Rome Grand Rounds:
It takes a Village. An integrated approach to the management of IBS-C.

May 14th, 5pm EST


Cost:
MD, PhD, PsyD, BS, MS, MPH: $30
Student, Trainee or Fellow, Non-clinician: No Cost
 
Only paid registrants – MD, PhD, PsyD, BS, MS, MPH – will receive CME credit

1.25 CME credits available

Jointly provided by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Rome Foundation*

On-demand links will be emailed out by Tamieka Blair (tblair@theromefoundation.org) by May 19th, 2025.

Summary:

In this program, we will take a multidisciplinary look at the management of IBS-C. We will hear from Dr. Greg Sayuk about the latest approaches to diagnosis and pharmacological management of IBS-C, GI Dietitian Bethany Doerfler on the role of diet, particularly fiber, in the management of IBS-C and Dr. Laurie Keefer regarding the core behavioral strategies known to help manage IBS-C.

Objectives:

  • Confidently diagnose IBS-C with minimal testing
  • Be able to personalize your approach to IBS-C based on individual patient characteristics
  • Know the best way to use fiber in the treatment of IBS-C
  • ​Be able to recommend behavioral and lifestyle factors to improve QOL in IBS-C 

Speakers & Topics:

World-Wide Sales for Gut Feelings

Laurie Keefer, PhD, RFF
Laurie Keefer, PhD, RFF
Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY, USA
Gregory S. Sayuk, MD, MPH
Gregory S. Sayuk, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry
Associate Director, Fellowship Training Program
Bethany Doerfler, MS, RDN
Bethany Doerfler, MS, RDN
Clinical Research Dietitian
Behavioral Medicine Group at Northwestern's Digestive Health Institute (DHI)

What doctors are saying

The credibility of the authors is impeccable. Dr. Drossman’s entire career, often mediated via his efforts through the Rome Foundation, has been devoted to providing the research and conceptual basis for a remarkable evolution in U.S. medicine: DGBI are the most completely described biopsychosocial disorders. This not only helps patients and practitioners but also guides the remainder of medicine in this new direction. Just as compelling is Ms. Ruddy’s personal story as a patient with IBS and how she suffered profoundly until treated by someone who understood the biopsychosocial model.

Robert C. Smith, MD, MACP
University Distinguished Professor
Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry
Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Gut Feelings is an essential resource for all participants in the health care system–not just patients and doctors– because we are or will be patients. The core of care delivery is the patient and their provider, and this guide focuses on how to successfully activate optimal patient-physician engagement. I urge all readers to heed and follow the advice provided in this book and to support its use and related materials in all clinical training programs for the benefit of patients and providers alike.

Douglas S. Levine, MD, AGAF, FACG
Manager and Sole Member, DSL Consulting LLC
Consultant to the Executive Committee, Rome Foundation Research Institute

What patients are saying

Gut Feelings is a must read for any medical or psychology student working in direct patient care. Dr. Drossman and Ms. Ruddy have created a valuable tool for all readers navigating the healthcare system, in particular gastroenterology and psychiatry, that will be useful for all in the years to come. As a chronic illness patient, I wish I would have had this guide at the beginning of my journey!

Lesley Isaacs
Patient 
Now more than ever it is important for patients to advocate for themselves and for doctors to be more understanding, empathetic and validating of their patients' needs. Gut Feelings is an important book for both patients and practitioners alike. Gut Feelings provides practical knowledge and useful insights in a manner which is very easy to digest. 

Katherine Wald, LCSW
Licensed Psychotherapist
Certified EMDR Therapist & Patient
* Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Rome Foundation. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Continuing Medical Education
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Psychologist Education 
Continuing Education (CME) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. This program offers 1.25 continuing education credits for psychologists.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
 
Laurie Keefer, PhD, RFF
Grant Support/Research: Ardelyx
Consultant/Advisory Board: AbbVie, Lilly, J&J, Coprata Health
Non-Mutual funds, Stock Ownership/Stock options: Trellus Health (equity ownership)

Dr. Greg Sayuk
Speaker's Bureau: Salix, Ironwood, AbbVie, Ardelyx, Phathom, Regeneron, Sanofi

Bethany Doerfler, MS, RDN
Speakers Bureau/Honoria for non-CME: Pri-Med CME, Primary Care Now
Consultant/ Advisory Board: ASGE Train the Trainer Faculty
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