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 Statement:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME credit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Education 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 this presentation.
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.