• Discuss the most current scientific literature on the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
• Describe the inter-relationship between new advances in basic scientific research and clinical features in daily practice.
• Apply evidence-based approach to construct treatment strategies.

This series is intended for gastroenterology fellows and faculty, gastroenteologists, physicians, and other health-care providers who treat patients with digestive diseases.

Sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Gastroenterology Society in collaboration with the University of Washington Division of Gastroenterology

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Elements, Criteria, and Standards of Accreditation of the Washington State Medical Association CME Accreditation Committee through the partnership of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and PNWGS.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, a Washington State Medical Association accredited sponsor, designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours in Category I to satisfy the re-licensure requirements of the Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.