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Gastroenterology Virtual Clinic—Focus on IBD

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Overview / Abstract:

The IBD Virtual Clinic is a unique opportunity for clinicians to witness optimal treatment approaches as practiced in the clinic setting, and learn through interactive case-based experiences.

Statement of Need
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) represents one of the most frequently encountered conditions in primary care and poses a constant challenge for gastroenterologists to manage. The two primary types of IBD, Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), are chronic, heterogenic, lifelong illnesses with a young age of onset and a great potential for disability. Thus, educating physicians about evidence-based methods for optimizing the treatment of IBD, specifically with pharmacologic therapies, may improve both patient adherence to treatment and patient outcome

Expiration

Mar 03, 2016

Discipline(s)

Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME

Format

Online

Credits / Hours

Indiana University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation

Indiana University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Gary Lichtenstein, MD; David Rubin, MD

Activity Specialities / Related Topics

Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology / GI, Family Medicine

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Abbvie; Shire; UCB

Keywords / Search Terms

gastroenterology; virtual clinic; physicians; manage IBD; Crohn's disease; CD; ulcerative colitis; UC; chronic; heterogenic

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