OVERVIEW

Live, virtual and in-person conference. The 12th Annual UCLA-Mellinkoff Gastroenterology and Hepatology Symposium is designed to offer healthcare professionals evidence-based and integrative approaches to treat common GI disorders that can easily be implemented into practice and have significant impact on patient outcomes. An endoscopy forum with video and live cases will also show complex cases and new technology. New to the program is an in-person workshop with visual and interactive methods to teach the process of patient-centered care to improve communication skills, patient-provider relationship, and patient satisfaction. Interactive, case-based presentations and panel discussions by experts in their field will engage attendees and enhance this learning experience.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Specialties - Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology
Professions - Advanced Practice Nurse, Dietitian/Nutritionist, Fellow/Resident, Medical Student, Nurse, Physician, Physician Assistant

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Discuss therapeutic options and on-treatment management strategies for patients with liver disorders
2. Discuss current goals of therapy and management strategies utilizing a holistic approach to treat disorders of the gut-brain interaction (DGBI)
3. Apply the newest therapeutic strategies to better diagnose, classify and achieve remission in patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
4. Describe treatment options and varying endoscopic approaches to managing pancreatic disorders
5. Understand the medical and endoscopic management options for the treatment of esophageal disorders
6. Understand the relationship between food and nutrition, and the foundational science involved in developing nutrition plans for GI disorders
7. Implement practice skills and techniques to improve clinical-patient communication to enhance health outcomes

ACCREDITATION

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 15.75 Medical Knowledge 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.

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