Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology Update for PCP
Schedule
Sat Sep 20 2025 at 07:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino | San Juan, PR
About this Event
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology Update for Primary Care Physicians
is a 7 CME program is designed to provide a comprehensive update on diagnosing, treating, and managing common and clinically relevant gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders. Through expert-led lectures, attendees will gain practical tools and insights to enhance early detection, timely referral, and evidence-based management strategies for conditions frequently encountered in primary care settings. The curriculum emphasizes updated clinical guidelines, recent advances, and best practices in swallowing disorders, GERD, pancreatitis, colorectal cancer screening, IBD, chronic diarrhea, liver enzyme evaluation, and liver disease management.
Registration Includes: Breakfast, breaks, lunch and CME Credits
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc., and the Puerto Rico Gastroenterology Association. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Provider’s No. 0007249, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc is accredited by the Puerto Rico Board of Licensing and Medical Disciplines, provider’s No. 016-DC26-JLDM.
Credit Designation
The Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc designate this educational activity for a maximum of 7 Category 1 Credits™. Health should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disabilities Statement:
The Puerto Rico Gastroenterology Assoication and Ponce Medical School Foundation complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require special services to support your participation in this continuing education program, contact us at (787) 548-0047.
Agenda
🕑: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Host: Dr. Kermit Richiez
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Review and Updates in Dysphagia
Host: Dr. Felix Velez
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Diagnosing and Managing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Host: Dr. Karla Amaral
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Latest Guidelines for Acute Pancreatitis
Host: Dr. Rafael Medina Prieto
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Colon Polyp Surveillance
Host: Dr. Kermit Richiez
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Updates on Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis
Host: Dr. Juan Marques
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
Approach to Patients with Chronic Diarrhea
Host: Dr. Veroushka Ballester
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Understanding Elevated Liver Enzymes
Host: Dr. Barbara Rosado
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Early Referral to Transplant Center in Patients with Advanced Liver Disease
Host: Dr. Jose Rivera
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Update in New Nomenclature in Fatty Liver Disease, Non-Invasive Testing and Ma
Host: Dr. Federico Rodriguez
Where is it happening?
Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, 200 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, Puerto RicoEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 40.00 to USD 80.00
