This course is currently in review for CME accreditation...

Upon completion of this activity attendees will be able to:

  • Identify the "red flags" that might indicate a new CD patient.
  • Gain insights into the basic epidemiology of inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Understand and identify the most important differential diagnoses of CD.
  • Gain insight into the appropriate use of faecal calprotectin in the diagnosis of CD.
  • Understand the basic principles of endoscopic diagnosis of CD.
  • Be familiar with the dietary needs of patients with CD.
  • Identify the most common extra-intestinal manifestations of CD.
  • Identify the variables at diagnosis associated with aggressive CD.