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Course DirectorsAbhinav Humar, MD Thomas E. Starzl Professor of Transplantation Surgery

Division Chief, Transplantation Surgery

Clinical Director, Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

Christopher B. Hughes, MD, FACSAssociate Professor of Surgery

Surgical Director, Liver Transplantation

Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

Amit Tevar, MD Associate Professor of Surgery

Surgical Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

The University ClubPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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UPMC Transplant Services

UPMC Liver Cancer Center

UPMC Center for Liver Diseases

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OVERVIEWThis conference will provide health care professionals an overview of current trends, management techniques, and new innovations and research to treat liver and kidney diseases. Experts will present updates on various topics, including living donor transplants, trends in organ allocation, and caring for patients with end-stage liver and kidney disease.

Learning ObjectivesTo improve the treatment and diagnosing of liver and kidney diseases through medical therapy and surgical intervention.

Who Should AttendThis course is designed for liver, kidney, oncology, and intestinal health care providers including, gastroenterologists, nephrologists, oncologists, abdominal and general surgeons, insurance case managers, referring primary care physicians, advanced practice providers, and dialysis care team members.

Continuing Education CreditThe University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals are awarded 0.6 continuing education units (CEU’s) which are equal to 6.7 contact hours.

This activity is approved for 6.75 AAPA Category 1 Credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Category 1 Continuing Education Points for Transplant Certification (CEPTCs) have been applied for through the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC).

SCHEDULE — Friday, May 4, 2018

8:15 a.m. Welcome Abhinav Humar, MD

Liver Conference Kidney Conference

8:30 a.m. Living Donor Liver TransplantAbhinav Humar, MD

Living Donor Kidney TransplantAmit Tevar, MD

9 a.m. Transplantation & CholangiocarcinomaChristopher Hughes, MD, FACS

Wait List ManagementChristine Wu, MD

9:30 a.m. Wait List ManagementSwaytha Ganesh, MD

How does an Organ Get to My Patient?Michele Molinari, MD, MDSc, FACS

10 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m. Lifestyle Management for Liver HealthJaideep Behari, MD, PhD

Kidney Transplant for the Pediatric Patient Armando Ganoza, MD

11:15 a.m. Management of Patients with Alcoholic Liver DiseaseRamon Bataller, MD, PhD

Immunosuppression for the Renal PatientRajil Mehta, MD, FASN

11:45 a.m. Autoimmune & Cholestatic Liver DiseaseVikrant Rachakonda, MD

My Kidney Transplant — Patient Perspective

12:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. Frailty & Sarcopenia in Cirrhosis: Management & Impact on TransplantMichael Dunn, MD

Diabetes & Pancreas TransplantMartin Wijkstrom, MD

2 p.m. Updates in Small Bowel TransplantationRuy Cruz Jr., MD, PhD

Renal Transplant & CancerSundaram Hariharan, MD

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. Management of Hepatitis C in Transplanted Patients Naudia Jonassaint, MD, MHS

Organ Procurement & Preservation Roberto Lopez, MD

3:15 p.m. Transplantation & Treatment of HCC Amit Tevar, MD

Surveillance: CMV, EBV and BKChethan Puttarajappa, MD

3:45 p.m. My Liver Transplant — Patient & Living Donor Perspective

Social Evaluation & Caregiver ConcernsStephanie Ryan, LSW, and Meghan Pasquarelli, LCSW

4:30 p.m. Course Adjournment

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COURSE DIRECTORS

Abhinav Humar, MD Thomas E. Starzl Professor of Transplantation Surgery Division Chief, Transplantation Surgery Clinical Director, Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

Christopher B. Hughes, MD, FACSAssociate Professor of SurgerySurgical Director, Liver TransplantationThomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

Amit Tevar, MD Associate Professor of Surgery Surgical Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

LOCAL FACULTY

Ramon Bataller, MD, PhD Associate Professor of Medicine Chief of Hepatology, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Jaideep Behari, MD, PhD Associate Professor of MedicineUPMC Center for Liver Diseases

Ruy J. Cruz Jr., MD, PhD Associate Professor of Surgery Surgical Director, UPMC Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Center Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

Michael A. Dunn, MD Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Informatics UPMC Center for Liver Diseases

Swaytha Ganesh, MD Medical Director, Living Donor Program Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

Armando Ganoza, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery UPMC Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplantation

Sundaram Hariharan, MD Medical Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, UPMC Medical Director of Transplant Nephrology, UPMC Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Naudia Jonassaint, MD, MHS Assistant Professor of Medicine/Surgery Medical Director, Hepatology Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

Rajil Mehta, MD, FASN Assistant Professor of Medicine/Surgery Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

Michele Molinari, MD, MDSc, FACS Associate Professor of Surgery Director of Transplant Quality Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

Meghan Pasquarelli, LCSW Senior Social Worker

Chethan Puttarajappa, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Transplant Nephrology Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

Vikrant Rachakonda, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine

Stephanie Ryan, LSW Social Worker

Puneet Sood, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Medicine Medical Director, Living Donor Kidney Transplant Program Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

Martin N. Wijkstrom, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery Director, Islet Cell Transplantation Director, UPMC Abdominal Transplant Fellowship UPMC Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplant

Christine Wu, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, UPMC

All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity are required to disclose all relevant

financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care

goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients.

The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATIONOnline Registration is accepted until May 1, 2018. After this date, registration must be on site. Registering online is the quickest and easiest way to reserve your space at CCEHS conferences.

> Visit our online registration at https://ccehs.upmc.com

> Click on Upcoming Events

> Scroll to 2018 Update in Abdominal Transplantation Medicine and Surgery

> Click the Registration button and enter all requested information

> After registering, an electronic confirmation will be sent to the email address you provided us when you registered.

Paper Registration by Fax or MailIf you are unable to register online and require the use of a paper registration form, see contact information below. UPMC employees whose registration fee will be remitted via journal transfer should request the paper registration form.

A confirmation letter will be faxed, mailed, or emailed if registration is completed through the mail, fax, or email by the registration deadline. If you register online, you will receive an immediate email confirmation message. Please note: Registration is not complete until you receive this confirmation. If you do not receive this letter within 5-7 days of registration, please contact Susan Piccirilli 412-647-6621. You must bring this confirmation with you to the conference.

CancellationAll cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via U.S. mail, email or fax (see contact information below). Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped before April 20, 2018, will be refunded in full. After April 20, 2018, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed, the remaining amount refunded, and no refunds will be made after April 27, 2018.

Susan Piccirilli Manager, Transplant Program Development Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute UPMC Montefiore, 7 South 3459 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-647-6621

Registration Fees (Liver or Kidney Conference)$90 physicians

$30 advanced practice providers and other health care professionals

Residents and fellows: Free of charge

Registration includes:

> Continuing education credit

> Registration and course material

> Deluxe continental breakfast, refreshments, and lunch

Meeting LocationThe University Club 123 University Place Pittsburgh, PA 15260

ParkingThe closest parking lot is Soldiers and Sailors Parking, 4390 Bigelow Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Parking is underground and within easy walking distance to the University Club.

Special NeedsParticipation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling Susan Piccirilli at 412-647-6621.

LodgingDiscounted lodging is available at:

Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center 100 Lytton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Call 412-682-6200 to make reservations.

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place 3454 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Call 412-683-2040 to make reservations.

For additional information contact: Susan Piccirilli Manager, Transplant Program Development Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute UPMC Montefiore, 7 South 3459 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-647-6621

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