This course is part of the MCO Leadership New Session Review curriculum.
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This course is part of the MCO Leadership New Session Review curriculum.

Webcast

Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: Reaching a Positive Diagnosis

Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs) can be frustrating for both patients and clinicians. This 60-minute presentation will discuss the latest understanding of the pathophysiology of DGBI conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia, and review strategies to help patients reach a positive, collaborative diagnosis and treatment plan.

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CME/CE Information

0 Credits - Not for CME/CE Credit

Release Date: 5/7/2025

Expiration Date: 6/15/2026

Learning Objectives

  • Define disorders of gut brain interaction (DGBI), including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia (FD)
  • Discuss factors that may lead to development of a DGBI
  • Identify mimickers of common DGBIs
  • Delineate guideline-based work up for DGBIs
  • Develop tools to counsel patients on DGBI diagnosis and treatment plans 
     

Faculty

Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang, MD

Consultant, Assistant Professor
Associate Program Director, Fellowship 
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

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Disclosures

The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by faculty, and all have been mitigated by Pri-Med Institute.

Charles Vega, MD (Moderator): Consultant for Boehringer Ingelheim and Exact Sciences

Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang, MD: No relevant financial relationships disclosed.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

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Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: Reaching a Positive Diagnosis

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