“The Endoscopy Course” 7th Annual Yale vs. Harvard: Live Cases and Controversies in Endoscopy

Friday, May 4, 2018, 7:00 AM - Saturday, May 5, 2018, 5:00 PM, Gurney’s Newport Resort and Marina

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 to take a case-based and live endoscopy approach to 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 features live endoscopy cases and lectures on practice management as well as GI fellowship related topics. As always, the highlight of this unique educational symposium are the debates between Harvard and Yale faculty on areas of endoscopic controversy. This program is designed for practicing gastroenterologists, gastroenterology fellows, nurses, advanced practice providers interested in the care of patients with gastrointestinal diseases and the latest information on state of the art of endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of these illnesses.

1. Review new considerations with regard of endoscopy and gastrointestinal bleeding including management of antithrombotic agents and sedation
2. Describe methods for improving colonoscopy quality, removal of difficult polyps and endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic
3. Discuss current management of pancreaticobiliary emergencies including foreign body management, after hours endoscopy performance and prevention and management of endoscopic complications
4. Discuss new developments in therapeutic EUS including biliary and pancreatic drainage and management of small bowel obstruction
5. Discuss developments in Bariatric Endoscopy

Fee

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

• Physicians - $350
• Advanced Practice Providers - $200
• RNs/Allied Health Professionals - $200
• Residents/Fellows† - $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:

Center for Continuing Medical Education

Yale School of Medicine

333 Cedar Street

PO Box 208052

New Haven, CT 06520-8052

*Online registration will close 2 days before the program. Onsite registrants accepted.

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 designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy

It is the policy of Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.  All faculty participating as speakers in these programs are required to disclose any relevant financial relationship(s) they (or spouse or partner) have with a commercial interest that benefits the individual in any financial amount that has occurred within the past 12 months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests.  The Center for Continuing Medical Education will ensure that any conflicts of interest are resolved before the educational activity occurs.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (14.00 hours)

This 2-day symposium will be held at Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina, 1 Goat Island, Newport, RI 02840. A block of rooms has been reserved at the resort for participants. The standard room rate is $282 USD per night on the following dates: 5/3/2018 and 5/4/2018.

Individual reservations should be made directly with the hotel via the group reservation link or phone.

To make a reservation online, please visit: https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=76390&Chain=19267&arrive=5/3/2018&depart=5/6/2018&adult=2&child=0&group=170426YALE

To make a reservation by phone, please call (401) 851-3366. To receive the reduced rate, please identify yourself as part of the Yale / Harvard Course.

Room Upgrade: Individuals who wish to upgrade into a Water View room or a Suite simply need to call in and book directly through the reservations office at (401) 851-3366. Please mention you are with this group along with your request for an upgrade to the reservations agent. This will ensure that the agent knows to look for the group block.

All reservations are required on or before April 03, 2018; after which the block will be released. For more hotel information please visit https://www.gurneysresorts.com/newport.

Resort Amenities include:

• Overnight Self-Parking
• Water and Van Shuttle Transportation to/from Downtown Newport
• Two Complimentary Bottled Waters Per Guestroom Per Night
• Complimentary Guestroom Wireless Internet Access
• Complimentary Newspapers
• 24-Hour Access to Fitness Center
• Unlimited Local Phone Calls
• On Property Resort Activities

*NOTE: If valet parking is requested by an individual guest, such individual will be responsible for a $5.00 fee added per room each night and applied to their individual guestroom reservation.

The Yale School of Medicine is grateful to its supporters.  They are acknowledged in all conference materials.