OAG 20th Annual Conference and Business Meeting

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Clinical Challenges in Gastroenterology

20TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS MEETING November 11-13, 2016 The Ritz-Carlton Toronto Toronto, Ontario

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mpions / Our Lea a h der rC u s O 1996 - 1998 Dr. Bruno Salena 1998 - 2002 Dr. Michael Gould

2012 - 2014 Dr. James Gregor

2014 - Present Dr. Iain Murray

2002 - 2004 Dr. Brian Murat

2009 - 2012 Dr. David Baron

2006 - 2009 Dr. Jeffrey Axler

2004 - 2006 Dr. Theadore Ptak

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we have established a Studentship, via the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG), in support of research for medical students.

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Welcome Message Message from the President Dear Colleague, This year the OAG celebrates its 20th anniversary. We look forward to our annual conference in yet another outstanding hotel in Toronto, the Ritz-Carlton.

During the scientific session last year we went beyond the guidelines.

This year we go where guidelines fear to tread. The topics to be presented are those we see on a daily basis, yet there are no hard and fast solutions as to how we can best help our patients. We will bring in some of the experts in these areas to generate thought-provoking discussions that might help effect change in your management of patients.

On Sunday we have the always well-received St. Michael’s Endoscopy Course review, and we will be discussing the new FIT implementation in Ontario. We close with the OMA Section on Gastroenterology AGM, as well as the OAG AGM. This year the Companion Program will be accessible to all! We will be having Afternoon Tea together. This will flow nicely into the Gala event, this year with a Victorian inspired theme. We will be honoring our very own Dr. Ted Ptak as this year’s recipient of the OAG Distinguished Service Award.

Remember, next year we take the show on the road to Ottawa for Canada’s 150th Birthday celebrations.

We look forward to seeing you at the Ritz.

Best regards, ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

Iain Murray Iain Murray, MD CM, FRCP(C) President

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Welcome Message Message from the Conference Chair Dear Colleague, On behalf of the Organizing Committee, welcome to Toronto and to our 20th Annual Conference at the Ritz-Carlton Toronto hotel.

We have put together an excellent scientific program for Saturday and Sunday. The theme of this year’s Conference is “Clinical Challenges in Gastroenterology”. The Organizing Committee has chosen a list of challenging clinical scenarios that we face in day-to-day practice. We have identified some key experts to enlighten us with their knowledge and experience in these difficult disease states. We have striven to cover a variety of conditions involving both luminal and hepatobiliary disorders. I am sure you will find the speakers and topics most informative and educational. We have provided ample time for questions and discussions to engage our member audience.

Our Sunday session will lead off with the ever-so-popular “Excerpts from the St. Mike’s Therapeutic Endoscopy Course.” We will then receive an update on the emerging role of FIT testing for colon cancer screening. This will be followed by the OMA Section on Gastroenterology Annual General Meeting led by our President, Dr. Iain Murray. We will conclude with our Annual General Meeting and we look forward to your valuable input to direct the OAG Board of Directors for the upcoming year.

Meeting and interacting with friends and colleagues is an important component of the Conference. We have once again planned a superb meal for the President’s Welcome Dinner. Our Gala on Saturday has a Victorian theme and it promises to be most enjoyable.

I am sure the Chefs at the Ritz-Carlton will please all palates. We shall honour Dr. Ted Ptak with the annual OAG Distinguished Service Award and dance the night away to a variety of music, making the Gala enjoyable for all.

Our Association and our Conferences could not exist without the generous and unrestricted support from all our partners and sponsors. We thank them immensely and encourage you all to interact with them throughout the Conference.

The Organizing Committee looks forward to seeing you around.

Best regards, ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

Imran Rasul Imran Rasul, MD, FRCP(C) Conference Chair and Treasurer

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G e n e r a l I n f o r m at i o n

Board of Directors EXECUTIVE

DIRECTORS

President Dr. Iain Murray, Markham

Dr. Jeffrey Axler, Toronto Dr. David Baron, North York Dr. Avijit Chatterjee, Ottawa

Past President Dr. James Gregor, London

Dr. Emily Ching, Burlington Dr. Michael Gould, Toronto

Vice President Dr. David Morgan, Hamilton

Dr. Daniel Green, Oshawa Dr. Brian Murat, North Huntsville

Treasurer Dr. Imran Rasul, Mississauga

Dr. Sandra Nelles, Mississauga

Secretary Dr. Hemant Shah, Toronto

Dr. Theadore Ptak, Toronto

Dr. Elio Pavone, Oshawa Dr. Piero Tartaro, Toronto

2016 Conference Committee Dr. Imran Rasul, Chair

Dr. Iain Murray

Dr. David Morgan

Dr. Daniel Green

Dr. James Gregor

Dr. Piero Tartaro

Dr. Emily Ching

Dr. Nikila Ravindran

Dr. Hemant Shah

Dr. Avijit Chatterjee

Dr. Callum Dargavel

Contact Us Ontario Association of Gastroenterology 2800 14th Avenue, Suite 210, Markham, Ontario L3R 0E4 Tel: (416) 494-7233 • Toll Free: 1-866-560-7585 • Fax: (416) 491-1670 E-mail: info@gastro.on.ca Website: www.gastro.on.ca

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The City of Toronto

Welcome to Toronto

Immerse yourself in one of the world’s most multicultural cities! Situated 566 feet above sea level on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is one of the southern most cities in Canada. In fact, it has nearly the same latitude as northern California.

Home to more than 100 cultures, Toronto truly is the world within a city. With a population of 4.2 million, Toronto is Canada’s largest city and is the 5th largest city in North America. It possesses the best features of the world in one clean, safe and friendly place.

Consider this: Toronto is rivaled only by London and New York in the theatre scene. It boasts attractions from high art to lively family fun. It offers polished service for the business traveler and a shopping mecca with international flair. It offers some of the best dining in the world and features year-round festivals of film, music and culture with miles of waterfront, beaches, boardwalks and trails.

Visit Toronto.com for more information on events, attractions, shopping and restaurants!

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H o t e l I n f o r m at i o n

The Ritz-Carlton Toronto 181 Wellington Street West Toronto, Ontario +1 (416) 585-2500 The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, welcomes guests to the heart of the city’s entertainment and financial districts. Featuring Toronto’s only Cheese Cave, a world-class spa, exceptional dining and impeccable service, this luxury hotel is an unforgettable retreat.

At The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, you will discover what it means when a luxury hotel plays to all five senses. We invite you to the total sensory experience what awaits at our AAA Five-Diamond hotel. From the moment you arrive at our downtown hotel, you will begin to explore the city’s cosmopolitan culture through touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound. The hotel is only a five-minute walk to the Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays and is the centre of the all the excitement, overlooking the Red Carpet, during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Relax and indulge your senses in the urban sanctuary of our acclaimed Spa My Blends by Clarins. Enjoy handcrafted Italian cuisine complemented by seasonal flavours and locally-sourced produce at TOCA, or join us for one of our signature cocktails at Ritz Bar.

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President’s welcome dinner

President’s Welcome

Dinner

The Ritz-Carlton Toronto Toronto, Ontario

Friday, November 11, 2016 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm Dress Code: Smart Casual

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Times and Dates Registration Includes: President’s Welcome Dinner, Scientific Sessions, Breakfasts, Lunch, Nutrition Breaks, Cocktail Reception, Gala & Awards Presentation and Annual General Meeting.

Friday, November 11, 2016 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Registration Open

6:00 pm - 10:30 pm President’s Welcome Dinner

Saturday, November 12, 2016 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Registration Open

7:00 am - 9:30 am

Breakfast

8:15 am - 8:30 am

Welcome & Opening Remarks Speakers: Drs. Iain Murray & Imran Rasul

8:30 am - 8:50 am

Non-Acid-Related Reflux Speaker: Dr. David Armstrong

8:50 am - 9:10 am Chronic Vomiting - Gastroparesis/Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

Speaker: Dr. Premysl Bercik 9:10 am - 9:30 am Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth and the Bloated Patient

Speaker: Dr. Steve Vanner 9:30 am - 9:50 am Monitoring the PSC Patient and Managing the Complications

Speaker: Dr. Angela Cheung 9:50 am - 10:10 am

Panel Discussion - Part I Moderator: Dr. Nikila Ravindran C linical C halle nge s in Ga s t roent erol ogy 9

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Saturday, November 12, 2016 Continued 10:10 am - 10:40 am

Nutrition Break

10:40 am - 11:00 am Refractory Ascites and Hepato-Renal Syndrome

Speaker: Dr. Natasha Chandok 11:00 am - 11:20 am

Your Symptomatic IBD Patient on Biologics: What to do if the colonoscopy is normal Speaker: Dr. Vipul Jairath

11:20 am - 11:40 am Beyond Bowel Movements: Challenges in treating IBS-C

Speaker: Dr. Louis Liu 11:40 am - 12:00 pm Management of Perianal Conditions for the Non-Surgeon

Speaker: Dr. Jason Pennington 12:00 pm - 12:25 pm

Panel Discussion - Part II Moderator: Dr. Emily Ching

12:25 pm - 12:30 pm

Closing Remarks Speaker: Dr. Imran Rasul

SOCIAL PROGRAMS 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Afternoon Tea

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Cocktail Reception

7:30 pm - 12:30 am Gala and Awards Presentation (Theme: Victorian Inspired)

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Sunday, November 13, 2016 7:00 am - 11:00 am

Registration Open

7:00 am - 9:30 am

Breakfast

8:30 am - 9:30 am Excerpts of the St. Michael’s Endoscopy Course

Speaker: Dr. Jeff Mosko 9:30 am - 10:00 am Emerging Role of Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)

Speaker: Dr. Catherine Dubé 10:00 am - 10:30 am

OMA Section on GI AGM Speaker: Dr. Iain Murray

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Working Nutrition Break

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Annual General Meeting (Closed Meeting - Members’ Only)

11:30 am - 11:35 am

Closing Remarks Speaker: Dr. Iain Murray

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION Continuing Education This event is a Section 2 Self-Learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Section 2 Credits apply

Each hour is equal to two (2) Section 2 credits. Each project must be documented and records kept for credit validation.

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C O M PANIONS ’ P r o g r a m at a G l a n c e

Friday, November 11, 2016 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Registration Open

6:00 pm - 10:30 pm

President’s Welcome Dinner

Saturday, November 12, 2016 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Registration Open

7:00 am - 9:30 am

Breakfast

10:10 am - 10:40 am

Nutrition Break

SOCIAL PROGRAMS 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Afternoon Tea

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Cocktail Reception

7:30 pm - 12:30 am Gala and Awards Presentation (Theme: Victorian Inspired) Sunday, November 13, 2016 7:00 am - 11:00 am

Registration Open

7:00 am - 9:30 am

Breakfast

8:30 am - 11:35 am

Sessions

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afternoon Tea

Please join us for

Afternoon

Tea

Saturday, November 12, 2016 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm The Ritz-Carlton Toronto 181 Wellington Street West Toronto, Ontario C linical C halle nge s in Ga s t roent erol ogy 13

Gala and Awards Presentation

A Touch of Victorian Elegance The OAG resides in a country where the monarchy is entrenched, so it befits our members to gather and dine like royalty. Join us at this year’s Gala and Awards Presentation for A Touch of Victorian Elegance.

Come and celebrate with us as we honour one of our very own, fellow gastroenterologist Dr. Theadore Ptak, with the OAG Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Ptak’s talents are not restricted to gastroenterology though – he is a humanitarian, a philanthropist, a risk taker and a fabulous dancer. Words cannot express the many attributes of this exceptional man.

A cocktail reception overlooking the city, followed by a sumptuous meal in an elegant setting, will ensure that you are relaxed and ready to enjoy the rest of the night to the sounds of the String Quartet and our DJ, who plans to take the party to the next level after dinner.

A beautiful night in a beautiful city, with the most beautiful friends and colleagues - what more could we ask for?

The Ritz-Carlton Toronto Saturday, November 12, 2016 Cocktails: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner & Awards: 7:30 pm - 12:30 am

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Dress Code: Formal

The OAG Award Join us as we honour our 2016 award recipient, Dr. Theadore Ptak, at the OAG Gala and Awards Presentation.

Dr. Theadore (Ted) Ptak graduated in Medicine from the University of Ottawa after being accepted into Medicine directly from high school. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship training under Dr. Joseph B. Kirsner at the University of Chicago and was appointed staff gastroenterologist. After early training at the Aichi Cancer Center in Nagoya, Japan, Dr. Ptak introduced E.R.C.P. to Ontario in 1972. Dr. Ptak is responsible for the introduction of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Ontario in 1998 after extensive negotiations with the Ministry of Health.

He founded the Toronto Digestive Disease Associates in 1999 – a large clinical and research organization in Gastrointestinal Disease with over 240 clinical trials and multiple publications. Dr. Ptak is a former Chief of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology at York Finch and Humber River Hospitals in Toronto.

He is a long-standing member and former President of the Ontario Association of Gastroenterology.

Currently, Dr. Ptak is President of the Toronto Digestive Disease Associates, a partner in the Vaughan Endoscopy Clinic and a member of the Cabinet of the Humber River Hospital Foundation. He is also actively practicing Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy and Gastroenterology at Humber River Hospital in Toronto. He is married to Alice, the proud father of Caroline and Ted Jr. and a doting grandfather to Charlie and Katie.

This award is given in recognition of a fellow gastroenterologist who has made an outstanding contribution in gastroenterology.

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Gala Entertainment

This String Quartet has been dazzling audiences with classical music across southern Ontario for many years. With accomplished professionals who perform with a variety of orchestras and ensembles, this String Quartet, ensconced in the Toronto music scene, plans to create the perfect ambiance for our Victorian inspired themed Gala.

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R a ff l e f o r t h e “ R a ff l e s ” C r o wd !

Purchase a raffle ticket during the OAG Conference for an opportunity to win wonderful prizes!

Investing in a child’s future is an easy task with many rewards.

Not only are you helping to fight hunger in our own backyard but you will be helping to free children and their families from poverty. Your small investment in a child’s life has a powerful impact.

Participate in our raffle for a chance to win a prize, to be drawn at the Gala. Proceeds from this raffle will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank.

R a ff l e for the “ R a ff l e s ” C ro w d !

Draw will be held at the Gala.

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things to do / Babysitting services

THINGS TO DO AROUND TOWN

Toronto is a vibrant blend of Old World charm and New World culture, rich in museums, theatres and international cuisine. From the conference venue location, you’ll enjoy a unique vantage point from which to explore the sights, sounds and experiences around downtown Toronto.

Visit the Toronto Tourism website at www.seetorontonow.com for things to see and do during your stay.

BABYSITTING SERVICES

The Ritz-Carlton’s Concierge will work with guests who need babysitting services.

To make arrangements please review their terms and rates and complete the Child Care profile that is required prior to service. They require at least 24 hours’ notice. Fees start at $32 per hour (minimum 3 hours) and payment is accepted via Visa, American Express or Master Card.

Visit their website for additional information and booking details: www.imaginethatcare.ca • 416.243.3285 18 2 0 TH ANN U AL C ON F EREN C E AN D BUSINESS MEETING

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Spa Luxuriate in the world’s finest luxury spa experience.

Originally launched in Paris, Spa My Blend by Clarins in The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto is only the second luxury spa of its kind in the world. This soothing oasis of beauty and wellness has been celebrated internationally, attracting some of the beauty industry’s most elite professionals.

Natural light floods the open and airy space of our fifth floor retreat, featuring skylights and sweeping views of Toronto skyline. Breathe deeply and exhale all of the stresses of the world outside. Here, in our Toronto day spa, you can simply relax your mind and body and reawaken your spirit for total well-being.

Book your appointment today!

The Ritz-Carlton Spa 181 Wellington Street West Toronto, ON Tel: (416) 585-2500 Website: www.spamyblendtoronto.com

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Annual General Meeting Notice of Annual General Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Association of Gastroenterology will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at the The Ritz-Carlton Toronto, 181 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario at 10:30 a.m. ET. The following matters will come before the membership:

1.0 Call to Order

2.0 Approval of Minutes of Last Annual General Meeting - November 15, 2015

3.0 Reports of Officers and Directors

3.1 President’s Report

3.2 Vice President’s Report

3.3 Treasurer’s Report 3.3.1 2015-2016 Audited Year-End Financial Statements 3.3.2 Appointment of Public Accountant

3.4 Fee Schedule

3.5 Out of Hospital Endoscopy

4.0 Proposed by-Law Changes

5.0 Approval of Actions of the Board of Directors

6.0 Election of Directors 6.1 Announcement of the Election of Section Delegates to OMA Council

7.0 New Business

8.0 Adjournment

The meeting is open to ALL member gastroenterologists and gastroenterology residents/fellows.

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C a n c e l l at i o n a n d N o - s h o w P o l i c y

Non-Cancellation Will Cost You...

Did you know that as an OAG member, if you register for the Conference, and do not attend, your non-attendance costs the OAG approximately $1,000. (Hotel accommodation, breakfasts, lunch, dinners, nutrition breaks and administration). The OAG office is required to give guarantees to the venue at least four (4) business days prior to the beginning of any Conference. Therefore, if you do not cancel by the deadline, you are included in the hotel room count and meal numbers for the entire Conference. It is the fiduciary responsibility of the Board of Directors to ensure that the OAG’s monies are spent wisely.

The OAG has implemented a policy for Conference delegates – it is mandatory that you provide a valid credit card number to register for the Conference and specific events. Your credit card will not be charged unless you do not attend and neglect to notify the OAG office by the cancellation deadline (as indicated on the registration form.) The amount that will be charged to your credit card is the fee for one night’s hotel accommodation, administration and your meals – approximately $1,000.

If you need to cancel your hotel reservation, conference or event registration, please refer to the registration form and contact the OAG office - you will receive a cancellation number as your validation.

Please help us help the OAG – we are a not-for-profit organization.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO ATTEND

2017 Annual Conference and Business Meeting Celebrating Canada’s th 150 birthday

October 27-29 2017 Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ottawa, Ontario 22 2 0 TH ANN U AL C ON F EREN C E AN D BUSINESS MEETING

Mark Your Calendars

UPCOMING OAG EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE EVENTS

10th Annual International Symposium on Liver and IBD Review January 20-22, 2017 Westin Trillium House - Blue Mountain Collingwood, ON

2017 Annual Conference and Business Meeting October 27-29, 2017 Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ottawa, ON

Celebrating Canada’s

150 th

birthday

16th Annual Post DDW Course June 10, 2017 Westin Prince Toronto Toronto, ON

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