Welcome to our Virtual Symposium

Our International Symposium on Liver and IBD Review is now in its fourteenth year and for the first time ever will be held virtually, due to COVID-19! This Symposium has been designed to offer thought-provoking scientific talks given by International and Canadian experts in Liver and IBD. Our program is comprised of engaging and dynamic speakers who promise to have you fixated on your computer screens. Be sure to engage with our sponsors and participate in our Mystery Box draw!

Message from OAG Leaders

Welcome Message from the OAG President & Symposium Chair
David G. Morgan, MD, MSc., FRCP(C), CAGF

2021 Symposium Committee Members

Dr. David Morgan, Chair
Dr. Emily Ching
Dr. Navjot Deol
Dr. Daniel Green

Dr. Smita Halder
Dr. Reena Khanna
Dr. Sapna Makhija
Dr. Lee Roth

Registration Now Available!

Registration includes scientific sessions, networking session, and a delegate nutrition break package. For more information and to register, please click here.

Winner of the OAG Mystery Box

Dr. Lindsey Russell, McMaster University
Is the proud winner of the OAG Mystery Box!

Helpful Hints and Information:

NETWORKING HALL
The Virtual Networking Hall will be open from Friday, January 22, 2021 to Saturday, January 23, 2021. Sponsors will post their virtual office hours so you can make appointments. Be sure to check out our sponsors on our website and in our Symposium portal.

COFFEE BREAK
You will receive goodies from the OAG office to facilitate your virtual Coffee Breaks. Be sure to participate and join your colleagues in the Virtual Networking Hall during the published times. Watch your mail for your package if you register by the early bird deadline.

PREPARING FOR THE MEETING: XCD - MEETING PLATFORM
Once registered, you will be provided with a personalized login a few days before the event. Be sure to login and test the platform at that time to avoid any issues on the day of.

Ensure you have given permission so your browser can access your camera and microphone on the website.
Ensure you are using an up to date version in Chrome (recommended), Firefox, or Safari.
Ensure that you do not have any corporate blocks, firewalls, or VPN open on your computer.
Ensure that the settings in the video chat application are using your correct microphone and webcam.

Time to Get Social

Join the OAG on social media!

Share your experience with us this year during the OAG 14th Annual International Symposium on Liver and IBD Review by following us on Twitter @ontario_gastros. We will be posting all that is happening for and at the Symposium using the hashtag #IBDliver2021.

Make sure you include this hashtag in your posts to stay connected!

Continuing Education

This event is an accredited group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Royal College, approved by the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology.

CANMEDS Roles

Through this program the CanMEDS roles of medical expert, communicator, collaborator, leader, scholar and professional will be covered.