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WELCOME MESSAGE MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Colleague, Happy birthday Canada! This year all of Canada celebrates the Sesquicentennial. We are going to Ottawa for our Annual Conference and Business Meeting. We will be celebrating all things Canadian in this relatively young country. Our accommodation will be the historic Chateau Laurier, right beside Parliament Hill. This offers us a great opportunity to partake in the 150 year celebrations. The scientific course is organized around risk in our practice. We will discuss some of the concerns that we run into on a regular basis, and also discuss how we can use quality improvement to deal with these issues. Of course we will be dealing with the usual political issues during the OMA Section on Gastroenterology and Ontario Association of Gastroenterology Annual General meetings. Once again we are bringing back the Companion Program. You are free to explore Ottawa on Saturday afternoon, or join us for a tour of the Canadian War Museum. We are planning a spectacular gala at the Château Laurier. I look forward to seeing each of you in October. It should be a weekend full of Moose, Mounties and Maple Leafs. With maybe a Beavertail or two as well. Best wishes, ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
Iain Murray Iain C. Murray, MD CM, FRCPC President
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WELCOME MESSAGE MESSAGE FROM THE CONFERENCE CHAIR Dear Colleague, On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we look forward to welcoming you to Ottawa and to the OAG’s 21st Annual Conference at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel. We have assembled a thought-provoking scientific program for Saturday and Sunday. The theme of this year’s Conference is “Mitigating Risks in the Gastroenterology Practice.” The Organizing Committee has identified various aspects of clinical practice where we as physicians or our patients potentially face more risk. There are certain medical illnesses where the procedures or treatment options are deemed to have increased risk exposure. We hope to provide our member audience with some tools on how to mitigate these risks. Our goal as Gastroenterologists is to strive to provide the best and safest care for our patients. We have identified some keynote speakers to enlighten us with their knowledge and experience. I hope that you shall find the speakers and topics most informative. We have provided ample time for questions and discussions to engage the member audience. Our Sunday session will lead off with a background and thought provoking talk on the history of medicine in Canada. We will follow this with a speaker from CMPA discussing legal implications in gastroenterology practice. We will then receive an update on the upcoming introduction of ‘FIT’ testing for colon cancer screening in Ontario. 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 look forward to your valuable input to help 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 ‘Canadian theme’ in keeping with Canada 150 celebration and it promises to be most enjoyable. We look forward to celebrating Canada 150 in our Nation’s Capital with our members. This year we shall honor Dr. Jocelyn Deneault with the OAG Distinguished Service Award and be entertained by a superb live band and dancing, 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 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 4 21ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS MEETING
GENERAL INFORMATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE
DIRECTORS
President Dr. Iain Murray, Markham
Dr. Jeffrey Axler, Toronto
Past President Dr. James Gregor, London Vice President Dr. David Morgan, Hamilton Treasurer Dr. Imran Rasul, Mississauga
Dr. David Baron, North York Dr. Avijit Chatterjee, Ottawa Dr. Michael Gould, Toronto Dr. Daniel Green, Oshawa Dr. Brian Murat, Huntsville Dr. Sandra Nelles, Mississauga Dr. Elio Pavone, Oshawa Dr. Piero Tartaro, Toronto
Secretary Dr. Emily Ching, Burlington
2017 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Dr. Imran Rasul, Chair
Dr. Lawrence Hookey
Dr. Natasha Bollegala
Dr. David Morgan
Dr. Avi Chatterjee
Dr. Iain Murray
Dr. Jocelyn Deneault
Dr. Hemant Shah
Dr. Catherine Dube
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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GENERAL INFORMATION GETTING THERE
BY TRAIN
Travelling by train is a convenient and fascinating way to get to Ottawa. You may be eligible for discounts via your OMA member benefits option. To book call 1-888 VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245) or www.viarail.ca
BY BUS
Travelling by bus is another convenient way to get to Ottawa. To book call Greyhound Canada at 1-800-661-TRIP (8747) or visit their website www.greyhound.ca
BY AIR
Most Canadian airlines offer direct flights to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport, year-round.
BY CAR
Visit our website for driving and parking information.
THINGS TO DO AROUND TOWN Visit the OAG website at gastro.on.ca for things to do while in Ottawa or go directly to the Tourism Ottawa Website at www.ottawatourism.ca/see-and-do/#
BABY SITTING SERVICES Baby Sitting Services are NOT available via the hotel.
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THE CITY OF OTTAWA WELCOME TO OTTAWA
Ottawa our nation’s capital is a compact, clean, cleverly planned city of culture and politics. It’s also an ideal choice for a weekend getaway. Ottawa is Canada’s capital, a dynamic showcase city of more than one million people. Located in Ontario at the Quebec border, it’s a place where you’ll hear English and French spoken in the streets; where you can discover Canada’s proud heritage at impressive national sites and famous landmarks, including the Rideau Canal. It’s a city rich in politics and steeped in culture, with world-class museums and galleries displaying stunning national collections and special exhibitions from Canada and around the world. Ottawa is a destination alive with celebration, beginning each year with February’s Winterlude, continuing through May’s Canadian Tulip Festival, heating up July 1 with the biggest Canada Day celebration in the country, and going all-out with headliner summer music festivals. This year Canada celebrates its 150th Birthday and Ottawa will be alive and bustling all year round. This city is a uniquely beautiful place: an urban centre on the edge of nature where you can enjoy the great outdoors — just outside your hotel room, and nearby in the surrounding country side. There’s an easy cosmopolitan vibe here, and Ottawa is known for being both welcoming and walkable. Explore the distinctive local neighbourhoods. Start downtown at the architecturally stunning National Gallery of Canada, and don’t miss the Canadian Nature Museum and the National Aviation Museum. Rideau Canal offers boating in the summer and ice-skating in the winter. Gatineau Park attracts cyclists and walkers, while Byward Market blends old and new Ottawa. This is also a city that enjoys the finer things in life, with a culinary community that’s earning wide acclaim, unique boutiques and shopping districts, a lively local music and art scene, and always exciting nightlife. This is Ottawa, Canada’s capital. Come experience it for yourself.
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HOTEL INFORMATION FAIRMONT CHÂTEAU LAURIER HOTEL 1 Rideau Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8S7 TEL + 1-613-241-1414 FAX +1-613-562-7030
Ottawa’s castle is ready to welcome you! The Fairmont Château Laurier is located in the center of Downtown Ottawa, and is minutes away from its biggest attractions including: The Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal, Byward Market, National Gallery of Canada, Shaw Center, and the National Arts Centre. The Fairmont Château Laurier is Ottawa’s best luxury hotel and the newly revitalized guest rooms further solidifies this. The re-designed guest rooms are a fresh, modern addition to the regal elegance that is synonymous with this hotel. The hotel has a long history of hosting royalty, celebrities and heads of state in its grand meeting rooms. The Ballrooms are impressive and offers a unique opportunity to astound. While here, treat yourself to a visit to Wilfrid’s Restaurant or Zoe’s Lounge. These two establishments situated in the hotel are easily accessible with options for everyone, whether you’re looking for a fine dining experience, or a great place to simply grab a drink - from late night lounging, to Afternoon Tea, you are completely covered. The hotel also boasts a health club, pool and massage parlor – visit their website for rates.
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President’s
Welcome Dinner Fairmont Château Laurier Hotel Ottawa, Ontario
Friday, October 27, 2017 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm Dress Code: Smart Casual
WAR MUSEUM TOUR CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM GROUP TOUR Saturday, October 28, 2017 | 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Open to all delegates.
Join us for a guided one-hour tour. Ottawa’s Canadian War Museum is an extraordinary building that has been designed to look like a bunker from the outside and contains many incredible exhibits and memorabilia that represent Canada’s participation in the two World Wars and other wars around the world. In creating this museum, the architects conferred with surviving War Veterans to ensure that the design of the building and the interior exhibits best represented their experiences. This truly is a wonder to explore and experience. 10 21ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS MEETING
Pre-Registration is required.
DOCTORS’ PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Times and Dates Registration Includes: President’s Welcome Dinner, Scientific Sessions, Breakfasts, Lunch, Nutrition Breaks, Museum Tour, Cocktail Reception, Gala & Awards Presentation and Annual General Meeting. Friday, October 27, 2017 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Registration Open
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
President’s Welcome Dinner Saturday, October 28, 2017
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 Biologics and Immunomodators in IBD - Short and Long-term Risks Speaker: Dr. Richmond Sy 8:50 am - 9:10 am PPI and Upper GI Motility Drugs Risks in Long-term Use Speaker: Dr. Grigorios I. Leontiadis 9:10 am - 9:30 am DAA Therapy for Viral Hepatitis Safety and Post Therapy Considerations Speaker: Dr. David Wong 9:30 am - 9:50 am Managing Endoscopic and Post Procedure Complications in ERCP Speaker: Dr. Lawrence Hookey 9:50 am - 10:10 am Panel Discussion Moderator: TBA MITIGATING RISK IN THE GI PRACTICE 11
DOCTORS’ PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Saturday, October 28, 2017 Continued 10:10 am - 10:40 am
Nutrition Break
10:40 am - 11:20 am
Quantity Improvements in GI Practice Speakers: Drs. Natasha Bollegala & Adam Weizman
11:20 am - 11:40 am How Best To Pick the Right Ambulatory Endoscopy Clinic Speaker: Drs. Michael Gould & Jeffrey Axler 11:40 am - 12:00 pm Panel Discussion Moderator: TBA 12:00 pm - 12:05 pm
Closing Remarks Speaker: Dr. Imran Rasul
SOCIAL PROGRAMS 12:05 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Canadian War Museum Group Tour
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cocktail Reception
7:30 pm - 12:30 am Gala and Awards Presentation (Celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday)
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DOCTORS’ PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Sunday, October 29, 2017 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Registration Open
7:00 am - 9:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:10 am History of Medicine in Canada Speaker: Dr. Susan Lamb 9:10 am - 9:50 am
Mitigating Risks in Practice Speaker: Dr. Janet Nuth
9:50 am - 10:15 am
Update on FIT Testing in Ontario Speaker: Dr. Catherine Dube
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Working Nutrition Break
10:15 am -10:45 am
OMA Section on Gastroenterology Speaker: Dr. Iain Murray
10:45 am - 11:55 am
Annual General Meeting (Closed Meeting - Members’ Only)
11:55 am - 12:00 pm
Closing Remarks Speaker: Dr. Imran Rasul
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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COMPANION PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Friday, October 27, 2017 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Registration Open
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
President’s Welcome Dinner Saturday, October 28, 2017
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration Open
7:00 am - 9:30 am
Breakfast
BOOK CLUB WITH ELIZABETH HAY 9:30 am - 9:35 am Welcome & Opening Remarks Host: Dr. Carol Heck 9:35 am - 10:40 am
Reading
10:40 am - 11:00 am
Nutrition Break
11:00 am - 11:40 am Discussion Hosts: Dr. Carol Heck & Elizabeth Hay 11:40 am - 11:55 am Signing of Books Author: Elizabeth Hay 11:55 am - 12:00 pm
Draw & Closing Remarks Host: Dr. Carol Heck
SOCIAL PROGRAMS 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Canadian War Museum Group Tour 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cocktail Reception 7:30 pm - 12:30 am Gala and Awards Presentation (Celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday)
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COMPANION PROGRAM
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Gala and Awards Presentation
Canada is celebrating its 150th Birthday. Join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion in our nation’s capital at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel, one of Canada’s most recognizable landmarks. Come to this year’s Gala and Awards Presentation and indulge in all things Canadiana – food, wine, culture. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to honour one of Ottawa’s sons and fellow Gastroenterologist, Dr. Jocelyn Deneault, with the OAG Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Deneault is not just a well-respected, beloved gastroenterologist, he is also a wine connoisseur. A cocktail reception followed by a sumptuous meal in a magnificent, elegant setting, will ensure that you are relaxed and ready to enjoy the night to the dulcet tones of Ottawa’s own, Starfire band. A beautiful evening in a world-class city celebrating with friend and colleagues – what more could we ask for? See you there!
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel Saturday, October 28, 2107 Cocktails: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner & Awards: 7:30 pm – 12:30 am
Dress Code: Black Tie
The OAG Award Dr. Jocelyn J. Deneault was a physician at the Montfort Hospital from 1969 to 2014. He was a gastroenterologist and an internist at the Ottawa General Hospital from 1994 to 2013. He also works for the Aviation Medicine Review Board (Transports Canada) as a consultant gastroenterologist and internist from 1998 to present. Born in Ottawa on September 27, 1941, Dr. Deneault attended elementary school at École Garneau and secondary school at the University of Ottawa High School. He graduated with a premedical bachelor degree in 1963. He completed his medical studies and obtained is MD degree at the University of Ottawa in 1967. His internship rotations and one-year internal medicine were completed at the Ottawa General Hospital (1967-1969). He practised family medicine for a year (1969-1970). Dr. Deneault then specialized in internal medicine and gastroenterology at the Ottawa General Hospital and the Civic Hospital in Ottawa. He became a fellow in internal medicine and gastroenterology of the Royal College of Canada in 1973. He became Chief of Medicine in 1977-1987 at the Montfort and Chief of Staff from 1980-1994. He was also chief of gastroenterology at the Ottawa General Hospital from the early 1990 to early 2000, after the amalgamation of both the Ottawa General Hospital and the Civic Hospital. The Montfort Hospital, then a community hospital, was at risk of closing with the restructuring in the late 1990’s. Dr. Deneault was very involved and active in the five-year struggle to keep the hospital open. From 1992 to 2002, Dr. Deneault was co-chairman of the gastroenterology bloc system for medical students at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa. Associate Professor at the same institution, he was involved with the gastroenterology residency program. In 1993, he was instigator in creating a residency teaching program for a Family Medicine Unit. The unit was named Deneault-Beaulieu. In 2012, Dr. Deneault was instrumental in starting the first program of flexible sigmoidoscopy by nurses in Ottawa. Dr. Deneault was President of the Medical Staff at Montfort Hospital from 2006 to 2010 and from 2012-2013. Dr. Deneault was President of the Cercle universitaire and represented the Chief of Staff at the District Health Council in the 1990’s. He is a life member of the OAG, OMA, CMA. Dr. Deneault is married to Madeleine and they have two daughters and two granddaughters. He and his wife enjoy travelling and collecting fine wines.
This award is given in recognition of a fellow gastroenterologist who has made an outstanding contribution in gastroenterology.
GALA ENTERTAINMENT
Come dance the night away to Ottawa’s own! Starfire is a six-piece high energy party band that has been performing in the Ottawa area since 2004. With backgrounds from a broad range of musical styles and outstanding three-part harmony their specialty, Starfire’s musical style ranges from classic rock and soul-touching ballads, to new country, R&B and disco. Starfire members continuously strive to bring their audience an energetic performance with danceable, well arranged music and exceptional vocals.
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RAFFLE FOR THE “RAFFLES” CROWD!
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 !
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAM CHILDREN’S PROGRAM AT A GLANCE 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Activity Registration
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Canadian Museum of Nature Tour (Children’s Activity & Snack Time)
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Pick Up at the Hotel 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch
THE CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE Saturday, October 28, 2017 | 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Pre-registration is required. Open to children, ages 4 – 14
Open the doors of this gothic castle and come face-to-face with a 2,000 KG daspletosaur in the flesh! No bones about it, the Canadian Museum of Nature will thrill kids of all ages with their world-class and ever changing exhibitions, featuring the full spectrum of Canada’s natural treasures. Your tour may include a visit to the Dinosaur Gallery, the Mammals and Bird Gallery and the Plants & Rocks Gallery, based on which galleries are open at the time of the tour.
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
DINNER, POPCORN and a MOVIE Fairmont Château Laurier Hotel Saturday, October 28, 2017 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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M ILDR A R EN’S PROG
Pre-registration is required. Open to children ages 4 - 14.
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CANCELLATION AND NO-SHOW POLICY
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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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, October 29, 2017 at the The Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario at 10:45 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 13, 2016
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 2016-2017 Audited Year-End Financial Statements 3.3.2 Appointment of Public Accountant
4.0 Approval of Actions of the Board of Directors
5.0 Election of Directors
6.0 New Business
7.0 Adjournment
5.1 Announcement of the Election of Section Delegates to OMA Council
The meeting is open to ALL member gastroenterologists and gastroenterology residents/fellows.
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