Upper GI and Advanced Endoscopy Update: DDW Report Back

Faculty

Needs Statement

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is an evolving procedure with ongoing research and technical advances. The annual meeting of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy was held in May in San Diego this year. Many advances have been presented and this Report back was supposed to summarize the most important changes in this field within the last year.

 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for gastroenterologists.

 

Objectives

1. Discuss new devices for Gastrointestinal endocopy;
2. Discuss advances in pancreaticobiliary endoscopy;
3. Identify advanced imaging techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Accreditation

Medicine
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit actually spent in the educational activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Mosler has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.