5th Annual Sawyer International Pancreato-Biliary and Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium: Live Endoscopy, Case-Based Interactive Learning and Discussions

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LIVE

Friday, December 6, 2024, 7:00 AM - Saturday, December 7, 2024, 3:35 PM, MD Anderson - Main Building, Hickey Auditorium (R11.1400), Houston, TX


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.25 hours), ABS CC (14.25 hours), ANCC - Nursing Contact Hour(s) (14.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (14.25 hours)

There have been advances in endoscopic treatment and technology in gastroenterology. This education activity will provide up to date didactic lectures and panel discussions followed by question and answer sessions. Participants will learn new information in gastrointestinal cancer and new endoscopic procedure techniques while using a multidisciplinary approach. During this international symposium experts from various regions will share research findings, learn from live clinical experiences and incorporate recommendations regarding Pancreato-Biliary and Gastrointestinal Cancer.

1. Understand endoscopic management of gastric varices.
2. Identify management of gastric outlet obstruction.
3. Determine multiple ways of performing ERCP.
4. Evaluate how to safely resect early gastric cancer.

5^th Annual Sawyer International Pancreato-Biliary and Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium. December 6-7, 2024.  The symposium will begin at 8:00 AM, Friday, December 6, 2024 and will adjourn at 3:30 PM, Saturday, December 7, 2024. Location: Robert C. Hickey Auditorium, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Floor 11, Houston, TX 77030. On-site registration/continental breakfast opens at 7:00 AM on December 6, 2024.. 

The full conference registration fee includes the tuition, program, continental breakfast, breaks, lunches and reception. 

Advanced (early) registration is encouraged - The deadline for early registration is Friday, November 15, 2024.

REGISTRATION FEES
Physicians (MD/PhD/DO)
Postmarked before November 15, 2024	$50.00
Postmarked after November 15, 2024	$75.00
Nurses (RN/NP/LVN)
Postmarked before November 15, 2024	$25.00
Postmarked after November 15, 2024	$50.00
Tech's
Postmarked before November 15, 2024	$20.00
Postmarked after November 15, 2024	$30.00
Students/Trainees/Fellows*	Exempt
*A letter of introduction from the program director of your school/ institution is required to claim this exempt fee.

Telephone registrations are not accepted.

We accept the following forms of payment:

• Credit Cards (MasterCard, VISA, and American Express)
• Check (payable through U.S. banks only)
• Mail to: Continuing Professional Education – Unit 1781, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 301407, Houston, TX 77230-1407

Make check payable to:  The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Once your payment has been made, a receipt can be found in the MYCE area of your PEP^@MD Anderson account. 

Refund/Cancellation Policy
Continuing Professional Education reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date, if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary.  Each registrant will be notified by mail, e-mail, or at the phone or fax numbers given on the registration form.

In case of activity cancellation, the liability of Continuing Professional Education is limited to the registration fee.  Continuing Professional Education will refund the full registration fee.

Continuing Professional Education reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.

Please let us know what specific topics, issues, or questions you wish to see addressed or emphasized in this activity by emailing Continuing Professional Education at [email protected].   All responses will be forwarded to the Program Directors for consideration.  

Ground Transportation
Houston is served by two airports, George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU).  The following ground transportations are available to and from the airports to the Medical Center.
     • Uber and Lyft
     • Taxicabs: Yellow Cab 713-236-1111; Fiesta Cab 713-225-2666.
     • Super Shuttle: For more information, call toll free at 800-258-3826, or on-line at www.supershuttle.com.

Special Assistance
If you have any ADA accommodation needs. Contact Continuing Professional Education/Activity Management at 713-792-2223 or 866-849-5866 or via e-mail:  [email protected].  

Evaluation
A course evaluation tool will provide participants with the opportunity to comment on the value of the program content to their practice decisions, performance improvement activities, or possible impact on patient health status. Participants will also have the opportunity to comment on any perceived commercial bias in the presentations as well as to identify future educational topics.  The survey link will be provided during the review course.

In support of improving patient care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity will award 14.25 Nursing Contact Hours.

CE Certificates and Attendance Verification Certificates
Certificates awarding continuing education credits or certificates documenting attendance will be available when an individual completes the online evaluation. Evaluations are to be completed within 30 days of the end of the conference.

View the accessibility policy for The University of Texas M.D Anderson Cancer Center.

 

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at the Houston Marriott Medical Center, 6580 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas.

Early hotel reservation is suggested. To make reservations, please call Reservations at 713-796-0080 and identify yourself as part of the MD Anderson 5^th Annual Sawyer Biliary Symposium.

The special meeting group rate is $169.00 USD/night (single or double occupancy). Please add 17% Texas State and local taxes. Reservations and deposits received after November 7, 2024 will be confirmed if space is available and at current hotel published guest room rates.

5th Annual Sawyer Biliary Symposium Room Block
Start Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
End Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
Last Day to Book: Thursday, November 7, 2024

Group Code: SBSSBSR

Book your group rate for 5th Annual Sawyer Biliary Symposium Room Block

Shuttle Service: The hotel has a complimentary shuttle service to the conference site on a first come first serve basis.  

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center complies with all requirements of the identified accrediting body  (ACCME, ANCC, ACPE). Disclosure of speakers, faculty members, planning committee members and their commercial relationships will be shared with learners prior to the educational activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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 financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Disclaimer: By clicking on "Exhibitors" you have left the accredited educational content of the course.

 

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center wishes to express appreciation to the following companies:

 

DIAMOND LEVEL

BRONZE LEVEL
Neptune Medical

 

EXHIBITOR LEVEL
3-D Matrix
Boston Scientific
CONMED
Cook Medical
Diversatek Healthcare
Erbe USA Incorporated
Medtronic
MERIT MEDICAL ENDOTEK
Micro-Tech Endoscopy
Nestlé Health Science
Novartis Oncology
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Omega Medical Imaging
Ovesco Endoscopy USA
Pentax Medical
Visbiome

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