Program Description: 

This conference will provider timely updates and medical treatment options for diseases common to our hospital and clinic population.

The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Target audience: 

Physicians, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.

Learning objectives: 
Program Objectives:
 
- Discuss the apropriate workflow to confirm a diagnosis of achalasia.
- Review the pros and cons of conventional treatment options including endoscopic balloon dilatation and minimally invasive Heller myotomy.
- Describe the evolving role of per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) in the treatment of achalasia.
Faculty & credentials: 

Planning Committee:

Dr. David Goldberg                            
Dr. Anil Aggarwal                        
Dr. Dennis Shepherd                         
Dr. Richard Wakefield                       
Dr. Kumar Sujeet                       
Dr. Robert Brodish                         
Dr. Dennis Sands                              
Dr. Gregory Van Winkle                  
Dr. Abdel Alqwasmi

Speaker: Dr. Jon Gould

All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose

Contact

Name: 
CHD Medical Staff Office
Phone number: 
+1 (262) 257-2600
Email: 
CHD.MedicalStaffOffice@froedtert.com
Session date: 
08/07/2015 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
Community Memorial Hospital
W180 N8085 Town Hall Road
Treiber Conference Center
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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