The Dr. Harvey Lefton Memorial GI Conference
14th Annual Clinical Update in Gastroenterology
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The Philadelphia County Medical Society is proud to announce the establishment of the Dr. Harvey Lefton Memorial GI Conference. Dr. Lefton, a cherished son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2024. He was a highly respected gastroenterologist who embodied the essence of a true Renaissance Man, excelling as an academician, entrepreneur, writer, editor, community leader, and devoted family man. His significant contributions to the field of medicine greatly improved the quality of medical care, leaving a lasting legacy throughout his career. The annual GI conference has been named in his honor, recognizing his hard work and unwavering dedication to both his patients and colleagues, all of which will be deeply missed.
The Dr. Harvey Lefton Memorial GI Conference is a free educational program featuring Philly’s top doctors discussing the latest in the field of Gastroenterology. Everyone including the general public is welcome to attend. The program is recommended for physicians, residents/fellows, medical students, nurses, physician assistants, psychologists and allied health care professionals.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
Place: Thomas Jefferson University, Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Room 101, 233 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Program Moderator: David A. Sass, MD FACP FACG AGAF FAASLD, Rorer Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Medical Director, Liver Transplantation, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Topics to be discussed:
Updates in the Medical Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Priya Sehgal, MD, MS, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Optimal Treatment Strategies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Nitin Ahuja, MD, MS, Director of Program in Neurogastroenterology and Motility, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
What’s New in MASLD and PBC – Rebecca Loh, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Approach to the Patient with Pancreatic Disorders – David Loren, MD, FASGE, System Director of Gastroenterology, Temple Health, Professor of Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine Temple University
Please note that Category 1 credit is only available for members of the Philadelphia County Medical Society and/or Pennsylvania Medical Society.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and The Philadelphia County Medical Society. The Pennsylvania Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Pennsylvania Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.
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