Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review is an online video CME program covering normal function, signs, symptoms, and diseases of the gastrointestinal organs — from the esophagus and stomach to the small intestine, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary tract.
This continuing medical education program includes 40+ one-hour lectures delivered by recognized experts with extensive clinical experience. You’ll benefit from the decision-making expertise of these skilled educators as they discuss diagnostic procedures, medical therapy, surgical therapy, and procedural therapy. Presentations combine scientific evidence and clinical judgment, culminating with recommendations for the most appropriate care and improved patient outcomes.
* Date of Original Release: August 31, 2023 (lastest version)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
Describe the clinical, endoscopic, and histopathologic features of eosinophilic esophagitis
Summarize resuscitation, initial management, transfusion recommendations, and timing of endoscopy for peptic ulcer bleeding
Explain the differential diagnosis, evaluation, and management of diarrhea.
Discuss inflammatory bowel disease diagnostic tools and work-up for appropriate patients
Identify the risk factors that warrant screening for hepatitis C
Recognize clinical trends in drug-induced liver injury
List the possible pathogenic mechanisms of pancreatitis and how that informs drug targets and treatments
Differentiate between acute calculous cholecystitis and acute acalculous cholecystitis
List the core principles of obesity treatment
Name the gastrointestinal manifestations of COVID-19 infection