2021 Annual Seminar for GI Nurses and Interdisciplinary Professionals

The activity is designed to present current and new concepts, special techniques, and practical clinical approaches for patients undergoing gastrointestinal procedures. This activity will include an intensive and comprehensive review of multiple disciplines of gastroenterology, as well as nurse’s and provider's role and evidence based practices in caring for this patient population.

Virtual Event (Saturday, September 25, 2021): 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. 

On-Demand Content (Available from Sunday, September 26 - Tuesday, November 30, 2021): There is no live meeting on Sunday, September 26, 2021. All content will on-demand and is self-directed. You have from September 26-November 30 to view the content and complete your evaluation. You will receive a link to access the on-demand content on Saturday, September 25.

Registration will close on Friday, September 24 for this activity. 

1. Discuss recent advances in palliation of advanced pancreatic cancer
2. State the management of pancreatic necrosis
3. Identify the challenges of choledocholithiasis at ERCP in pediatric patients
4. Analyze leading cause of liver transplant in woman, considering ethnic and gender variances
5. State introductory concepts of Endo-Hepatology
6. Restate the Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
7. Discuss advances in endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)
8. Explain the Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) procedure
9. Describe Endoscopic Innovations for weight loss management
10. Recognize risk factors related to air exchange in GI suite
11. Distinguish the nurse’s role in minimizing intraprocedural complications
12. Discuss Virtual Reality-new clinical tool in Gastroenterology
13. Review complications related to Eosinophilic Esophagitis
14. Identify infection concerns in endoscopy suite
15. Describe digestive manifestation in patients hospitalized with Coronavirus Disease
16. Outline the considerations for vaccinating IBD patients during the Coronavirus Disease
17. Summarize digestive disease week highlights

Physicians: $100
Non-physicians $100
Resident/Fellows $100

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

Virtual Activity (Saturday, September 25, 2021):
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.

On-Demand Content (Available from Sunday, September 26-Tuesday, November 30, 2021):
There is no live activity on Sunday, September 26, 2021. All content will on-demand and is self-directed. You have from September 26-November 30th to view the content and complete your evaluation. You will receive a link to access the on-demand content on Saturday, September 25.

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 Blended Live and On-Demand for a maximum of 8.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

California Board of Registered Nurses
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 664, for 10.2 contact hours.

ABCGN for CGRN Specific Hours 
According to the criteria of the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN), the approved hours in this activity are considered GI Specific for the purpose for recertification by contact hours through ABCGN.

Other Interdisciplinary Professionals
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™.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Simon K. Lo, MD
Cedars-Sinai

Course Director, Faculty

Contracted Research-U.S. Biotest

Loretta Y. So, PhD
Cedars-Sinai

Course Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Helena Spivak, RN
Cedars Sinai Medical Center Dept of Gastroenterology - LOS ANGELES, CA

Course Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

David L. Carr-Locke, MD
New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medicine

Faculty

Royalty-Steris (US Endoscopy)|Consulting Fee-Boston Scientific Corporation

Stanley K. Dea, MD
Department Health Services, County of Los Angeles

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Srinivas Gaddam
Cedars-Sinai

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Laith H. Jamil, MD
Beaumont Health-Royal Oak

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Christine A Leyson, NP
Cedars-Sinai

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Quin Y. Liu, MD
Cedars-Sinai

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Gil Y. Melmed, MD
Cedars-Sinai

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Abbvie, Arena, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Bristol Meyers Squiibb/Celgene, Entasis, Janssen, Medtronic, Pfizer, Samsung Bioepis, Takeda, Techlab|Royalty-Slack Publishing|Contracted Research-Gilead, Takeda, Pfizer, Janssen, Abbvie, Theravance|DSMB member-Bristol-Myers Squibb

Nicholas Nissen, MD
Cedars-Sinai

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Carl Nordstrom, MD
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kenneth H. Park, MD
Cedars-Sinai

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Alireza Sedarat, MD
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Boston Scientific Corporation

Brennan M. Spiegel, MD, MSHS
Cedars-Sinai

Faculty

Ownership Interest-My Total Health|Royalty-GI Logic, My Total Health|Receipt of Intellectual Property Rights/Patent Holder-GI Logic, My Total Health|Contracted Research-Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Shire Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, Shire Pharmaceuticals, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals|Advisory Board Member-Allergan, Inc, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Adarsh Thaker, MD
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Boston Scientific Corporation

Gregory P. Eichelzer, DNP
Cedars-Sinai

Faculty, Planner

Nothing to disclose

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 the specific activity and selecting "Content and Tests".

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 CME Portal.  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 the specific activity  and selecting "Content and Tests". 

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 the "Content and Tests" tab in the activity. Once you have completed all of the modules, click on the module "Evaluation and Post-Test".

Your certificate will be available after you complete the evaluation.

2021 Annual Seminar for GI Nurses and Interdisciplinary Professionals 9/25/2021 - 9/26/2021  - Click here to view Exhibit Prospectus