2017 PSG ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING SEPTEMBER 8-10, 2017 Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Farmington, PA 15437 Ralph D. McKibbin, MD, President Vinay Chandrasekhara, MD, Program Chair Earn up to 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits Register online at
ACCREDITATION This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Pennsylvania Society of Gastroenterology. The Pennsylvania Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Pennsylvania Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live activity. Nurse Accreditation: This activity has been submitted to the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. Pennsylvania State Nurses Association is accredited as an approver to continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. FACULTY Michael Babich, MD Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA Jaideep Behari, MD, PhD University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Gary Falk, MD Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Irphan Gaslightwala, MD Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA David Goldberg, MD Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Brenda Horwitz, MD Temple University Hospital, BrysonKatona, MD, PhD Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philip Keeney Stambaugh Ness, York, PA Abraham Mathew, MD Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA Ralph McKibbin, MD Blair Gastroenterology Associates, Altoona, PA Shivan Mehta, MD Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Richard Moses, DO, JD Philadelphia Gastroenterology Associates, LTD, David Sass, MD Jefferson University Hospital, Raina Shivashankar, MD Jefferson University Hospital, Ali Siddiqui, MD Jefferson University Hospital, Dhiraj Yadav, MD University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 2
MEETING AGENDA Friday, September 8, 2017 6:30-7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception with Cocktails and Hors D Oeuvres held at the hotel. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM Saturday, September 9, 2017 7:00-7:45 a.m. Registration/ Breakfast/ Visit Exhibits and Poster Displays 7:45-7:50 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Luminal GI Ralph McKibbin, MD PSG President 7:50-8:15 a.m. GERD: Pitfalls and Pearls Gary Falk, MD 8:15-8:40 a.m. Helicobacter Pylori Irphan Gaslightwala, MD 8:40-9:05 a.m. Practical Considerations in the Management of IBS Brenda Horwitz, MD 9:05-9:30 a.m. Too Many Polyps to Count An Update on Hereditary Polyposis Syndromes Bryson Katona, MD, PhD 9:30-9:50 a.m. Q & A 9:50-10:30 a.m. Break/Visit Exhibits and Posters Hepatology 10:30-10:55 a.m. NASH Jaideep Behari, MD, PhD 10:55-11:20 a.m. Hepatitis C Michael Babich, MD 11:20-11:45 a.m. Optimal Management of PBC David Sass, MD 11:45 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Organ Allocation in Pennsylvania: Current Concepts and Future Directions 12:10-12:30 p.m. Q & A David Goldberg, MD 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch and GI Jeopardy Tournament FIT attendees at the Annual Scientific Meeting will participate in this exciting GI jeopardy tournament. A light lunch will be provided to those attending. 4:00 6:00 p.m. Reception at Nemacolin Wildlife Academy CONTINUED ON PAGE 4» 3
MEETING AGENDA Sunday, September 10, 2017 7:00-7:45 a.m. Registration/ Breakfast/ Visit Exhibits and Poster Displays 7:45-7:50 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Ralph McKibbin, MD PSG President New Frontiers in Gastroenterology 7:50-8:15 a.m. Recent Advances in the Management of Refractory IBD Raina Shivashankar, MD 8:15-8:40 a.m. Total Pancreatectomy with Auto Islet Cell Transplantation Dhiraj Yadav, MD Preparing your Practice for the Future 10:20-10:45 a.m. Telemedicine & GI/ Hepatology: Status & Emerging Issues Richard Moses, DO, JD 10:45-11:05 a.m. Cybersecurity Hygiene to Prevent Attacks Philip Keeney 11:05-11:25 a.m. Innovations in Gastroenterology/ Hepatology Shivan Mehta, MD 11:25-11:50 a.m. Patient Engagement 11:50 a.m.-12 noon Q & A 12 noon Adjourn Ralph McKibbin, MD 8:40-9:05 a.m. Endoscopic Closure of Leaks and Perforations Abraham Mathew, MD 9:05-9:30 a.m. EUS-Guided Pancreaticobiliary Interventions 9:30-9:45 a.m. Q & A Ali Siddiqui, MD 9:45-9:55 a.m. Annual Business Meeting/Awards 9:55-10:20 a.m. Break/Visit Exhibits and Posters 4
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Room reservations should be made directly with the hotel by Monday, August 7, 2017 by dialing 800-422-2736 or 866-344-6957. To ensure accuracy of rates, please refer to PA Society of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting when calling. The conference room rate is $290 plus taxes for Lodge; $350 for Chateau and Townhouses. (Please note: Cancellations may be made without penalty until thirty (30) days prior to your arrival date. Cancellations inside thirty (30) days will forfeit all deposits.) For area attractions and hotel information, please visit http://www.nemacolin.com/ 5
ACTIVITIES (Pre-registration required) Friday, September 8, 2017 6:30 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception Attendees and guests are invited to join us for cocktails and hors d oeuvres at the hotel. Saturday, September 9, 2017 4:00 6:00 p.m. Reception at Nemacolin Wildlife Academy (Pavilion) Enjoy a drink and heavy hors d oeuvres as the Wildlife Team mingles throughout the event telling you fun facts about the animals they bring with them. The experience lasts 45 minutes and includes 4-5 small animals - Pink Cockatoo, Capuchin Monkey, Bearded Dragon, Giant Rabbits, Fennec Foxes and more. Please join us for this unique reception! (Additional fee required) ATTENTION FELLOWS: Plan to attend the poster competition, open to all adult and pediatric fellows in Pennsylvania Gastroenterology and Hepatology programs, as well as residents in Internal Medicine programs. Any research topic or interesting clinical vignette related to Gastroenterology, Hepatology or Nutrition may be submitted. In the event that we receive an excessive number of abstracts, priority will be given to research abstracts over clinical vignettes. Abstract submissions are due by July 25, 2017. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Go to for additional information. MEMBERSHIP/ REGISTRATION INFORMATION Members must be current in their dues to qualify for the member complimentary rate. Please contact the PSG office to pay your dues by August 24, 2017 or to join, download a membership application from our website at and return it with your CV and appropriate payment. 6
Registration Form Pennsylvania Society of Gastroenterology 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting September 8-10, 2017 Preferred Online Meeting Registration Available at PSG (Please type or print) With the exception of your email address, information printed below will be included in the registration materials given to exhibitors and attendees. CME certificates will be mailed to this address. Name MD DO PA NP RN LPN Other Mailing Address City State Zip Phone Email (is required for all CME and evaluation materials) Name(s) of Spouse/Guest(s)/only if attending Saturday reception Registration Category Price Per Person PSG Active Member PSG Affiliate Member PSG Associate Member (Residents/Fellows) PSG Non-Physician Clinician Member Non-Member Physician $200 Non-Member Resident/Fellow Non-Member Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, LPN $125 Non-Member Other (office staff) $50 Activities (please indicate the number of people attending) Friday, September 8, 2017 Total Payment Welcome Reception at the hotel Number of people attending Saturday, September 9, 2017 Reception at Nemacolin Wildlife Academy Adults Number Attending $20 $ Children (12 & under) Number Attending $0 $ 0 Total Amount Enclosed $ I have the following dietary requirements: Cancellation policy A two-week cancellation notice is required for a full refund. No refund will be issued otherwise. Food counts and program materials are ordered in advance of the meeting based on advanced registrations. For this reason, if you do not provide payment at the time of registration and do not attend the meeting you may be invoiced an administrative fee of $20. Onsite Emergency Contact In case of an onsite emergency, please provide an emergency contact whom we could reach on your or your guests behalf: Name Contact Telephone Number Method of Payment Check enclosed, payable to PSG Credit Card Visa MasterCard Discover Card Number Expiration Date Security Code (CVV#) Amount Credit Card Billing Address (required) City State/Zip Code Name of Cardholder Signature Please mail or fax this completed form with payment before SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 to: Jessica Winger, Meeting Manager Pennsylvania Society of Gastroenterology 777 East Park Drive Harrisburg, PA 17111 Fax 717-558-7841 Phone 717-558-7750 x1584 Register online at
PSG PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID HARRISBURG PA PERMIT NO. 922 777 East Park Drive P.O. Box 8820 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8820 2017 PSG ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING SEPTEMBER 8-10, 2017 Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Farmington, PA 15437