2012 Southern California Society of Gastroenterology Post-DDW Symposium
WHEN:
June 16-17, 2012
WHERE:
The Montage Laguna Beach
30801 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(866) 271-6953
PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS:
Eric Esrailian, MD
Laith Jamil, MD
Tram Tran, MD
Dear Colleague,
The Southern California Society of Gastroenterology is pleased to announce the 2012 Post-DDW Symposium being held June 16-17, 2012, at The Montage, located in Laguna Beach, CA.
The symposium will provide a unique opportunity to receive a comprehensive update on gastrointestinal disease from nationally renowned faculty. The educational lectures at this symposium will focus on important advances presented at the annual Digestive Disease Week meeting and/or in recent publications. You will also have ample opportunity to interact with colleagues, our expert faculty members and industry representatives in a comfortable environment.
Please complete the registration information below and contact the hotel directly for room reservations. Please feel free to contact Focus Medical Communications with any questions or comments by sending an email to info@focusmeded.com.
Sincerely,
The Post-DDW Co-Chair Committee
Eric Esrailian, MD
Laith Jamil, MD
Tram Tran, MD
HOTEL INFORMATION:
A limited quantity of rooms has been reserved at The Montage Laguna Beach for Friday, June 15th and Saturday June 16th. The group rate is $275.00 plus tax, if reservations are made by May 3, 2012. Please call (949) 715-6000 for hotel reservations and reference the group code POST DDW along with the group name Southern California Society of Gastroenterology Post-DDW when making your reservation.
Registration Fees:
Standard
SCSG Members: $200
Non-Member: $300
Allied Healthcare Professional: $150
Fellow: $0
Guests: $50/guest*
*A guest badge will be provided for access to two buffet breakfasts only.
Late/On-Site (After 5/24/12)
SCSG Members: $300
Non-Member: $400
Allied Healthcare Professional: $250
Fellow: $100
Guests: $100/guest*
*A guest badge will be provided for access to two buffet breakfasts only.
Cancellation Fee: $25
**The program fee includes attendance at all symposium related activities and two buffet breakfasts. This fee does NOT include any hotel costs.
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal disease.
Statement of Need
The goal of this program is to provide important clinical and scientific data on the management of gastrointestinal disease.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this symposium, participants should be better able to:
Discuss current controversies in the management of luminal gastrointestinal disorders and in the management of chronic liver disease
Describe the state of the art in the management of luminal gastrointestinal disorders and in the management of chronic liver disease
Identify new advances presented at DDW 2012 and assess their potential impact on clinical practice
Credit Designation
University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy estimates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.25AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the sponsorship of University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy, the Southern California Society of Gastroenterology and Focus Medical Communications. University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy, an equal access/equal opportunity institution, is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
All faculty and staff involved in the planning or presentation of continuing education activities sponsored/provided by University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy are required to disclose to the audience any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentation or enduring material. Full disclosure of all commercial relationships must be made in writing to the audience prior to the activity. Focus Medical Communications staff and University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy staff has no relationships to disclose.
Jointly sponsored by University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy and the Southern California Society of Gastroenterology
Supported by: Prometheus, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Takeda Pharmaceuticals, UBC, Inc. and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Post-DDW 2012 June 16-17, 2012 The Montage Laguna Beach, CA
