OVERVIEW

The purpose of this CME activity is to discuss and educate gastroenterologists and GI surgeons regarding topics in esophageal diseases using high-level didactics, live case demonstrations and small group discussions.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Specialties - Diagnostic Radiology, Gastroenterology, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Thoracic Surgery

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Describe the state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic tools for GERD and Barrett's esophagus.
2. Demonstrate practical innovation in esophageal physiologic testing.
3. Apply advanced management for eosinophilic esophagitis.
4. Identify the current status of quality metrics and novel devices for diagnosis and management of Barrett’s esophagus.
5. Explain the role of Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) as a minimally invasive procedure for achalasia.
6. Recognize blown out myotomy (BOM) as a cause for recurrent symptoms in patients with achalasia following POEM or Heller myotomy.

ACCREDITATION

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

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information please visit the official event page.