FACULTYEMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEPLANNING COMMITTEE

FIELD F. WILLINGHAM M.D., M.P.H.Assistant Professor of MedicineDirector of EndoscopyCourse Director

QIANG CAI, M.D., PH.D.Professor of MedicineCourse Co-Director

STEVEN KEILIN M.D.Assistant Professor of MedicineCourse Co-Director

KEVIN E. WOODS, M.D., M.P.H.Assistant Professor of MedicineCourse Co-Director

GUEST FACULTY

DAVID L. CARR LOCKE, M.D.Keynote SpeakerChief of Digestive DiseasesCo-Director of the Center for Digestive HealthChief of Endoscopy at Continuum Cancer Centers of New YorkBeth Israel Medical Center

JONATHAN BUSCAGLIA, M.D.Director of EndoscopyAssistant Professor of MedicineStony Brook University

DAVID FORCIONE, M.D.Associate Director of Interventional EndoscopyInstructor of Medicine (Harvard Medical School)Massachusetts General Hospital

STACIE VELA, M.D.Assistant Professor of MedicineBaylor College of Medicine

EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINECOURSE FACULTY

SAURABH CHAWLA, M.D.Instructor of MedicineAdvanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellow

JENNIFER CHRISTIE, M.D.Assistant Professor of MedicineDirector of Gastrointestinal Motility

INDRAN KRISHNAN, M.D.Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine

JULIA MASSAAD, M.D.Assistant Professor of Medicine

HENRY C. OLEJEME, M.D., M.P.H.Assistant Professor of MedicineChief of GI at Grady Memorial Hospital

ROBIN RUTHERFORD, M.D.Assistant Professor of MedicineChief of GI at the Emory Clinic

MOHAMMAD WEHBI, M.D.Assistant Professor of MedicineChief of GI at The Atlanta Veterans Medical Center

2012

SEPTEMBER 1314, 2012EMORY CONFERENCE CENTER HOTEL1615 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30329

This course is endorsed by the ican Society for Gastrointestinal Endos

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STATEMENT OF NEEDWhile interventional endoscopy courses are held on ayearly basis in the Northwest, Southwest, and Northeast,the Southeast has been underserved in CME accreditedtherapeutic endoscopy programs. Despite multiple largecenters and local and regional practitioners in gastroen-terology, there are no interventional endoscopy courses in the area.

OVERVIEWEmory University School of Medicine has a long history ofhosting major international CME courses. The Interven-tional Endoscopy program at Emory focuses on Research,Teaching and Patient Care. As a part of the educationalmission, a major live Interventional and Therapeutic Endoscopy Course has been developed. The ATLAS course will be a two-day event with a Fellow'sHands-on and Didactic Course on Thursday and a Live En-doscopy and Didactic Course on Friday.

The goals of this live activity are to provide:� A hands-on experience and detailed instruction to

senior gastroenterology trainees across the country.

� An understanding of the performance of ERCP in areas such as cannulation, sphincterotomy, stent placement, sampling, cholangioscopy, and intraductal confocal microscopy.

� Increased knowledge surrounding the performanceof EUS in areas such as increased diagnostic yield with FNA, celiac plexus block, transgastric pseudocyst gastrostomy.

� A description of the endoscopic evaluation and management of Barrettís esophagus with or without dysplasia and with or without intramucosalcarcinoma, including EMR, RFA, cryoablation, and confocal endomicroscopy.

� A forum for discussion of contemporary managementof diseases in the area of Interventional Endoscopy.

TARGET AUDIENCEThis program is intended for Faculty members, Gastroen-terologists, Gastroenterology Fellows, Residents, MedicalStudents, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Nurse practi-tioners, and Physician Assistants in GI.

SPECIAL INVITATION TO FELLOWSWe are pleased to offer the Emory Interventional Scholarship Program for senior GI fellows. The scholarship will provide a stipend to defray travel expenses,accommodations at the conference center hotel and complimentary registration. To be eligible for the compli-mentary registration and stipend, attendance at both daysof the conference is mandatory. To register:

� Go to the CME website www.med.emory.edu/cmeand under the course calendar/live activities page and set up your profile.

� Email us at: cme@emory.edu with “ATLAS 2012” in the subject heading and let us know this has been completed.

An email will be sent confirming your registration!Register early! Participation is limited.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDITThe Emory University School of Medicine designates thislive activity for a maximum of 7.5 per day AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim creditcommensurate with the extent of their participation in theactivity. The Emory University School of Medicine is ac-credited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Med-ical Education to provide continuing medical education forphysicians. This educational activity is endorsed by theAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

TUITIONThe registration fee includes the course syllabus, continentalbreakfast, refreshment breaks, lunch, and other amenitiesinvolved in creating a rewarding learning experience. Written cancellations received prior to the conference willbe refunded less a $25 administration fee.

COURSE LOCATIONS AND LODGINGThe conference will be held at the Emory Conference Center Hotel, 1615 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, 30322, adjacent to the Emory University campus. Parking is complimentary. We have reserved a block of rooms at thespecial group rate of $133.00 per night, single or doubleoccupancy (plus tax). To reserve accommodations and receive the group rate, call 404-712-6565 or (800) 933-6679,or email: reservation@emory.edu. When making yourreservation, indicate that you are making reservations inthe “ATLAS 2012” (reservation ID#: 20006023007) block.Reservations should be made as soon as possible. Ourgroup block expires August 22, 2012. Reservations madeafter this date will be on a space available basis.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Thursday, September 13, 2012FELLOWS WORKSHOP

7:00 - 8:00 AM REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

8:00 - 8:15 GREETING, WELCOME, AND ORIENTATION

8:15 - 12:00 HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

12:00 - 1:00 PM OUTDOOR LUNCH WITH FACULTY

1:00 - 4:00 CASE BASED AND VIDEO BASED INTERACTIVE AND DIDACTIC PRESENTATIONS

4:30 Q&A, WRAP-UP, AND DISMISSAL

Friday, September 14, 2012LIVE ENDOSCOPY COURSE

7:00 - 8:00 AM REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST

8:00 - 8:15 WELCOME, ORIENTATION, AND OPENING

8:15 - 11:00 LIVE INTERVENTIONAL ENDOSCOPY,PRESENTATIONS AND DIDACTIC LECTURE

11:00 - 12:00 CIRCULATION, STATIONS, AND SMALL GROUP FACULTY

12:00 - 1:00 PM LUNCH

1:00 - 2:00 KEYNOTE LECTUREThe Future of Therapeutic Endoscopy

2:00 - 4:00 LIVE INTERVENTIONAL ENDOSCOPY, PRESENTATIONS AND DIDACTIC LECTURE

4:30 Q&A, WRAP-UP, AND DISMISSAL

PROGRAM AGENDA

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ATLANTA THERAPEUTIC LIVE ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY SYMPOSIUM [ATLAS Course]SEPTEMBER 13-14, 2012Emory University CampusAtlanta, Georgia

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TUITION:Early registration:� Physicians: $255� Health Professionals: $155

Registration (on or after August 22, 2012):� Physicians: $295 � Health Professionals: $185

REGISTER ONLINE at: www.med.emory.edu/cme

OR make check payable to: Emory University School of Medicineand mail to the address below:

Continuing Medical EducationEmory University School of Medicine1462 Clifton Road NE, Suite 276Atlanta, GA 30322

Contact Us:Phone (in GA): (404) 727-5695 Toll Free: (888) 727-5695Fax: (404) 727-5667 Email: cme@emory.edu

REGISTRATION

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