2nd Annual Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology for the Hospitalist Provider 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
Course Directors: Philip N. Okafor, M.D. and William C. Palmer, M.D.
February 22 - 23, 2025 - The Joseph Nashville - Nashville, Tennessee
The Gastroenterology for the Hospitalist course will provide didactic offerings to hospital practitioners focusing on common GI diseases and situations encountered in the inpatient setting. It is geared towards hospitalists and advance practice providers needing to consult gastroenterologists on patients with GI and liver diseases, such as GI bleeding, nutrition, inflammatory bowel diseases, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients, pancreatitis, cirrhosis, and acute diverticulitis.
Target Audience
Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Resident/Fellow
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Summarize recent practice changes in the management of acute pancreatitis
- Identify key management recommendations for patients hospitalized with acute diverticulitis
- Describe available diagnostic and treatment options for patients hospitalized with lower GI bleeding
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Livestream Broadcast in Eastern Time
Saturday, February 22, 2025 |
7:00 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast |
7:45 a.m. | Welcome & Pre-Test |
SESSION I | |
8:00 a.m. | Acute Pancreatitis |
8:30 a.m. | Inpatient Management of Crohn’s Disease |
9:00 a.m. | Mesenteric Vascular Disorders and Ischemic Colitis |
9:30 a.m. | Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding |
10:00 a.m. | Managing Ileus and Ogilvie Syndrome in Hospitalized Patients |
10:30 a.m. | BREAK WITH SNACKS |
SESSION II | |
10:45 a.m. | Small Bowel Bleeding |
11:15 a.m. | Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition for Hospitalized Patients |
11:45 a.m. | Foreign Body Ingestion |
12:15 p.m. | LUNCH |
SESSION III | |
1:00 p.m. | Preparing Patients for Inpatient GI Procedures |
1:30 p.m. | Managing Uncomplicated and Complicated Diverticulitis |
2:00 p.m. | Acute Ulcerative Colitis |
2:30 p.m. | What to know about GI boards in 2025? |
3:00 p.m. | BREAK WITH SNACKS |
3:15 p.m. | Clostridium Difficile 2025 |
3:45 p.m. | Managing Acute Diarrhea (Non-C. difficile) in the Inpatient Setting |
4:15 p.m. | Constipation and Obstipation Management |
4:45 p.m. | ADJOURN |
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Sunday, February 23, 2024 |
7:00 a.m.
| Breakfast and Non-CME Product Theater sponsored by |
SESSION IV | |
7:45 a.m. | Day 1 Review/Q & A with Course Directors |
8:00 a.m. | Approach to the Inpatient with Abnormal Liver Biochemical Tests |
8:30 a.m. | Choledocholithiasis and Acute Cholangitis |
9:00 a.m. | Portal Hypertension Complications and Acute Variceal Bleeding |
9:30 a.m. | Managing Nausea and Vomiting in the Hospitalized Patient |
10:00 a.m. | GI Imaging for the Hospital Provider |
10:30 a.m. | BREAK WITH SNACKS |
SESSION V | |
10:45 a.m. | Managing Complications of GI Procedures |
11:15 a.m. | Lower GI Bleeding: Changes in Management |
11:45 a.m. | Post Test |
12:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
Livestream Broadcast in Eastern Time
The Joseph Hotel is offering hotel rooms for attendees and their guests at the group rate of $275.00 per night, plus applicable taxes. Reservations must be made by January 30, 2025, before the room block is filled, whichever comes first. Reservations can be made by clicking HERE. Please note that while the resort fee is listed on the reservations page, it has been waived and will not be applied to your final bill upon checkout.
To book via phone, guests can call in to 866-912-1022 and reference the Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology event on February 20th – 23rd
There is limited guest room availability at the special rate; extended reservations are based on availability. The standard hotel reservation cancellation policy will apply to all reservations.
The Joseph is in the heart of SoBro allowing for easy, comfortable access to Nashville's varied arts and entertainment venues. Spend a day at Frist Art Museum near our hotel, take in a show at Ryman Auditorium or an orchestral performance at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. You can be certain there is no dearth of classical entertainment nearby when you stay at The Joseph, Nashville.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Course Directors
Philip N. Okafor, M.D.
William C. Palmer, M.D
Mayo Faculty
Philip Okafor, M.D.
William Palmer, M.D.
Andrew Bowman, M.D., Ph.D.
Johanna Chan, M.D.
Sahil Khanna, M.B.B.S., M.S.
Andree Koop, M.D.
Jana Al Hashash M.D.
Mashal Batheja, M.D.
Ross Renew, M.D.
Ken DeVault, M.D.
Francis Fadi, M.D.
Denise Harnois, M.D.
Mihir Wagh, M.D.
David Cangemi, M.D.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 activity is designated for 11.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 11.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
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Available Credit
- 11.75 AAPA Category 1
- 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 11.75 ANCC
- 11.75 Attendance
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
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