Course Description

This is a multidisciplinary educational course focusing on enteral and parenteral nutrition, diabetes, osteoporosis, lipids and obesity. Case studies and workshops provide ample opportunity for interaction with faculty. Attendees will leave with relevant information which they can immediately use in their clinical practice.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Identify methods to diagnose and nutritionally manage patients with gastrointestinal illness, including those patients with acute and chronic pancreatitis, celiac disease, short bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease.
• Identify and treat complications of enteral and parenteral feeding.
• Discuss safety issues with enteral access.
• Evaluate medical and surgical treatment options for obesity.
• Counsel patients on diet modification after bariatric surgery.
• Assess and treat hospital associate malnutrition.

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians and others on the nutritional support team for both hospital and ambulatory settings.

Educational Grants

This course is supported, in part, by educational grants from multiple companies, in accordance with ACCME Standards.   Appropriate acknowledgment will be given to all supporters at the time of the meeting.

Exhibits will be available for viewing at all scheduled breaks.  For exhibit opportunities please send an email to MCF CME Funding.