10th Annual The Endoscopy Course – Cases and Controversies in Endoscopy

***ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. ON-SITE REGISTRANTS WELCOME!!***

Please mark your calendars and join us this Fall in Rhode Island for the 10th Annual Endoscopy Course hosted by the Yale School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Digestive Diseases.

The field of endoscopy has rapidly evolved with the introduction of innovative diagnostic techniques and novel therapies. The endoscopist frequently encounters difficult issues and controversies in patient management. “The Endoscopy Course” is designed for providers to better understand the current role of endoscopy in the care of patients with a variety of gastrointestinal diseases. Numerous challenging topics will be explored, including the basics of endoscopy, innovations in upper and lower GI disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, and pancreas and biliary tract disorders.

In addition, this year’s course will feature lectures on new endoscopic interventions. As always, the highlight of this unique educational symposium are the debates between Harvard and Yale faculty on areas of endoscopic controversy.

Participants will have access to PDF files of course presentations in their Yale CME Profile once the course begins and after course completion.

Target Audience: This program is designed for practicing gastroenterologists, gastroenterology fellows, nurses, and advanced practice providers interested in the care of patients with gastrointestinal diseases and the latest information on state-of-the-art endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of these illnesses.

1. Review new considerations with regard to endoscopy and gastrointestinal bleeding including management of antithrombotic agents
2. Implement methods for improving colonoscopy quality, removal of difficult polyps and endoscopic mucosal resection
3. Appreciate developments in benign and malignant biliary stricture management, cholangitis, difficult bile duct stones and biliary cannulation techniques
4. Discuss developments in Bariatric Endoscopy

Registration fee* includes continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, and lunch:

• Physicians — $350
• Advanced Practice Providers — $200
• Endoscopy Nurses — $200
• Residents/Fellows† — $150  
• Brown University, Harvard and Yale Fellows and Residents — Complimentary, registration required 
• Brown University, Harvard and Yale Nurses — Complimentary, registration required 

*All cancellations must be received in writing (or via email) at least 20 days prior to the start of the conference to receive a refund.  Any requests for refunds received after this date, or by telephone, will not be honored.
†A letter of verification from department head must accompany registration. Letter should be sent separately to Yale CME at the address below. You may also e-mail a pdf copy of your verification letter to [email protected].

If paying via check, include conference name in the memo, make check payable to Yale University and send to:
Yale University
Center for Continuing Medical Education
c/o Farrah Nettleton
367 Cedar Street – ESH Building A – 2nd floor
New Haven, CT 06510

If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Accreditation Statement
The Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Designation Statement
The Yale School of Medicine approves this educational activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC POINTS ~ Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12.75 Medical Knowledge Only 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.

Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education (CME), to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities are required to disclose all financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients) that has occurred within the past 24 months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the commencement of the educational activity.

Mitigation of Financial Relationships Statement
Yale CME 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.

Financial Statement
The Yale School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Digestive Diseases is grateful to its supporters.  They are acknowledged in all conference materials.

Hotel Information
Newport Harbor Island Resort, Rhode Island

YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE GROUP RATES: 
The block group rates (plus applicable state and local taxes and tourism and resort fees) are in effect at the time of check-in. An additional $25.00 per person applies to triple and quadruple occupancy. 

RESORT FEE: Discounted to $20 per room per night
All room rates are subject to Daily Resort Fee and applicable taxes. The Resort Fee (special discounted rate of $20 per room per night) is paid upon check-out. 

• Luxury Shuttle Transportation To/From Downtown Newport 
• Two Complimentary Bottled Waters Per Guestroom, Per Night 
• Nespresso Coffee Makers and Coffee in Guestroom 
• Complimentary Guestroom Wireless Internet Access 
• Complimentary Newspapers at The Front Desk 
• 24-Hour Access to Fitness Center 
• Unlimited Local Phone Calls 
• Welcome Drink in Lobby (Offerings Vary) 
• Towel Service at Outdoor Pool (Seasonal) 
• On-Property Resort Activities, including Wellness Classes and Seasonal Non-Motorized Water sports (Please Note: A Fee May Apply for Some Activities) 
• Self-Parking 

VALET PARKING 
Overnight valet parking is available with unlimited entry for $40 per night. 

INDIVIDUAL CANCELLATIONS 
Individual guestroom cancellations will be subject to a fee per the standard hotel cancellation policy over the contracted dates. 

Cancellations made at least 7 Days prior to arrival for any May through October reservations are subject to a full refund of the deposit taken. Cancellations made less than the time specified above are subject to deposit forfeiture. Valid cancellations require a system-generated Cancellation Number. 

EARLY DEPARTURE FEE 
In the event that a guest who has reserved a room within the Group’s block checks out prior to the guest’s reserved checkout date, an early departure fee of one-night room and tax will be charged to that guest’s individual account. Guests wishing to avoid this fee must advise the hotel at or before check-in. The Hotel will deduct any such fees that are collected from any amount you may owe as sleeping room attrition. 

GROUP NO-SHOWS 
No-show reservations will be subject to a charge equal to one night’s room and tax. Any request for individual reservations to be re-instated for a new arrival date will be subject to Group room and Hotel availability. 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Member Information

Role in activity

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

Priya Jamidar, FACG, MASGE, MBChB
Professor of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Co-Director, Faculty

Consulting Fee-Boston Scientific

Hiroyuki Aihara, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Brookline, MA

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Olympus America|Consulting Fee-Boston Scientific|Consulting Fee-Fujifilm|Advisor-Endoquest Robotics

Paul Akerman, MD
Physician
University Gastroenterology
Providence, RI

Faculty

Harry R. Aslanian, MD
Professor of Medicine and Director of Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Boston Scientific|Consulting Fee-olympus

James Farrell, MD
Professor
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Shilpa Grover, MD, MPH
Director, Onco-Gastroenterology Program
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Michelle L Hughes, MD
Assistant Professor
Yale University School of Medicine
Orange, CT

Faculty

Paid consultant-MotusGI

Kunal Jajoo, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD
Director of Bariatric Endoscopy Fellowship
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Chestnut Hill, MA

Faculty

Colleen R Kelly, MD
Lifespan Physician Group Gastroenterology
PROVIDENCE, RI

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Gyanprakash A Ketwaroo, MD
GAstroenterologist
Yale
Meriden, CT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Loren Laine, MD
Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases)
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Other: Adjudication committee for clinical trials sponsored by an ineligible company-Intercept Pharmaceuticals|Other: Adjudication committee for clinical trials sponsored by the ineligible company-Biohaven Pharmaceuticals|Other: Data safety monitoring board for clinical trials sponsored by the ineligible company (which is Celgene, which was bought by BMS but payment still shown as coming from Celgene) -Celgene|Consulting Fee-Phathom Pharmaceuticals|Other: Data safety monitoring board for clinical trials sponsored by indeligible company-Prometheus Biosciences|Other: Adjudication committee for clinical trials sponsored by GSK-GlaxoSmithKline (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-Medtronic

Linda Lee, MD
Harvard Medical School

Faculty

Ramona M. Lim, MD
Instructor in Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Thiruvengadam Muniraj, MD PhD FRCP(Lon)
Associate Professor of Medicine (Advanced endoscopy)
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Anil B Nagar, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases)
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

John R Saltzman, MD
Professor of Medicine, Part Time
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Samir A Shah, MD
Professor of Medicine
Alpert Medical School, Brown University
Providence, RI

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Daniel J. Stein, MD, MPH
Instructor in Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Faculty

Grant or research support-Ovesco Endoscopy USA

Kathleen Viveiros, MD
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Assonet, MA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose