Emerging Therapies for PBC, NASH and ESLD and HCC Seminar Series 2020

As the prevalence and severity of liver disease increases in the United States, largely due to chronic viral hepatitis and fatty liver disease, the need for education and training programs among physicians and mid-level providers has escalated. With on-going research and new pharmacological agents being tested, the SC Liver Research Consortium is uniquely positioned to bring cutting-edge information to the medical community. With a focus on Non-Alcohol Stetohepatitis (NASH), Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) and Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) a series of one-day, interactive seminars will be offered in 12 cities. Faculty for this innovative program will be comprised of clinical and research experts who practice locally. The faculty team is comprised for two physicians and one nurse practitioner or physician assistant who will provide a team-based approach to diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
When Feb 01, 2020 07:30 AM to
Oct 17, 2020 03:40 PM
Where Various Dates and Locations - See Below
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This seminar series will provide up-to-the-minute on diagnosis and treatment of chronic liver disease with a focus on patient care and new treatment options. This completely updated series will be offered in twelve cities across, each engaging a local faculty of  hepatology experts. 

In addition to the face-to-face seminars, the content isalso available as an web-based enduring material



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Target Audience
Gastroenterologists, Internists, Hepatologists, family physicians as well as related advanced-practice providers and nurse specialists. 

Registration Fees
Physicians and Clinical Pharmacists - $95
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and PAs - $70
Medical Residents & Fellows - $60
All Others - $95

To Register
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If online registration has closed you may still attend the event by registering as a walk-in the day of the program.



February 1, 2020 – Pasadena, CA   
Tse-Ling Fong, MD - University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Sammy Saab, MD, MPH - Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Lucy Mathew, ACNP-BC - Cedar Sinai Medical Center
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February 8, 2020 - Louisville, KY   
Craig McClain, MD – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Matt Cave, MD – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Anotosh Barve, MD – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Barbara Cave, APRN, FNP-BC - Jewish Hospital Hepatitis C Center
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February 22, 2020 - St. Louis, MO 
  
Bruce Bacon, MD – St. Louis University School of Medicine
Mauricio Lisker-Melman, MD – Washington University School of Medicine
Alexa Fider-Whyte, PA-C St. Louis University
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March 7, 2020 - San Francisco, CA
Todd Frederick, MD - California Pacific Medical Center
Danielle Brandman, MD - UCSF
Sara Miller, NP - UCSF
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August 1, 2020- Washington, DCOnline registration for this event has closed you may still attend the event by registering as a walk-in the day of the program.

Coleman Smith, MD – Georgetown University School of Medicine
Kirti Shetty, MD – University of Maryland  School of Medicine
Brian Lam, PA-C - Inova Health Care
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August 8, 2020 - New Orleans, LA
Due to COVID-19 restrictions for this venue we must cancel the event. We encourage participants to consider the web-based version of the seminar.  The link to the CME Enduring Material version is at the bottom of this page. Thank you for your understanding and Stay safe.
Fred Regenstein, MD – Tulane University School of Medicine
Shobha Joshi, MD – Ochsner Clinic
Cindy Benz, DNP, APRN - Southest LA Veterans Health
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August 22, 2020 - Phoenix, AZ Due to COVID-19 restrictions for this venue we must cancel the event. We encourage participants to consider the web-based version of the seminar.  The link to the CME Enduring Material version is at the bottom of this page. Thank you for your understanding and Stay safe.
Hugo Vargas, MD – Mayo Clinic-Scottsdale
Richard Manch, MD
- Arizona Liver Health
Ann Moore, FNP-C - Arizona Liver Health
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September 12, 2020 - Detroit, MI Due to COVID-19 restrictions for this venue we must cancel the event. We encourage participants to consider the web-based version of the seminar.  The link to the CME Enduring Material version is at the bottom of this page. Thank you for your understanding and Stay safe.
Robert Fontana, MD – University of Michigan School of Medicine
Dilip Moonka, MD - Henry Ford Health System
Jeffrey McMahon, PA-C, MS - Henry Ford Health System
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September 26, 2020 - San Diego, CA Due to COVID-19 restrictions for this venue we must cancel the event. We encourage participants to consider the web-based version of the seminar.  The link to the CME Enduring Material version is at the bottom of this page. Thank you for your understanding and Stay safe.
Mazen Noureddin, MD, MHSc - Cedars‐Sinai Medical Center
Catherine Frenette, MD - Scripps Center for Organ and Cell Transplant
Lisa Richards, FNP-BC, MSN - University of California, San Diego Medical Center
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October 3, 2020 - Dallas, TX Due to COVID-19 restrictions for this venue we must cancel the event. We encourage participants to consider the web-based version of the seminar.  The link to the CME Enduring Material version is at the bottom of this page. Thank you for your understanding and Stay safe.
Jacqueline O’Leary, MD – Dallas VA Medical Center
Amit Singal, MD – UT Southwestern Medical Center
Jordan Mayberry, PA -C - UT Southwestern Medical Center
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October 10, 2020 - Denver, CO Due to COVID-19 restrictions for this venue we must cancel the event. We encourage participants to consider the web-based version of the seminar.  The link to the CME Enduring Material version is at the bottom of this page. Thank you for your understanding and Stay safe.
Lisa Forman, MD - University of Colorado School of Medicine
Avash Kalra, MD - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Amy Brumenschenkel, AGNP-C - University of Colorado
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October 17, 2020 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Paul Martin, MD – University of Miami
Roberto Firpi, MD – University of Florida School of Medicine
Carla Molliner, PA-C  University of Miami
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Joint Provider Statement
 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 University of Louisville School of Medicine and SC Liver Research Consortia. The University of Louisville School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing education for physicians.

 Designation Statement
 The University of Louisville Office of Continuing Medical Education & Professional Development designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses - This program has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing for 7.3 continuing education credits through University of Louisville Hospital, provider number 4-0068-7-20-1150. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content. Completion criteria to obtain CE's: Attend entire session and complete the evaluation.

Cancellation Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted to cmepd@louisville.edu at least seven (7) days prior to the program. Such requests will receive a full refund less a $20 processing fee.

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Commercial Support
This live activity is supported by educational grants from Alexion, Allergan, Alnylam, Dova, Eisai, Exelixis, Intercept and Salix.


CME Enduring Material Activity

Welcome to On-line version of the Emerging Therapies for PBC, NASH, ESLD and HCC seminar.  The content represents the most up-to-date information on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic liver disease. Your faculty are leading hepatologists from across the country.

The educational content resides on our digital app and you will be provided log-on information and credentials. When you have completed the course work, you will be directed to a site to take the required CME quiz, evaluate the seminar, and request your Continuing Education credits.

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