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at the WORLD CONGRESS of GASTROENTEROLOGYat ACG2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from ACG and WGO Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Schedule at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hotel and Travel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 What to See and Do in Orlando and in Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ACG Auxiliary Events and Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Special Events & Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 GI Fellows & Trainee Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hands-on Endoscopy Workshop Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Featured Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Educational Programs Needs Assessment, Faculty Disclosure Requirements . . . . . . .20 Three-Day Clinical Review Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Friday Courses: GI Pathophysiology Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Practice Management Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ASGE-WGO Endoscopy Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Friday Courses Faculty Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Postgraduate Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 2017 Online Self-Assessment Test Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Postgraduate Course Faculty Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 WCOG Scientific Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 WCOG Scientific Meeting Faculty Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Poster Presentations Poster Presentation Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Sunday, October 15, Posters P1 – P852 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Monday, October 16, Posters P853 – P1703 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Tuesday, October 17, Posters P1704 – P2557 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Exhibit Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Sesiones en Español

SESIONESDISPONIBLESENESPAÑOL Busque el icono de auriculares para las sesiones disponibles en Español. Disponibles en cantidad limitada. Se recomienda la pre-inscripción.

WorldCongressACG2017.org

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Pre-registration Deadline Friday, October 6, 2017

Housing Deadline

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

the ACG and WGO thank our Platinum Sponsors

Join Your Colleagues in Orlando for WCOG at ACG2017 The International GI Educational Event of the Year!

Dear Colleagues,

This will be the first time in more than 20 years that the World Congress will David Bjorkman be held in the U.S. The meeting will provide state-of-the-art education and science by a global faculty focusing on a world-view of GI and hepatology diseases and treatments and will afford aendees an opportunity to present their research in an international forum. In addition, there will be hands-on endoscopy workshops, small group breakfast and lunch sessions with the experts, and sessions throughout the event that will offer simultaneous Spanish interpretation—a first for a World Congress of Gastroenterology. Our goal is that the event will deliver a comprehensive clinical update on the latest in GI and hepatology, and build a sense of community as we all work to advance practice and patient care. In selecting the site for the WCOG at ACG2017, there was no beer choice than Orlando, Florida. This warm weather destination, considered the “Theme Park Capital of the World,” is home to Walt Disney World®, Universal Studios®, SeaWorld®, and many other aractions. Thrill-seekers will enjoy the numerous rides while movie fans can explore aractions based on their favorite characters. Orlando is a great vacation destination for adults as well as families with children of all ages. Geing to Orlando is easy. The Orlando International Airport has 800 flights per day and is serviced by 40 airlines. It offers non-stop service from nearly 80 U.S. destinations and 34 international destinations, including but not limited to Bogotá, Santiago, San Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City in Latin America; Dublin, London, and Frankfurt in Europe; and Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and Oawa in Canada. Make your plans now to aend. Registration and housing are open. You can register at WorldCongressACG2017.org. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!

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We would like to invite you to join us for a groundbreaking, international educational event. For many years, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO), have united on a number of activities and initiatives to advance the field of gastroenterology Burke and hepatology, and ultimately, to improve patient care. This year marks another capstone of collaboration for the ACG and the WGO with the commencement of the World Congress of Gastroenterology at the ACG 2017 Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course (WCOG at ACG2017), October 13-18, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

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schedule-at-a-glance Friday, October 13

Sunday, October 15, continued

6:00 am – 5:00 pm

Registration

12:20 pm – 1:35 pm

6:30 am – 7:30 am

Continental Breakfast for Friday morning Course Aendees

West Concourse B Lobby Outside course rooms

7:00 am – 12:30 pm

GI Pathophysiology Course

7:30 am – 4:10 pm

Practice Management Course

7:30 am – 3:30 pm

WGO-ASGE Endoscopy Course

1:45 pm – 5:15 pm

What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course

5:00 pm – 8:15 pm

Valencia BC

Room W414 Valencia A

Valencia BC

Navigating, Networking, and Negotiating Your First Job

Room W308AB Saturday, October 14 7:00 am – 5:15 pm 7:00 am – 7:45 am

Registration

West Concourse B Lobby Continental Breakfast for Postgraduate Course Aendees

Outside Valencia Ballroom

Optional Learning Luncheons (pre-registration required)

Rooms TBD 12:20 pm – 1:35 pm

Trainees’ Luncheons (pre-registration required)

Room W304GH 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm

SCOPY Awards Reception and Workshop

3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open

3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Hands-on Endoscopy Workshop Center

3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Poster Session Open

5:15 pm – 6:30 pm

Poster Authors Present

5:15 pm – 6:00 pm

NP/PA Aendee Reception

5:15 pm – 6:00 pm

Women and Minorities in GI Reception

5:15 pm – 6:00 pm

Exhibitor Theater

5:15 pm – 7:00 pm

Opening Welcome Reception

Room W205A Hall WB1

Exhibit Hall (Hall WB1) Exhibit Hall (Hall WB1) Exhibit Hall (Hall WB1) Room W205B Room W205C

Exhibit Hall (Hall WB1) Exhibit Hall (Hall WB1)

7:50 am – 5:00 pm

Postgraduate Course

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Alumni Receptions

8:00 am – 10:00 am

ACG Auxiliary Registration / Hospitality Suite

6:15 pm – 7:00 pm

Exhibitor Theater

Valencia Ballroom

Hyatt Regency - Barrel Spring II

10:00 am – 10:30 am ACG's David Sun Lecture Valencia Ballroom 12:20 pm – 1:35 pm Optional Learning Luncheons (pre-registration required)

Rooms TBD 12:20 pm – 1:35 pm

Career Opportunities for Women in GI Luncheon (pre-registration required)

Room W304GH 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm

GI Jeopardy Competition

7:00 am – 6:30 pm 7:00 am – 7:45 am

6:00 am – 5:00 pm

Registration

6:30 am – 7:45 am

Optional Breakfast Sessions (pre-registration required)

Continental Breakfast for Postgraduate Course Aendees

Outside Valencia Ballroom

West Concourse B Lobby Rooms TBD

7:45 am – 9:30 am

GI Fellows-only Hands-on Endoscopy Workshop Session

Exhibit Hall (Hall WB1) 7:50 am – 6:15 pm

WCOG Scientific Meeting

8:00 am – 10:00 am


Registration

West Concourse B Lobby

Exhibit Hall (Hall WB1)

Monday, October 16

Room W315

Sunday, October 15

See invitation for room assignment

Valencia Ballroom and Room W414 Hyatt Regency - Barrel Spring II

9:00 am – 9:30 am

ACG’s Presidential Address

10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Exhibit Hall Open


Valencia Ballroom


7:50 am – 5:00 pm

Postgraduate Course

Valencia Ballroom

10:00 am – 4:30 pm

8:00 am – 10:00 am


10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Job Forum

12:45 pm – 2:15 pm

ACG–FDA Public Forum


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Exhibit Hall (Hall WB1) Exhibit Hall (Hall WB1) Room W315

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Lecture

3:45 pm – 4:30 pm 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm

Valencia Ballroom ACG Publishing Symposium

Room W315

ACG Annual Business Meeting

Valencia Ballroom BC

Tuesday, October 17 6:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration West Concourse B Lobby 6:45 am – 8:15 am Optional Breakfast Sessions (pre-registration required)

8:00 am – 10:00 am 8:30 am – 6:15 pm 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 10:00 am – 4:30 pm 10:10 am – 10:45 am 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm 3:40 pm – 4:10 pm 3:40 pm – 4:10 pm

Rooms TBD




Valencia Ballroom and Room W414 Exhibit Hall Open

Hall WB1


Exhibit Hall (Hall WB1) Job Forum

Exhibit Hall (Hall WB1) ACG’s J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture

Valencia Ballroom ABC

WGO General Assembly

Room W311EF

Lunch Break / View Posters


Poster Authors Present


ACG2017

GENERAL INFORMATION

Monday, October 16, continued 12:45 pm – 2:15 pm Lunch Break / View Posters Exhibit Hall (Hall WB1) 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Poster Authors Present Exhibit Hall (Hall WB1) 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm WGO’s Presidential Address Valencia Ballroom 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm WGO’s Bockus Lecture Valencia Ballroom 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm The American Journal of Gastroenterology

MEETINGAPP Included with your registration is complimentary access to the course presentations via the WCOG at ACG2017 Meeting app. The app can be used to view faculty presentations on tablets, mobile devices, and laptops, and offers note-taking and highlighting capabilities.

Take notes at the event and continue reviewing them when you get home. PDFs of the presentations can be printed or downloaded directly from the app. Pre-registrants will receive access to the app prior to the course, to view, download, or print the presentation slides. Internet access is required to download the app to a mobile device, and is required to access the slides on a laptop. Internet access is not required to use the app on a mobile device. NOTE: A printed syllabus will not be provided.

ACG’s Emily Couric Memorial Lecture

Valencia Ballroom BCD

WGO’s Brohée Lecture

Valencia Ballroom A

Wednesday, October 18 6:30 am – 12:15 pm Registration West Concourse B Lobby 6:45 am – 8:15 am Optional Breakfast Sessions (pre-registration required)

8:30 am – 12:15 pm 10:20 am – 10:55 am

Rooms TBD


Valencia Ballroom and Room W414 ACG’s David Y. Graham Lecture

Valencia Ballroom BC


registration Pre-registration deadline: Friday, October 6, 2017 ACGMEMBERREGISTRATIONPRICING

Registration Packages – save with one of 3 options (*Prices shown reflect discount) SAVE UP TO 10%

SAVE UP TO 10%

BESTVALUE!

3-DAY CLINICAL REVIEW

3-DAY CLINICAL REVIEW AND WCOG AT ACG2017 SCIENTIFIC MEETING

(GI Pathophysiology Course, What's New in GI Pharmacology Course, and Postgraduate Course)

(GI Pathophysiology Course, What's New in GI Pharmacology Course, Postgraduate Course, and WCOG AT ACG2017 Scientific Meeting)

POSTGRADUATE COURSE AND WCOG AT ACG2017 SCIENTIFIC MEETING

ACG Member Type

Price*

ACG Member Type

Price*

ACG Member Type

Price*

Physician

$845

Physician

$845

Physician

Resident/Trainee/Candidate

$355


$355


NP/PA

$650

NP/PA

$650

NP/PA

$325

Allied Health

$650

Allied Health

$650

Allied Health

$325

Practice Manager

$650

Practice Manager

$650

Practice Manager

$325

$495 $0

ACGMEMBERÀLACARTEOPTIONS Member Physician

Member Resident/ Trainee/Candidate

Member NP/PA

Member Allied Health

Member Practice Manager

GI Pathophysiology Course (Friday, October 13, half-day, morning)

$225

$200

$200

$200

$200

What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course (Friday, October 13, half-day, afternoon)

$225

$200

$200

$200

$200

Practice Management Course** (Friday, October 13, all day program)

$275

$75

$200

$200

$75

WGO-ASGE Endoscopy Course** (Friday, October 13, all day program)

$395

$200

$200

$200

$200

Postgraduate Course (Saturday and Sunday, October 14-15)

$495

$0

$325

$325

$325

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

COURSE

WCOG at ACG2017 Scientific Meeting** (Monday-Wednesday, October 16-18) ** NOT included in the 3-Day Clinical Review.

Sessions in Spanish

SESSIONSAVAILABLEINSPANISH–DISPONIBLEENESPAÑOL Look for the headphone icon for sessions available in Spanish. Limited quantities of headphones will be available. Pre-registration encouraged.


PRE-REGISTRATIONINFORMATION Registration for the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017 is online only at our secure website, worldcongressACG2017.org. Pre-registration will remain open until Friday, October 6, 2017. A§er this date on-site registration will be required. For questions regarding registration, contact ACG Meeting Services at [email protected] or 301-263-9000.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ON-SITEREGISTRATION

You may register on-site at the ACG Registration Desk at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, beginning Friday, October 13. Some sessions have limited space available. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.

CANCELLATION

Wrien notice of cancellation and requests for refunds must be sent to [email protected] by September 20, 2017. A§er this date, no refunds will be possible. Registration cancellations are not accepted by telephone. There will be a $50 administrative fee assessed for cancellation of any paid event. Refunds will be issued a§er the meeting.

NON-MEMBERREGISTRATIONPRICING

Registration Packages – save with one of 3 options (*Prices shown reflect discount) SAVE UP TO 10%

SAVE UP TO 20% 3-DAY CLINICAL REVIEW

(GI Pathophysiology Course, What's New in GI Pharmacology Course, and Postgraduate Course)

3-DAY CLINICAL REVIEW AND WCOG AT ACG2017 SCIENTIFIC MEETING

SAVE UP TO 10% POSTGRADUATE COURSE AND WCOG AT ACG2017 SCIENTIFIC MEETING

(GI Pathophysiology Course, What's New in GI Pharmacology Course, Postgraduate Course, and WCOG at ACG2017 Scientific Meeting)

Non-Member Type

Price*

Non-Member Type

Price*

Non-Member Type

Price*

Physician

$1,055

Physician

$1,336

Physician

$1,008

Resident/Trainee

$695

Resident/Trainee

$695

Resident/Trainee

$275

NP/PA

$945

NP/PA

$1,076

NP/PA

$760

Allied Health

$945

Allied Health

$1,076

Allied Health

$760

Practice Manager

$855

Practice Manager

$996

Practice Manager

$715

Exhibitor/Guest/PharmD/PhD

$1,055


$1,336


$1,008

NON-MEMBERÀLACARTEOPTIONS Non-Member Physician

Non-Member Resident/Trainee

Non-Member NP/PA

Non-Member Allied Health

Non-Member Practice Manager

Non-Member Exhibitor/Guest/ PharmD/PhD

GI Pathophysiology Course (Friday, October 13, half-day, morning)

$275

$250

$250

$250

$225

$275

What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course (Friday, October 13, half-day, afternoon)

$275

$250

$250

$250

$225

$275

Practice Management Course** (Friday, October 13, all day program)

$325

$250

$250

$250

$250

$325

WGO-ASGE Endoscopy Course** (Friday, October 13, all day program)

$495

$250

$250

$250

$250

$495

Postgraduate Course (Saturday and Sunday, October 14-15)

$625

$275

$550

$550

$500

$625

WCOG at ACG2017 Scientific Meeting** (Monday-Wednesday, October 16-18)

$495

$0

$295

$295

$295

$495

Course


general information Pre-registration Now Open Pre-registration for the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017 can only be completed online at the WCOG secure website, WorldCongressACG2017.org. Pre-registration will remain open until Friday, October 6, 2017. A§er this date, on-site registration will be required. For questions regarding registration, contact Meeting Services at [email protected] or 301-263-9000. On-site Registration You may register on-site at the WCOG at ACG2017 Registration Desk at the Orange County Convention Center beginning on Friday, October 13. Some sessions have limited space available. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Cancellation Wrien notice of cancellation and requests for refunds must be sent to [email protected] by September 20, 2017. A§er this date, no refunds will be possible. Registration cancellations are not accepted by telephone. There will be a $50 administrative fee assessed for cancellation of any paid event. Refunds will be issued a§er the meeting. Meeting Materials Conference bags and badges will be will be available for pick-up on-site at the WCOG at ACG2017 Registration Desk beginning at 6:00 am on Friday, October 13. Included with your registration is access to the presentations via the WCOG at ACG2017 meeting app. With the app, you will have full access to all available slide presentations for which you are registered. The app also contains a fully searchable schedule of events, list of program participants, oral and poster abstracts, maps, exhibit information, and more. The app can be used to view speaker slide presentations on tablets, mobile devices, and laptops, and provides 6 – Register at WorldCongressACG2017.org

note-taking and highlighting capabilities. Aendees can use the app to follow along with live presentations, take notes directly in the app, and review them a§er the event. Registrants will also be able to download and print PDFs of the slides directly from the app. PLEASE NOTE: No printed materials or USBs will be available. App for laptops: An Internet connection is required in order to view and use the laptop version of the meeting app, as this is a live website. The Convention Center will have complimentary WiFi in the meeting spaces. App for mobile devices: A WiFi or cellular data connection is required to download the app and download documents within the app (PDF documents and presentations), but once documents have been downloaded inside the app, Internet is NOT required to use the app on an ongoing basis, access materials, and take notes. Information on how to access the meeting app will be e-mailed to all registrants by early October. For additional information about the app, please visit WorldCongressACG2017.org/education/meeting-materials. Exhibit Hall The science and technology of medicine is everchanging and advancing the practice of gastroenterology. Showcasing these latest advances in technology and therapeutics is the WCOG at ACG2017 Exhibit Hall where more than 150 companies will display and demonstrate their products and services. Companies who exhibit include pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical instrument suppliers, research companies, technology companies, publishers, non-profit organizations, recruiters, and more. The Job Forum The Job Forum is open online at hps://acgjobs. mysmartjobboard.com. Employers have the opportunity to post jobs both in advance, and on-site in Orlando. The Job Forum will be located in the Exhibit Hall on-site in Orlando.

general information About WGO

Visit the Store to purchase your WCOG at ACG2017 commemorative souvenir bag and other promotional items from WGO and ACG.

Formed in 1935 and incorporated in 1958, the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) is a federation of over 100 member societies and 4 regional associations of gastroenterology, hepatology, and other related disciplines representing more than 50,000 individual members worldwide, focusing on the improvement of standards in gastroenterology training and education on a global scale. The WGO Foundation, incorporated in 2007, is dedicated to raising funds to support WGO educational programs and activities. To learn more about the WGO, visit their website at worldgastroenterology.org.

On-site Child Care Child care services will be available during the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017. Child care will take place at the Hya Regency Orlando, the headquarters hotel. The price for a half day of child care services is $30 and a full day is $60. There is a maximum charge of $100 per day per family. Food and drink are not included in the fee and are the responsibility of the parent(s). Register online at hps://meetings.gi.org/childcare by September 20, 2017. Child care service times are as follows: Saturday, October 14

7:00 am – 5:30 pm

Sunday, October 15

7:00 am – 5:30 pm

Monday, October 16

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, October 17

7:00 am – 6:30 pm

Wednesday, October 18

7:00 am – 12:30 pm

About ACG The American College of Gastroenterology is a recognized leader in educating GI professionals and the general public about digestive disorders. Our mission is to advance world-class care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders through excellence, innovation, and advocacy in the areas of scientific investigation, education, prevention, and treatment. To learn more about ACG, visit our website at gi.org.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The WCOG at ACG2017 Store

About Orlando Plan your trip to Orlando, Florida. Learn about what to do and see in Orlando beginning on page 10 or view the Explore Orlando brochure when you visit the WCOG website at WorldCongressACG2017.org. Accommodations Eight hotels are included in the WCOG at ACG2017 room block and are in close proximity to the Orange County Convention Center. The Hya Regency Orlando, located at 9801 International Drive, will be the official ACG and WGO headquarters hotel. Book your room now through the official housing website. See page 8 for more information. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Aendees at the WCOG at ACG2017 who need additional reasonable accommodations or who have special needs should contact the ACG office no later than September 20, 2017 at [email protected].

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HOTEL, VISA, AIR TRAVEL, and CAR RENTAL information Hotel reservation deadline – September 20, 2017 Enjoy your stay in Orlando at one of these hotels in the WCOG at ACG2017 room block. WCOG has contracted to make hotel rooms available through Meeting Sites Resource, the official housing bureau for the WCOG at ACG2017. We strongly recommend that you book your housing through this website. DONOT BOOKWITHANYHOUSINGBUREAUTHATCONTACTSYOUDIRECTLY© Meeting Sites Resource will never contact you unsolicited. WCOG at ACG2017 and Meeting Sites Resource cannot guarantee that other housing companies are legitimate and cannot guarantee your reservation at the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017 if you book outside of the official housing bureau. acg.registration.meetingsites.net

Headquater Hotel

HEADQUARTER HOTEL The Hya Regency Orlando 1 9801 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 Room rate: $281 + tax

ADDITIONALHOTELS Additional Hotels in the WCOG at ACG2017 Room Block

Hilton Orlando 4

6001 Destination Parkway Orlando, FL 32819 Room rate: $259 + tax

Rosen Centre Hotel

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9840 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 Room rate: $239 + tax

Rosen Plaza Hotel

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9700 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 Room rate: $229 + tax

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at Seaworld 3

10100 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 Room rate: $157 + tax 8 – Register at WorldCongressACG2017.org

Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld 6 6677 Sea Harbor Drive Orlando, FL 32821 Room rate: $217 + tax

Courtyard Orlando International Drive 2 8600 Austrian Court Orlando, FL 32819 Room rate: $165 + tax

Las Palmeras, Hilton Grand Vacation

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9501 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819 Room rate: start at $236 + tax

INTERNATIONALTRAVELANDVISAINFORMATION

Applying for a Visa

To apply, you will need the following: • valid passport (passport valid for six months beyond your period of stay in the U.S.)

• photo ID • completed Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application) • payment of required fees WCOG at ACG2017 recommends applying for a visa as early as possible.

Official WCOG at ACG2017 Documentation The World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017 provides several documents as proof of your intended participation in the conference. Please note that the WCOG at ACG2017 cannot communicate with the U.S. Embassy or with the U.S. Department of State on behalf of any conference registrant. Registration Confirmation: Once you have completed your registration for the WCOG at ACG2017, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. The e-mail will outline the courses that you have registered for, as well as show proof of payment. If you do not receive this e-mail upon completion of your registration, please contact [email protected] or call 301-263-9000. Leer of Invitation: Registrants applying for a visa to travel to the U.S. may obtain a Leer of Invitation using the link provided in the registration confirmation email. WCOG at ACG2017 cannot provide Leers of Invitation to individuals who have not fully registered for the conference.

INTERNATIONALVISITORS

Aendees of the World Congress at ACG2017 can plan their visit to Florida via visitflorida.com. In addition to English, the site is available in Dutch, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Chinese.

United

GENERAL INFORMATION

For information on applying for a visa to aend the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017 in Orlando, visit the U.S. Department of State website.

International Visitor Visitors ¤

Book online via www.united.com, and use offer code ZY85346271 in the Offer Code box. If booking through a travel professional or United Meetings at 1-800-426-1122, please give them the following information: Agreement Code – 346271 and Z Code – ZY85. A service fee will apply when booking through United Meetings Reservations. There is no additional service fee when booking online.

Delta Book online via www.delta.com or by calling 1-800-328-1111 and use Meeting/Event Code NMPYK. Please note that a Direct Ticketing Charge will apply for booking by phone. When booking online use discount code NMPYK in the Meeting Event Code box, found on the Advanced Search page.

Direct Travel You can book airline reservations through ACG’s official travel provider, Direct Travel, by calling 1-800-455-0983.

Car Rental Avis Car rentals can be reserved online by visiting: Avis Discount for WCOG at ACG 2017 at goo.gl/y79nw2. To reserve a rental car by phone, call 1-800-331-1600, and provide the Avis Worldwide Code – J900824. All rentals are subject to a driver’s license check and all drivers should be 25 or older with a major credit card. Any drivers between the ages of 21-24 will incur an underage fee of $27 per day.


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ORLANDO, FLORIDA Aendees of the World Congress at ACG£¤¥¦ will find much to do and see in the Orlando, Florida area. Orlando is home to Walt Disney World® and Epcot®, Universal Studios Florida®, SeaWorld® Orlando, and more. In addition to theme parks, visitors to Orlando will find a number of outdoor and sports aractions, as well as art museums and shopping. Highlighted on the following pages are just a few of the things to do and see in Orlando. Visit the WCOG at ACG2017 website for quick links to theme parks, aractions, events taking place during WCOG at ACG2017, restaurants, and more. WALTDISNEYWORLD® Walt Disney World is just a short drive from the Orange County Convention Center and area hotels. Aendees can enjoy a wide variety of aractions at Walt Disney World's four theme parks: Magic Kingdom®, Disney’s Animal Kingdom®, Epcot®, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, plus two water parks, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Whether you are a Disney movie fan or not, you can’t help but smile at seeing the many movie characters that have delighted millions of people for decades. New at Disney is Disney Springs, where you can enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment with your family. Here are just a few of the highlights of each of the Walt Disney World theme parks. Each park includes rides and aractions.

Magic Kingdom®

Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

Epcot®

Cinderella’s Castle Enchanted Tales with Belle Pirates of the Caribbean Space Mountain

Star Wars Launch Bay Star Wars – Path of the Jedi Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple Toy Story Mania For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration

Enjoy the International Food & Wine Festival at the 11 country pavilions Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom, Canada, and the U.S.A. and more

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Pandora - NEW! Dino-Sue Discovery Island Trails Conservation Station Humunga Kowabunga Kilimanjaro Safaris


Universal

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Ever dream that you could experience all the action from your favorite movie or TV show? You can when you visit Universal Orlando®, the number one movie and TV-based theme park in the world. Fans can enjoy such rides and aractions as Harry Poer and the Escape from Gringos™, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, E.T. Adventure®, Shrek 4-D, The Simpsons Ride, Terminator 2®: 3-D, Transformers: The Ride-3D, and more. In addition, there are more than 50 dining options, including character dining. At Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, you’ll find the newest araction, Skull Island Reign of Kong, plus Harry Poer and the Forbidden Journey, Jurassic Park River Adventure®, The Incredible Hulk Coaster®, The Amazing Adventures of Spider Man®, and more.

SeaWorld SEAWORLD®

Even though Orlando is miles from ocean waters, you can still explore the greatest creatures of the sea with a visit to SeaWorld®. Popular rides and aractions include Dolphin Cove and the Dolphins Up-Close Tour, Antartica: Empire of the Penguin®, Shark Encounter®, and Orca Underwater Viewing. Plus, learn about SeaWorld’s efforts in animal care and rescue, as well as conservation.

Kennedy

KENNEDYSPACECENTER No theme park can beat the thrill of the Kennedy Space Center. This is NASA’s launch headquarter, and all NASA human space flights have taken place from the Kennedy Space Center since 1968. It’s about an hour’s drive from Orlando, so visit the Kennedy Space Center and take a tour to get an up-close view of the launch pad, the launch control center, the vehicle assembly building, and a history of Cape Canaveral, past and present.

More of What to Do and See

MOREOFWHATTODOANDSEEINORLANDO If a theme park isn’t the adventure you seek, no problem. Orlando offers numerous art museums, shopping excursions, outdoor adventures, and of course, golf. There are more than 170 golf courses within an hour’s distance from Orlando to choose from.


¤¤¤¤EXPLORING¤ More of FLORIDA Extending your stay in Florida and want to know more of what there is to do and see in the Sunshine State?

Northwest Northeast If you are looking for aractions within driving distance of Orlando, you can also visit Central Florida locations such as Daytona Beach, home of the Daytona International Speedway, which is approximately one hour away. St. Augustine, Florida, is approximately 2 hours away, and is one of the oldest and most historic cities of Florida. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the start of the Old Spanish Trail Transcontinental Highway, which connects Old Spanish colonial towns across the U.S. If all you want to do is hit the beach, approximately one hour from Orlando are the beaches of Space Coast, home of the Kennedy Space Center. Beaches on Space Coast include Cocoa Beach, Melbourne Beaches, Palm Bay and Titusville. Other regions of Florida include Northwest Florida, Northeast Florida, Southeast Florida, and Southwest Florida.


Central Southwest Southeast

Northwest NORTHWESTFLORIDA

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Encompassing the panhandle of Florida and on the Gulf coast, Northwest Florida includes destinations such as Pensacola, Tallahassee and Panama City. Also referred to as the Emerald Coast, Northwest Florida features numerous beaches and resorts.

Northeast NORTHEASTFLORIDA

Popular destinations of Northeast Florida include Jacksonville and Gainesville. Jacksonville is the first major city as you enter Florida from the North. In addition to numerous beaches, Jacksonville also offers the Intercoastal Waterway, as well as a number of marshes and lakes to explore. Gainesville, Florida, is inland and about a 90 minute drive from Orlando or Jacksonville. It offers a variety of outdoor activities on one of the many lakes and rivers in the region.

Southeast SOUTHEASTFLORIDA

Located in Southeast Florida are popular cities like Miami, Key Largo, West Palm Beach, and the Florida Keys. You can take a quick flight from Orlando to Miami to enjoy Miami’s dynamic nightlife. If you want to explore the Everglades National Park, you’ll find it south of Miami. In the Everglades, you can find camping, hiking and canoeing trails, ranger-guided programs and bird watching. From Miami, rent a car and drive down Highway 1 to visit the Florida Keys. Vast ocean waters surrounding the Keys make them one of the top fishing destinations in the world. Your trip down Highway 1 ends in Key West, the Southernmost point in the continental U.S.

Southwest SOUTHWESTFLORIDA

Want to explore the Gulf side of Florida? Drive west from Orlando to Tampa, St. Petersburg, or farther south to Ft. Myers or Naples. You’ll find many beaches along Southwest Florida’s coast, many of which are considered some of the finest in the U.S. The Tampa/St. Petersburg area is about two hours from Orlando. Explore Florida’s Southwest region by car and drive down the coast to Naples, which is approximately four hours from Orlando.



acg auxiliary events & tours Auxiliary Schedule at a Glance Breakfast will be available Saturday through Tuesday in the Auxiliary Hospitality Suite for all ACG Auxiliary Members.

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Auxiliary Registration/ Hospitality Suite Hya Regency - Barrel Spring II 8:00 am – 10:00 am

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Conference Aendee Registration Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse B Lobby (Level 1) 7:00 am – 6:30 pm Auxiliary Registration/ Hospitality Suite Hya Regency - Barrel Spring II 8:00 am – 10:00 am Opening Welcome Reception** Exhibit Hall 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm

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Conference Aendee Registration Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse B Lobby (Level 1) 6:00 am – 5:00 pm

Auxiliary Registration/ Hospitality Suite Hya Regency - Barrel Spring II 8:00 am – 10:00 am Auxiliary Member Luncheon Hya Regency - Room TBD 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm All Auxiliary members invited.

Auxiliary Board Meeting Hya Regency - Room TBD Time TBD

All Auxiliary members invited.

webpage at www.acgaux.gi.org and their Facebook page, ACG Auxiliary, for updated and additional information on the tours, hospitality suite, luncheon, and auxiliary membership.

ACG Auxiliary-Sponsored Tours Register for the tours at www.acgaux.gi.org. Morse Museum

Auxiliary Registration/ Hospitality Suite Hya Regency - Barrel Spring II 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Saturday, October 14, departs Hya Regency Orlando at 10:30 am, returns at 2:30 pm Cost: $25, ACG Auxiliary Member; $35, Non-members (includes transportation and tour) Join the Auxiliary at the Morse Museum which houses the largest collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848– 1933). The Morse Museum also has on display American art poery, late 19th- and early 20th-century American painting, graphics, and other decorative arts. Aer the tour, you will be able to visit the surrounding area for lunch and personal sightseeing. Transportation will be provided to and from the Morse Museum.

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Chocolate Kingdom

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ACG Auxiliary Officers 2016-2017 Co-Presidents Mimi Chung [email protected] Shelley DeVault shelleydevault@a.net

Vice-Presidents (Hospitality) Renee Remily [email protected] Carol Rubin [email protected]

Vice-President (Membership/Communications) Patrice Koscheski [email protected]

Secretary Jayne Hanauer [email protected]

Vice-Presidents (Activities) Dorisann Rusche [email protected] Lynn Reynolds [email protected]

Please continue to visit the ACG Auxiliary

Treasurer Laurie Leighton [email protected]


Sunday, October 15, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $20, ACG Auxiliary Member; $30, Non-members Immerse yourself in an interactive tour that uncovers how chocolate transforms from the bean into the creamy, dreamy chocolate bar. Aer the educational and delicious smelling 45-minute tour, you will have the opportunity to create your own candy bar and incorporate some of your favorite treats. Chocolate Kingdom is within walking distance from the Hya Regency Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center.

Auxiliary Luncheon – Members Only

Monday, October 16, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Cost: complimentary for ACG Auxiliary Members Join Chef at the Hya Regency Orlando for a personalized cooking demonstration. You will be able to not only taste the dishes that the chef creates but you will also be able to take recipes with you to try at home. This luncheon is for Auxiliary Members only.

Please note that tours and fees are subject to change

special events & receptions The Opening Welcome Reception Sunday, October 15, 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm Immediately following the conclusion of the Postgraduate Course, join colleagues for the WCOG at ACG2017 Opening Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall. The Reception will feature hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. This casual social gathering will give all aendees the opportunity to explore the Hall, meet with exhibitors, and network and mingle with colleagues.

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There are numerous opportunities during WCOG at ACG2017 to network with your peers. Here are a few of the events taking place this year.

ACG's Presidential Address Monday, October 16 9:00 am – 9:30 am • Valencia Ballroom Carol A. Burke, MD, FACG, ACG President, will address aendees during the ACG Presidential Address to mark the beginning of the Scientific Meeting. The president uses this opportunity to welcome members, highlight ACG’s accomplishments over the past year, and bid farewell as the leadership of the ACG passes on to the president-elect.

ADDITIONALRECEPTIONS Women and Minorities in Gastroenterology Reception Sunday, October 15 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm • Room W205C All those interested in the issues facing women and minorities in the GI field are invited to aend.

NP/PA Reception Sunday, October 15 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm • Room W205B All NP/PA aendees are invited to aend.

Alumni Receptions Sunday, October 15 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Every year, several alumni receptions are planned for alumni of various medical schools. Invited aendees will receive an invitation by mail from their alumni group.

WGO's Presidential Address Monday, October 16 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm • Valencia Ballroom David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH, FACG, WGO President, will address aendees during the WGO Presidential Address.

ACG Annual Business Meeting Monday, October 16 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm • Valencia Ballroom BC All ACG Members and Fellows (FACG) are encouraged to aend the College’s Annual Business Meeting where College business will be discussed and voted on. The meeting will be held immediately following that day’s Scientific Session.

WGO General Assembly Tuesday, October 17 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm • Room W311EF All Governing Council and General Assembly members are encouraged to aend the biennial WGO business meeting to discuss and vote on WGO maers.

ACG Auxiliary Saturday through Tuesday Hya Regency - Barrel Spring II The ACG Auxiliary will provide a Hospitality Suite for spouses during the WCOG at ACG2017 Meeting, offering a place to relax and unwind, review tour and visitor information, or just chat with friends. Registration for Auxiliary members will also be available in the suite. A Schedule of Events for the ACG Auxiliary, as well as information on tours and other events, can be found on page 14.


gi fellows & trainee events The ACG and WGO are commied to serving the specific needs of GI trainees. The World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017 includes elements designed with this aim in mind. These special GI traineefocused offerings, such as the Trainees Luncheon, Career Opportunities for Women in GI Luncheon, and the Navigating, Networking, and Negotiating Your First Job Workshop, will feature discussions from gastroenterologists who work in a variety of practice seings. Plus, there is an opportunity for those in North American training programs to showcase their knowledge by competing in GI Jeopardy. Navigating, Networking, and Negotiating Your First Job Workshop Friday, October 13, 2017 • 5:00 pm – 8:15 pm Room W308AB The ACG Women in GI Commiee is hosting a program for both men and women geared towards senior GI fellows and junior faculty, addressing the specifics of both the private practice and academic job search. Discussions will focus on details of private practice versus academics, contract analysis, networking skills, negotiating skills, and work-life balance. Separate breakouts for small group discussions are planned. Advance registration is required and space is limited. There is a $30 fee. Dinner will be provided. To register, please visit the WCOG at ACG2017 registration page: WorldCongressACG2017.org.

Career Opportunities for Women in GI Luncheon Saturday, October 14, 2017 • 12:20 pm – 1:35 pm Room W304GH The ACG Women in GI Commiee is hosting a program geared toward residents and trainees who are facing difficult decisions regarding the future of their medical careers. Female gastroenterologists from a variety of medical backgrounds will address the issues of being a female subspecialist, balancing career and family, and opportunities for women in medicine, and, more specifically, in gastroenterology. This is a free program for aendees of the WCOG at ACG2017. Advance registration is required and space is limited. Register at: hp://WorldCongressACG2017.org/career-opportunities-for-womenin-gi-luncheon.

GI Jeopardy: Buzz In for Your Training Program Saturday, October 14, 2017 • 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm Room W315 GI Jeopardy will return in 2017! To become a contestant, you must be a fellow-in-training, but all are welcome to aend the competitive final round, a spirited GI version of the television classic. The competition begins in July with a preliminary round open to all GI training programs. Groups of fellows will take an online test on a variety of GI topics and diseases. The top five scoring programs will then be invited to send two-person teams to compete in front of a live audience at the WCOG at ACG2017. Travel expenses for the teams will be covered by ACG. Last year’s GI Jeopardy finalists were supported by more than 200 lively audience members giving the event a real game show atmosphere. Light refreshments will be provided.


Trainee Luncheon Sunday, October 15, 2017 • 12:20 pm – 1:35 pm Room W304GH A special luncheon exclusively for fellows-in-training will be offered on Sunday during the Postgraduate Course. While this year’s topic has yet to be determined, past topics have included “Employment Agreements,” “4th Year GI Fellowships,” “From Fellowship to Practice: What You Need to Know,” and “What I Learned My First Year in Practice.” Register early, as this luncheon sells out every year. This luncheon is available to all trainees in gastroenterology and hepatology, and has a fee of $40. To register, please visit the WCOG at ACG2017 registration page: WorldCongressACG2017.org.

Hands-on Workshop Center – Trainee-only Sessions Monday, October 16, 2017 • 7:45 am – 9:30 am The ever-popular Hands-on Workshop Center, featuring sessions delivered by faculty experts, will again be offered in the Exhibit Hall. Faculty will present an overview of the device or technique, a demonstration using the device, and aendees will then have an opportunity to practice using the equipment. Each session will feature devices provided from two or more companies, when available. In addition, trainee-only hands-on sessions will be offered. Look for details in September. Pre-registration for GI fellows hands-on sessions is required. Second and third year fellows will be emailed when pre-registration opens. Trainees are welcome to participate in any hands-on session offered Sunday – Tuesday. See page 17 for additional information.

How to Get Published: An ACG Journal Editor Roundtable Monday, October 16, 2017 • 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Room W315 ACG’s journal editors frequently receive questions about how best to get published, how they assess submissions, and how to best format a manuscript. In this session, the editors reveal answers to the “Top 10 Questions” they receive about the publication process and share pearls of wisdom about what works – and what doesn’t work – when submiing papers for publication. If you want to start or improve your publishing career, then don’t miss this valuable opportunity to hear directly from the editors who are eager to help! Free and open to all aendees.

hands-on endoscopy workshop Sunday, October 15 through Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Workshop Co-Directors: Laith H. Jamil, MD, FACG, and Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG Gain practical experience performing the latest techniques and using cuing-edge devices when you participate in one of the many hands-on sessions offered during WCOG at ACG2017. Participants will be able to fine-tune their endoscopy skills by interacting with the experts. In addition, there will be hands-on sessions specifically for trainees on Monday morning. Please note, hands-on sessions do not offer CME.

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Fellows-only sessions will be held on Monday, October 16. Fellows will be allowed to pre-register for the fellows-only sessions. Registration for all other hands-on sessions will take place on-site in the Convention Center.

Sunday, October 15

Tuesday, October 17

3:45 pm - 6:45 pm EMR/ Polypectomy | Faculty Leader: Mihir S. Wagh, MD, FACG ERCP | Faculty Leader: Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG

10:15 am - 1:15 pm Enteroscopy | Faculty Leader: Juan Carlos Bucobo, MD ERCP | Faculty Leader: Raj J. Shah, MD

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Foreign Body Removal | Faculty Leader: James L. Buxbaum, MD Hemostasis | Faculty Leader: Seth A. Gross, MD, FACG

Monday, October, 16 10:15 am - 1:00 pm ERCP | Faculty Leader: Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACG EMR/Polypectomy | Faculty Leader: Andrew Y. Wang, MD, FACG 10:30 am - 1:15 pm Stenting | Faculty Leader: Virendra Joshi, MD Hemostasis | Faculty Leader: John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG 1:30 pm - 4:15 pm EUS | Faculty Leader: Michael B. Wallace, MD, MPH, FACG EMR and ESD with the Asian Experts | Faculty Leader: Qiang Cai, MD, PhD, FACG 1:45 pm - 4:30 pm Mucosal Ablation | Faculty Leader: Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH, FACG Hemorrhoid Therapy | Faculty Leader: Harry E. Sarles, Jr., MD, FACG

10:30 am - 1:30 pm Mucosal Ablation | Faculty Leader: TBD Capsule Endoscopy | Faculty Leader: Jonathan A. Leighton, MD, FACG 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm Hemorrhoid Therapy | Faculty Leader: Stephen W. Landreneau, MD, FACG 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Foreign Body Removal | Faculty Leader: V. Raman Muthusamy, MD, FACG Esophageal & Anorectal Motility Disorders | Faculty Leader: John E. Pandolfino, MD, MSCI, FACG

gi fellows only sessions Monday, October 16

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GI Fellows Sessions!

7:45 am - 9:30 am ERCP | Faculty Leader: John A. Martin, MD, FACG EMR/Polypectomy | Faculty Leader: Laith H. Jamil, MD, FACG Hemostasis | Faculty Leader: Abdelmunem E. Abdo, MD Foreign Body Removal / Stenting | Faculty Leader: David A. Greenwald, MD, FACG Continue to visit WorldCongressACG2017.org for updates on the Hands-on Endoscopy Workshop Center


featured lectures ACG's David Sun Lecture Screening and Surveillance of Barrett's Esophagus: Where Are We Now and What Does the Future Hold?

Gary W. Falk, MD, MS, FACG Saturday, October 14 • 10:00 am – 10:30 am Valencia Ballroom

Hear Dr. Gary Falk define best practices and review what is on the horizon in screening and surveillance of Barre’s esophagus when he presents the ACG David SunLecture. Dr. Falk has been involved in clinical research in Barre’s esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Helicobacter pylori, esophageal motility disorders, advanced esophageal imaging and therapeutics, and eosinophilic esophagitis, that has resulted in over 150 peer reviewed publications and NIH and non-NIH grants. He is currently involved in translational research studies in collaboration with basic scientists in cancer biology and pathobiology to study the role of inflammatory mediators in eosinophilic esophagitis and cell of origin of Barre’s esophagus. Research in eosinophilic esophagitis is also focusing on clinical trials of novel therapeutic agents, clinical and biologic aspects of pediatric to adult transition, and participation in the Consortium of Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Researchers consortium. Dr. Falk is currently Professor of Medicine and co-director, GI Motility/Physiology Laboratory at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. The David Sun Lecture, held during the Postgraduate Course, was established by Mrs. Sun in memory of her husband, Dr. David Sun, an outstanding gastroenterologist and investigator. Each year, a lecturer with a distinguished background in gastroenterology or an allied field is chosen by thecourse directors of the Postgraduate program subject to the approval of the ACG Educational Affairs Commiee and the ACG Board of Trustees.

WGO Henry L. Bockus Lectureship Does Portal Pressure Guide Management of Portal Hypertension and its Complications?

Shiv Kumar Sarin, MD, DM Monday, October 16 • 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm • Valencia Ballroom Gain a deeper understanding of managing complications of portal hypertension and new prospects in treatment beyond beta-blocker therapy when Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin presents the WGO Henry L. Bockus Lectureship. During his distinguished academic career spanning 35 years, Dr. Sarin has contributed immensely to the field of hepatology. His contributions include “Sarin’s Classification of Gastric Varices”; variceal band ligation as primary prophylaxis which was a landmark NEJM paper. He has also defined new disease entities, portal biliopathy and acute and chronic liver failure. In addition, his seminal contributions on liver regeneration using growth factors have the potential for providing non-transplant options to ACLF patients. Prof. Sarin has authored more than 500 publications, helped develop 18 major guidelines and edited 13 books. He is the founding Co-Chief Editor of Hepatology International. Dr. Sarin has also been recognized by the government of India for his work, awarding him the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India. He is a member of all three science academies of India. He has been a recipi-


ent of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, the highest Award in Science in India, The World Academy of Medical Sciences International Prize, EASL International Recognition Award and “Most Distinguished Physician from India” from the American Association of Physicians of India The Henry L. Bockus Lectureship and medal is awarded in commemoration of Henry L. Bockus, the first president of WGO, to a gastroenterologist who, in the opinion of the WGO Governing Council, has made a distinguished contribution to the clinical practice, science and/or teaching of gastroenterology.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture Refocusing IBD Patient Management: Personalized, Proactive, and Patient-Centered Care

Corey A. Siegel, MD, MS Monday, October 16 • 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Valencia Ballroom

Learn ways to improve outcomes by personalizing IBD treatment when Dr. Corey A. Siegel presents, “Refocusing IBD Patient Management: Personalized, Proactive, and Patient-Centered Care.” Dr. Siegel's research interests include understanding risk/benefit tradeoffs in IBD, developing models to predict outcomes in Crohn's disease, creating tools to facilitate shared decision making, the use of telemedicine in IBD, and improving the quality of care delivered to patients with IBD. He has been funded by the NIH, AHRQ and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for this work. He has lectured nationally and internationally, and published numerous journal articles and book chapters on this and other topics in IBD. Dr. Siegel is the founder of the BRIDGe group, an international research collaborative of IBD investigators. He is currently the co-chair of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Quality of Care Program called IBD Qorus. Dr. Siegel was inducted into the International Organization for the Study of IBD (IOIBD) in 2013. He is on the editorial board for Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, and serves as a reviewer for The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Journal of Crohn's and Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, The Cochrane Collaboration, and Gastroenterology. Dr. Siegel is Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, and an Associate Professor of Medicine and of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. The AJG Lecturer was chosen by the co-editors of The American Journal of Gastroenterology with approval from the ACG Educational Affairs Commiee and the ACG Board of Trustees.

ACG's J. Edward Berk Distiguished Lecture Are Our Patients Sleeping Safely and Soundly? The State of Endoscopic Procedural Sedation in 2017 John J. Vargo, II, MD, MPH, FACG Tuesday, October 17 • 10:10 am – 10:45 am Valencia Ballroom A-C

Understand optimal sedation practices for GI endoscopy, review the extended physiologic monitoring techniques, and learn about the pharmacoeconomic landscape of sedation practice when John J. Vargo, II, MD,

featured lectures Dr. Vargo is currently the Chairman of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Cleveland Clinic. He also serves as Director of Enterprise Endoscopy Operations as well as Director of Endoscopic Research and Innovation in the Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr Vargo holds the Pier C. and Renee Borra Family Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology and Hepatology He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Rochester. A§er completing an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Pisburgh Health Science Center, Dr. Vargo completed fellowships in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. A member of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation since 1994, Dr. Vargo's research interests include sedation, physiologic monitoring, outcomes, and training. His endoscopic practice includes ERCP, EUS, advanced imaging techniques, stenting, ESD and deep enteroscopy. The J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture is awarded to individuals prominent in gastroenterology or a related area. The lecturer is nominated by the ACG President and the appointment is subject to approval by the ACG Board of Trustees. The lectureship was established in recognition of the significant contributions made by J. Edward Berk, MD, MACG, to clinical gastroenterology during his long and distinguished clinical and academic career.

ACG's Emily Couric Memorial Lecture Colon Cancer: Polyps, Prevention, and Progress

Mark B. Pochapin, MD, FACG Tuesday, October 17 • 3:40 pm – 4:10 pm Valencia Ballroom B-D

Understand new treatment options in the prevention of colon cancer when Mark B. Pochapin, MD, FACG presents the Emily Couric Lecture, “Colon Cancer: Polyps, Prevention, and Progress.” Dr. Pochapin specializes in advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy and focuses on the prevention, early detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. His research interests center on innovative endoscopic technologies, quality in endoscopy, and the early detection of precancerous and cancerous lesions. Dr. Pochapin has received over 30 teaching awards, including the Elliot Hochstein Teaching Award for "the qualities of compassion, skill, and distinction as a physician and teacher" and the Humanism in Medicine Award in recognition of "compassion, sensitivity, respect, and cultural competence in the delivery of care to patients and their families." He is the author of "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Colorectal Cancer." Dr. Pochapin is Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Director of the Division of Gastroenterology, and The Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Gastroenterology in the Department of Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center / NYU School of Medicine. He is the current Treasurer of the ACG. The Emily Couric Memorial Lecture, developed by the ACG, the Virginia Gastroenterological Society and the Old Dominion Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, is in honor of Virginia State Senator Emily Couric, who died of pancreatic cancer in October of 2001. Senator Couric was a strong advocate for health care issues, particularly in her instrumental work to pass the nation’s first legislation mandating health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening.

WGO Georges Brohée Lectureship News From a Dark Continent – An Assessment of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications of the Gut Microbiome Eamonn M. M. Quigley, MD, MACG Tuesday, October 17 • 3:40 pm – 4:10 pm Valencia Ballroom A

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MPH, FACG presents ACG’s J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture.

Much has been learned of the microbiology of the human gut microbiome and laboratory experiments have revealed potential involvement of a disturbed microbiome in a number of gastrointestinal and systemic diseases. This lecture will explore to what extent this promise has translated into clinical value. Dr. Quigley’s clinical and research interests include irritable bowel syndrome, gastrointestinal motility and the role of the gut microbiota in health and in gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders. He has authored over 900 publications and edited or co-edited 22 books or monographs. He has received numerous awards world-wide. He served as president of both the American College of Gastroenterology and the World Gastroenterology Organization and is a past editor-in-chief of The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Dr. Quigley is the David M. Underwood Chair of Medicine in Digestive Disorders, Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical Director of the Lynda K. and David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Disorders and Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College at Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA. The Georges Brohée Lectureship and medal is delivered during each World Congress to commemorate Georges Brohée, the founder of the first International Association of Gastroenterology. The lecturer is chosen by the WGO Governing Council from either the host country or the respective region.

ACG's David Y. Graham Lecture On Becoming a Successful Leader: An Amazing Journey or the Road to Nowhere?

Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, FACG Wednesday, October 18 • 10:20 am – 10:55 am Valencia Ballroom BC

Recognize the aributes and tools necessary to become a successful leader for any scenario when Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, FACG presents the ACG David Y. Graham Lecture. Dr. Sunanda Kane is Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She has expertise in the field of inflammatory bowel diseases where she is engaged in patient care, research, and quality improvement within the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She is active on many national commiees and organizations including the Board of Trustees of the ACG as an Officer, and previously on the Patient Education Commiee of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. In addition, she has served as an Associate Editor for Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics and has just completed the second edition of her book on the self-management of IBD for patients. Dr. Kane is Vice President of the ACG. The Graham Lecturer is chosen by the ACG president and is subject to approval by the ACG Board of Trustees. Established in 2004 in recognition of the many contributions to clinical gastroenterology made by David Y. Graham, MD, MACG, this named lectureship was made possible through a donation by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., and Meretek Diagnostics, Inc. Register at WorldCongressACG2017.org – 19

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WCOG at ACG2017 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Clinical gastroenterology continues to experience an ever-increasing array of options and advancements affecting both the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Gastroenterologists must stay abreast of the diagnostic and treatment options that are available for managing their patients and effectively utilize them while maximizing quality and safety. The multi-faceted pressures of new and increasing scientific developments, pressures from payors and policymakers, and demands by more knowledgeable patients mandate that gastroenterologists find ways to constantly reevaluate the diagnostic techniques and treatment modalities used and mechanisms for delivery in their practices. Declining reimbursement, increased demand for measurement of quality, and an insufficient workforce also remain significant challenges for gastroenterologists and their practices. As a consequence, it is important to identify more efficient ways to obtain the latest scientific knowledge and institute scientifically sound therapy so that the highest quality of patient care can be maintained. This objective, regardless of the specific practice seing, is to guarantee that each individual patient obtains the treatment and service that is the best possible option for their specific needs. The emphasis of ACG’s educational efforts focuses on these advancements in diagnosis and treatment options, as well as on the policies, procedures, and guidelines gastroenterologists employ in the overall management of their practices. A primary CME educational program goal is to heighten the knowledge of clinicians and other health care professionals involved in GI patient care in all areas of management, with an emphasis on those conditions with increasing prevalence and those where management continues to present a challenge. Aention is also placed on advanced and improved endoscopic techniques and practice management tools that can increase gastroenterologists’ efficiency and effectiveness in their daily practice. Colon Cancer Screening Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer among both men and women. Colon cancer incidence rates have declined over the last two decades and survival rates have increased. This likely relates at least in part to increased colorectal cancer screening and surveillance, which allows physicians to detect and remove pre-cancerous polyps or diagnose cancers at an early stage. Although these trends are moving in a positive direction, there remains a need to increase the number of individuals being screened. The proper and timely use of existing as well as newer screening tests that may lead to prevention or early diagnosis of specific disease conditions is critical. Increasing the rate of patient participation in colorectal cancer screening and surveillance is also important. Furthermore, providing and quantifying indicators that define a quality colonoscopy, including bowel preparation quality and adenoma detection rates, especially in light of recent findings on the prevalence of flat lesions, is a need that affects gastroenterologists. In addition, it is important that gastroenterologists understand the importance of grading bowel preparation using a validated scale, and that they are familiar with recommendations for the timing of a repeat colonoscopy in exams with inadequate bowel preparation. There is also a need to recognize the potential role that the gastroenterologist plays in minimizing the occurrence of interval cancers. This includes the use of split-dose preparation in their practice as well as the use of proper polyp resection technique. The serrated pathway, which may account for at least 15% of all colorectal cancers, requires gastroenterologists to understand the challenges in detection, resection, and pathological interpretation and classification of these lesions. To aid in surveillance of serrated polyps, gastroenterologists should be aware of an expert panel’s recent recommendations: Guidelines for Colonoscopy Surveillance A§er Screening and Polypectomy: A Consensus Update by the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer. There has also


been a recent update to the surveillance guidelines that includes the addition of recommendations for certain serrated polyps. There is also a need to educate the gastroenterologist on the recent published data that help support recommendations of previous versions of surveillance guidelines. This will hopefully serve to increase physician adherence to the guidelines. As the survival rates from these GI cancers continue to improve, the must continue educating gastroenterologists who provide ongoing care to these patients. This important and evolving educational need must be met in a way that touches on the impact of various forms of cancer on the overall health and quality of life of these patients. Obesity Obesity has drastically increased in prevalence in the United States, from less than 15% in the 1960s to over 30% at present. It has been predicted that if the rates continue at their current pace, by 2015, 75% of adults will be overweight or obese. Therefore, not only is it imperative for gastroenterologists to be knowledgeable regarding obesity prevention and treatment options, but it is also important that they understand the importance of patient education. Patient education is a necessity to improve compliance and to achieve desired treatment results. In those patients who undergo surgery for the management of obesity, information on the post-surgical complications has become increasingly important. Specifically, endoscopic techniques and management options in these patients can be a challenge. It is essential that gastroenterologists be familiar and up-to-date on endoscopic techniques in this challenging group of patients. These topics, as well as the latest information on what GI conditions are linked to or exacerbated by obesity, have been requested as areas of further education by practicing gastroenterologists. IBD Inflammatory bowel disease is an area of gastroenterology that continues to see important developments in diagnostic and medical therapeutic options. The gastroenterologist must be fully aware of the latest developments in biologic and immunomodulator therapies including safety considerations and their place in patient management. In recent years there have also been many advances made in laboratory, radiographic, and endoscopic modalities that directly impact the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease and in the surveillance for dysplasia in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s colitis. Education regarding optimizing the use of such modalities is important to the practicing gastroenterologist. The post-surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease patients also continues to be a topic of great importance and one in which the clinician o§en faces challenges due to the complexity and unpredictability of the condition and the associated decisionmaking process. Hepatology Gastroenterologists are frequently faced with challenges related to liver disorders including hepatitis B and C, NAFLD, hepatic encephalopathy, cirrhosis, and autoimmune liver diseases. O§en, the gastroenterologist relies on the expertise of the hepatologist to assist in the management of these patients; however, with hepatologists operating at capacity, the gastroenterologist must be able to offer the best quality of care and treatment options to patients with liver disease. With the increased incidence of NAFLD, practical and clinically relevant physician education is extremely important in this area. Hepatitis C Hepatitis C will be the most dramatically changing area of liver disease over the next few years, and there will be two major areas that will require focus and aention. First, HCV screening recommendations have shi§ed from the classic risk-based screening to an age-based screening. The CDC and USPFTS have recommended one-time screening of all persons born between 1945 and 1965. It will be essential that ACG and gastroenterologists educate primary care providers as well as patients about the need for HCV screening. Secondly, there has been a dramatic

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Pancreaticobiliary Pancreaticobiliary diseases can also be extremely challenging to manage, and can vary greatly in complexity and severity. Gastroenterologists play an essential role in both the evaluation and the management of patients with pancreaticobiliary disorders. Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas are more frequently diagnosed and management guidelines have been updated recently as our knowledge base continues to grow. Gastroenterologist offer highly specialized care for such patients, including advanced interventional endoscopic procedures. As endoscopic technology advances, patients are simultaneously becoming more complex, making it essential that gastroenterologists are up-to-date on these management techniques and strategies. Education on the diagnosis and management of various forms of pancreaticobiliary disease including pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer, and biliary disorders is critical to obtaining the best patient outcomes. Functional GI Improvements in the understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of motility and functional GI disorders continue to progress as research in this area expands. These disorders are among the most common GI disorders in the general population. Understanding the latest science with regard to these disorders and newer treatment modalities is critical to improving clinical outcomes and quality of life for a large group of patients who have been among the most difficult to treat. Understanding the potential role of enteric microbiota and inflammation in these disorders will also help determine the appropriate course of action and play a critical role in managing these challenging conditions. Diarrheal disorders can prove to be challenging to diagnose and manage. Whether it be acute or chronic, caused by a malabsorptive condition, inflammatory, or infectious process, gastroenterologists must be aware of the various potential causes of diarrhea and the most appropriate corresponding treatment options. With the incidence and severity of Clostridium difficile infections increasing in recent years, this is yet another condition that demands close aention by the gastroenterologist. GI Bleeding GI bleeding remains one of the most common yet most challenging issues confronted by the clinical gastroenterologist. New anticoagulants have been released in the last several years, and this new class of drugs has made patients with GI bleeding even more difficult to treat. It is critical that gastroenterologists are frequently updated on these new medications as these patients may require different management strategies than those who are on traditional anticoagulants. Whether the GI bleeding is related to drug therapy, stress ulceration in the intensive care unit, anticoagulation, chronic liver disease, or obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, the gastroenterologist must be up to date on the latest information on strategies to prevent, diagnose, and optimally treat GI bleeding. GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common condition world-wide and affects 20% of American adults on a weekly basis. An understanding of its pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment options, and complications is extremely important for the practicing gastroenterologist, and new

guidelines have been published on reflux within the past year. While less common, eosinophilic esophagitis appears to be increasing markedly in incidence and has been the subject of intense research leading to recent clinical guidelines. Esophageal dysmotility remains an ongoing challenge, and this field has dramatically changed in the past several years due to the adoption of new diagnostic modalities and an outpouring of outcomes data. This has been particularly significant for achalasia, which also has been the subject of recent consensus guidelines within the past year. Other upper GI conditions including Barre’s esophagus, dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, and H. pylori also require a clear understanding. It is important that published evidence-based practice guidelines for these upper GI conditions and many other identified GI disorders be available to the gastroenterologist for their explicit understanding and to enhance their ability to most effectively manage each of their patients. With guidelines published on gastroesophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and achalasia within the last year, this has been an active area and this new information needs to be disseminated to the gastroenterology community. Endoscopy Rapid technological advancements in endoscopy and other diagnostic and therapeutic areas in gastroenterology creates a need to communicate the latest techniques and strategies for managing everything from patients with altered anatomy to identification and removal of large and difficult polyps to developing practice of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. Gastroenterologists in a variety of practice seings need to learn and integrate these new therapies into their practice in order to provide state-of-the-art services to their patients.

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shi§ in the treatment of hepatitis C. Compared to the previous treatments, the current treatment regimens are dramatically more effective and have shorter lengths of therapy, and have dramatically fewer adverse side effects. Also, within the next 1-2 years, therapy will likely be completely alloral, interferon-free, and perhaps even ribavirin-free. There will be a series of new regimens available, with new ones being introduced at a very rapid pace. Because there will be simple and effective therapies available, there will likely be more gastroenterologists who are willing to treat HCV. For this reason, ACG must work to educate gastroenterologists about the current and upcoming treatments. Also, with the expected rapid development and approval of multiple regimens, ACG must work to have a mechanism in place to allow rapid changes and/or addendums to HCV treatment guidelines.

Quality Finally, it is critical that gastroenterologists incorporate quality, safety, and service metrics into their clinical practice. In particular, quality and safety issues in the endoscopy suite need to be addressed in order to improve patient outcomes. Other quality issues dealing with specific disease states and their management in the office practice also need to be addressed by the practicing gastroenterologist. Practice efficiency is also of great importance as the demand for increased efficiency across all seings continues to drive the search for practical tools to positively impact care delivery and patient outcomes. Through the use of evidence-based approaches for treatment and rational public health policy, clinicians need to identify new and innovative ways to deliver care across the community. Ever-expanding access to information on a real-time basis by both clinicians and patients provides unique opportunities as well as challenges to the healthcare delivery system. When this is combined with the pressures associated with increased spending on healthcare in an environment currently trending toward decreased reimbursement and inadequate rewards for the physician who spends more time with the patient, the importance of high-quality continuing medical education for gastroenterologists and their patients cannot be overstated. FACULTY DISCLOSURES The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ACG, as an ACCME accredited provider, ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its directly and jointly provided education activities. All who are in a position to control the content of an education activity (including their spouse or partner) are required to disclose to ACG all relevant financial relationships in any amount occurring in the past 12 months with any commercial interest that may create a conflict of interest related to the subject maer of an education activity. Safeguards against commercial bias have been put in place by ACG. Anyone who refuses to disclose relevant financial relationships will be disqualified. ACG ensures any conflicts of interest are resolved before the educational activity occurs and discloses all relevant financial relationships to the learners prior to the beginning of an education activity. Register at WorldCongressACG2017.org – 21

three-day clinical review Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15, 2017

Your comprehensive clinical update SAVE UP TO 10% WHEN YOU REGISTER! If you are looking for a comprehensive clinical review and don’t want to spend too much time away from the office, aend the Three-Day Clinical Review. The Three-Day Clinical Review includes the GI Pathophysiology Course, the What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course, and the popular Postgraduate Course. Leading experts in the subspecialties will delve deeper into topics of interest to you and address the common and not-so-common GI disorders you see in practice.

DAYÅ•FRIDAYÇOCTOBERÅÈ Your Day 1 schedule includes two half-day courses that delve into GI disease processes and conventional and emerging pharmacological treatment options.

Morning • 7:00 am – 12:30 pm

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What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course

Course Directors: Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, and Ikuo Hirano, MD, FACG

Course Directors: Brooks D. Cash, MD, FACG, and Sco M. Tenner, MD, MS, MPH, JD, FACG

Gain a beer understanding of gastrointestinal disease processes and their impact on clinical presentation of patients when you aend the GI Pathophysiology Course. Experts will review the underlying causes and clinical implication of commonly encountered diseases seen in practice. See page 24 for complete agenda.

Aend the What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course for an intensive review of key GI pharmacology, including comparisons and contrasts between conventional and emerging pharmacological treatment options. This course will consist of lectures and Q & A sessions. The course is designed primarily for physicians in GI/hepatology, as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advanced practice healthcare professionals interested in the latest information on state-of-the-art treatment of these illnesses. See page 25 for complete agenda.


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WCOG at ACG2017 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS GIPATHOPHYSIOLOGYCOURSE

Friday, October 13, 2017 • 7:00 am – 12:30 pm • Room: Valencia BC Course Directors: Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, and Ikuo Hirano, MD, FACG

COURSE DESCRIPTION

6:30 am

Continental Breakfast

Apply concepts to care when you aend the GI Pathophysiology Course. This half-day course illustrates the mechanisms behind novel diagnostic strategies, helps to formulate a plan using appropriate testing methodologies, and offers practical implementation strategies. Register for the course separately or as part of the Three-day Clinical Review.

7:00 am

Welcome and Introductions Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS Ikuo Hirano, MD, FACG

7:05 am

Current and Future Clinical Applications of the Microbiome in GI Disease Eamonn M. M. Quigley, MD, MACG Assess the role of the enteric microbiome and metabolome and the potential use of probiotics in various GI disorders including C. difficile infection.

7:45 am

Scientific Basis for Novel Immunologic Approaches to IBD Miguel D. Regueiro, MD, FACG Apply concepts regarding the immunologic basis for novel biologic therapies to the management of IBD.

8:25 am

When, Why, and How to Apply Molecular and Genetic Testing to Colon Polyps and Cancer Elena M. Stoffel, MD, MPH Formulate an approach to the use of molecular and genetic testing in the evaluation and management of colon polyps and cancer.

9:05 am

Celiac Disease: Novel Therapeutic Approaches Beyond Gluten Withdrawal Peter H. R. Green, MD, FACG Identify the mechanisms behind novel diagnostic strategies and pharmacologic approaches for patients with celiac disease.

COURSE FACULTY Darren M. Brenner, MD John O. Clarke, MD Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS (Course Director) Nirmala Gonsalves, MD Peter H. R. Green, MD, FACG Ikuo Hirano, MD, FACG (Course Director) Eamonn M. M. Quigley, MD, MACG Miguel D. Regueiro, MD, FACG Elena M. Stoffel, MD, MPH

ACCREDITATION / CME / MOC This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Gastroenterology and the World Gastroenterology Organisation. The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

9:45 am

Q&A

10:00 am

Break

10:15 am

Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Food Allergy or Acid Reflux? Nirmala Gonsalves, MD Describe the rationale and practical approach for using proton pump inhibitors and elimination diet therapies in the management of eosinophilic esophagitis.

10:55 am

Interpretation and Therapeutic Implications of Physiologic Testing in the Management of Refractory Reflux John O. Clarke, MD Identify the pearls and pitfalls in the use of motility, impedance, and pH testing in the assessment of patients with refractory reflux disease.

11:35 am

Mechanistic Underpinnings for the Management of Refractory Constipation Darren M. Brenner, MD Apply concepts regarding the physiologic basis of constipation to inform therapeutic decisions for patients with refractory constipation.

12:15 pm

Q&A

12:30 pm

Course Adjourns

The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5.25 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.


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WCOG at ACG2017 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WHAT'SNEWINGIPHARMACOLOGYCOURSE

Friday, October 13, 2017 • 1:45 pm – 5:15 pm • Room: Valencia BC Course Directors: Brooks D. Cash, MD, FACG, and Sco M. Tenner, MD, MS, MPH, JD, FACG

COURSE DESCRIPTION Experts define and describe the use and management of new pharmacological therapies as well as updates in current pharmacological treatment options for a variety of GI disorders during the What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course. Register for the course separately or as part of the Three-day Clinical Review.

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ACCREDITATION / CME / MOC This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Gastroenterology and the World Gastroenterology Organisation. The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 3.25 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.

Welcome and Introductions Brooks D. Cash, MD, FACG Sco M. Tenner, MD, MS, MPH, JD, FACG

1:50 pm

IBD: The First Visit Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG Review appropriate tests, vaccinations, referrals, and medications needed for patients with IBD on their first visit, depending on disease activity.

2:10 pm

Routine and Emergent Anticoagulation Management in the Periendoscopic Period David A. Greenwald, MD, FACG Define the use and management of new anticoagulation medications and reversal agents in patients undergoing endoscopy or experiencing GI bleeding.

2:30 pm

Rational PPI Therapy in the Era of Concern Kenneth R. DeVault, MD, FACG Describe the evidence found in new studies that questions the safety of long-term use of PPIs.

2:50 pm

Practical Guide to HCV Therapy in 2017 Jorge L. Herrera, MD, MACG Compare the safety, efficacy, and prescribing guidelines of the new direct-acting antagonists used to treat chronic hepatitis C.

3:10 pm

Q&A

3:25 pm

Break

3:40 pm

Pharmacologic Approach to IBS: Beyond Diet and Fiber Brooks D. Cash, MD, FACG Assess current pharmacologic treatment options for functional GI disorders.

4:00 pm

Medical Management of Fay Liver Disease Philip K. Henderson, DO Discuss the issues and interventions currently available for the management of fay liver disease, with a focus on available pharmacologic approaches.

4:20 pm

Medication Use in Pregnancy Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, FACG Determine available pharmacological therapies that are safe for treatment of GI disorders in the pregnant patient.

4:40 pm

Pharmacologic Treatment of Pancreatic Disorders Sco M. Tenner, MD, MS, MPH, JD, FACG Differentiate the latest options for the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic pancreatitis.

5:00 pm

Q&A

5:15 pm

Course Adjourns

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Brooks D. Cash, MD, FACG (Course Director) Kenneth R. DeVault, MD, FACG Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG David A. Greenwald, MD, FACG Philip K. Henderson, DO Jorge L. Herrera, MD, MACG Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, FACG Sco M. Tenner, MD, MS, MPH, JD, FACG (Course Director)

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WCOG at ACG2017 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PRACTICEMANAGEMENTCOURSE

Future World: Taking Ownership During Changing Times Friday, October 13, 2017 • 7:30 am – 4:10 pm • Room W414 Course Directors: Ralph D. McKibbin, MD, FACG, and Louis J. Wilson, MD, FACG

COURSE DESCRIPTION

7:00 am


Healthcare delivery is transforming at an accelerating rate, but opportunities in the field of gastroenterology remain strong for physicians to claim ownership of their practices and their careers. Physician leadership and ownership will be even more important during these changing times, but that alone will not be enough for success. Aendees of the 2017 Practice Management Course will hear from private practice colleagues about new ways to improve the operations, enhance productivity, and guarantee success of their practices.

7:30 am

Welcome and Introductions Ralph D. McKibbin, MD, FACG Louis J. Wilson, MD, FACG

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The Big Picture in a Small World

7:40 am

Presidential Address: Physician Wellness: A Critical Mission Carol A. Burke, MD, FACG Define physician wellness, review the impact of physician wellness on outcomes, and outline ACG’s commitment to physician wellness.

8:00 am

Market Forces in GI Practice: Is Ownership a Vanishing Dream? Caroll D. Koscheski, MD, FACG Describe the trends in healthcare delivery that will alter private practice, understand how physician ownership is central to the future of health care, and identify ownership opportunities in the future.

8:20 am

Quality Reporting Update: The Happy Side of MIPS Costas H. Kefalas, MD, MMM, FACG Evaluate the current status of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and the opportunities for positive change in private practices.

8:40 am

Q&A

A boxed lunch will be provided to all registered aendees.

ACCREDITATION / CME / MOC The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 8 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.


COURSE FACULTY Ken J. Brown, MD Carol A. Burke, MD, FACG Harish K. Gagneja, MD, FACG Reed B. Hogan, II, MD Costas H. Kefalas, MD, MMM, FACG Caroll D. Koscheski, MD, FACG Lawrence R. Kosinski, MD, MBA, FACG Ralph D. McKibbin, MD, FACG (Course Director) Michael S. Morelli, MD, CPE, FACG Richard E. Moses, DO, JD, FACG Irving M. Pike, MD, FACG Harry E. Sarles, Jr., MD, FACG Colleen M. Schmi, MD, MHS, FACG James A. Turner, Jr., MBA, MHA Louis J. Wilson, MD, FACG (Course Director) Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS David J. Zeer, PHR, SHRM-CP, CHCC, CPCO, CPC, COC, PCS, FCS, CHBC, CMUP, PESC, CMAP

friday courses Session 2:

Ventures and Entrepreneurship

8:50 am

Quick Tidbit: E & M Coding Basics

8:55 am

Physician Entrepreneurs in GI Medicine Ralph D. McKibbin, MD, FACG Recognize entrepreneurship and the role of clinical gastroenterologists in practice innovation, inspire creative thinking for practice improvements, and outline examples of successful entrepreneurs.

9:15 am

True Adventures in Ancillaries Reed B. Hogan, II, MD Harry E. Sarles, Jr., MD, FACG Identify the vital importance of ancillary services to the profitability of private practice, specify the major opportunities in gastroenterology, and use real-life examples to demonstrate success in ancillary services.

9:55 am

Q&A

10:05 am

Break

Session 3:

The Circle of Life in Your Practice

10:20 am

Quick Tidbit: Revenue Cycle Terms and Review Methods

10:25 am

Advanced Use of Advanced Practice Providers Colleen M. Schmi, MD, MHS, FACG Outline the evolving use of advanced practice providers in private practice gastroenterology, describe the obstacles to incorporating them into practice, and specify opportunities for mutual success.

10:45 am

Stop the Leaks: Solving Your Overhead Problems James A. Turner, Jr., MBA, MHA Identify major overhead categories and diagram an approach to reducing overhead while improving productivity.

11:05 am

Med Law Update: Healthcare Fraud and Other Risk Areas Richard E. Moses, DO, JD, FACG Describe the implications of federal anti-kickback laws and other hot areas of Office of Inspector General prosecutions in health care as they relate to medical directorships, practice ownership, and partnership in gastroenterology, and outline methods to avoid legal problems.

11:25 am

Audit Proof Your Practice David J. Zeer, PHR, SHRM-CP, CHCC, CPCO, CPC, COC, PCS, FCS, CHBC, CMUP, PESC, CMAP Discuss the major categories of RAC audit risk for private practices and establish processes that reduce that risk and prepare practices for potential RAC audits.

11:45 am

Q&A

12:00 pm

Break / Pick up Box Lunches

Session 4: Engaging Patients and Improving Care 12:45 pm

Quick Tidbit: E & M CPT Time Codes

12:50 pm

Transforming Patient Engagement to Close Care Gaps Lawrence R. Kosinski, MD, MBA, FACG Illustrate the transformation of patient engagement from a focus on patient satisfaction surveys to population management and identifying solutions to care gaps that also improve practice performance.

1:10 pm

Improving the Customer Journey Michael S. Morelli, MD, CPE, FACG Demonstrate how mapping a customer’s experience can be used to improve the performance of private practice.

1:30 pm

Effective Patient Education and Communication Harish K. Gagneja, MD, FACG Recognize the importance of patient education in clinical practice, compare and contrast current methods of patient education, and identify the most effective communication platforms.

1:50 pm

Reputation Management Ken J. Brown, MD Define the differences between reputation management and patient satisfaction surveys, and evaluate the tools available to manage the community reputation of a practice.

2:10 pm

Q&A

2:25 pm

Break

Session 5:

Your Practice Culture

2:40 pm

Quick Tidbit: What Is ERISA? Why Does it Maer?

2:45 pm

Partnership and Conflict Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS Identify major areas of conflict between partners in private practice, describe the dangers of these conflicts to successful physician ownership and leadership, and outline methods to avoid and solve these conflicts.

3:05 pm

Cultivating Ownership by Developing New Leaders in Your Group Irving M. Pike, MD, FACG Recognize the importance of leadership development in a private practice partnership, outline challenges and opportunities, highlight the role of professional societies, and demonstrate how practice projects can be used to involve partners and guarantee success.

3:25 pm

Culture Change and Transition in Your Practice Louis J. Wilson, MD, FACG Define corporate culture and its importance to the future of a business, and discuss recommendations for maintaining positive corporate culture during transitions.

4:00 pm

Wrap-up Ralph D. McKibbin, MD, FACG Louis J. Wilson, MD, FACG

4:10 pm

Course Adjourns

FRIDAY PROGRAMS

9:35 am

Networking Lunch

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Business Models and Market Strategies: The Anatomy of a Great Business Plan James A. Turner, Jr., MBA, MHA List the steps to creating a business plan, highlight qualities that make a plan strong, and describe why entrepreneurship is vital for the future of private practice using examples applicable to gastroenterologists.

12:15 pm


friday courses

WCOG at ACG2017 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ASGE-WGOENDOSCOPYCOURSE Viva Endoscopy!

Friday, October 13, 2017 • 7:30 am – 4:30 pm • Room: Valencia A Course Directors: Andres Gelrud, MD, MMSc, FASGE, and Mark D. Topazian, MD, FACG, FASGE

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will highlight state-of-the-art endoscopic management of gastrointestinal diseases that aendees encounter daily, and present important recent innovations that are changing clinical practice. The faculty will provide tips and techniques that can be immediately employed to improve endoscopic outcomes. The series of course presentations will include case discussions and video content to stimulate audience dialogue with world-renowned faculty experts. This course gives expert solutions based on data and personal experience for challenging yet common problems such as antithrombotic management, treatment of challenging colonic polyps, detection and management of Barre’s esophagus, screening for early gastric cancer, new methods of controlling GI hemorrhage, ERCP management of difficult stones, how to avoid post-ERCP pancreatitis, optimization of EUS-guided tissue acquisition, endoscopic repair of GI perforations and leaks, management of difficult esophageal strictures, and how to develop an endoscopic bariatric practice.

COURSE FACULTY Barham Abu Dayyeh, MD, MPH Peter V. Draganov, MD, FASGE, FACG Steven A. Edmundowicz, MD, FASGE Andres Gelrud, MD, MMSc, FASGE (Course Director) Antonio Rollan Rodriguez, MD Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH, FASGE, FACG Reem Z. Sharaiha, MD, BSc, MBBS Uzma D. Siddiqui, MD, FASGE Claudio Rolim Teixeira, MD, PhD Mark D. Topazian, MD, FACG, FASGE (Course Director)

• Describe state-of-the-art approaches to identifying, sampling, and managing Barre’s esophagus • Implement techniques for diagnosis of early gastric cancer in at-risk patients • Enhance their techniques for EUS-guided tissue acquisition • Utilize various ERCP modalities for treatment of bile duct stones • Implement best practices in endoscopic drainage and debridement of walled-off pancreatic necrosis • Demonstrate techniques for minimizing the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis • Discuss strategies, indications, and technologies for small bowel endoscopy • Implement new endoscopic management strategies for difficult esophageal strictures • Employ new methods for control of gastrointestinal hemorrhage and repair of GI tract

ACCREDITATION / CME / MOC The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASGE designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course has been specifically designed for practitioners of gastrointestinal endoscopy, especially gastroenterologists, gastrointestinal surgeons, gastrointestinal nurses, and fellows in training. This course is equally relevant to those in private practice and academic practice.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.25 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Upon completion of this educational activity, physicians will be able to:

For questions about the course, contact:

INTENDED AUDIENCE

• Discuss peri-procedural management of direct oral anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs

Toll free: 866-353-ASGE (2743) E-mail: [email protected]

• Identify methods to optimize endoscope disinfection in their practice

If you need any auxiliary aids or services identified in the American with Disabilities Act (e.g., assistive listening devices or Braille materials), please contact ASGE.

• Optimize polypectomy methods for sessile colonic polyps


Tel: 630-573-0600 Web: www.asge.org

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WCOG at ACG2017 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 6:30 am

Registration and Continental Breakfast

7:30 am

Welcome and Introductions Andres Gelrud, MD, MMSc, FASGE Mark D. Topazian, MD, FACG, FASGE

Session 1: 7:40 am

8:00 am

8:20 am

11:35 am

How to Start a Bariatric Practice Steven A. Edmundowicz, MD, FASGE What cognitive and endoscopic training is required? Is a team approach to obesity required, and who are the key team members?

Preliminaries

11:55 am

Panel Discussions Q&A

Anti-Thrombotic Drugs Mark D. Topazian, MD, FACG, FASGE Management of antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs before and aer endoscopy, and in patients with GI bleeding.

12:15 pm

Lunch Break

Endoscope Disinfection: What You Need to Know Uzma D. Siddiqui, MD, FASGE The risk of microbial transmission by endoscopes, and current best practices for performing and monitoring endoscope disinfection.

Session 4: Pancreaticobiliary Endoscopy Preventing and Managing Complications of ERCP Peter V. Draganov, MD, FASGE, FACG Risk stratification; when to say "no" ERCP; techniques that minimize the risks of ERCP; approach to postERCP pancretitits and hemorrhage.

1:35 pm

Biliary Stones Andres Gelrud, MD, MMSc, FASGE When to perform ERCP before or aer laparoscopic cholecystectomy: management of big stones including large caliber balloon dilation and lithotripsy techniques.

1:55 pm

Pancreatic Fluid Collections and Necrosis Peter V. Draganov, MD, FASGE, FACG Differential diagnosis of pancreatic cystic lesions; how to drain pancreatic fluid collections and necrosis and manage adverse events.

2:15 pm

Panel Discussions Q&A

Session 5:

Emerging Endoscopic Techniques

2:40 pm

Enternal Stents: What's New Reem Z. Sharaiha, MD, BSc, MBBS New data, indications, and devices for enteral stenting.

Panel Discussion Q&A

Session 2:

Cancer Screening, Prevention, and Diagnosis

8:40 am

Colon Polyps Big and Small Claudio Rolim Teixeira, MD, PhD Detection of subtle polyps, and endoscopic management and follow-up of both small and large colon polyps.

9:00 am

Diagnosis and Endoscopic Treatment of Barre’s Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH, FASGE, FACG How to perform state-of-the-art diagnostic endoscopy for diagnosis of Barre’s esophagus and Barre’s dysplasia (are advanced imaging technologies of proven benefit?); and which patients to treat endoscopically with available modalities treatment and techniques of endoscopic resection.

9:20 am

Screening for Early Gastric Cancer Antonio Rollan Rodriguez, MD New endoscopic techniques for detection of gastric dysplasia and early gastric cancer; which patients to screen and which treatments to recommend.

3:00 pm

9:40 am

EUS: How to Maximize Your Tissue Yield Uzma D. Siddiqui, MD, FASGE Indications and best endoscopic techniques and devices for EUS-guided aspiration and core biopsy.

New Ways to Control Hemorrhage Steven A. Edmundowicz, MD, FASGE Over-the-scope clips, endoscopic suturing, EUSguided therapies, and combined endoscopic/ radiologic procedures.

3:20 pm

10:00 am


Treatment of Difficult Esophageal Strictures Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH, FASGE, FACG New endoscopic approaches to recurrent or refractory esophageal stenosis.

10:30 am

Break

3:40 pm

Session 3:

Bariatric Endoscopy

10:55 am

Managing Complications of Bariatric Surgery Reem Z. Sharaiha, MD, BSc, MBBS Endoscopic approach to leaks, dehiscence, sleeve dysfunction, and weight regain aer bariatric surgery.

Endoscopic Repair of Acute GI Perforations and Leaks Barham Abu Dayyeh, MD, MPH How to manage acute GI tract perforations and leaks endoscopically.

4:00 pm


4:30 pm

Course Adjourns

11:15 am

FRIDAY PROGRAMS

1:15 pm

Primary Bariatric Endoscopy Barham Abu Dayyeh, MD, MPH Short-term and long-term efficacy and adverse events of current endoscopic modalities; patient selection; which techniques should be part of clinical practice now?


friday courses FACULTYLISTING GI Pathophysiology Course Faculty Darren M. Brenner, MD Associate Professor of Medicine and Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA John O. Clarke, MD Director, Esophageal Program, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS (Course Director) Professor of Medicine; Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA Nirmala Gonsalves, MD Associate Professor of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA Peter H. R. Green, MD, FACG Phyllis & Ivan Seidenberg Professor of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA Ikuo Hirano, MD, FACG (Course Director) Professor of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA Eamonn M. M. Quigley, MD, MACG Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College; Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA Miguel D. Regueiro, MD, FACG Professor of Medicine, University of Pisburgh, Pisburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Elena M. Stoffel, MD, MPH Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

What's New in GI Pharmacology Course Faculty Brooks D. Cash, MD, FACG (Course Director) Professor of Medicine, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA Kenneth R. DeVault, MD, FACG Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine; Clinical Director, Section of Gastroenterology; Co-Director, Center for Digestive Disorders, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachuses, USA David A. Greenwald, MD, FACG Director of Clinical Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York, USA Philip K. Henderson, DO Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA Jorge L. Herrera, MD, MACG Professor of Medicine, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, USA Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, FACG Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA Sco M. Tenner, MD, MS, MPH, JD, FACG (Course Director) Clinical Professor of Medicine, State University of New York, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Practice Management Course Faculty Ken J. Brown, MD Partner, Digestive Health Associates of Texas, PA, Plano, Texas, USA Carol A. Burke, MD, FACG Director, Center for Colon Polyp and Cancer Prevention; Vice Chair Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA Harish K. Gagneja, MD, FACG Partner Physician, Austin Gastroenterology, Austin, Texas, USA Reed B. Hogan, II, MD Gastroenterologist, GI Associates, Flowood, Mississippi, USA Costas H. Kefalas, MD, MMM, FACG Partner, Akron Digestive Disease Consultants, Inc., Akron, Ohio, USA Caroll D. Koscheski, MD, FACG Clinical Gastroenterology, Private Practice, Gastroenterology Associates, PA, Hickory, North Carolina, USA


Lawrence R. Kosinski, MD, MBA, FACG Managing Partner, Illinois Gastroenterology Group, Elgin, Illinois, USA Ralph D. McKibbin, MD, FACG (Course Director) Director of Strategic Planning and Business Development, Blair Gastroenterology Associates, Duncansville, Pennsylvania, USA Michael S. Morelli, MD, CPE, FACG President, Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Richard E. Moses, DO, JD, FACG Physician, Aorney, Educational Consultant, Philadelphia Gastroenterology Consultants, Ltd. and MedLaw Compliance LLC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Irving M. Pike, MD, FACG Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, John Muir Health, Walnut Creek, California, USA Harry E. Sarles, Jr., MD, FACG Founding Partner and Medical Director, Digestive Health Associates of Texas, DHAT Research Institute, Rockwall, Texas, USA Colleen M. Schmi, MD, MHS, FACG President, Galen Medical Group, Chaanooga, Tennessee, USA James A. Turner, Jr., MBA, MHA Chief Executive Officer, Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Louis J. Wilson, MD, FACG (Course Director) Managing Partner, Wichita Falls Gastroenterology Associates, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS Partner, Digestive Health Associates of Texas, P.A.; Medical Director, Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB Hospital GI Lab, Bedford, Texas, USA David J. Zeer, PHR, SHRMCP, CHCC, CPCO, CPC, COC, PCS, FCS, CHBC, CMUP, PESC, CMAP Consultant, Zeer HealthCare, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

ASGE-WGO Endoscopy Course Faculty Barham Abu Dayyeh, MD, MPH Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA Peter V. Draganov, MD, FASGE, FACG Professor of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA Steven A. Edmundowicz, MD, FASGE Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA Andres Gelrud, MD, MMSc, FASGE (Course Director) Associate Professor of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA Antonio Rollan Rodriguez, MD Clinica Alemana de Santiago, University of Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH, FASGE, FACG Chief of Gastroenterology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA Reem Z. Sharaiha, MD, BSc, MBBS Assistant Professor of Medicine, Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA Uzma D. Siddiqui, MD, FASGE Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA Claudio Rolim Teixeira, MD, PhD Interventional Endoscopy, Moinhos Vento Hospital, Porto Alegre, Brazil Mark D. Topazian, MD, FACG, FASGE (Course Director) Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA

postgraduate course SATURDAY, October 14 and SUNDAY, October 15 WCOG at ACG2017 Postgraduate Course

GLOBAL APPROACH TO OPTIMAL MANAGEMENT OF GI DISORDERS

Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15, 2017 • Room: Valencia Ballroom Course Directors: Geoffrey Metz, AM, FRACP, MD, FRCP, FACP, Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, FACG, and Marcelo F. Vela, MD, MSCR, FACG Back By Popular Demand! The 2017 PRINTED Self-Assessment Test is included with ALL Postgraduate Course registrations and will be provided at the time of the meeting. You must be registered for the Postgraduate Course in order to get a printed copy of the Self-Assessment Test. Registrants for any portion of the WCOG at ACG2017 meeting who would like early and/ or online access to the SAT test, see below for 2017 Online Self-Assessment Test purchase information. Credit will only be awarded for one format of the 2017 Self-Assessment Test.

Postgraduate Course Program Description

Accreditation / CME / MOC

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Gastroenterology and the World Gastroenterology Organisation. The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are awarded as follows: 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for the Postgraduate Course and 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for each Learning Luncheon (lunches must be purchased separately). Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 13 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.

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Member price: $75* Nonmember: $125* The 2017 edition of the SAT includes: • 300 questions • Correct answers, detailed explanations, and a bibliography (with links to PubMed) • The ability to track scores overall and by category

POSTGRADUATE COURSE

Staying informed of new and emerging advancements in the field of gastroenterology, combined with the volume of patients increasing as the population ages, can challenge any clinical gastroenterologist and advanced practitioner to deliver his or her best patient care. Focused on a world-view of GI disease for the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017 (WCOG at ACG2017), the popular Postgraduate Course will provide updates on a variety of gastroenterology and hepatology subjects including colon, IBD, small bowel and functional disorders, endoscopic emergencies, quality metrics in GI, obesity, pancreaticobiliary, liver disease, esophagus and stomach, liver disease, and motility. Expert faculty will deliver scientific presentations in a variety of formats. Didactic lectures, followed by interactive question and answer sessions, small group learning luncheons, and a choice of simultaneous sessions on the latest topics in GI and liver clinical care will be offered. In addition, numerous sessions will be interpreted into Spanish to enhance learning opportunities for aendees. Learn what is on the horizon that may impact your practice and listen to experts address a global approach to managing GI disorders. Leave the course with practical takeaway points that you can implement in practice.

The program is designed primarily for clinicians in GI/hepatology, as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advanced practice healthcare professionals interested in a scientifically sound approach to the management of GI and liver illnesses.

Available for purchase to all

WCOG at ACG2017

attendees!

The 2017 Online Self-Assessment Test offers a maximum of 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and ABIM MOC points upon successful completion. NOTE: The PRINTED version of the 2017 Self-Assessment Test is included in the course registration for Postgraduate Course aendees and will be provided at the time of the meeting. * Prices in effect only until Friday, October 6th. The discount only applies to those who register through the WCOG at ACG2017 registration website at http://WorldCongressACG2017.org. After October 6th, the Online Self-Assessment Test can be purchased through the ACG website at full price.


postgraduate course SATURDAY, October 14, 2017 Saturday, October 14, 2017 • 7:50 am – 5:00 pm 7:00 am


7:50 am

Welcome and Introductions Geoffrey Metz, AM, FRACP, MD, FRCP, FACP Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, FACG Marcelo F. Vela, MD, MSCR, FACG

11:10 am

Use of Anti-TNF Antibodies, Drug Levels, and Other Serological Markers in IBD Gerhard Rogler, MD, PhD Enumerate the indications and clinical applications of anti-TNF antibodies and other prognostic serological markers for IBD management.

11:30 am

Diet, FMT, and Other Non-pharmacological Management Options for IBD Charles N. Bernstein, MD, FACG Discuss the role of diet, use of FMT, and other nonpharmacological therapies in the management of IBD.

11:50 am

Panel Q & A

12:10 pm

Break for Learning Luncheons

¾¿: Updates in Gastroduodenal Disorders

Moderators: Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG Geoffrey Metz, AM, FRACP, MD, FRCP, FACP 8:00 am

8:20 am

Management of Functional Dyspepsia Paul Moayyedi, MBChB, PhD, MPH, FACG Evaluate the latest guidelines and evidence on management of functional dyspepsia. Updates in Pharmacological Therapy for IBS Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG Discuss the selection of appropriate pharmacological agents for the treatment of IBS.

8:40 am

Dietary and Other Non-pharmacological Management Options for IBS Peter R. Gibson, MD Identify the role of dietary and mental health-based therapies for IBS.

9:00 am

Wheat Sensitivity: Is it Celiac Disease? Geoffrey Metz, AM, FRACP, MD, FRCP, FACP Explain the practical approach and guidelines for diagnosing and treating patients with wheat sensitivity disorders, and discuss the role of vaccines for celiac disease.

9:20 am

Panel Q & A

9:40 am

Break

10:00 am '¾¾¾ Screening and Surveillance of Barre’s Esophagus: Where Are We Now and What Does the Future Hold? Gary W. Falk, MD, MS, FACG Introduced by: Carol A. Burke, MD, FACG, ACG President Define current best practices and review upcoming options for screening and surveillance of Barre’s esophagus. See page 18 for more information.

¾¿: Complex Issues in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Moderators: Uma Mahadevan, MD, FACG Gerhard Rogler, MD, PhD 10:30 am Loss of Response to Anti-TNFs – What Should I Do Next? Uma Mahadevan, MD, FACG Describe the natural history and treatment options for patients failing anti-TNF therapy. 10:50 am Enhanced Imaging for Detection of Dysplasia in IBD Surveillance Ralf Kiesslich, MD, PhD Review the optimal approach to detection and management of dysplasia in IBD surveillance.


Saturday Optional Learning Luncheons 12:20 pm – 1:35 pm $75 per person per lunch. Separate registration required. 1.

Diarrhea, Bloating, and Abdominal Pain: Work-up and Treatment Algorithms Amy S. Oxentenko, MD, FACG Discuss a practical approach to the work-up and management of patients with diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain.

2.

Screening and Surveillance Intervals for Colonoscopy: Navigating the Gray Zones Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, FACG Identify the appropriate screening modality and surveillance interval when guidelines are not clear.

3.

Diagnostic Tools for Esophageal Disease Miguel A. Valdovinos, MD Discuss the use of diagnostic tools for esophageal disorders, including high resolution manometry, wireless pH and impedance-pH monitoring, and esophageal distensibility measurements.

4.

Predicting the Disease Course of IBD and Tailoring Therapy Jesús K. Yamamoto-Furusho, MD, PhD, MSc Review the roles of endoscopic, clinical, and radiologic tools in determining the course of disease and tailoring medical therapy in IBD patients.

5.

Biosimilars for IBD: Changing the Landscape David T. Rubin, MD, FACG Analyze the latest evidence in evolving therapies for inflammatory bowel disease and the impact on clinical care.

6.

Achalasia: Diagnosis and Management John E. Pandolfino, MD, MSCI, FACG Discuss current diagnostic approaches and management options for achalasia.

Sesiones en Español SESIONESDISPONIBLESENESPAÑOL Busque el icono de auriculares para las sesiones disponibles en Español. Disponibles en cantidad limitada. Se recomienda la pre-inscripción.

postgraduate course SATURDAY, October 14, 2017 Gut Microbiota Manipulation in FGID Eamonn M. M. Quigley, MD, MACG Review the role and importance of gut microbiota in the management of functional GI disorders.

Saturday Simultaneous Symposia Sessions

Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Who’s at Risk and How to Treat Yan G. Bakman, MD Identify the latest evidence for pharmacological and endoscopic interventions to reduce post-ERCP pancreatitis.

Moderators:

9.

Functional Esophageal Disorders Ronnie Fass, MD, FACG Discuss the diagnosis and management of functional heartburn and functional chest pain.

4:05 pm

10.

Updates in the Management of Portal Hypertension K. Rajender Reddy, MD, FACG Describe recent evidence and guidelines on management of portal hypertension.

4:25 pm

11.

Tips and Techniques for Removing Large Polyps Michael B. Wallace, MD, MPH, FACG Demonstrate tips and techniques for safe and effective removal of large colon polyps.

4:45 pm

7.

8.

12.

1:35 pm

HBV Reactivation With Immunosuppressive Therapy and Management During Pregnancy Joseph K. Lim, MD, FACG Outline the management approach to HBV reactivation with immunosuppressive therapy, and treatment of HBV during pregnancy.

¾: Approach and Treatment of non-IBD Colitis

3:45 pm

Barre’s Esophagus: Natural History, When to Ablate, and How Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH, FACG Discuss the natural history, appropriate patient selection, and treatment modalities for ablation of Barre’s esophagus.

2:25 pm

Management of EoE: Beyond the Basics Ikuo Hirano, MD, FACG Explain the natural history and treatment options for eosinophilic esophagitis.

2:45 pm

Practical Approach to Management of Extraesophageal GERD Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc(Epi), FACG Outline the diagnostic and treatment approaches for extra-esophageal GERD.

3:05 pm

Panel Q & A

3:25 pm

Break

Panel Q & A

Moderators: 3:45 pm

4:05 pm

4:25 pm

4:45 pm

(Valencia Ballroom BC)

Jonathan A. Leighton, MD, FACG Roque Sáenz, MD, FACG Role of Non-invasive Testing in Colon Cancer Screening Theodore R. Levin, MD, FACG Discuss the evidence for and role of various stoolbased tests used for colon cancer screening including FIT, stool DNA, and serum-based tests. Capsule-based Endoscopy and CT Colonography for Colon Cancer Screening Jonathan A. Leighton, MD, FACG Describe updates in capsule endoscopy and CT colonography in colon cancer screening. Making Sense of New and Oµen Contradictory Guidelines for Colon Cancer Screening Roque Sáenz, MD, FACG Compare and contrast key guidelines for colon cancer screening and summarize the best available approach. Panel Q & A

¾: Updates in Liver Disease Moderators: 3:45 pm

4:05 pm

4:25 pm

4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:15 pm

(Valencia Ballroom D)

Kelly W. Burak, MD, FRCPC, MSc (Epid) K. Rajender Reddy, MD, FACG Autoimmune Liver Disorders K. Rajender Reddy, MD, FACG Discuss a clinical approach to diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune hepatitis, PBC, and PSC. Diagnosis and Multi-modality Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Kelly W. Burak, MD, FRCPC, MSc (Epid) Explain updates in the diagnosis and multi-modality management of hepatocellular carcinoma. Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis Mario Reis Alvares-da-Silva, MD, PhD Identify diagnostic challenges and updates in the treatment of alcoholic hepatitis. Panel Q & A Course Adjourns GI Jeopardy (see page 16 for information)

POSTGRADUATE COURSE

Moderators: Naïma Amrani, MD Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH, FACG 1:45 pm PPI-refractory Symptoms: Evaluation and Management Marcelo F. Vela, MD, MSCR, FACG Identify the optimal diagnostic approach and treatment of patients with reflux symptoms, who fail PPI therapy.

(Valencia Ballroom A)

Guilherme G. Macedo, MD, PhD, FACG Darrell S. Pardi, MD, MS, FACG The Spectrum of Diverticular Disease: SUDD, SCAD Brennan M.R. Spiegel, MD, MSHS, FACG Discuss the expanding spectrum of diverticular disease and treatment options. Microscopic Colitis: Therapy and Endpoints Darrell S. Pardi, MD, MS, FACG Identify the therapeutic approaches and treatment endpoints for microscopic colitis. Treatment of Recurrent C. difficile Infection Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACG Describe the latest therapeutic agents and approaches to treatment of recurrent C. difficile infection.

¾: Colon Cancer Screening: State of the Science

Break

¾¿: Difficult-to-Treat Esophageal Disorders

2:05 pm

3:45 pm – 5:00 pm


postgraduate course SUNDAY, October 15, 2017 Sunday, October 15, 2017 • 7:50 am – 5:00 pm 7:00 am


7:50 am

Welcome and Introductions Geoffrey Metz, AM, FRACP, MD, FRCP, FACP Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, FACG Marcelo F. Vela, MD, MSCR, FACG

¾Î: Quality in Colonoscopy: What You Need to Know in 2017

Moderators: Desmond J. Leddin, MB, MSc, FRCPC, FRCPI Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, FACG 8:00 am Measuring and Reporting Colonoscopy Performance Roland Valori, MD, MB BS, FRCP, MSc (Oxon), ILTM Describe quality measurement and reporting programs for colonoscopy performance. 8:20 am

Optimal Resection of Colon Polyps