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Inaugural Jefferson Women and Gastroenterology Health Symposium
February 22, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm EST
Friday, February 22, 2019, Jefferson Alumni Hall on the Center City Campus of Thomas Jefferson University
Jefferson Course Directors
Cuckoo Choudhary, MD
Dina Halegoua-DeMarzio, MD
Stephanie Moleski, MD
Designed for healthcare professionals specializing in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine, this inaugural program will examine the medical conditions that are unique to women, occur more frequently in women, or present differently in women.
Utilizing emerging scientific and clinical evidence, experts in the fields will provide updated approaches to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of common gastrointestinal disorders aimed to improve the care of female patients.
Featured Topics:
- Celiac Disease
- Obesity and its Impact on Women
- Menstrual Variations and the GI Tract
- Gender Difference in Liver Disease and IBD
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Special Lunch Lecture: In Pursuit of HBV Cure: One Physician’s Story
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
PHYSICIANS
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS (AAFP)
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
NURSES
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education (CNE) by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
A maximum of 6.0 contact hours will be awarded to participants.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
