Jefferson Annual Winter CME Symposium 2025

Designed to improve participant knowledge and practice across a broad spectrum of topics, this symposium features presentations from Jefferson Health and University leaders and physicians, as well as alumni physicians.

Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued. No refunds will be offered for failure to complete the required evaluation by the stated deadline.

1. Evaluate recent advances in gastrointestinal treatments.
2. Analyze the complexities of organ transplantation, including donor-recipient matching and ethical considerations in decision-making for transplant procedures.
3. Apply gender-specific medical knowledge to promote comprehensive care.
4. Evaluate differing viewpoints on controversial medical topics using evidence-based reasoning.
5. Apply clinical expertise with empathy, communication, and leadership skills to create a holistic approach to patient care.
6. Apply technical skills in performing key medical procedures while adhering to safety protocols and best practices.

To register for the Jefferson Annual Winter CME Symposium, click here. You will be redirected to a new webpage. 

In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Agenda
Agenda subject to change without notice.

Cancellation Policy
Notice of cancellation must be received 31 days prior to arrival for the deposit to be refunded. Requests for refunds can be made online or by contacting the Office of Alumni Relations at (215) 955-7750 or [email protected].

Jefferson Release Policy
Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive the right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy
As an attendee of this educational activity hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively 'Jefferson'), you may gain access to certain proprietary information ('Confidential Information'), including Protected Health Information ('PHI').

By participating in this educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the educational activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

1300 Westhaven Drive
Vail, CO 81657

To register for the Jefferson Annual Winter CME Symposium, click here. You will be redirected to a new webpage. 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards.

All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Off-Label/Investigational Use
All faculty/presenters/authors at Thomas Jefferson University sponsored events are required to disclose whether or not their content contains information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Product(s) is/are not included in the labeling approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of disease(s).

Content Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices or Thomas Jefferson University.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult all available data on products and procedures before using them in clinical practice.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Christopher H Henry, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency, Associate Program Director, GI Fellowship
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Wynnewood, PA

Co-Director

Nothing to disclose

David M Kastenberg, MD
Professor
The J. Edward Berk Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Co-Director

Grant or research support-Medtronic (Any division)

Aaron Martin, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Jefferson Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Newtown Square, PA

Co-Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kelly Austin, MA
Assistant Vice President of Development
Thomas Jefferson University
Moorestown, NJ

Faculty

Non-Clinical Exception

David J Axelrod, MD
Associate Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Andrew Brown, MD
St. Luke’s University Health Network
Coopersburg, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

David Cantor, MD
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Divya Chalikonda, MD
Allegheny Health Network
Gibsonia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Andrew E Chapman, DO
Director, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Keira Chism, MD
Associate Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Vickie Fang, MD
Clinical Instructor
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Grant or research support-La Roche Posay

Molly Gerber, MBA
Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Non-Clinical Exception

Meredith A Harrison, MD, FACS
St. Luke's University Hospital
Bethlehem, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Gregory C Kane, MD, MACP
Jane and Leonard Korman Professor of Pulmonary Medicine; Chair, Department of Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Anthony Kordahi, MD
Allegheny Health Network
Gibsonia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Maribeth Kradel-Weitzel, MFA
Assistant Provost
Thomas Jefferson University
Jenkintown, PA

Faculty

Non-Clinical Exception

John Mangan, MD, MHA
Rothman Orthopaedics
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Cerapedics|Consulting Fee-Retropsoas LLC

Ida Micaily, MD
Physician
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Gillian R Naro, MD, M.Ed.
Assistant Professor
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Goran Rakocevic, MD
Professor of Neurology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Alex Schlachterman, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia , PA

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Lumendi|Consulting Fee-FujiFilm|Consulting Fee-Olympus|Consulting Fee-Laborie.Apollo

Brianna Shinn, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Raina Shivashankar, MD
Physician
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Speakers Bureau-AbbVie (Any division)|Speakers Bureau-Bristol-Myers Squibb Company|Grant or research support-Janssen (Any division)

Pooja Singh, MD, MBA
Professor of Medicine - Nephrology
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

John Spandorfer, MD
Internist
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Non-Clinical Exception

Eugene Storozynsky, MD, PhD, FACC
Professor of Medicine and Oncology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Kathryn P Trayes, MD
Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

This educational activity received no commercial support.

This is an ideal opportunity for exhibitors to connect with physicians and leaders from Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University,
and Thomas Jefferson University alumni.

Contact [email protected] for more information. View Exhibitor Prospectus

Exhibitor Rules

• Exhibitor is not providing commercial support for this educational activity. Exhibitor is purchasing exhibit space.
• Exhibits are intended for informational purposes, products should not be sold onsite or through the virtual exhibit hall.
• TJU and the exhibitor acknowledge and agree that the exhibitor may be subject to Section 6002 of the Affordable Care Act, which added Section 1128G to the Social Security Act, and its implementing regulations codified in 42 CFR 402 &403 (Collectively the Sunshine Act). Exhibiting companies are solely responsible for collecting any information about actions within their exhibit space that constitutes a payment or transfer of value to a covered participant, which is required to reported under the Sunshine Act.

In-Person Exhibitors

• Exhibitor activities are restricted to the allocated space at the conference site. Distribution of educational/promotional materials by the exhibitor is limited to their booth in the designated exhibit area. Distribution of these materials may not be done anywhere else in the activity area, in the activity meeting space, or at the entrances to activity meeting spaces.
• All exhibits must be tabletop or portable in nature.
• Photography by exhibitors that includes photos of the overall conference and/or attendees is prohibited.
• Exhibitors may observe educational sessions but must refrain from participating in the activity.
• No recordings of the scientific sessions on behalf of the exhibitor's company is permitted.
• All displays must enter/exit the hotel through the receiving entrance and/or security office (at the loading dock). Delivery and pick-up times is the responsibility of the exhibitor and must be coordinated with the hotel in advance.

Cancellation

Should TJU cancel this activity for any reason, TJU will not be responsible for any airfare, hotel, and/or other cost incurred by exhibitors. It is suggested the exhibitors purchase their own travel insurance.

Refunds

• Request for exhibitor refund must be submitted in writing at least two weeks prior to the start date of the activity. No refund will be given after this period. Cancellations received prior to the two-week cancellation date will incur a 10% administrative fee charge.
• Exhibitors who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire exhibitor fee.
• All refunds will be processed after the conclusion of the conference.

Submit refund requests to [email protected] include the activity name in the subject line.

Resort Information

Resort and Onsite Contact:
Polina LaConte
Event Manager
Phone: (970) 479 7006
Mobile: (970) 306 3034
Email: [email protected]  

Materials/Boxes
All materials must be labeled as follows:

Group Name/Arrival Date
Attention: Polina LaConte
Grand Hyatt Vail
1300 Westhaven Drive
Vail, CO 81657

Important: The following information should be sent to [email protected].

• Tracking number, shipper information, delivery date
• Indicate where boxes should be delivered upon arrival to resort (i.e. your guest room or meeting space/office)
• Due to limited storage, send notification of large shipments so that proper arrangements can be made.

• A 50% deposit of room & tax will be due at the time of booking. 
•  Guests will have 30 days prior to arrival to cancel and receive a full refund.

This educational activity received no in-kind support.