3rd Annual Updates in Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 6:45 AM - Saturday, March 22, 2025, 12:30 PM, The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Sonoma, CA

The 3rd Annual Updates in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Course will explore the latest advancements in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. It aims to provide a concise update tailored to gastroenterologists, hepatologists, primary care providers, internists, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses. The course focuses on delivering important updates to help healthcare professionals stay informed and provide optimal care to patients with gastrointestinal issues. Participants will learn practical strategies and diagnostic approaches for various conditions such as esophageal disease, motility disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreaticobiliary disease, cancer screening, liver disorders, and abdominal pain. The educational approach includes lectures, Q&A sessions, debates, and informal discussions covering technology, research, diagnosis, guidelines, and treatment strategies. The course also offers opportunities for participants to interact with Stanford faculty members, engage with expert speakers, and build connections during sessions and breaks.

Early Bird Registration (through December 19, 2024)
Physicians: $595
Allied Health: $395
Trainees: $150
Industry: $795

December 20, 2024 through February 18, 2025
Physicians: $695
Allied Health: $495
Trainees: $150
Industry: $795

February 19, 2025 through March 19, 2025
Physicians: $795
Allied Health: $595
Trainees: $150
Industry: $795

STAP-eligible employees can use STAP funds towards the registration fees for this activity.  Complete the STAP Reimbursement Request Form and submit to your department administrator. 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (20.00 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME credits (20.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (20.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (20.00 hours)

1. Analyze the complaint of dysphagia and symptoms suggestive of esophageal dysmotility
2. Manage diarrhea in the context of inflammatory bowel disease
3. Determine appropriate treatment approaches to use in the care of patients with fatty liver
4. Evaluate the diagnostic options available for abdominal pain to further define symptom etiology
5. Consider medical and surgical treatment approaches for gastroesophageal reflux and appropriately utilize these therapies

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Stanford Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 ANCC contact hours.  

California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
Stanford Medicine Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17874, for 20.00 contact hours.

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) - Live 
Stanford Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This live activity is designated for 20 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.  

American Board of Internal Medicine MOC Credit 
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 20 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

MOC Participation Threshold

 Learner writes a reflective statement on making a commitment to change or maintaining an element of practice. Validity of all written statements will be assessed prior to awarding credit.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Sonia Vittori
     Title:Education Events Specialist
     Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Email: [email protected]

Conference Location & Details:

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
100 Boyes Blvd.
Sonoma, California 95476
(707) 938 9000 

A block of rooms has been reserved at a reduced rate at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, for conference participants on a first-come, first-serve basis and may sell out before 02/19/2025. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis and the group rate will no longer be guaranteed.  Reserve your room HERE.

 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

This CME activity is supported in part by educational grants from Mallinckrodt Company ST Shared Services LLC, Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Salix Pharmaceuticals a division of Bausch Health, & Medtronic

View the Exhibitor, Sponsor and/or Product Theater Prospectus HERE.

If interested, please complete this Interest Form.