Overview:
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of idiopathic, chronic organic conditions characterized by recurrent inflammation of the GI tract. Although White people are more likely to develop IBD than other ethnic groups, the condition is also becoming increasingly more common in Black and Hispanic populations. Along with these changing demographics, disparities in the care of patients with IBD have been reported. A significant obstacle to effective care is that most patients are undiagnosed and do not seek treatment for their condition until the symptoms become severe and debilitating. Health care providers need to be aware of delays in diagnosis of IBD patients, especially among minority populations.
This continuing education symposium will provide healthcare professionals who treat patients with IBD with information about the growing impact of health care disparities in patient outcomes. Updates will be provided on current and new developments in the area of non-biologic small molecule drugs that have potential to impact the diagnosis and management of Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis. In addition, this activity will assist clinicians in developing collaborative strategies among the multidisciplinary team in order to improve long-term management of IBD for these populations.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Review the evolving epidemiology of IBD
- Apply diagnostic algorithms to identify IBD early in a variety of patient populations
- Assess health disparities in the treatment of IBD
- Formulate collaborative multidisciplinary strategies for the equitable management of patients with IBD
Sandra Quezada, MD, MS, AGAF
Associate Dean for Admissions
Associate Dean for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Oriana Damas, MD
Assistant Professor, Gastroenterology
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, FL
Julia J. Liu, MD
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology
Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC, is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #16669, for 1.5 Contact Hours.