Women face unique challenges in the field of digestive diseases, both as patients and practitioners. This activity will address these challenges in an exciting and interactive forum. Topics include the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of common gastrointestinal and liver diseases that afflict women more commonly and/or differently than men as well as strategic solutions to barriers women gastroenterologists and other women providers in gastroenterology face in their career development.

TARGETED AUDIENCE

This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals interested in the treatment of women with gastrointestinal illnesses and the career development of women providers in the field of gastroenterology.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the appropriate use of emerging therapies in the management of celiac disease, a disease more common in women;
• Describe the role of specific GI radiology studies that can aid in the diagnosis and management of gastroenterological diseases in women;
• Explain the interpretation of anorectal manometry and how to use these results to manage dyssynergic defecation in patients;
• Determine strategies that help women healthcare providers overcome barriers in the advancement of their careers and promote success in their chosen paths.

ACCREDITATION

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 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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