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An Update in the Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders |
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Saturday, March 28, 2009 |
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Biltmore Hotel Conference Center |
1200 Anastasia Avenue |
Coral Gables, FL |
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ACCREDITATION AND CREDITS |
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EXCEL Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. |
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EXCEL Continuing Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of four AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
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EXCEL Continuing Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the FL Board of Nursing Provider # 50-619. The participant will be awarded 4 contact hours of credit for participation in the activity. |
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TARGET AUDIENCE |
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This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of gastroenterologists, PCP’s and other healthcare professionals interested in providing care for individuals with diseases of the GI tract. |
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS |
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We appreciate the generous contribution of educational grants in support of this symposium from (additional exhibitors on site): |
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Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: |
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1. Review the latest trends and issues in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. |
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2. Evaluate new diagnostic and/or therapeutic strategies as they relate to specific clinical entities in the setting of gastrointestinal disease, including functional gastrointestinal disorders, acid-related disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease, among others. |
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3. Review current concepts underlying the pathophysiology and management of functional bowel disorders (irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation), as well as the impact of these disorders on the healthcare system and patient alike. |
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