North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN 2017)

Overview

The North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN 2017) offers comprehensive educational resources designed to support the professional development of pediatric gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and nutritionists. This course includes detailed presentations on clinical topics essential to pediatric GI practice, reflecting the latest research and clinical advances shared at the 2017 NASPGHAN meeting.

On-demand pediatric gastroenterology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This program provides a series of expert-led presentations covering critical areas in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, delivered during the 2017 NASPGHAN meeting. Participants will review topics ranging from diagnostic approaches to complex clinical cases.

• Hormones and immunodeficiencies, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Polyps and neoplasms — Steve Erdman MD
• Jaundice, Cholestatic disorders, Other causes of jaundice — Saul Karpen MD
• Vomiting, Gastroesophageal reflux, Functional GI disease — Rachel Rosen MD
• Gastrointestinal motility, Diagnostic studies, Constipation — Samuel Nurko MD
• Abdominal mass, GI surgical issues, Short bowel syndrome and intestinal failure — John Thompson MD
• Liver failure, Cirrhosis and complications, Liver transplantation — Jean Molleston MD
• Gastric anatomy and physiology, Helicobacter pylori and gastritis, Congenital gastric and duodenal disorders — Nicola Jones MD, PhD
• Endoscopy diagnostic, ERCP, Endoscopy therapeutic, Foreign bodies — Douglas Fishman MD
• Bile ducts and anatomic abnormalities, Gallbladder, NAFLD, Other liver diseases — Rohit Kohli MD
• Congenital anomalies of the pancreas, Pancreatic insufficiency, Pancreatitis — Sohail Husain MD
• Diarrhea, IBD, Non IBD disorders of intestinal inflammation — Joel Rosh MD
• Metabolic liver disease, Wilson’s disease, Alpha 1 antitrypsin disease, Glycogen storage disease — Ronald Sokol MD
• Malabsorption, Celiac disease, Failure to thrive — Stefano Guandalini MD
• Eosinophilic esophagitis, GI food allergy, Physiology of intestinal immune function — Chris Liacouras MD
• MOC Part II and Part IV — Jeannie Huang MD
• Hepatomegaly, Autoimmune hepatitis, Viral hepatitis — David Piccoli MD
• Nutrition assessment, Nutritional requirements, Malnutrition, Enteral nutrition, Parenteral nutrition, Cystic fibrosis — Maria Mascarenhas MBBS
• Esophageal motor disorders, Esophageal congenital anomalies and dysphagia, Esophageal infections and ingestions — Manu Sood MD
• Abdominal pain, Gastrointestinal infections, Radiation enteritis, Gastrointestinal symptoms of systemic disorders — Melanie Greifer MD

Speakers

• Steve Erdman MD — Nationwide Children’s Hospital
• Saul Karpen MD — Emory Children’s Hospital
• Rachel Rosen MD — Boston Children’s Hospital
• Samuel Nurko MD — Boston Children’s Hospital
• John Thompson MD — Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
• Jean Molleston MD — Riley Children’s Hospital
• Nicola Jones MD, PhD — The Hospital for Sick Children
• Douglas Fishman MD — Texas Children’s Hospital
• Rohit Kohli MD — Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
• Sohail Husain MD — Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh at UPMC
• Joel Rosh MD — Goryeb Children’s Hospital
• Ronald Sokol MD — Children’s Hospital of Colorado
• Stefano Guandalini MD — University of Chicago, Comer Children’s Hospital
• Chris Liacouras MD — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• Jeannie Huang MD — Rady Children’s Hospital
• David Piccoli MD — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• Maria Mascarenhas MBBS — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• Manu Sood MD — Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
• Melanie Greifer MD — New York University Medical Center

Target Audience

This course is intended for pediatric gastroenterologists, hepatologists, nutritionists, and allied healthcare professionals involved in pediatric GI care who seek to enhance their clinical knowledge and skills with comprehensive, specialty-specific education.

Why This Topic Matters

The North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN 2017) provides essential updates and insights that are directly applicable to the practice of pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology. This resource supports clinicians in maintaining expertise and confidence in managing complex pediatric GI conditions.

By integrating research advancements and clinical practice updates, this program from MedHub Central addresses core challenges within the pediatric gastroenterology specialty, reinforcing its relevance for ongoing professional development.