83rd Principles of Colon and Rectal Surgery Course: Hot Topics

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LIVE

Friday, February 21, 2025, 8:00 AM - Saturday, February 22, 2025, 1:00 PM CST, McNamara Alumni Center and as a Live Webinar, Minneapolis, MN

This course is being planned and hosted by The University of Minnesota Department of Surgery, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery. The Department contact is Alexandra Broek, [email protected].

This course will focus on hot topics in benign and malignant colon and rectal surgery. Lectures and discussions will be focused on surgical tips aimed at addressing challenging decisions or surgical situations. A major component of this course will be the opportunity to interact with faculty who use different protocols and have opposing points of view. These will be explored in case-based debates throughout the course aimed at provoking honest and informative discussion.

1. Outline how to recognize, diagnose and treat complex diseases of the anus, rectum and colon using evidence based techniques.
2. Identify surgical and non-surgical interventions for pelvic organ disorders.
3. Diagnoses and manage treatment options in patients with diverticulitis.
4. Discuss new and advanced options in the treatment of benign and malignant colorectal disorders.

  

Interactive Breakfast Sessions - Meet the Professors are offered to in-person registrants only. You will be prompted to select a session at the time of registration. Participation in the Interactive Breakfast Sessions is optional.

• On-site registration will be allowed as space permits. All on-site registrants must use their own device to submit their registration and payment by credit card via CE Portal (cash/check not accepted).

• Special needs, such as dietary restrictions, lactation room, etc., should be requested in advance. These requests cannot always be honored on site.

• Cancellation Policy: In the event you need to cancel your registration, the registration fee, less a $50 administrative fee, will be refunded if you notify us by 4:30 p.m. Central Time two weeks prior to the start of the conference. No refunds will be made after this date.. The administrative cancellation fee for Residents/Fellows is $20.

Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)
The University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

American Board of Surgery (ABS) Accredited CME
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
This activity is awarded up to 9.75 ANCC contact hours..

Other Healthcare Professionals
Other healthcare professionals who participate in this CE activity may submit their statement of participation to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

In-Person Attendance
McNamara Alumni Center 
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Directions & Parking

Nearby hotels to consider for those needing lodging:

• Graduate by Hilton
  615 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
  (Connected by a tunnel and adjacent to the conference venue, McNamara Alumni Center)
  612-379-8888

• Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area
  511 Huron Blvd SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
  612-504-3000

• Days Hotel by Wyndham
  2407 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
  612-254-6418

 

Live Webinar Attendance

Individuals who register for the webinar should click on the "Access Course" folder tab above on this page to obtain the webinar link. Note the link will be posted by 2/18/25.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Minnesota Continuing Professional Development adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and has policies in place to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. 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 entities; individuals who fail to complete the disclosure in advance of the course are not eligible to be involved in this course. Specific disclosure information will be shared with learners prior to the start of the course. All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

The registration for exhibitors for this course has closed. If you have already registered or have questions, contact Alex Broek.