Canadian Digestive Diseases Week (CDDW)

01/07/2019

Diet, Microbiome and Novel Treatments in GI Disease

Friday, June 14 , 2019 at the University of Manitoba

CAG Accredited for 7.5 Section One credits! REGISTER NOW!

Learn more here https://www.cag-acg.org/news/cag-accredited-programs

12/19/2018

Have you registered for yet?

Check out what our program has to offer on our new online registration system

http://cddw.cag-acg.org/sites/cag-acg/en/cddw

Create an online profile that allows you to:
- Receive up-to-date information
- Generate your own custom schedule
- Sign up for networking events
- Join registration-required sessions

See you in Banff!

12/13/2018

NOW POSTED…

Episode 8: The Importance of Individual Pension Plans (IPPs) for Physicians

In this episode Financial Advisors Trevor Perry and John Drover will discuss Individual Pension Plans (IPPs).

Learning Objectives:
- explain the importance of an IPP for physicians and describe its components
- describe the impact of changes in Federal Tax policy with regards to income splitting and passive income

6 Ways to Listen:

iPhone users - iTunes Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher

Android users- Google Podcasts, Google Play Music, Castbox, Stitcher

Already have one of the apps mentioned above? Search for "CAG Podcast".

Listen on Web Browser: https://www.cag-acg.org/education/cag-podcast

11/27/2018

NEW CAG CPG on high risk published in Gastroenterology

Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in Canada and the US. In 2017 in Canada there were nearly 27,000 new cases and nearly 10,000 deaths. This 3 year project was co led by Professor Des Leddin at Dalhousie University and Professor David Lieberman in Oregon. The analysis revealed that individuals with an affected family member are at twice the risk of developing colon cancer. Individuals with certain types, but not all types, of pre-cancerous growths are also at increased risk.

View Press Releasehttps://www.cag-acg.org/images/news/crcguideline_mediarelease_november26.pdf

10/31/2018

Happy Halloween from the CAG office! Hope you 'carve' out some time to 'treat yourself'!

10/19/2018

**ePortal Video Spotlight**

Log in to the CAG ePortal Resident Corner to view Polypectomy: Guidelines and Practical Tips with Dr. Charles Ménard.

View our featured videos here: https://www.cag-acg.org/education/eportal

10/17/2018

In light of today’s legalization of cannabis in Canada, check out the following CAG educational materials:
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**CAG Podcast: Clearing the smoke on cannabis for the treatment of GI diseases**

Dr. Chris Andrews and Dr. Keith Sharkey from the University of Calgary

Addresses:
• How cannabis works in the gut
• What the evidence is for any beneficial effects of cannabis for the treatment of GI disorders
• Whether recreational cannabis use may lead to any GI conditions that you may see in your practice

Listen on your favourite podcast app or on the CAG website here https://www.cag-acg.org/education/cag-podcast.
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**Watch cannabis-related videos on the CAG ePortal!**

Log in to MY CAG to watch the following ePortal videos:

• Low Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines and Cannabis Use Disorders - Dr. Bernard Le Foll (CDDW 2018)

• Cannabinoids in Gastrointestinal: IBD, IBS, Vomiting Disorders – Dr. Christopher Andrews (CDDW 2018)

• Overview of the Mechanisms of Actions of Cannabinoids – Dr. Keith Sharkey (CDDW 2018)

• Alcohol, ma*****na, excessive coffee, and other vices in patients with chronic liver disease - Dr. Eric Yoshida (CDDW 2013)

Log in to the CAG ePortal here: https://www.cag-acg.org/education/eportal
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**Position Paper on Cannabis in Gastroenterology**

Look out for the Position Paper on Cannabis in Gastroenterology in the coming weeks authored by Christopher Andrews, Shane Devlin, Bernard Le Foll, Benedikt Fischer, Frances Tse, Martin Storr, and Stephen Congly.

The paper has been accepted for publication in JCAG and will be posted on the CAG website.

10/15/2018

NOW POSTED…

Episode 5: Human Resources in Gastroenterology in Canada
Dr. Des Leddin, Dalhousie University

Two Parts:

0:35-11:35 Part 1 - The Methodology Behind Measuring Human Resource Numbers in Canada

11:35-20:05 Part 2 - The Actual Numbers Generated by the Human Resource Databases

Learning Objectives:

Part 1- To understand the methodologies strengths and weaknesses of the five major Human Resource databases which capture Gastroenterology numbers
Part 2- To discuss the actual numbers and how those translate to access to care

For references and to review the complete article that was published in JCAG in 2018, visit https://www.cag-acg.org/quality/gi-workforce.

6 Ways to Listen:

iPhone users - iTunes Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher

Android users- Google Podcasts, Google Play Music, Castbox, Stitcher

Already have one of the apps mentioned above? Search for "CAG Podcast".

Listen on Web Browser: https://www.cag-acg.org/education/cag-podcast

09/28/2018

NOW POSTED…

Episode 4: Management of Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeds
Dr. Alan Barkun and Dr. Marcel Tomaszewski, McGill University

Dr. Barkun will answer 15 questions from a trainee perspective on the management of Upper GI Bleeds.

Learning Objective:

By the end of this episode, you will have an evidence based understanding of how to optimally manage patients with Upper GI Bleeds in the context of patients with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

6 Ways to Listen:

iPhone users - iTunes Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher

Android users- Google Podcasts, Google Play Music, Castbox, Stitcher

Already have one of the apps mentioned above? Search for "CAG Podcast".

Listen on Web Browser: https://www.cag-acg.org/education/cag-podcast

09/26/2018

The Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology, an Open Access peer-reviewed journal is the official journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroe

09/26/2018

Book your room for !

Special conference pricing is available at the Fairmont Banff Springs until January 4, 2019. After this date, rooms are based on space availability.

Delegates are responsible for arranging their own hotel accommodation.

Please quote the group code CDDW2019 when making your reservation.

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09/26/2018

Showcase your research at !

We are now accepting abstract submissions for the core CDDW program, GRIT Course and Research Topics in GI Disease meeting.

Learn more
https://www.cag-acg.org/submit-an-abstract

Submit an Abstract to CDDW™ The abstract system is now CLOSED. Click on the links below for details regarding submission of an abstract to the CDDW™ core meeting, the Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Course, and the Research Topics in GI Disease Meeting. Once you have logged-in to t...

09/24/2018

CDDW™ registration is now open!

What does your registration include?

- Nutritional breaks and lunch for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Complimentary beverage tickets for key events.
- Over 80 hours of accredited education time featuring national and international experts from GI and beyond!

A value of over $800!

Introducing our NEW registration platform!

You may wish to purchase your ticket as a guest, but we encourage you to create an account as well. A CDDW™ registration account allows you to:

- Receive up-to-date information during CDDW™ 2019.
- Generate your own custom schedule.
- Sign up for networking events.
- Join registration-required sessions.

CAG members will need to enter their promo code to access the CDDW™ member registration rate.You may obtain your code by logging in to your MY CAG account. Your membership needs to be valid for 2019.

https://www.cag-acg.org/cddw

09/21/2018

NOW POSTED…

Episode 3: H.pylori - a trainee focused review
Dr. Carlo Fallone and Dr. Marcel Tomaszewski, McGill University

Learning Objectives:

1. Review indications for H.pylori testing
2. Discuss diagnosis of H.pylori
3. Share H.pylori management strategies

To access the Toronto Consensus for the Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Adults, published in Gastroenterology 2016;151:51-69 by Dr. Carlo Fallone et al. please visit https://www.cag-acg.org/publications/guideline-library

6 Ways to Listen:

iPhone users - iTunes Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher

Android users- Google Podcasts, Google Play Music, Castbox, Stitcher

Already have one of the apps mentioned above? Search for "CAG Podcast".

Listen on Web Browser: https://www.cag-acg.org/education/cag-podcast

09/21/2018

Are you a Canadian female gastroenterologist looking to support other women GIs through mentorship? Apply now to the CAG Women’s Mentorship Program! Applications due October 15th.

https://www.cag-acg.org/membership/women-s-mentorship-program

09/14/2018

Are you a Canadian female gastroenterologist looking for a mentor? Apply now to the CAG Women’s Mentorship Program! Applications due October 15th.

https://www.cag-acg.org/membership/women-s-mentorship-program

09/07/2018

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is the only national, volunteer-based charity focused on finding the cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the lives of children and adults affected by these diseases.

09/04/2018

We are excited to announce the launch of the CAG Podcast!

NOW POSTED…

Episode 2: Malnutrition in IBD
Dr. Maitreyi Raman, Dr. Remo Panaccione, Joan Heatherington NP, University of Calgary

Learning Objectives:

1. Review the prevalence of malnutrition in IBD
2. Discuss the ways to identify malnutrition, both as:
a) screening tools
b) ongoing assessment tools
3. Discuss nutritional therapies on how to correct malnutrition

6 Ways to Listen:

iPhone users - iTunes Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher

Android users- Google Podcasts, Google Play Music, Castbox, Stitcher

Already have one of the apps mentioned above? Search for "CAG Podcast".

Listen on Web Browser: https://www.cag-acg.org/education/cag-podcast

08/17/2018

We are excited to announce the launch of the CAG Podcast!

NOW POSTED…

Episode 1: Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis for the Treatment of GI Disease

Dr. Chris Andrews and Dr. Keith Sharkey, University of Calgary

We are at the dawn of a new age of legal cannabis use in Canada.

Learning objectives for this CAG Podcast episode will address:

1. How does cannabis work in the gut?
2. What is the evidence for any beneficial effects of cannabis for the treatment of GI disorders?
3. Does recreational cannabis use lead to any GI conditions that you may see in your practice?

6 Ways to Listen:

iPhone users - iTunes Podcasts, Google Play Music, Castbox, Stitcher

Android users- Google Podcasts, Google Play Music, Castbox, Stitcher

Already have one of the apps mentioned above? Search for "CAG Podcast".

Listen on Web Browser: https://www.cag-acg.org/education/cag-podcast

02/20/2018

Check out the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF) photobooth photos from !

So much fun had at CDHF's booth at Canadian Association of Gastroenterology's CDDW conference! Don't see your photo? Email Kelsey@CDHF.ca today!

02/09/2018

Hands-on learning happening now at !

02/08/2018

Registration is open until 6pm tonight! Come see us to pick up your badge and program!

02/08/2018

Dr. Geoff Williams, Chair of the GRIT Program thanks the 2018 Ivan Beck Memorial Lecturer, Dr. Jamie Gregor following his excellent lecture Three Decades of Debunking Dogma.

02/08/2018

‪The Scholars’ group getting some hands-on experience thanks to Olympus and Vantage Endoscopy. ‬

02/08/2018

Poster Session II at GRIT.

02/08/2018

The 2018 CAG Young Educator Dr. Samir Grover lectures to all of the trainees on Using Theory to Inform Endoscopic Procedural Education.