Clinical Program Overview: This course will benefit both novice and expert providers through its emphasis on the diagnostic approach and management of refractory cases of dysmotility and functional gastrointestinal disorders. This includes, but will not be limited to, discussions on refractory nausea, heartburn, postesophageal surgery syndromes, gastroparesis, management of opiate-dependent abdominal pain, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), pediatric disorders, and fecal incontinence.
Highlights of the Postgraduate Course include:
Live video demonstrations with real patients including esophageal manometry for suspected rumination; instruction on diaphragmatic breathing; POEM for refractory esophageal diseases, and delivery of hypnosis for refractory gastrointestinal disorders
Case-based learning for physicians, nurses, technicians, and gastroenterology fellows
Doctor/Nurse session
The goal of this course is to familiarize and update novice and expert providers on the current indications, methodology, interpretation, and proper use of clinical GI motility tests while focusing on the clinical management approaches for refractory upper and lower gastrointestinal motility and functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Course attendees will receive practical demonstrations on current and new procedures that will facilitate a standardized approach for performing these procedures on patients with refractory conditions. Through the case-based presentations the attendees will learn how to treat patients based on the outcome of these tests using an evidence-based and logical approach, while following national and ANMS practice guidelines.  The education on diagnosis and treatment will be expected to increase their competence and lead to improved and optimal patient care.