, please email [email protected].

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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Disclaimer
All educational materials provided during and after the course are for your personal use only and should not be reproduced or distributed in any manner without the express permission of Cedars-Sinai.

Right to Cancel or Postpone
Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event that Cedars-Sinai must cancel or postpone this course, the registration fee will be fully refunded. Cedars-Sinai is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline, travel or lodging agencies.

Health and Safety Protocols
As you know, the health and safety of our community are always our top priorities at Cedars-Sinai. Participants in any event should be thoughtful about their individual risks and consider avoiding public gatherings if they are of higher risk.

In support of improving patient care, Cedars-Sinai 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 REPORTING TO ACCREDITING BODIES AND BOARDS
To ensure the Cedars-Sinai CME Office is able to accurately report your CE, MOC points and other credit types when offered, you must do the following before earning the credits/points:
• Log into your account in the CME Portal: https://cedars.cloud-cme.com/
• Select MyCME, then Profile.  Thenupdate your profile with your birth month and day, and as appropriate complete the MOC, Credentials and/or State License sections.   Please be sure to click Submit when complete. Points/other credit types will not be awarded retrospectively.

DESIGNATION OF CREDIT:
AMA for Physicians: Cedars-Sinai designates this live activity for a maximum of 24.50AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   
AMA Attendance for Non-Physicians: Attendance credit will be provided to other health care professionals upon the fulfillment of attendance requirements. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 
ANCC Credit for Nurses: This activity is approved for 24.50 ANCC contact hours.


MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION (MOC) FOR PHYSICIANS: Successful completion of some CME activities, which includes participation in the evaluation component if required for the activity, may enable the participant to earn MOC points.  As the CME activity provider, it is Cedars-Sinai’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to the ACCME for the purpose of granting earned MOC credit, provided the learner has completed the “Credit Reporting” steps indicated above in advance of the activity. If offered for this CME activity, MOC type and points that may be earned are indicated below.

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Part II MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 24.50 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) (24.50 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (24.50 hours), ANCC (24.50 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (24.50 hours)

We have secured a special discounted rate for our attendees at the Sofitel Los Angeles.
Details will be provided in your registration confirmation.

Availability is limited. Be sure to book soon to secure your room!

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Cedars-Sinai adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.