Dear friends:
As you are likely well aware, COVID 19 has greatly impacted many aspects of our society. In response, we have been advised by University leadership to reschedule HITEC. We will keep you informed of the tentative rescheduled dates, that we anticipate to be during late summer/early fall 2020.
Thank you for planning to attend our Fourth Annual HITEC: Hopkins International Therapeutic Endoscopy Course, and we hope you will continue to seek this state-of-the-art high-quality medical education from us.
Our website (https://www.hitec-course.com) remains active and the CME website https://hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com) contains enduring material (on demand) that you could consider utilizing if beneficial.
Thank you for understanding.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing
present:
Fourth Annual
Hopkins International
Therapeutic Endoscopy Course
April 1-3, 2020
The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Thomas B. Turner Building - Baltimore, Maryland, USA
This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
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Lectures, live demonstrations and hands‑on training
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National and international expert faculty
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Basic, advanced and cutting edge endoscopic procedures and techniques
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Latest breakthroughs in endoscopic equipment and accessories
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Direct interaction with Johns Hopkins and visiting faculty
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Optional half‑day hands‑on lab session with professional training models
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Interactive video sessions with commentary from the experts
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Separate tracks in therapeutic endoscopy, bariatrics and nursing
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ACTIVITY DIRECTORS
Welcome Note From Course Director
"Dear friends,
We welcome you to attend the fourth annual Hopkins International Therapeutic Endoscopy Course (HITEC) on April 1-3, 2020 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. We envision this to be a unique event with focus on basic and advanced therapeutic and bariatric endoscopy. The course will include extensive live endoscopy demonstrations by superstar national and international faculty and emphasize hands-on training on professional models and simulators. This activity is intended for endoscopists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, gastroenterology/ surgical fellows, endoscopy nurses and endoscopy technicians. "
Thank you,
Mouen
JOHNS HOPKINS SPEAKERS
INVITED GLOBAL SPEAKERS
COURSE SCHEDULE
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing take responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. This schedule is subject to change.
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020
Location: Turner Auditorium, Thomas B. Turner Building, Ground Floor
Procedure
TIF
FTRD
FNB
ESD
Suturing
LAMS
Cholangiopancreatoscopy
Barrett’s ablation
POEM
Expert
Kenneth J. Chang, MD, FACG, FASGE
Alessandro Repici, MD
Sachin Wani, MD, FACP, FASGE, AGAF
Yutaka Saito, MD, PhD, FASGE, FACG
Manoel Galvao Neto, MD
Anthony Y.B. Teoh, MBChB, FRCSEd (Gen), FACS, FASGE
Christopher Thompson, MD, MSc, FACG
Peter D. Siersema, MD, PhD, FACG
Marcel Vasile Tantau, MD
Industry
EGS
Ovesco
BSCI/Medtronic
BSCI/ERBE/Olympus
Apollo
BSCI
BSCI
Pentax/ERBE/Medtronic
Olympus/Medtronic/ERBE
DAY 2: THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2020
Location: Turner Auditorium, Thomas B. Turner Building, Ground Floor
Location: Turner Auditorium
New Paradigms in Tissue Resection
Alessandro Repici, MD
(This session is not eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.)
(This session is not eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.)
Note: The Nursing Track didactic session will be held in the Tilghman Auditorium. See nursing track program for full details.
DAY 3: FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020
HANDS-ON TRAINING – THERAPEUTIC ENDOSCOPY
(pre-registration required)
Location: MISTIC Lab, Blalock Building, 12th Floor
Five people per station. 35 minutes at each station. 25 minute break.
Participants must choose AM or PM attendance when registering.
You will receive an email notification to complete the evaluation form and to attest to the number of hours in attendance
The registration desk will remain open during conference hours
Professional models are provided by ENDOSIM.
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing take responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. This schedule is subject to change.
BARIATRIC COURSE WITH HANDS-ON TRAINING
DAY 3: FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020
BARIATRIC COURSE WITH HANDS-ON TRAINING
(pre-registration required)
Location: Turner Auditorium, Thomas B. Turner Building, Ground Floor
Bariatric Module (Whole Day)
Five people per station. 30 minutes at each station. 25 minute break.
Station 1: Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
Kenneth J. Chang, MD, FACG, FASGE
Station 2: Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
Austin Chiang, MD, MPH
Station 3: Intragastric Balloons
Dilhana Badurdeen, MBBS
Station 4: Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe)
Christopher Thompson, MD, MSc, FACG
Station 5: Septotomy and Pneumatic Dilation
Manoel Galvao Neto, MD
Adjourn
You will receive an email notification to complete the evaluation form and to attest to the number of hours in attendance.
The registration desk will remain open during conference hours.
ENDORSEMENTS
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
Brazilian Society of Digestive Endoscopy
GALLERY
TESTIMONIALS
GENERAL INFORMATION
April 1, 2020 • 7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
The registration desk will remain open for the duration of the activity.
LOCATION
Thomas B. Turner Building
Lower Level
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21205
The Turner Building is located on Rutland Avenue at Monument Street. Directions and campus parking information are available on our website under the contact us tab at https://HopkinsCME.cloud-cme.com. Handicapped parking is available in the nearby Rutland Garage. Johns Hopkins is smoke-free.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
By Air: Baltimore is served by three major airports: Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) in Maryland; Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Northern Virginia.
Taxi Service: To downtown Baltimore from BWI, the nearest airport, is 15-30 minutes depending on traffic and approximately $35 one way. Super Shuttle charges less than $20 one way and reservations are needed.
Reservations can be made online at:
www.supershuttle.com or call +1 (410) 859-3427.
By Rail: Baltimore is easily accessible by train. Amtrak trains run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Baltimore is a major stop for Amtrak’s high-speed Acela Express service. Penn Station is easily accessible by I-95, I-83 and I-70 and is a 15 minute taxi ride to Johns Hopkins. For more information visit www.amtrak.com or call +1 (800) USA-RAIL.
SYLLABUS
The syllabus will be accessible online and via your mobile device in the CME CloudCME App prior to the activity.
COMPLIMENTARY SOCIAL EVENT
Please join us for an opportunity of networking during the complimentary welcome reception and dinner for registrants and faculty on Wednesday evening, April 1, 2020, immediately following the last session. Please indicate your attendance on the registration form.
NOTE: The commercial support received is solely for the educational component of this activity and will not be used to support this social event.
