About the Course
The Pacific Northwest Gastroenterology Society is pleased to present a full-day, CME-accredited State-of-the-Art
in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Course, to be held on Saturday, September 17th at the Hyatt at Olive 8 in Downtown Seattle,
Washington. This course will provide a comprehensive, state-of-the-art update on all major aspects of gastrointestinal
endoscopy. Difficult clinical problems and the role of new techniques in the diagnosis, management and treatment of a
wide variety of gastrointestinal, biliary and pancreatic disorders will be covered in lectures presented by faculty members
who are locally and nationally recognized experts in the field of endoscopy. There will also be a focus on the latest topics
impacting economic, legal and quality issues in endoscopy, such as health care reform, updates in standards of practice
and hot new topics in medical legal issues.
Networking &
Hands-On Workshop
This course will be a great opportunity for gastroenterology healthcare providers from the Pacific Northwest region,
including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana, to network and catch up with colleagues in beautiful Downtown Seattle.
In addition, attendees will be able to participate in a hands-on workshop that will run throughout the day, offering
demonstrations and information on the latest endoscopic products and devices.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for gastroenterologists, gastroenterology fellows, gastrointestinal surgeons, and gastroenterology
mid-level providers & nurses.
CME Accreditation
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 Pacific Northwest Gastroenterology Society.
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, a Washington State Medical Association accredited sponsor, designates this
educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 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 6.5
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
CNE Accreditation
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett is an approved provider for Nursing Education Hours. This program has
been approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #13721) for 7.8 Hours.