A Rome Foundation Continuing Medical Education program.

Pediatric Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions (DGBIs) are complex, multi-factorial GI conditions that require thoughtful multidisciplinary treatment. As experts in the biopsychosocial model, pediatric GI Psychologists are uniquely positioned to interface with GI healthcare teams to partner with patients and families. In the following workshop, attendees will gain knowledge in a range of foundational concepts to bring home to their practice. Given the emphasis on multidisciplinary treatment in DGBIs, panels will include speakers from a range of disciplines so as to offer holistic perspectives on critical topics and recommendations for care coordination. The program will draw upon current research findings as well as the presenters’ clinical expertise.

Course Directors:

Session 1: Available Now, click  the "CONTINUE"  button to enroll - Foundational Skills for Partnering Effectively with Caregivers: Explaining a DGBI diagnosis, improving functioning & reducing accommodation 

Session 2: Friday, April 11th, 3pm ET - Clinical Pearls from Interdisciplinary Treatment of Pain-predominant Pediatric DGBIs: Restoring Functioning

Session 3: Friday, May 16th, 3pm ET - Clinical Pearls from Interdisciplinary Treatment of Pediatric DGBIs: Nutrition and Eating Behaviors

Session 4: Friday, June 13th, 3pm ET - Clinical Pearls from Interdisciplinary Treatment of Functional Constipation and Fecal Incontinence

Available on demand via the Rome Campus on June 17th

CE Credits: Continuing education credit for Licensed Psychologists will be awarded for this program based on number of hours attended. Attendees must complete the associated evaluation form in order to receive credit. 

Psychologists can earn up to 4 CE Credits.

Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Learning Objectives:

● Using a case-based approach, to review evidence-based recommendations for the evaluation and management of children with DGBI

● To learn more about new and emerging DGBI diagnoses

● To feel more confident in handling controversial medical issues 

● From a multidisciplinary panel, to learn biopsychosocial management methods

Learn how to manage pediatric Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: newborns through adolescents. This symposium will teach the process of evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. In addition we will bring in the complex nature of including the role of the family in management of pediatric patients with DGBI.