Learning Objectives:
• Learners will be able to describe the prevalence, incidence, and underlying mechanisms of IBD, and possible risk factors.
• Learners will be able to identify Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis by clinical evaluation (history and physical examination), laboratory data, imaging tests, and endoscopic evaluation.
• Learners will be aware of the mimics of IBD and be able to formulate a working differential diagnosis.
• Learners will be able to outline the available therapies for IBD.
• Learners will be able to implement monitoring strategies for IBD activity, including clinical assessments, laboratory tests, and endoscopic evaluation.
• Learners will be able to identify key preventative practices for IBD patients, such as proper nutrition, appropriate vaccination, and lifestyle modifications.
• Learners will be able to implement strategies to enhance multidisciplinary teamwork in the management of IBD in clinical practice.
Accreditation Statements:
VOCCME is co-sponsored by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS), the Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association (GOMA), the Montana Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA), the North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association (NCOMA), the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA), the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO), and the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA). Each of these osteopathic associations is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
VOCCME has been designated for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits by the VOC sponsors, who have authorized MAOPS to report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
MAOPS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MAOPS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The VOCCME Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by or used on patients relative to the content of these presentations.
AOA Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial written response within 30 days of receipt. If a participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.