ASG Webinar Series
Session 1: IBD Issues in Seniors
February 13, 2023
In this webinar, participants had the opportunity to learn and ask questions about IBD, specifically in seniors.
Learning Objectives
Learn the role of intestinal ultrasound in monitoring IBD
Describe the treatment landscape for seniors with IBD
Evaluate the impact of cancer on those with IBD
Speaker:
Dr. Cathy Lu Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Calgary
Dr. Farhad Peerani, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at the of the University of Alberta
Moderator:
Dr. Gil Kaplan, Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary
Followed by an:
Industry Symposium: Managing anti-TNF Failures in IBS in 2023
Learning Objectives:
- Recall the short and long-term treatment considerations of their patients.
- Recommend treatment options after patients are initiated and fail on anti-TNF treatments.
- Correlate the data presented to patients in their own clinical practice.
Speaker:
Dr. Brian Bressler, Director of the Advanced IBD training program at UBC.
Moderator:
Dr. Gil Kaplan, Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary
To view this video you need to be a member of the ASG:
ASG Webinar 2023 Session 1: IBD In Seniors Recording
Session 2: Portal Hypertension
April 27, 2023
Management of Varices: What the guidelines say and what we actually do
In this webinar, participants had the opportunity to learn and ask questions about portal hypertension.
Learning Objectives:
Define clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) and describe how it can be identified non-invasively.
Describe why carvedilol is the preferred prevention strategy for patients with CSPH according to Baveno VII guidelines.
Identify strategies that are more effective than traditional CME in changing physician behaviour and improving adherence to clinical practice guidelines..
Speaker:
Dr. Kelly Burak, Cumming School of Medicine Departments of Medicine and Oncology, Divisions of Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Transplant Medicine, University of Calgary
Moderator:
Dr. Stephen Congly, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Calgary
To view this video you need to be a member of the ASG:
ASG Webinar 2023 Session 2: Portal Hypertension
Session 3: Optimizing Connect Care/Digital Tools in the Management of Chronic Disease (IBD)
October 17, 2023 | 05:30 pm MDT
In this webinar, participants had the opportunity to learn and ask questions about Connect Care.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain key principles required for standardization of IBD documentation and care
- Discuss how to use an online patient portal to support monitoring and self management
- Apply appropriate mini-pathways in their practice, as a tool to bridge gaps in care
Speaker:
Dr. Karen Wong, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry - Medicine Dept, University of Alberta
Moderator:
Dr. Gil Kaplan, Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
To view this video you need to be a member of the ASG: ASG Session 3: Karen Wong Optimizing Connect Care/Digital Tools in the Management of Chronic Disease (IBD)
Session 4: The Intersection between AI and QI in Endoscopy: Unveiling AI’s Impact on ADR and other Quality Metrics in Endoscopy
February 6, 2024 | 05:30 pm MST
In this webinar, members will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding AI and QI in Endoscopy.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the impact of AI on ADR
- Describe how AI can impact other quality metrics in endoscopy
- Review challenges and future directions affecting the implementation of AI in endoscopy
Speaker:
Dr. Mohamed, Associate Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medicine Dept Gastroenterology
Moderator:
Dr. Karen Kroeker, Associate Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medicine Dept Gastroenterology