41st Annual Aspen Conference on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease

Monday, July 15, 2019, 7:00 AM - Friday, July 19, 2019, 12:30 PM, Viceroy

Under the directorship of conference chair, William Balistreri, MD, Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease and Small Bowel Transplantation is the 41st in a series of annual “Aspen-Snowmass” conferences. Our previous conferences have been well-attended, highly regarded and widely lauded. A renowned faculty has been invited to participate.

The conference will focus on recent advances in the diagnosis and management of children with a wide variety of gastrointestinal diseases. Topics include:
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease
•    Inflammatory bowel disease (diagnosis, genetics, complications and management)
•    Diarrhea (acute and chronic)
•    Celiac disease
•    H. pylori
•    Abdominal Pain/Irritable
•    Bowel Syndrome
•    Constipation
•    Obesity and NAFLD/NASH
•    TPN-associated cholestasis
•    Allergic gastroenteropathies
•    Motility disorders
•    Short gut syndrome/NEC
•    Gastroesophageal Reflux
•    GI procedures
•    Nutrition
•    Microbiome
•    Pancreatic disease/Cystic Fibrosis

Various aspects of small bowel transplantation
•    Evaluation
•    Interim management
•    Pre and Postoperative Care
•    Immunosuppression
•    Long-term follow-up: Complications and outcomes

The conference format includes didactic lectures and case presentations held each morning with ample time for discussion and audience participation.

Family Activities

While in Snowmass, be sure to enjoy a number of activities the whole family can enjoy!  See below for some group rates to take advantage of.

Blazing Adventures
Snowmass Rodeo

1. Identify the risk factors, epidemiology and mechanisms of various pediatric gastrointestinal diseases
2. Discuss the pathophysiology of pediatric gastrointestinal diseases
3. Apply evidence-based principles of management of gastrointestinal diseases in children

On or before July 1, 2019
o    Practicing Physicians - $705
o    Physicians in training, nurses, other clinical personnel - $585
After July 1, 2019
o    Practicing Physicians - $795
o    Physicians in training, nurses, other clinical personnel - $670

Early registration is recommended, as attendance is limited. Cancellations received on or before June 24, 2019 are fully refundable. After June 24, 2019, a $75 processing fee will be charged for cancellations.  

Should Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center cancel this conference, registration fees will be reimbursed in full. However, Cincinnati Children’s is not responsible for any other costs incurred by the participant.

In support of improving patient care, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CME: Cincinnati Children’s designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABP MOC part 2: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn 18.25 MOC Part 2 Points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (21.25 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (18.25 hours), CME - Non-Physician (Attendance) (21.25 hours)

CONFERENCE HOTEL
Viceroy Snowmass: Studio ($197)/1 Bedroom ($246)/1 Bedroom + Den ($315)/2 Bedroom ($389). Viceroy Snowmass is a luxury mountain resort located in the heart of Snowmass’ Base Village. To reserve a room by phone, call the hotel at 877-235-7577 and identify yourself as a Cincinnati Children’s GI Conference attendee. You may reserve online by entering your arrival and departure dates, change the code type to “Group Code” and enter the code CINCINNATI19 (case sensitive). Rooms are subject to availability. The deadline for hotel reservations is June 21, 2019. Stated rates do not include state and local taxes. A resort fee of $20 plus tax per day will be added onto the room charge. Resort fee includes round trip airport transportation (to/from Aspen Airport), daily newspaper delivery, wi-fi access throughout the property and complimentary fitness studio access.
The room block at the Viceroy Snowmass is currently full.  Consider the alternate lodging option below.  Contact [email protected] with questions.

ALTERNATE LODGING OPTION:
Limelight Hotel Snowmass: A 5% discount will be provided to any conference attendee. A minimum 3 night stay is required to receive the discount. Discount will be applied to the rate at the time of booking.  To make a reservation call 844-362-7119 Monday–Friday between 8 am – 5 pm MST or email [email protected] and reference the 2019 Annual Aspen Conferences.

Air Travel Information:  
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport/Sardy Field (ASE) is approximately 7 miles from Snowmass Village and 4 miles from the Aspen business district. The airport is served by United Airlines and American Airlines regional jets. Complimentary ground transportation to and from the airport is offered to attendees staying at the Viceroy Snowmass hotel.

Denver International Airport (DIA) is approximately a 3.5 hour drive to/from Snowmass Village.