Program Overview

The conference will deliver focused, educational updates highlighting clinically relevant advances in the management of patients with IBD to attendees and will feature an interactive format designed to enhance the educational impact. The conference will deliver emerging science and incorporate expert opinions on best practices for the diagnosis and management of patients with IBD.

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Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of gastroenterologists, hepatologists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants involved in the care of patients with IBD.

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Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe key clinical, endoscopic, and laboratory signs and symptoms of IBD

• Summarize current approaches for diagnosing IBD

• Implement evidence-based IBD treatment pathways to optimize the use of conventional and newer therapies in IBD patients

• Describe current recommendations for health maintenance in IBD patients

• Collaborate effectively with practitioners of various disciplines to optimize the care of IBD patients

• Utilize practical tools for managing access barriers and facilitating timely approval of therapies in IBD
   

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Cincinnati and the Professional Alliance for Continuing Education (PACE). The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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The University of Cincinnati designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Planning Committee and Faculty Disclosures:

Bishu, Shrinivas – TBD

Berinstein, Jeffrey – Consulting: Takeda, Oshi Health

Kaufman, Lia - TBD

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Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the University of Cincinnati policy, all faculty, planning committee members, and other individuals, who are in a position to control content, are required to disclose all relationships with ineligible companies* (commercial interests) within the last 24 months. All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and levels of evidence. The ACCME requires us to disqualify from involvement in the planning and implementation of accredited continuing education any individuals (1) who refuse to provide this information or (2) whose conflicts of interests cannot be mitigated.

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*Companies that are ineligible to be accredited in the ACCME System (ineligible companies) are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

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All relevant relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of this activity.

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All additional planning committee members, the University of Cincinnati staff and the Professional Alliance for Continuing Education (PACE) staff have no relationships to disclose.

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Disclaimer

The opinions expressed during the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Cincinnati. The information is presented for the purpose of advancing the attendees’ professional development.

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Off-Label Disclosure Statement

Faculty members are required to inform the audience when they are discussing off-label, unapproved uses of devices and drugs. Physicians should consult full prescribing information before using any product mentioned during this educational activity.

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Fee Information – Please click here for registration fees.