Intestinal Immune Based Inflammatory Diseases 2 day Symposium for Patients

Title:	Intestinal Immune Based Inflammatory Diseases 2 day Symposium, for patients
Course Director(s):	Peter H.R. Green, M.D. & Ellen J. Scherl, M.D., FACP, AGAF
Dates:	03/02/2012 - 03/03/2012
Location:	Faculty House at Columbia University 64 Morningside Drive (Between 116th and 118th Streets) New York, NY 10027
Course Number:	Med PM 125
Description & Objectives:	Please join us for the first Intestinal Immune Based Inflammatory Diseases 2 day Symposium hosted by the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University and the Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Cornell University and is sponsored by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University.  This symposium is a separate concurrent program for patients. This gathering will bring an unprecedented opportunity for each of you to help shape the future of intestinal immune based inflammatory diseases by participating in the symposium. Celiac disease is an emerging disease that has increased 5 fold over the last 50 years.  The educational opportunities for individuals involved in the diagnosis and care of people with celiac disease is lacking.  Experts will discuss information about epidemiology, incidence, diagnosis, management as well as reasons for the underdiagnosis and the increased mortality associated with celiac disease. IBD is a continually evolving subspecialty area of gastroenterology.  There is a great need for ongoing educational programs that describe the management classification and use of the increasing number of novel therapies that are being developed for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Accommodation:	Contemporary Travel Inc. is the designated official travel agency for the Intestinal Immune Based Inflammatory Diseases 2 day Symposium this March. They guarantee the lowest airfare at time of booking. Contemporary Travel is holding a block of rooms at the Ink48 Hotel specifically for this conference. They have negotiated a significantly reduced rate for this hotel. The reservation will need to be made through Contemporary Travel to secure the reduced rate. All reservations must be received by January 26, 2012. Ink48 Hotel 653 11th Avenue (11th Avenue and 48th Street) New York, NY 10036 Please contact Gail Weiss or Judy Barth at Contemporary Travel: Gail Weiss: gweiss@contemporarytvl.webmail.com Judy Barth: judyb@contemporarytvl.webmail.com Telephone: 1.866.406.0033
For Additional Information:	Please contact Cynthia Beckman at cb2280@columbia.edu

The patient program is a non-CME program designed for patients and others in the healthcare arena who wish to enhance their knowledge of the most current research and developments in patient care in patients with celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease.

The Patient Symposium registration type includes access to the Patient Program, breakfast, lunch, exhibit hall and evening receptions.

This registration does NOT include access to the Symposium.

REGISTER on or before Thursday, January 26, 2012, to take advantage of the early discounted registration rate. Registration information must be complete and payment made in full on or before January 26, 2012, to qualify for the early registration rate. The higher/on-site rate will apply to all registration forms received after January 26, 2012. Register early!

Patient Program on or before January 26, 2012 is $95.

Patient Program after January 26, 2012 is $195. 

https://register.columbiacme.org/conference.cgi?rm=view&conference_id=502351


The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and dinner for both days.  All food is gluten free!