Presented by:
Janivette Alsina, MD, PhD and WAMDA
Date & time:
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Baystate Medical Center, Chestnut 3, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199
About the Speaker
Dr. Janivette Alsina is a general surgeon at Baystate Medical Center. She specializes in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery as well Surgical Oncology. Dr. Alsina works collaboratively with the clinical nutrition department and Baystate and serves as the chair of the Nutrition Committee.Objectives
- Review the physiology and pathophysiology of the pancreas with respect to patient’s nutritional needs
- Classify the various types of pancreatic operations that affect nutrient processing and absorption
- Review current recommendations for preoperative nutritional optimization for patients undergoing pancreatic surgery
- Discuss nutritional state and outcomes in patients undergoing GI surgery
*Dinner to be provided* *2 RD CPEUs for attending*
RSVP Information: RSVP to [email protected] by 3/29/19
Cost Prior to Event: WAMDA Members $20, Non-Members $25, Students/Interns $10
Cost at Door: WAMDA Members $25, Non-Members $30, Students/Interns $15
Cash or Check payable to WAMDA c/o Anna O’Brien at:
PO Box 934 West Springfield, MA 01090
Other Questions? Email: [email protected] Phone: 413-794-6724