Events Calendar
View all Gastroenterology Events
2012 - 2013
- Research Seminars
- Friday Conferences
- Clinical Journal Club
JC article 9-10-2012 - Tina Twyman
JC article 9-24-2012 - Natasha Fontaine
JC article 10-1-12 - Beth Floyd
JC article 10-8-12 - Jung Oh
JC article 10-15-12 - Karen Chachu
JC article 11-19-12 - Natasha Fontaine
JC article 11-26-12 - Ravi Maddipati
- Grand Rounds
- Clinical Case Conference Schedule
- Fellow Summer Lecture Series
- Core Curriculum Lecture Series
- Attending Master Schedule 2012-2013
Other Seminars of Interest
- Institute for Diabetes, Obesity, & Metabolism Seminar Series
- Fall AFCRI Hematology Oncology Seminar Calendar
Special Events

Joint Symposium on HCV and Co-Infections:
New Insights and Emerging Therapies
November 28, 2012
BRB II/III Auditorium & Lobby
8:00am - 4:30pm
For more information click here
**Registration for this event is closed**
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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.
Conference Director: Anil K. Rustgi, MD
Division Chief
T. Grier Miller Professor of Medicine & Genetics
Director, Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive & Liver Diseases
Phone: (215) 898-0154 Fax: (215) 573-2024
Email: anil@mail.med.upenn.edu
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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: lewisjd@mail.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 Metz, MD
Professor of Medicine
Associate Chief for Clinical Affairs, GI
Co-Director, Mitility & Physiology center
Director, Acid-Peptic Disease Program
Phone: (215) 662-4313 Fax: (215) 349-5915
Email: david.metz@uphs.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: Thursday, 5:00 - 6:00 PM - McCurdy Conference Room -
1 Founders
Format: Case Presentations (when applicable) focusing on diagnosis and management. Handouts are encouraged with important aspects of the topic.
Conference Director:
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Pathophysiology Course
The mission of the gastroenterology and hepatology pathophysiology course at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is to provide the first year medical student with a solid foundation in the physiology and pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, and biliary system. A comprehensive syllabus will accompany the course. Students are expected to attend lectures, journal clubs, and small group break out sessions in clinical gastroenterology and pathology. The purpose of the break out sessions is to complement material that was given in class. The intent of the course is not to provide a thorough grounding in differential diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, pancreaticobiliary, and hepatic diseases. At the conclusion of the course, students should be well-versed in basic principles of physiology and pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. This solid foundation will serve them well for clinical rotations in medical school, internship, residency, and beyond.

