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	Learning Objectives
	Plenary session 1: Virtual Care		Better utilize the opportunities for virtual care and implement organizational strategic objectives in this arena.
	Plenary session 2: Palliative Care and Life Care Planning Integration with Procedural Specialties		Integrate PC and LPC into office visits as well as acute care situations. They will better be able to start the necessary conversations and enlist necessary resources.
	Combined General Surgery/GI/Interventional Radiology case reviews		More regularly collaborate across disciplines for clinical scenarios that can be addressed with different modalities.
	Resident presentations		Utilize research results as clinically applicable.
	General Surgery Breakout #1 Clinical debates		Consider non-operative approaches to appendicitis or prophylactic mesh placement when appropriate.
	General Surgery Breakout #2 Potpourri		Utilize current literature to make informed clinical decisions. Consider the pros and cons of changing models of coverage at their particular location. Manage groin pain according to combinations of literature and expert opinion. Use the results of the SBO protocol to influence local care.
	GI Breakout #1		Utilize biologic, and other IBD agents, efficiently and optimally. Utilize current screening recommendations and techniques. Prescribe FMT in appropriate situations. Use newer techniques appropriately for the management of biliary stones.
	GI Breakout #2		Utilize new thoughts and treatments for liver care. Treat iatrogenic injuries with current techniques.
	Vascular Surgery Breakout #1		Utilize data obtained from VQI to influence patient care in a beneficial manner. Treat mesenteric ischemia with appropriate techniques for the clinical situation. Use current techniques to treat pararenal aortic aneurysms.
	Vascular Surgery Breakout #2		Develop systematic approaches to DVT prevention. Utilize the latest data and techniques to manage endoleaks. Use current models to modify risk factors if possible, and/or direct treatment choices.
	Vascular Surgery Breakout #3		Utilize the outcomes data to modify patient and technique selection. Use ERAS techniques to improve patient experience and outcome. Utilize the information reported in the VIS to guide ongoing patient care. Review the prognostic criteria for expansion and utilize current treatments for Type B dissection.
	IR Breakout #1		Manage IVC filter care in light of current understandings. Incorporate a clinical practice model into a traditional IR setting, using system resources already available. Treat VAAs based on current literature and techniques. Utilize new techniques in neuro IR. Utilize current indications and techniques for catheter directed PE lysis.
	IR Breakout #2		Leverage database information into improved care. Develop systems for comprehensive management and treatment of diverticular abscess. Utilize current techniques and treatment algorithm recommendations for the treatment of HCC. Utilize newer techniques for difficult IVC filter removal. Utilize new techniques to embolize epistaxis.
	PA Breakout		Maintain licensure and credentialing.


	Accreditation Designation Statement The Kaiser Permanente National CME Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Statement The Kaiser Permanente National CME Program designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education. Day 1: 4 symposium +2 (Afternoon PA session) Day 2: 4 Day 3: 4 Total: 14 Nurses and Physician Assistants – Attendees may report up to 14 hours toward continuing education requirements for license renewal. ‘CME’ can be written in lieu of the provider number on all licensure renewal applications. Target Audience: Physicians in the Departments of General and Vascular Surgery, Gastroenterology and Interventional Radiology Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate persons with disabilities at the meeting. If you have any special dietary or accommodation needs, please notify the meeting planner listed, prior to the symposium in the Department of Physician Education at (626) 405-4630 or tie-line 8-335-4630. This advance notice will help us serve you better.