2022 Women in Digestive Diseases: At the Forefront

5841 South Maryland Avenue,Chicago IL 60637

26 March, 2022

Description

This activity is for healthcare professionals interested in treatment of women with GI illnesses & the career development of women providers Women face unique challenges in the field of digestive diseases, both as patients and as practitioners. While formal medical training and most published literature do not typically address gender differences, the 4th Annual Women in Digestive Diseases: At the Forefront will address these challenges in an exciting and interactive forum. Topics include the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver diseases that afflict women more commonly and/or differently than men. In addition, the conference will also present strategic solutions to barriers women providers in gastroenterology face in their career development. Target 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. Learning Objectives • 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 in the management of patients with dyssynergic defecation; • Determine strategies that help women healthcare providers overcome barriers in the advancement of their careers and promote success in their chosen paths. AGENDA COMING SOON