Inaugural Digestive Health Institute Symposium

Friday, October 31, 2025, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST, Digestive Health Institute, Quinnipiac University, North Haven Campus, 370 Bassett Road, North Haven, CT

Activity postponed to Fall 2024. Please check back later as date is TBD.

 

Join us for a groundbreaking exploration of Digestive Health at our first inaugural symposium. This landmark event brings together experts, medical professionals, and thought leaders in the field to delve into the latest advancements within digestive health. Breakfast and lunch will be provided as well as an opportunity to network with colleagues and exhibitors.

1. Gain comprehensive knowledge on the future state of obesity, including medical advancements and research.
2. Explore the current and future landscape of anti-obesity medications.
3. Acquire insights into post-bariatric surgery considerations with a focus on hernia
4. Acquire the skills to identify appropriate patient populations for the Low FODMAP Diet, ensuring tailored and evidence-based nutritional interventions.
5. Discuss motivating factors for individuals considering bariatric surgery and strategies for facilitating positive lifestyle changes.
6. Explore various bariatric surgery and hernia options, indications, and outcomes to make informed decisions in patient care.
7. Explore recent advances in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), encompassing both diagnostic testing and surgical management.
8. Review the role of gastrointestinal (GI) psychology in the context of bariatric surgery, with a focus on effective interventions.
9. Explore evolving strategies for evaluating and managing fecal incontinence, reflecting the latest developments in the field.
10. Stay informed about advanced in GI endoscopy, enhancing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
11. Gain insights into the surgical treatment of colorectal cancer, staying abreast of the latest innovations in the field.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (5.00 hours), ABS CC (5.00 hours), ABS CC SAM (5.00 hours), ABTS CC (5.00 hours), ABTS CC Part II (5.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (5.00 hours), APA Credit(s) (5.00 hours), Bariatric Surgery and Obesity Medicine Education (5.00 hours), CDR CPEU (5.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (5.00 hours), Oncology Education (5.00 hours)

In support of improving patient care, Hartford HealthCare 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.

• Physicians: Hartford HealthCare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5.00 Medical Knowledge credits in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.  It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
  • ABS Continuous Certification: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program.  It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
• Nurses: This activity is designated for a maximum of 5.00 ANCC contact hours.
• Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered: Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE activity awards CPEUs (One IPCE credit = One CPEU).  If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which are commensurate with participation in contact hours (One 60 minute hour = 1 CPEU).  RD's and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log.  Performance Indicator selection is at the learner's discretion.
• All Other Learners: All other learners will receive a Certificate of Participation for 5.00 hours of education.  Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

 

                                                   

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 5 business days before the course will receive a full refund.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.  All refunds will be made in accordance with the procedures of the HHC Accounts Payable Department, and may take up to 60 days.  Please send cancellation requests to continuinged@hhchealth.org.

Hartford HealthCare reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Hartford HealthCare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact [email protected].

The Hartford HealthCare Continuing Education team adheres to the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education's Criteria, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing education.  

Full disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Hartford HealthCare adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.  Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). 

All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.