Lifestyle Medicine in Gastroenterology

OVERVIEW:
During the presentation, we will discuss the pillars of lifestyle medicine and its impact on gastrointestinal (GI) disease. We will also look at the future needs in medical education.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
 After this presentation, you will be able to: 

• Understand the core components that form the foundation of lifestyle interventions and why they matter.
• Discuss gastrointestinal conditions where lifestyle changes improve outcomes, independent of conventional medical treatment.
• Identify gaps and opportunities for incorporating lifestyle medicine into medical schools, residencies, and continuing education.
   

DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS:
Speaker: Cari Sorrell, MD, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

The Medicine Grand Rounds Planning Committee members:  

Stephanie Levine, MD; Sylvia Keiser, DO; Saatchi Kuwelker, MD; Elizabeth Eisenmenger, MD; Abhishek Pandya, DO; Meilinh Thi, DO; and Ryan Bierle, DMS, PA have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 

Rodolfo Estrada Anzueto, MD, has disclosed he is a consultant for United Therapeutics Corporation and Actelion Pharmaceuticals US. The relevant financial relationships noted for Dr. Estrada Anzueto have been mitigated.

Kristi Traugott, PharmD has disclosed she is an advisor for Shionogi. The relevant financial relationships noted for Dr. Traugott have been mitigated.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS:
The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

 The University of Texas at San Antonio designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:
Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance.

Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation.

RELEASE DATE:
8//202

EXPIRATION DATE:
8/31/202