Update in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is a two-day review course that focuses on important recent developments and current controversies in gastrointestinal and liver disease, gastrointestinal cancers, and abdominal organ transplantation. The format will consist of succinct presentations and extensive discussion with audience participation. During the luncheon session, participants will have an opportunity for in-depth discussions with faculty on specific topics of their choosing.

The program is targeted toward a nationwide audience of gastroenterologists, internists, medical oncologists, nutritionists and surgeons. Topics to be covered will include, among others, challenges in GI disease related to anatomical structure and function; approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of IBS and IBD; an update in treating gastrointestinal malignancies; advances in hepatobiliary endoscopy, and the latest state-of-the-art developments in treating viral hepatitis.

At the conclusion of the program, participants will be better able to:
•Describe new technologies in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including treating Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, surgical treatments for IBD, and answering the safety concerns of treating IBD in the pregnant patient.
•Discuss the role of new therapies for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
•Describe new developments in the treatment of C. difficile colitis.
•Recognize the utility of pharmacologic and endoscopic therapies for reflux disease and Barrett’s esophagus.
•Describe recent developments relating to health care reform and its impact on gastroenterology.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Lucerne at the special rate of $300 for single/ double occupancy, per night, plus state & local taxes. These special room rates are available to the attendees from December 4 - 7, 2014. Other rates and conditions may apply. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Lucerne directly. Reservations must be made directly with the Lucerne. To receive this room rate remember to mention that you are a registrant of the Columbia University Group#: 174201. Rooms will be held until November 4, 2014 or until the room block has been exhausted, whichever comes first. Reservations received after the cut-off date are subject to availability and prevailing rates.

The Lucerne
201 West 79th Street
New York, NY 10024

Reservations: (800) 492-8122
Telephone: (212) 875-1000
Cut-Off: November 4, 2014
Group #174201