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Learning Objectives: 1. Review the key esophageal cancer abstracts and data presented at ASCO GI 2022 2. Identify the key clinical question addressed by each study 3. Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on Canadian practice and patients Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the varied presentations and clinical implications of short bowel syndrome 2. Reflect on the management of short bowel syndrome and its associated co-morbidities 3. Consider the nutritional impact for the patient who has an ileostomy Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the integration of telemedicine and how this affects patients with IBD, both the pros and cons 2. Identify the challenges and gaps in post-pandemic patient management practice when using a combination of telemedicine, and in-person visits in the Canadian environment 3. Share best practices and clinical tips using patient cases on how to overcome barriers and effectively manage patients with IBD in the post-pandemic era Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Review the key abstracts and data presented in 2021 2. Identify the key clinical question addressed by each study 3. Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on patients Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Review the key abstracts and data presented at UEGW 2021 2. Identify the key clinical question addressed by each study 3. Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on patients Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. Review the key abstracts and data presented at ECCO 2021 2. Identify the key clinical question addressed by each study 3. Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on patients Download Now
Learning Objectives: 1. To review the current state of knowledge regarding diet as a risk factor for new IBD diagnosis 2. To discuss the evidence for dietary interventions as primary treatment in IBD 3. Discuss practical dietary tips to implement in clinical practice Download Now
In this episode, Dr. Raman and Dr. Steinhart discuss the malnutrition assessment in ambulatory patients with IBD. Download Now
In this episode, Dr. Panaccione and Dr. Afif discuss Maximizing Therapeutic Outcomes in an Evolving IBD Landscape. Download Now
In this episode, Dr. Panaccione and Dr. Narula discuss Safety Considerations in Ulcerative Colitis. Download Now
In this episode, Dr. Rohekar and Dr. Khanna discuss Putting Evidence into Practice for an Interdisciplinary Approach for your Patients with EIMs/EAMs.
In this episode, Dr. Marshall and Dr. Rohekar discuss the Impact of EIMs/EAMs and Considerations for Treatment Selection. Download Now
In this episode, Dr. Marshall and Dr. Zenlea will discuss highlights of the 2020 United European Gastroenterology Week meeting, held on October 11-13, 2020. Learning objectives: - Review the key abstracts and data presented at UEGW 2020 - Identify the key clinical question addressed by each data point - Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on each patient
In this episode, Dr. Peek, the 2020 McKenna Lecturer, discusses Gastric Cancer from a Physician - Scientists Perspective. This episode was recorded during the 2020 Trainee Programs in Montréal, Quebec
In this episode, Dr. Dubé, the 2020 Ivan Beck Memorial Lecturer, discusses colonoscopy quality, guidelines and colorectal cancer screening. This episode was recorded during the 2020 GRIT Program in Montréal, Quebec
In this episode Dr. Alrajhi and Dr. Chen will discuss the latest advancements in Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) including: - EUS biliary drainage - EUS gall bladder drainage
In this episode Dr. Ghaith and Dr. Yong will discuss: - the difference between linear and radial Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) - how EUS imaging and cross-sectional imaging compare - other therapeutic modalities of EUS including using micro forceps
In this episode Dr. Schweiger, who was awarded as the 2019 Ivan Beck Memorial Lecturer recipient, addresses the GRIT trainees with his inspirational presentation 'Periampullary Thoughts for a Successful Career in the Future’
In this episode Dr. Rumman will discuss his research on undisclosed payments by pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers to authors of endoscopy guidelines in the USA. For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 GRIT Program in Banff, Alberta
In this episode Dr. Charette will discuss the prospective evaluation of the use of biopsy forceps for the endoscopic treatment of Schatzki rings For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 GRIT Program in Banff, Alberta
In this episode Dr. Miles will discuss the correlation of adenoma per case with adenoma detection rate for credentialed screening colonoscopists in the Nova Scotia Colon Cancer Prevention Program For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Dr. Gandhi will discuss Clinical Predictors for Sessile Serrated Adenoma Detection For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Dr. Azhari will discuss the Global Incidence of Peptic Ulcer Disease at the turn of the 21st Century For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Dr. Saperia will discuss the Impact of a Virtual Reality Intervention on Ergonomics in Endoscopy. For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Dr. Rumbolt will discuss how Surgical Drainage of Perianal Fistulas Prior to Initiating Anti-TNF Therapy is Associated with Lower Rates of Fecal Diversion. For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Dr. Elias will discuss The Incidence of Anti-TNF Dose Augmentation in a Community Wide Population of IBD. For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Dr. Hu will discuss Surveillance Colonoscopies in Ulcerative Colitis: Does it Make a Difference? For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Dr. Petropolis will discuss his Population Study that looks at Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer in IBD Patients Taking 6-TGN Animetabolites. For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Dr. Elyanne Ratcliffe and Dr. Jennifer Jin will discuss management strategies for a motility and nutrition case. This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Dr. Robert Berger and Dr. Jeff McCurdy highlight interesting GI journal articles from 2018. This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Dr. Anne Griffiths, 2019 McKenna Lecturer, presents to the Trainees at CDDW 2019 and addresses the question ""Why IBD and Why in the Young?"" She will provide content addressing why we think IBD develops and why we think it develops in children. She will also highlight challenges and opportunities in the field of Pediatric IBD. Dr. Griffiths disclosures and Bio are available when you click on "Speaker Disclosures" on the CAG Website podcast page at https://www.cag-acg.org/education/cag-podcast
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Squirell will interview Dr. Jerry McGrath regarding colon cancer surveillance intervals and methods. The learning objectives for this episode are to review the recommendations or colonoscopy surveillance based on the following colonoscopy findings: 1. Normal exam 2. Hyperplastic polyps 3. Tubular adenomas 4. Sessile serrated polyps 5. History of prior colorectal cancer For more information listen to CAG Podcast Episode 5 or review the 2018 Clinical Practice Guideline on Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Individuals With a Family History of Nonhereditary Colorectal Cancer or Adenoma: The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Banff Consensus. Available on the CAG Website "Guideline Library" under the "Publications" menu tab at https://www.cag-acg.org/publications/guideline-library. These standards were published online August 16, 2018 in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the AGA Institute.
In this episode Dr. Tomaszewski will interview Dr. Bressler regarding the salient points of the new 2019 Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Luminal Crohn’s Disease. For the complete guideline published in JCAG, 2019, Vol 2, No.3, please visit please the CAG website at www.cag-acg.org and visit the "Guideline Library" under the "Publications" menu tab. https://www.cag-acg.org/publications/guideline-library (Search under 2019 Guidelines)
The learning objectives for this episode are for Canadian Gastroenterologists to: 1) Understand the framework of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program 2) Be aware of the different ways to achieve credits within each MOC category This episode was co-developed with Takeda Canada and was developed to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance. For more information on MOC FAQs visit: http://www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/cpd/moc-program/faq-moc-program-e To view Current CAG Accredited Programs visit: https://www.cag-acg.org/news/cag-accredited-programs
In this episode Dr. Meng will discuss how they triaged patients using the Fibrosis 4 Index for Liver Fibrosis. For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 387 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Dr. Rai will discuss Interim Results of Birth Cohort Screening for Hepatitis C. For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Dr. Rodrigues will discuss this Retrospective Analysis of Practice Patterns at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital. For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Pages 447–448 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta. Dr. Rodrigues was rated as one of the Best Oral Presenters during GRIT.
In this episode Dr. Wishart will discuss this Prospective Cohort Study. For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Pages 352-353 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2 This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Dr. Panaccione and Dr. Narula will discuss: - how perianal fistulas are a common complication of CD and have a significant impact on quality of life and long-term outcomes - the available data on treatment options for perianal fistulizing CD - current Canadian recommendations including the use of anti-TNFs for uncomplicated fistulizing CD ± thiopurine or methotrexate - the role of surgical management for inadequate symptomatic response This Total Care in IBD podcast episode was co-developed with AbbVie Canada and was developed to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance. Speaker disclosures are available at https://www.cag-acg.org/education/cag-podcast
In this episode Dr. Narula and Dr. Panaccione will discuss: - safety data in pregnancy available for different therapies used in IBD - labelling information and how to differentiate the information for therapy use during pregnancy and lactation - how to counsel patients who are pregnant or plan to get pregnant on the need for effective disease control during pregnancy - how to apply the data available on pregnancy and lactation to weigh the risks and benefits of the different treatment options This Total Care in IBD podcast episode was co-developed with AbbVie Canada and was developed to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance. Speaker disclosures are available at https://www.cag-acg.org/education/cag-podcast
In this episode Dr. Steven Gruchy, the 2019 CAG Young Educator Award recipient will discuss: - the definition of feedback - the principles for giving effective feedback - various feedback models including the R2C2 model - tips for both giving and receiving feedback - how the past could potentially influence the future of feedback with Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
In this episode Financial Advisors Trevor Perry and John Drover will discuss Individual Pension Plans (IPPs) Learning Objectives: - explain the importance of an IPP for physicians and describe its components - describe the impact of changes in Federal Tax policy with regards to income splitting and passive income
In this episode Dr. Verdu and Dr. Bercik will discuss: - the microbiota-gut-brain axis and how it relates specifically to IBS - the possible pathways and basic science by which microbiota could signal to the brain - the clinical evidence showing that gut microbiota can trigger symptoms of IBS - the use of microbiota based therapy for use in IBS and psychiatric comorbidities - the role of FMT in IBS, anxiety and depression
Dr. Leddin will discuss the 2018 Clinical Practice Guideline on Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Individuals With a Family History of Nonhereditary Colorectal Cancer or Adenoma: The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Banff Consensus. Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the rationale for the project and the methods used 2. Understand the 19 main recommendations with the explanations behind them These standards were published online August 16, 2018 in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the AGA Institute.
Two Parts: 0:35-11:35 Part 1 - The Methodology Behind Measuring Human Resource Numbers in Canada 11:35-20:05 Part 2 - The Actual Numbers Generated by the Human Resource Databases Learning Objectives: Part 1- To understand the methodologies strengths and weaknesses of the five major Human Resource databases which capture Gastroenterology numbers Part 2- To discuss the actual numbers and how those translate to access to care For references and to review the complete article that was published in JCAG in 2018, visit the CAG website at www.cag-acg.org and click on "GI Workforce" under the "Quality" menu tab.
Dr. Barkun will answer 15 questions from a trainee perspective on the management of Upper GI Bleeds. Learning Objective: By the end of this episode, you will have an evidence based understanding of how to optimally manage patients with Upper GI Bleeds in the context of patients with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Learning Objectives: 1. Review indications for H.pylori testing 2. Discuss diagnosis of H.pylori 3. Share management strategies To access the Toronto Consensus for the Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Adults, published in Gastroenterology 2016;151:51-69 by Dr. Carlo Fallone et al. please visit the CAG website at www.cag-acg.org and visit the "Guideline Library" under the "Publications" menu tab.
Learning Objectives: 1. Review the prevalence of malnutrition in IBD 2. Discuss the ways to identify malnutrition, both as: a) screening tools b) ongoing assessment tools 3. Discuss nutritional therapies on how to correct malnutrition
We are at the dawn of a new age of legal cannabis use in Canada. Learning objectives for this CAG Podcast episode will address: 1. How does cannabis work in the gut? 2. What is the evidence for any beneficial effects of cannabis for the treatment of GI disorders? 3. Does recreational cannabis use lead to any GI conditions that you may see in your practice?
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