Series Overview

The intent of this monthly meeting is to discuss mutual patients with complex medical histories, coordinate pre- and post-operative care, present interesting and/or challenging case studies, and provide education around new developments and cutting-edge therapies in pediatric gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for Pediatric Surgery team members (physicians, nursing, ACPs), Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Complex Chronic Care providers, Pediatric Psychology and Psychiatry, Pediatric Palliative Care, Radiology, and Pathology. Other learner groups such as residents and medical students rotating through the above listed services and pharmacy would also benefit from this education. 

Planning Committee

Kelly B. Smith, RN, Activity Director

Tara Loux, MD

Kody Moore, PA-C

Victor Uko, MD, MBA, FAAP, MRCPCH

Accreditation 

In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences 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.

Credit Designation 

Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.

Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this activity for 1 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

Geisinger College of Health Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for __ AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. 

Disclosure Policy

Geisinger College of Health Sciences must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its continuing education activities. Each person in a position to control the educational content of a CE activity must disclose the existence or non-existence of any financial relationship that they have with an ineligible company. There is no minimum financial threshold; individuals must disclose all financial information, regardless of the amount. Individuals must disclose regardless of their view of the relevance of the relationship to the education. Any identified conflicts of interest will be resolved prior to the start of the activity. Subsequently, disclosure information is made available prior to the start of the activity.