The GI Summit

Program Overview

The GI Summit will target gastroenterologists, primary care providers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, allied healthcare professionals, clinical pharmacists, and managed care decision makers. Educational Objectives

Upon completion of the complete mentorship curriculum, the participant will be better prepared to: Discuss the evolution of therapeutic goals and clinical endpoints for IBD treatment Design and implement evidence based treatment plans for patients with IBD Describe the similarities, differences, and safety profiles of the novel biologic therapies in development Describe the goals of management and methods for following the efficacy of various treatment strategies for FGIDs Design a treatment plan that effectively incorporates current understanding of the pathophysiology of FGIDs, guideline recommendations, and the most recent evidence from the literature Apply evidence-based strategies to tailor initial and ongoing treatment by stratification of patients by disease subtype, individual symptoms, and previous medications