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University of Chicago Symposium on Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
Chicago, IL US
January 25, 2025
Delve into the dynamic world of pancreatology through an educational experience designed for clinicians seeking to excel in this multifaceted field.
Explore the intricate landscape of medical, interventional, and surgical therapies, and uncover their pivotal role in transforming patient outcomes.
Our program goes beyond the surface, illuminating the core principles of pancreatitis while navigating its complexities. From fundamental pathophysiology to advanced management strategies, participants will explore every facet of this challenging condition.
Through engaging expert-led sessions and real-world case studies, participants will gain invaluable insights and practical skills essential for effective patient care.
Equip yourself with the expertise to navigate the diverse needs of pancreatitis patients with confidence. From optimizing fluid and nutrition protocols to mastering the management of complications like pancreatic necrosis, our comprehensive curriculum empowers healthcare professionals to address every aspect of patient care.
Join us in elevating your practice to new heights. Register today to advance the field of pancreatology and redefine excellence in care!
Target Audience
This activity is designed for gastroenterologists, surgeons, interventional endoscopists, anesthesiologists, psychologists, trainees, internists, hospitalists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, registered dietitians, and nurses dedicated to caring for patients with acute and chronic pancreatitis.
Learning Objectives
After this activity, participants will be able to:
- Recall the etiologic evaluation components for acute and chronic pancreatitis, using appropriate diagnostic testing;
- Explain evidence-based practices for the medical management of patients hospitalized with acute pancreatitis;
- Identify exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and its treatment options;
- Demonstrate an understanding of surgical approaches for recurrent acute pancreatitis, refractory chronic pancreatitis, and local complications;
- Apply knowledge of the latest advances in endoscopic management of pancreatic necrosis and collections;
- Evaluate therapeutic options to address the multifactorial nature of pain in chronic pancreatitis.
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7:30 AM | REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST | |
8:00 AM | Welcome Remarks | Course Directors |
Evaluating Unexplained Pancreatitis–Moderator: Bradford Chong, MD | ||
8:10 AM | Beyond the Usual Suspects-How to Approach Idiopathic Pancreatitis | Bradford Chong, MD |
8:30 AM | Autoimmune Pancreatitis and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Pancreatitis | Yasmin Hernandez-Barco, MD |
8:50 AM | Genetic Evaluation for Pancreatitis | Sonia Kupfer, MD |
9:10 AM | Panel Discussion | Session 1 Faculty |
BREAK | ||
Latest Advances in Acute Pancreatitis and Therapies–Moderator: Dejan Micic, MD | ||
9:40 AM | Fluid Resuscitation-What’s the Landscape Now and Where Are We Headed? | James Buxbaum, MD |
10:00 AM | Nutritional Deficiencies and Strategies for Enteral Feeds in Moderate and Severe Disease | Dejan Micic, MD |
10:20 AM | Dilemmas & Best Practices in the Prevention & Management of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis | Badih Joseph Elmunzer, MD, MSc |
10:40 AM | Panel Discussion | Session 2 Faculty |
Complications of Pancreatitis–Moderator: Uzma Siddiqui, MD | ||
11:00 AM | Pancreatic Collections, Necrosis, and Endoscopic Innovations | Uzma Siddiqui, MD |
11:20 AM | Stones and Strictures – What’s the Playbook and Who Is the Right Patient? | Badih Joseph Elmunzer, MD, MSc |
11: 40 AM | Exocrine and Endocrine Insufficiency- Current Approaches and Future Directions | Philip Hart, MD |
12:00 PM | Panel Discussion | Session 3 Faculty |
LUNCH | ||
Surgical Approaches to Pancreatitis–Moderator: Cecilia Ong, MD | ||
1:00 PM | Chronic Pancreatitis- Which Operation and When? | Jeffrey Matthews, MD |
1:20 PM | Cancer & Pancreatitis- A Surgical Perspective | Cecilia Ong, MD |
1:40 PM | Advances in Total Pancreatectomy With Islet Autotransplantation- Who Benefits? | Piotr Witkowski, MD, PhD |
2:00 PM | Panel Discussion | Session 4 Faculty |
BREAK | ||
Pain Management in Pancreatitis–Moderator: Alyse Bedell, PhD | ||
2:30 PM | Recalcitrant Pain-Considering a Multimodal Approach | Magdalena Anitescu, MD, PhD |
2:50 PM | GI Psychology–Bridging the Divide in Central-Visceral Hypersensitivity | Alyse Bedell, PhD |
3:10 PM | Navigating Pain, Well-Being, and the Patient-Clinician Relationship | Patient Panel, Session 5 Faculty |
4:00 PM | ADJOURN | |
*The agenda is subject to change.
University of Chicago Gleacher Center
450 Cityfront Plaza Dr
Chicago, IL
60611
United States
GLEACHER CENTER
Built to meet the demanding requirements of the top-ranked University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Gleacher Center offers an outstanding educational environment. Steps from North Michigan Avenue, the six-story, 50,000-square-foot venue was meant to foster the interaction of people and ideas.
You will find all that Chicago has to offer right outside the doors of the Gleacher Center. This includes boat tours on the river, world-class shopping on Chicago's famed Michigan Avenue, museums, dining options that range from a casual drink at a nearby tavern to a four-course meal at one of many fine dining establishments, and much more!
TRAVEL AND PARKING
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ACCESSIBILITY The University of Chicago is committed to providing equal access appropriate to need and circumstances and complies fully with legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are in need of special accommodation, please contact our office at 773-702-8597 or via email at aszczudl@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu.
The University of Chicago reserves the right to cancel or postpone this conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event this activity must be cancelled or postponed, the registration fee will be refunded; however, The University of Chicago is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO COURSE DIRECTORS
Uzma D. Siddiqui, MDProfessor of Medicine
Director, Endoscopic Ultrasound and Advanced Endoscopy Training
Director, Center for Endoscopic Research & Therapeutics
Jeffrey B. Matthews, MDDallas B. Phemister Distinguished Service Professor of Surgery
Chair, Department of Surgery
Disclosure Declarations
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine asks everyone in a position to control the content of an education activity to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible companies. This includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Financial relationships are relevant if a financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company during the past 24 months, and the content of the education is related to the products of an ineligible company with whom the person has a financial relationship. Mechanisms are in place to identify and mitigate any relevant financial relationships prior to the start of the activity.
Additionally, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine requires Authors to identify investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration at first mention and where appropriate in the content.
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine asks everyone in a position to control the content of an education activity to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible companies. This includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Financial relationships are relevant if a financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company during the past 24 months, and the content of the education is related to the products of an ineligible company with whom the person has a financial relationship. Mechanisms are in place to identify and mitigate any relevant financial relationships prior to the start of the activity.
Additionally, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine requires Authors to identify investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration at first mention and where appropriate in the content.
Physician Credit
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Credit
University of Chicago Medicine is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Participants who successfully complete the entire activity and complete an evaluation form will earn 5.75 contact hours.
Nursing Credit
University of Chicago Medicine is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Participants who successfully complete the entire activity and complete an evaluation form will earn 5.75 contact hours.
American Board of Internal Medicine MOC II Credit
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5.75 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.
Other Participant Credit
Other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.
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