Special Events
Online Chat Session on IBS
UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders presents a monthly 2-hour program in the early evening beginning with a brief 20 minute lecture by a member of the Center faculty followed by at least 90 minutes of questions and answers using the real-time chat methodology.
An Evening with the Experts: First Chat Session Features Dr. Douglas Drossman
- July 7, 2009 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm EST
- Topic of discussion is IBS
- Q&A follows discussion
- Visit www.med.unc.edu/ibs for more details
Neurogastroenterology and Motility 2009 International Meeting
The 2009 Neurogastroenterology and Motility Joint International meeting to be held August 27–30, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
The topics and speakers for this meeting will discuss cutting-edge research that focuses on disease mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders involving gastrointestinal neuromuscular function. Particular attention has been placed on the rapidly developing field of research that focuses on brain–gut interactions. This meeting will set the stage to improve our understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of neuromuscular behavior in the gastrointestinal tract and the brain–gut axis.
Abstract deadline is March 4, 2009
Meeting Pre-Registration (discounted registration) - June 15, 2009
Registration deadline - July 15, 2009
Hotel Reservations deadline - July 15, 2009
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Register online: You can submit your abstract, register for the meeting and make your hotel reservations all on-line via the Functional Brain-Gut Research Group. Go to the 2009 NGM Meeting Section on the FBG home page and click the link for further information. Go »
New Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
September 12-13, 2009
Hilton San Diego Resort
San Diego, CA
Course Overview: The New Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease course will highlight the latest concepts relating to the pathophysiology of IBD and examine the latest diagnostic techniques and various treatment options for patients living with the disease. The course will be taught by nationally known experts who are actively involved in clinical trials and studies related to the management and treatment of IBD. The course will offer practical, evidence-based information for physicians to implement in their own practice to improve the quality of life for their afflicted patients.
This course is designed for physicians and other health care professionals involved in the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Conference highlights include:
- Expanded two-day curriculum
- Plenary talks from industry leading experts
- Practical case presentations and discussion
- Speaker debate session over treatment options
- Networking opportunities
Accreditation: Scripps Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This educational activity is approved for a maximum number of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
For Additional Information or to Register Contact:
Scripps Conference Services & CME
P: (858) 652-5400
E: med.edu@scrippshealth.org
W: www.scripps.org/conferenceservices