| March 18-20, 2022 Hilton New Orleans Riverside | New Orleans, LA |
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| Course Directors: James D. Morris, MD, FACG, & Eric P. Trawick, MD |
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| Friday, March 18, 2022 │ All times are listed in the Central Zone | |
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| 5:30 pm | Registration Opens (Registration will be open until 6:15 pm) |
| 5:45 PM | Welcome Reception |
| Luis A. Balart, MD, MACG Memorial Lecture |
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| 6:30 PM | Moving Forward in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management Edward V. Loftus, Jr., MD, FACG Identify key take-away points in management of inflammatory bowel disease in the future. |
| 7:30 PM | Dinner sponsored by LGS –RSVP required to attend |
| Saturday, March 19, 2022 | |
| 7:00 am | Registration & LGS Annual Business Meeting |
| 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast / Visit Exhibits |
| 7:50 am | Welcoming Remarks / Introductions James D. Morris, MD, FACG, & Eric P. Trawick, MD |
| SESSION 1: Focus on Upper GI Disorders |
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| 8:00 am | How I Do It: Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Evan S. Dellon, MD, MPH, FACG Describe state of the art practice for eosinophilic esophagitis and future therapies. |
| 8:30 am | The Chief Complaint: Refractory GERD Stuart J. Spechler, MD, FACG Explain published data and current recommendations for medical and non-medical management for GERD. |
| 9:00 am | Celiac Disease Strategies for the General Gastroenterologist Christine Boumitri, MD Define published guidelines for celiac disease diagnosis and management; explore the clinical trial pipeline for future celiac disease treatment options. |
| 9:30 am | Q&A |
| 9:45 am | Break / Visit Posters & Exhibits |
| SESSION 2: Contemporary Issues in Hepatology and New Frontiers in Endoscopy |
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| 10:15 am | Third Space Surgery (POEM and G-POEM) Qiang Cai, MD, PhD, FACG Review new techniques, indications, and results of new endoscopic techniques. |
| 10:45 am | Expert Help for Diagnosis and Management of Hemochromatosis Vinay Sundaram, MD Describe the current state of diagnosis of hemochromatosis and current strategies for treatment. |
| 11:15 am | Noteworthy Changes in the Management of Ascites Martin Moehlen, MD, MPH Discuss the impact of ascites and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in the context of cirrhosis. |
| 11:45 am | Q&A |
| 12:00 Noon | Break / Visit Posters & Exhibits |
| 12:30 pm | Luncheon Presentation – ACG Advocacy: Clear Messages with a Clear Conscience Louis J. Wilson, MD, FACG Identify key topics in public affairs and the changing landscape of medical practice. |
| 1:15 PM | Break / Visit Posters & Exhibits |
| SESSION 3: Abdominal Pain and Pancreato-Biliary Issues |
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| 1:30 pm | The Whole Patient – Strategies for Shared Management Megan E. Riehl, PsyD, MA Discuss the psychosocial impact of chronic gastrointestinal disorders and the role of behavioral therapy in the treatment algorithm. |
| 2:00 pm | The Complications of Acute Pancreatitis Scott M. Tenner, MD, MS, MPH, JD, FACG Assess acute pancreatitis severity, initial management, and corresponding complications that require therapeutic endoscopic expertise. |
| 2:30 pm | Acute Cholangitis Management John A. Martin, MD Develop strategies for management of acute cholangitis and appropriate timing of stent placement. |
| 3:00 pm | Q&A |
| 3:15 pm | Break / Visit Posters & Exhibits |
| 3:45 pm | Fellow Presentations: Case Studies & Original Research from Ochsner Health System, LSU, & Tulane University |
| 4:30 pm | Daily Wrap-Up & Poster Awards James D. Morris, MD, FACG, & Eric P. Trawick, MD |
| 4:45 pm | Adjourn for the Day |
| 5:00 pm | Reception for Advanced Practice Providers (sponsored by LGS) – RSVP required to attend |
| Sunday, March 20, 2022 | |
| 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast / Visit Exhibits |
| 7:50 am | Welcoming Remarks / Introductions James D. Morris, MD, FACG, & Eric P. Trawick, MD |
| SESSION 4: Infections of the GI Tract |
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| 8:00 am | H. pylori: The Refractory Cases William D. Chey, MD, FACG Provide insight and guidance in the management of patients with refractory H. pylori. |
| 8:30 am | C. difficile: New Approaches in Treatment Colleen R. Kelly, MD, FACG Describe the diagnosis and management of C. difficile infection in 2021: review current recommendations for diagnostic testing utilization and treatment modalities. |
| 9:00 am | Foodborne Illness Refresher James D. Morris, MD, FACG Examine the diagnosis and management of foodborne illnesses. |
| 9:30 am | Q&A |
| 9:45 am | Break / Visit Posters & Exhibits |
| SESSION 5: Colon Cancer Screening |
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| 10:00 am | What’s New in Colorectal Cancer Hereditary Syndromes Carol A. Burke, MD, FACG Identify high risk patients for colorectal cancer hereditary syndromes, the role of genetic testing, and surveillance protocols. |
| 10:30 am | Applying the Data: Colon Cancer Screening/Surveillance for the Future Joseph C. Anderson, MD, MHCDS, FACG Discuss updated USPTF and GI society joint consensus colorectal cancer screening guidelines and review the new polyp surveillance guidelines. |
| 11:00 am | Q&A |
| 11:15 am | Course Wrap-Up & Take-Away Points James D. Morris, MD, FACG, & Eric P. Trawick, MD |
| 11:30 am | Course Adjourns |