Challenges in Management of Crohn's Disease

This 1/2 day program is designed for educational and outreach purposes regarding addressing challenges in the management of Crohn's Disease. The target audience will include SLU and WashU trainees as well as gastroenterologists at SSM community hospitals, and colorectal surgeons. Aim is to address the professional practice gaps in all six competencies including: patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning & improvement, interpersonal & communication skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice. This program will provide updated information established by the new guidelines and recommendations based on the most current research presented and will go a long way towards improving patient outcomes.

1. Explore strategies for managing patients with refractory Crohn's disease.
2. Review best practices for managing Crohn's disease patients after surgery and role of future research in preventing disease recurrence.
3. Discuss the endoscopic management of Crohn's disease-related complications , such as fistulas, strictures , and abscesses, and when to consider non-invasive versus surgical options.
4. Understand advanced surgical techniques for treating perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease.

Please review the registration fees below as well as cancellation fees and the trainee definition. This is a hybrid event, ensure you select the correct option when you register.

Registration Fees: 

• SSM:
  • Physician: Free
  • Health Practitioner (APP, nurse, dietician, pharmacist): Free
• Non-SSM:
  • Physician: $20
  • Health Practitioner (APP, nurse, dietician, pharmacist): Free
• Metabolic Symposium Industry Partner/Non-HCP:
  • $400
• Metabolic Symposium Trainees, upon verification of trainee status (ID, letter, etc.):
  • Outside of SLU/WashU: $0         
  • SLU/WashU - Fellows/Residents: $0, must register ahead of time to attend
• Metabolic Symposium On-Demand Viewing Registration (No CME credit will be awarded): $20

Non-SLU Trainees:
In order to confirm your trainee status, you will be required to submit either a scan of your hospital ID or submit a letter confirming your trainee status. Scan and email to [email protected]. Once received, reviewed, and approved, we will email you letting you know you can register as a Non-SLU Trainee. Failure to provide proof of trainee status will result in termination of your registration.

Cancellations:
Cancellations received before March 7^th, will be issued a refund minus a $10.00 administrative fee, for those that have paid. After March 7^th, no refunds will be issued.

Registration is required in order to attend the live activity and to have access to the virtual link for participants that are unable to participate in person.

Meeting login and instructions will be provided to registered and paid participants that indicate virtual attendance a few days prior to the activity. Logistics of conference location and parking will be provided to registered and paid participants that indicate in-person attendance a few days prior to the activity.

Accreditation
Saint Louis University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation
Saint Louis University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Saint Louis University School of Medicine will provide Other learner certificates (for APPs, nurses, and other types of learners). The certificate will state that the activity was designated for 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Follow your board's requirements for reciprocal CE credits.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Saint Louis University School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Marie Philipneri, MD, PhD
Professor of Internal Medicine/Nephrology
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

CME Accrediting Director

Grant or research support-Mineralys (Relationship has ended)

Amanda Sain, Administrator
Continuing Medical Education Program Director
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

CME Program Director

Nothing to disclose

Manar Shmais, MD, Physician
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Interim Director of IBD Program
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saint Louis University Hospital

Course Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Paula Zdanowicz, DVM
Education Manager
Saint Louis University Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Education Manager

Nothing to disclose

Aline Charabaty, MD, FACG, AGAF
Associate Professor of Medicine, John Hopkins School of Medicine, Director of the IBD center at John Hopkins
Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC

Faculty

Gursimran Singh Kochhar, MD, FACP, CNSC
Division Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Director of Advanced Endoscopy, Assistant Professor of Medicine
Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburg, PA

Faculty

Samuel Rheinhardt, MD
Colorectal Surgeon
SSM Health, St. Mary's Hospital

Faculty

Wissam Kiwan, MD, Physician
Advanced Endoscopist, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology
Program Director Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship

Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Kamran Qureshi, MD
Associate Professor / Transplant Hepatologist Program Director, GI Fellowship
Division Gastroenterology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Planning Committee

Speakers Bureau-Salix Pharmaceuticals|Speakers Bureau-Phathom Pharmaceuticals|Speakers Bureau-Madrigal Pharmaceuticals|Speakers Bureau-Gilead Sciences (Relationship has ended)|Speakers Bureau-Intercept Pharmaceuticals (Relationship has ended)

Wing-Kin Syn, MD, PhD
James F. King Chair in Gastroenterology, Professor of Medicine, Director, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Saint Louis University School of Medicine Director, Comprehensive Metabolic Center, SSM Health - Saint Louis University Hospital

Planning Committee

Grant or research support-Zydus|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Merck|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Ipsen

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Exhibitors Attending:

Check back for updates