5TH ANNUAL UPDATES IN PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2010
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE
NEW YORK CITY, NY
COURSE DIRECTOR
Aliza Solomon, D.O.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Fellowship Director
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Weill Cornell Medical College
STATEMENT OF NEED
This course is designed for academic pediatric gastroenterologists, GI fellows, pediatricians, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals to provide new developments in diagnosis and treatment on various topics in the field of pediatric gastroenterology.
The purpose of this conference is to provide a comprehensive understanding of gastroenterologic complaints affecting the pediatric population. The conference will address recent advances in research, diagnosis and treatment. It will also update physicians on the latest developments in the specialty. The activity is meant to lead to improved patient care by educating physicians on new treatment options and utilization of diagnostic tools. Conference topics include Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Respiratory Presentations of GERD, Medical and Surgical Management of Liver Disease and failure in children and Advances in Celiac Disease.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for family practitioners and primary care physicians as well as nurses and other allied health professionals who specialize in the treatment and diagnosis of common medical illnesses in the adult and pediatric community.
COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
This educational activity is approved for 5.5 Category 1 credits.
It is intended that this Weill Cornell course will lead to improved patient care. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Understand the signs and symptoms of the diseases presented
- Provide better diagnostic tools and treatment regimen to patients with conditions mentioned
- Know the recent literature related to the topics
- Understand new research findings and develop new treatment strategies
Weill Cornell Medical College gratefully acknowledges funding in part provided by unrestricted educational grants from Abbott Nutrition, AstraZeneca, UCB, Mead Johnson, and Nutricia.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Download conference schedule [PDF]
REGISTRATION
Registration fee:
$100 Physicians
$50 Allied Healthcare Professionals
$25 Trainees (letter from program director required)
$30 PM Session Only (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
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DIRECTIONS/MAP
The 5th Annual Updates in Pediatric Gastroenterology conference will take place at Weill Cornell Medical College in Uris Auditorium, 1300 York Avenue (at E. 69th Street), New York, NY, 10065.
Directions
By Car
Approaching from south of East 70th Street - Take the FDR Drive Northbound to the 61st Street exit. Make a right onto York Avenue and go north to E. 69th Street.
Approaching from north of east 70th Street - Take the FDR Drive southbound to the 71st Street exit. Make a left onto York Avenue and go south to E. 69th Street.
By Bus
Take the M31 to the East 69th Street stop, which stops directly in front of 1300 York Avenue and the entrance to Weill Cornell Medical College. (The M31 operates north and south on York Avenue, and across town on 57th Street).
By Subway
Take the #6 train to 68th Street/Hunter College. Walk four blocks east to York Avenue, or take the M66 bus eastbound to York Avenue. At York Avenue make a left and walk 1 block north to E. 69th Street and the entrance to Weill Cornell Medical College at 1300 York Avenue.
LODGING/PARKING
Lodging
A limited number of rooms are available at the adjacent Helmsley Medical Tower (1320 York Avenue), which is the guest facility at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. For more information, or for assistance reserving a room, please contact:
Inez Horton
Divisional Administrator
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology
Weill Cornell Medical College
Tel: 646-962-3869
A variety of price ranges and hotel styles are available elsewhere throughout the city.
Parking
Information coming soon
