Satish S.C. Rao, MD, PhD
Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Location: Pinn Hall auditorium , 1-5
Cost: Free
Satish S.C. Rao, MD, PhD, is professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology at the Digestive Health Center at Augusta University. His research interests focus on the pathophysiology and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, food intolerance (particularly fructose), constipation, fecal incontinence and visceral pain, particularly esophageal chest pain. He has pioneered several new techniques of evaluating esophageal, gastric, colonic, and anorectal function, in particular the brain-gut axis, for which he has several patents, and he has pioneered technique of biofeedback therapy for dyssynergic defecation. He is currently investigating the neurobiologic mechanisms of biofeedback therapy and pioneering new treatments for fructose intolerance. Dr. Rao has received numerous international awards including the AGA-SKF Clinical Research Award, ACG Clinical Research Award and a GI/Nutrition Clinical Research Award from Central Society of Clinical Research. He is the only physician to date who has received three meritorious honors from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), including the AGA Distinguished Clinician Award, the AGA Masters Award for Outstanding Clinical Research and the AGA Distinguished Educator Award.
Learning objectives:
- Define the problem and symptom patterns of constipation, and understand the burden of illness and impact on quality of life it causes.
- Discuss the etiology and evaluation of a patient with constipation using a problem-oriented approach.
Medicine Grand Rounds is offered every Wednesday throughout the year by the UVA Department of Medicine, in association with UVA’s Office of Continuing Medical Education. CME credit is available; instructions and forms are available at the event.
The University of Virginia School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Virginia School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The University Of Virginia School Of Medicine awards one hour of participation to each non-physician participant who successfully completes this educational activity. The University of Virginia School of Medicine maintains a permanent record of participants who have been awarded hours of participation. CME transcripts may be obtained at www.cmevillage.com (click on Transcripts and follow the instructions).
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