CME Medical Conferences

Colonoscopy, Advanced

A Seminar for Medical Colonoscopy, Advanced Training
CME Conference Description:

This CME medical conference is designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians who are already performing colonoscopy, and desire to sharpen their diagnostic and technical skills. Techniques for the removal of polyps, treating bleeding lesions, and tattooing will be discussed. Ample hands-on time for practice on models will be provided. Significant time will be spent reviewing unusual pathology. There will be discussion of controversial issues and difficult cases. By the end of the course, participants should feel more confident in their ability to manage their patient’s colonoscopy needs. Dr. Bart Pope who has taught most of our colonoscopy CME medical conferences and always receives excellent evaluations will be the instructor.

Consider registering for the Colonoscopy and Advanced Colonoscopy Value Package.


2010
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 7 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
2011
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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CME Conference Credits: 7
CME Conference Objectives

·   Discuss and demonstrate various techniques for the removal of polyps, including use of snares, hot biopsy and saline injection.
·   Discuss and demonstrate management of bleeding lesions, including use of BICAP, heater probe and injection technique.
·   Discuss appropriate use of tattooing and demonstrate technique.
·   Review clinical pathology slides.

CME Conference Fee: $1050


  Location Dates Discounted Fee
Tremont Plaza Hotel
Baltimore, MD
Instructor(s): John Pope		10/18/2010 – 10/18/2010By Sep 18 2010 then $950.00
Park City Marriott
Park City, UT
Instructor(s): John Pope		3/28/2011 – 3/28/2011By Feb 28 2011 then $950.00
Sheraton Nashville Downtown
Nashville, TN
Instructor(s): John Pope		5/16/2011 – 5/16/2011By Apr 16 2011 then $950.00
Bethesda Marriott
Washington, DC
Instructor(s): John Pope		8/29/2011 – 8/29/2011By Jul 29 2011 then $950.00


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CME Conference Agenda

Breakfast and Registration
7:30am – 8:00am

There will also be a 15 minute mid-morning and a 15 minute mid-afternoon break.

Day One
8:00am-Noon
Principles of Electrosurgery in endoscopy
Polypectomy techniques
Post-polypectomy bleeding
Management of bleeding lesions
Endoscopic colonic marking and chromoscopy
Updates in colonoscopy

Noon-1:00pm
Lunch

1:00-4:30pm
Review of pathology
Hands on workshop
• Polypectomy techniques
• Colonic marking
• Bleeding control techniques
Techniques, Video
Questions and answers
Conclusion

CME Conference Reviews

"Excellent Teacher.  Dr. Pope is a very good source of Clinical medicine." - Bhoompally Reddy, MD - February 2010

"Very practical content with good hands-on training." - Arlie Esau, DO, February 2009

"Dr. Pope is a very knowledgeable speaker who pointed out the pitfalls to keep the patient and doctor safe." - Anonymous, November 2008

"Dr. Pope is an excellent instructor.  This has been the most useful course for diect clinical application that I have taken." - Mark Peterson, MD, November 2008