OVERVIEW

Convening experts from around the country, this activity will offer insight into a variety of experiences and research as well as provide highlights of the most current information by experts relating to celiac disease and the response to the gluten-free diet. It will focus on diagnosis, gluten challenge, and healing. It will provide information about the latest research and clinical approaches, and it will educate participants about the future of this disease so they can provide better care to their patients.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, researchers, other healthcare professionals, and patients dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After this activity, participants will be able to:

• Discuss an evidence-based approach to diagnosing and managing the spectrum of celiac disease;
• Recall how to use the gluten-free diet centering diagnosis, gluten challenge, and healing;
• Identify diagnosis and healing complexities associated with celiac disease;
• Describe treatment plans that cover the spectrum of celiac disease and the patient's response to the gluten-free diet;
• Name new advances in diagnosis, healing, and perspectives on the gluten challenge in celiac disease;
• Analyze why a gluten-free diet is a critical component of celiac disease treatment.

ACCREDITATION

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) 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.

For more information please visit the official event page.