OVERVIEW

In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available. 

Presented by the Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease & Transplantation at Houston Methodist

The epidemic of liver disease has become increasingly more common and poses complex problems regarding diagnosis and management. There are recent advances in the diagnosis and management of patients with liver disease. This CE activity has been designed to educate attendees about new developments in hepatology, and new approaches to management of liver diseases that can be readily integrated into their daily practice. A group of national experts, including several renowned guest faculty, will present new findings in a clinical context that will be beneficial in the multidisciplinary management of unique and complex liver disorders.

This course, in addition to lecture format presentations, will provide interactive instructional presentations, debate and panel discussions, Q&A sessions, case discussions and use an interactive audience response system

TARGET AUDIENCE

This conference is designed for primary care physicians, internists, hepatologists, gastroenterologists, oncologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants and other health care providers.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 

• Discuss the current trends in Liver Disease.

• Describe new and critical developments in chronic HBV, HCV and HDV. 

• Identify emerging trends in the obesity crisis & nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and explore the latest concepts in diagnosis and management.

• Discuss new developments and treatment of liver and pancreatic cancers – an emerging epidemic.

ACCREDITATION

• 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

  Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

• 7.75 Attendance

• 8.00 Nursing Contact Hours

  Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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