Principles of Gastroenterology for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant
| Aug. 10–12, 2012 InterContinental Chicago Chicago, IL |
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Designed specifically for the diverse needs of the nurse practitioner (NP) and physician assistant (PA) in the GI practice, attendees will receive in-depth information on GI-specific clinical and practice management issues. In addition to didactic lectures, this year’s program will feature more cased-based sessions on managing patients with conditions such as GERD, hepatitis C, functional bowel disorders and more. Information gained at the course can be immediately applied in both office and hospital settings.
Course Directors
| Lawrence R. Kosinski, MD, MBA, AGAF Illinois Gastroenterology Group Elgin, IL |
Sandra Bernklau, APRN-BC Suburban Gastroenterology Naperville, IL |
Learning Objectives
By attending this course, participates will be able to:
- Evaluate clinical presentations of GI bleeds, obesity, ascites and more.
- Learn treatment options for IBD patients.
- Diagnose and manage patients with various liver disorders.
- Establish basic and advanced knowledge applicable to both the inpatient and outpatient/office settings.
Registration Information
Registration Fees
| Early (By July 6) |
Standard (After July 6) |
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|---|---|---|
| AGA Member | $575 | $650 |
| Nonmember | $775 | $850 |
Not an AGA member? Submit a completed membership application with your course registration and pay the AGA member rate — a $200 savings! This savings alone almost pays for membership ($215).
Course Refund Policy
Written cancellations must be postmarked or faxed to the AGA Institute by July 26, 2012. There will be no refunds after that date. There is a $50 nonrefundable registration fee for all cancellations. Refunds will be processed upon cancellation.
Accommodations
InterContinental Hotel Chicago
500 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312-944-4100
Fax: 312-944-3050
www.icchicagohotel.com
Discounted Room Rate: $169 + tax (single/double)
To receive the discounted rate, mention that you are attending this AGA Institute meeting. Rooms must be reserved by July 17, 2012 to ensure availability and the discounted rate.
Hotel Cancellation Policy
Deposits will be refunded only if reservation is cancelled 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival.
CME Information
The AGA Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
This program will be submitted to AANP for approval.
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by ACCME. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 17.5 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.
Additional Information
Contact Christina Ricco at cricco@gastro.org for all course-related questions.
For questions regarding registration, contact AGA Member Services at member@gastro.org or 301-941-2651.
