Course: Linking Experts and Primary Care Clinicians to Improve IBD Recognition and Management in Rural and Underserved Communities – Lessons Learned
CME Credits: 0.00
Released: 2025-06-30
Primary care clinicians are often the first point of contact for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly in rural and underserved regions where access to specialists is limited. These settings face additional challenges such as long travel distances to healthcare facilities and limited training on how to care for individuals with the condition. In this on-demand CME/CE activity, experts in the field will review evidence-based strategies for early identification, effective treatment, and collaborative management of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the primary care setting. The program will cover current and emerging treatment options, guidance for ongoing follow-up and referrals, and considerations for special populations such as pregnant women and the elderly. Participants from a recent IBD Project ECHO® initiative will also share their unique insights on challenges and lessons learned while caring for individuals with IBD in rural and underserved communities. The content for this enduring activity was recorded on April 30, 2025.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
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