MD Learning Channel - Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Learning Objective / Overview: Amanda Cartee, MD, Assistant Professor in the UAB Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, discusses common misconceptions about Celiac Disease, an immune-mediated inflammation of the small intestine that occurs with gluten exposure. She provides criteria to distinguish classical and non-classical symptoms and outlines four diagnostic criteria. She also describes three therapeutic goals for patients, specifically addressing pros and cons of a gluten-free diet.

Accreditation Statement: The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this online enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Information:

Planners:

Ronan O’Beirne, EdD, MBA
Director, UAB Continuing Medical Education

Katelyn Hiden
Physician Marketing Manager, UAB Health System

The planners have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Speakers:

Amanda Cartee, MD
Assistant Professor in Hepatology, Internal Medicine

Dr. Cartee has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

There is no commercial support for this activity.

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