Fellows Symposium
The National Pancreas Foundation holds an annual Fellows Symposium as an opportunity for Fellows to gain insights and instruction from renowned specialists.
Below is information on the 2017 event which will be held April 21-23, 2017.
2017 Fellows Symposium
Target Physician Group and Travel Scholarships
Awards are given to Fellows who have demonstrated an interest in pancreatic disease as evidenced by publications and career progress.
NPF will cover the costs of meals and lodging during the event. Fellows will also receive a $500 travel stipend. Fellows local to the event (Dallas-Fort Worth area) will receive a $50 stipend.
Application and Contact Information
To apply please download the application below. All applications should be submitted via email to jkruse@pancreasfoundation.org.
2017 Fellows Symposium Application (PDF)
2017 Fellows Symposium Application (DOC)
Course Directors
Timothy Gardner, MD, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Andres Gelrud, MD, University of Chicago
Michele Lewis, MD, Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville
John Lieb, MD, University of Pennsylvania
Eileen O’Reilly, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Course Objectives
1. Define neuroendocrine tumors and other rare tumors of the pancreas. 2. Describe indications, treatments, and complications of autoimmune pancreatitis. 3. Interpret knowledge of genes and how they affect the pancreas.Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint provider ship of CME Outfitters, LLC and The National Pancreas Foundation. CME Outfitters, LLC is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
CME Outfitters, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Resolution
It is the policy of CME Outfitters, LLC, to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, and scientific rigor and integrity in all of their CE activities. Faculty must disclose to the participants any relationships with commercial companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in faculty presentations, or with the commercial supporter of this CE activity. CME Outfitters, LLC, has implemented a process to resolve conflict of interest for each CME activity. In order to help ensure content objectivity, independence, fair balance and ensure that the content is aligned with the interest of the public, CME Outfitters, LLC will resolve any potential conflict by external content review.
Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
This activity is partially supported by educational grants from various commercial supporters.