82nd Principles of Colon & Rectal Surgery Course: Hot Topics

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LIVE

Friday, November 17, 2023, 7:15 AM - Saturday, November 18, 2023, 12:00 PM CST, McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis, MN

ALERT: Two road closures for the weekend of Nov. 17-19
Two road closures are scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 17-19, affecting travel on the East Bank. 

Eastbound vehicle traffic across the Washington Avenue Bridge will not be available — vehicles should use the 10th Street Bridge from 4th Street.

From noon on Friday, Nov. 17, through late evening on Sunday, Nov. 19, Pleasant Street SE will be closed to vehicle traffic south of Arlington Street.

Format: In-Person Course

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. Particularly, 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. Describe appropriate management strategies for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
4. Diagnose and manage treatment options in patients with diverticulitis.
5. Discuss new and advanced options in the treatment of benign and malignant colorectal disorders.

Early Registration Rate - Now through September 30, 2023

• Physicians $325
• Other Healthcare Professionals $250
• Alumni of UMN Medical School $300
• Residents/Fellows $50
• UofM, Mayo & HCMC Residents & Fellows Fee-Waived

Standard Registration Rate - On or after October 1, 2023

• Physicians $400
• Other Healthcare Professionals $300
• Alumni of UMN Medical School $300
• Residents/Fellows $50
• UofM, Mayo & HCMC Residents & Fellows Fee-Waived

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). Registration through CE Portal is required even if attendance is free-of-charge. 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 on November 3, 2023. No refunds will be made after this date.

  

Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)
The University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 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 11.5 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.

McNamara Alumni Center 
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Important information regarding road closures on the East Bank November 17-19.

Directions & Parking

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.