Continuing Medical Education

IBD: Evolving Concepts

by Barry Wershil, MD

Educational objectives

At the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:

  • Define IBD, Crohn's and ulcerative
  • Differentiate typical and atypical clinical presentation of IBD
  • Interpret diagnostic work-up and know when to refer

CME credit

This presentation is worth 0.75 Category 1 credits.

Author disclosures

Dr. Barry Wershil serves as a consultant and receives honorarium from Astra Zeneca and TAP. He also speaks on behalf of Shire and also receives honorarium.

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Barry Wershil, MD
Division head, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Memorial Hospital; Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine
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