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2024 New York State Chapter
Annual Fall Conference

Thursday December 5 - Friday December 6, 2024

NYC Conference Center at Cornell ILR
570 Lexington Ave, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10022

Conference Registration

If you are a paid member of the New York State Chapter of the ASMBS (this is in addition to the standard ASMBS membership), please use the following registration options:

If you are a NOT a paid member of the New York State Chapter of the ASMBS (even if you are a standard ASMBS member), please use the following registration options:

In-Person & Online Access: $150

Online Only: $80

In-Person & Online Access: $80

Online Only: $80

In-Person & Online Access: $180

Online Only: $80

In-Person & Online Access: $100

Online Only: $80

Please be advised that a live stream will be available during the conference. The conference will be recorded, and a VOD (Video on Demand) will be available afterward. Emails will be sent to all registrants with more detailed information on how to access these recordings once they are available.

Exclusive Hotel Discounts for Members

Attendees must identify themselves as part of the New York Chapter of the ASMBS Fall Conference to guarantee the special group rate

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125 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022

212-715-2500

Check-in: 4:00 PM  |  Checkout: 11:00 AM

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155 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022

212-751-5710

Check-in: 4:00 PM  |  Checkout: 11:00 AM

Otherwise, guests can reach out to the reservations team directly at (866) 222-2365.

The Cut-Off Date for Accepting Reservations is November 11, 2024

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the New York State Chapter of the ASMBS. The ASMBS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 


The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Conference Agenda

Conference Agenda
Day 1
Thursday, December 5, 2024

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Check-In

3:00 PM - 3:10 PM

Welcome

             Dr. Konstantinos Spaniolas

3:10 PM - 3:20 PM

Bariatric Surgery: Remember the Past, Embrace the Future

The History of Bariatric Surgery

             Dr. George Fielding

3:20 PM - 3:30 PM

Bariatric Surgery: Remember the Past, Embrace the Future

Evolution of Weight Loss Medications

             Dr. Marina Kurian

3:30 PM - 3:40 PM

Bariatric Surgery: Remember the Past, Embrace the Future

Evolution of Surgical Stapling

             Dr. Filippo Filicori

3:40 PM - 3:50 PM

Bariatric Surgery: Remember the Past, Embrace the Future

Where is the Future? Interplay of Medications and Surgery

             Dr. Karina McArthur

3:50 PM - 4:10 PM

Bariatric Surgery: Remember the Past, Embrace the Future

Case Wrap Up / Discussion

             Moderator: Fellow

4:10 PM - 4:30 PM

Interesting Case Presentation with Videos

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             Dr. Aaron Womer

4:30 PM - 4:50 PM

Interesting Case Presentation with Videos

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             Dr. Jessica Wise

4:50 PM - 5:10 PM

Interesting Case Presentation with Videos

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             Dr. James Moon

5:10 PM - 8:00 PM

RECEPTION

5:20 PM - 5:30 PM

Reception

Sponsor Presentation

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5:30 PM - 5:40 PM

Reception

Sponsor Presentation

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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Faculty Dinner

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             Sponsored By: 

Day 2
Friday, December 6, 2024

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Check-In and Breakfast

8:00 AM - 8:10 AM

Sponsor Presentation

Sponsor Presentation

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8:20 AM - 8:30 AM

Welcome and Introduction

             Dr. Konstantinos Spaniolas

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

The Debate: Reflux After Sleeve Gastrectomy

Surveillance, Medications, Non Surgical Options

             Dr. Ann Defnet

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

The Debate: Reflux After Sleeve Gastrectomy

Role of Hiatal Hernia

             Dr. Carl Weiss

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

The Debate: Reflux After Sleeve Gastrectomy

Conversion to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

             Dr. Abraham Krikhely

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

The Debate: Reflux After Sleeve Gastrectomy

Linx

             Dr. Justin Henning

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

The Debate: Reflux After Sleeve Gastrectomy

Q&A Session

             Moderator: Fellow

9:45 AM -  10:00 AM

Beyond Surgery: Important Factors Impacting Success

Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Weight Loss Success

             Dr. Aku Ude-Welcome

10:00 AM -  10:15 AM

Beyond Surgery: Important Factors Impacting Success

Impact of Social Media on Weight Loss Success

             Dr. Rachel Goldman

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Beyond Surgery: Important Factors Impacting Success

Impact of Other Medications on Weight Loss Success

             Dr. Ghazal Sinha

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Beyond Surgery: Important Factors Impacting Success

Q&A Session

             Moderator: Fellow

10:45 AM - 11:05 AM

ASMBS Executive Council Address

Dr. Richard Peterson

             Moderator: Dr. Megan Jenkins

11:05 AM - 11:25 AM

Master Class: Complex Bariatric Cases

***: Video with Tips and Tricks

             Dr. O'Malley

11:25 AM - 11:45 AM

Master Class: Complex Bariatric Cases

Reversal of Gastric Bypass for Chronic Marginal Ulcer

             Dr. Nandita Rao

11:45 AM - 12:05 PM

Master Class: Complex Bariatric Cases

Loop Duodenal Switch: Video with Tips and Tricks

             Dr. Fareed Cheema

12:20 PM - 12:35 PM

LUNCH AND SPONSORSHIP TABLES

12:35 PM - 12:45 PM

Lunch and Sponsorship Tables

Novo Nordisk

             Dr. Bassan

12:55 PM - 1:25 PM

ASMBS and Advocacy

Amplifying Our Voice: The Importance of the AMA, ASMBS, and the State Chapters in Advocacy

             Dr. John Scott

1:25 PM - 1:35 PM

Myth Busters

Dietary Myths Busted

             Imran Syed, RD

1:35 PM - 1:45 PM

Myth Busters

Exercise Myths Busted

             Catherine Tuppo, PT

1:45 PM - 1:55 PM

Myth Busters

Anesthesia Myths Busted

             Dr. Stephanie Jones

1:55 PM - 2:10 PM

Myth Busters

Q&A Session

             Moderator: Fellow

2:10 PM - 2:25 PM

Weight Loss for Other Subspecialties

Surgery vs. Medications: Bridge to Transplant

             Dr. Badak Orandi

2:25 PM - 2:40 PM

Weight Loss for Other Subspecialties

Surgery vs. Medications: For the Adolescent Population

             Dr. Jeffrey Zitsman

2:40 PM - 2:55 PM

Weight Loss for Other Subspecialties

Surgery vs. Medications: Bridge to the Others (Fertility)

             Dr. Maria Drudach

2:55 PM - 3:10 PM

Weight Loss for Other Subspecialties

Surgical Impact on Biliary Access

             Dr. Meera Bhardwaj

3:20 PM - 3:30 PM

Sponsor Presentation

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3:30 PM - 3:40 PM

Sponsor Presentation

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             -

3:40 PM - 3:55 PM

Q&A

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             Moderator: 

3:55 PM - 4:05 PM

Closing Remarks

             Dr. Konstantinos Spaniolas

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