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4th Annual Current Perspectives in Hepatology (CPH) Symposium
Memphis, TN US
April 29, 2023
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute’s fourth
annual Current Perspectives in Hepatology – A Single Theme Symposium on Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) highlights
our commitment to improving the health of our patients and the dissemination of medical knowledge to our community.
This one-day symposium features national and local speakers with expertise in liver disease.
Topics will be presented to address the individual physician gaps and will include current diagnosis, skills, and methodologies within the practice environment.
Target Audience
Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists, Internal Medicine Physicians, Family Medicine Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Gastroenterology Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students
Learning Objectives
- Describe new therapeutic options for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Define which patients with hepatocellular carcinoma can proceed with liver transplantation
- Define the role of transplantation in the treatment of advanced liver disease
- Discuss and define acute on chronic liver failure
| 4th Annual Current Perspectives in Hepatology (CPH) Symposium | Saturday, April 29, 2023 | |
| Timeslot | Presentation | Presenter |
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Registration / Continental Breakfast and Welcome / Overview | Satheesh Nair, MD |
| Session 1 | Moderators: Satheesh Nair, MD and Thomas Faust, MD | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Viral Hepatitis | Beth Ruiz, PA; Chantil Jeffreys, FNP |
| 35-year-old HBV patient with high DNA and no fibrosis * | Beth Ruiz, PA | |
| 56-year-old with HCV, who failed DAA | Chantil Jeffreys, FNP, DNP, JD | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:10 AM | 40-year-old obese female with steatosis on ultrasound * | Jennifer Lai, MD |
| 9:10 AM - 9:50 AM | 44-year-old male with elevated ALP of 600 IU/L * | Kim Brown, MD |
| 9:50 AM - 10:00 AM | Break | |
| Session 2 | Moderators: Jiten Kothadia, MD, and Satheesh Nair, MD | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | HCC from Screening to Treatment: Current Practice, Pearls, and Puzzles * | Tamar Taddei, MD |
| 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM | 65-year-old cirrhotic patient with tense ascites and a creatinine of 2.1 mg/dl * | Vasanthi Balaraman, MD |
| 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | 35-year-old admitted for alcoholic hepatitis with a MELD of 40 * | George Cholankeril, MD |
| 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Pick Up Boxed Lunch | |
| Session 3 | Moderator: Jason Vanatta, MD | |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | ACLF and Liver Transplantation * | Kim Brown, MD |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Recent Trends and Advances in Liver Transplantation * | Corey Eymard, MD |
| 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Question & Answer | All Presenters |
| 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM | CME Recap and Adjournment / Closing Remarks | Satheesh Nair, MD and Ziad Younes, MD |
*Link to presentation
2023 Hepatology Symposium Brochure.pdf
Hamilton Eye Institute - Freeman Auditorium
930 Madison Ave. - 3rd Floor
Memphis, TN
38163
United States
+1 (901) 448-5128
Parking is available in the H parking garage. Validation may be requested.
Course Director(s)
Victor J Carrozza, MBA
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Medical director(s)
Satheesh P Nair
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Gilead Sceinces;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Intercept;.
Moderator(s)
Jason M Vanatta
has a financial relationship (Fiduciary officer) with Transplant Genomics;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with CareDx;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Natera;.
Planner(s)
Victor J Carrozza, MBA
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Satheesh P Nair
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Gilead Sceinces;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Intercept;.
Speaker(s)
Vasanthi Balaraman
has a financial relationship (Speaker) with Veloxis;.
Kimberly Brown
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Mallinckrodt;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Salix;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Gilead;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Madrigal;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Intercept;.
George Cholankeril
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Corey Eymard
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Thomas Faust
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Chantil Jeffreys
has a financial relationship (Other) with Allergan;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with Intercept;.
has a financial relationship (Other) with Gilead;.
Jiten Kothadia
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Jennifer Lai
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Genfit;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Novo Nordisk;.
Satheesh P Nair
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Gilead Sceinces;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Intercept;.
Beth Ruiz
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Tamar Taddei
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Ziad Younes
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Available Credit
- 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.00 Attendance