Hepatology Associates Course, Part 2

Nov 17 2024
Convention Center: Ballroom 6F
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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World Class Speakers

Patrick Horne, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, AF-AASLD
Presenter

Patrick Horne, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, AF-AASLD

University of Florida
Neeraja Kannan, DNP, FNP-BC
Presenter

Neeraja Kannan, DNP, FNP-BC

Veteran Health Administration
Silvia Vilarinho, MD, PhD
Presenter

Silvia Vilarinho, MD, PhD

Yale University
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Presenter

Elizabeth Goacher, PA-C, MHS, AF-AASLD

Duke University

Description

The hepatology associates course aims to expand participants' knowledge and thereby improve patient outcomes. Topics include viral hepatitis, alcohol use disorder in the liver clinic, liver biopsy in clinical practice, current noninvasive testing for portal hypertension, diagnosis of liver lesions, and practical use of genetics in liver clinical practice.

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Objectives

  • Review modalities and indications for liver biopsy.
  • Review benign liver lesions.
  • Discuss the emerging role of genetics in hepatology clinical practice.
  • Discuss diagnosis and management of portal hypertension.
Chair

Kristine Drozd, NP

Yale New-Haven Hospital
Chair

Jordan Mayberry, PA-C

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center