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Special Events
The Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Diseases & Division of Gastroenterology 9th Annual Conference and Retreat
9th Annual Conference and Retreat
“Stem cells in development, inflammation and cancer”
Monday, June 2, 2008
8:00am to 3:00 pm
Penn Museum
Rainey Auditorium
3620 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Co-sponsored by:
Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute
Abramson Cancer Center, Tumor Biology Program
Mechanisms of Esophageal Carcinogenesis Program Project
Registration: http://www.med.upenn.edu/molecular/symposium_register.shtml
Symposium Agenda
Grand Rounds
Description (CME credit for attendance): State-of-the-art lectures on important topics in gastroenterology and hepatology are delivered by visiting Professors and University of Pennsylvania faculty who represent national and international authorities in their areas of expertise. Linked speakers are also giving seminars in the Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Disease series.
Interdisciplinary Case Conference
Description (CME credit for attendance): This conference is directed at advanced trainees and faculty for the discussion of complex gastrointestinal and liver disease. Cases often represent challenging consultations from within or outside the Medical Center. Multiple departments participate including Surgery, Radiology, Radiation Therapy, and Pathology.
For more information contact Aisha Clark
Aisha.Clark@uphs.upenn.edu
Clinical Journal Club
Description: The purpose of this conference is to examine critically current literature. Fellows discuss an article or group of articles with active participation by faculty.
Conference Director: James Lewis, MD, MSCE
Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology
Associate Director, IBD Program
Phone: 215-573-5137 Fax: 215-573-5323
Email: jlewis@cceb.med.upenn.edu
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Clinical Case Conference
Description (CME credit for attendance): The medical history of patients with important gastrointestinal and liver disorders is presented by first year GI Fellows. Senior Fellows without knowledge of the case analyze the history, laboratory tests, and procedures and discuss the differential diagnosis and management. There is active participation by faculty. Both adult and pediatric GI Fellows participate.
Conference Director: David A. Katzka, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Co-Director, GI Motility and Physiology Program
Director, GI Swallowing Program
Director of GI Education
Phone: (215) 349-8353 Fax: (215) 349-5915
Email: katzka@mail.med.upenn.edu
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GI Outpatient Curriculum
All fellows, except the fellow on the Presbyterian inpatient service are expected to attend the conference. All rotating students and residents on the HUP GI services are also expected to come (this is part of their educational experience)
Time: Fridays, 8:00 - 8:45 AM 3 Dulles Conference Room (*except where indicated)
Format: Case Presentations (when applicable) focusing on diagnosis and management. Handouts are encouraged with important aspects of the topic.
Conference Director: David Katzka, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Co-Director, GI Motility and Physiology Program
Director, GI Swallowing Program
Director of GI Education
Phone: (215) 349-8353 Fax: (215) 349-5915
Email: katzka@mail.med.upenn.edu
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