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Key PBC Studies From AASLD 2025 Podcast24 Dec 202500:14:58

Listen in as Nancy Reau, MD, reviews key highlights of the most impactful primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) research and gain insights on how to apply these new advances to clinical practice. 

Topics covered include:

  • Treatment Goals
  • Long-term Data With PPAR Agonists
  • Investigational Therapies for Pruritus

Presenter: 

Nancy Reau, MD
Professor of Medicine
Richard B. Capps Chair of Hepatology
Chief, Section of Hepatology
Associate Director, Solid Organ Transplantation
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois

To download the accompanying slides, visit the program page for this episode: 
https://bit.ly/4b2d6YD

 


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Bringing Obesity Advances to Primary Care: 2025 in Review and a Look Ahead15 Dec 202500:25:41

Listen in as Jay H. Shubrook, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP, and Chrisopher Weber, MD, FAAP, FACP, CSCS, daBOM, FOMA, discuss the latest advances in caring for patients with overweight or obesity in the primary care setting, including:

  • The Lancet Commission’s new obesity definitions and diagnostic criteria
  • Key data on incretin-based antiobesity medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide
  • Best practices for patient discussions
  • Strategies for incorporating new evidence in your primary care practice

Presenters
Jay H. Shubrook, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP
Professor and Diabetologist
Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health
Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
Vallejo, California

Christopher Weber, MD, FAAP, FACP, CSCS, daBOM, FOMA
Bariatric Services Medical Director, Ascension Wisconsin
Obesity Medicine Director, Ascension Columbia St Mary’s Bariatric Center
Trustee, Obesity Medicine Association
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/4rG7QQp


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Setting Our Sights on Symptom Management: Raising the Bar in PBC Management Podcast11 Dec 202500:38:04

Historically, key symptoms of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), such as pruritus and fatigue, have been understudied and undertreated. Listen now to learn how symptom management should be considered independently of PBC management, and how new therapeutic agents can help.

Topics covered include:

  • Mechanisms of pruritus and fatigue in PBC
  • Nonpharmacologic treatment options
  • An overview of clinical trial data supporting second-line agents for symptom management:
  • Bezafibrate
  • Elafibranor
  • Seladelpar
  • Investigational agents:
  • Volixibat
  • Linerixibat
  • Setanaxib

This episode is the third of 3 recap podcasts, featuring audio from our live satellite symposium, Raising the Bar: Innovations in PBC Care. For the full on-demand webcast of this satellite symposium, and to download the accompanying slides, visit the program page for this episode:
https://bit.ly/44ZJ5os

Presenters:
Christopher L. Bowlus, MD
Lena Valente Professor and Chief
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
School of Medicine
University of California Davis
Sacramento, California

Aparna Goel, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California

Aliya F. Gulamhusein, MD, 
MPH, FRCPC
Professorship in PSC Research
Clinician Investigator, Toronto General Hospital
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
University Health Network
Toronto, Canada

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Second-line Agents for Achieving Treatment Goals: Raising the Bar in PBC Management Podcast11 Dec 202500:16:53

New therapeutic agents for second-line treatment are raising the bar for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) management. Listen now to learn how to incorporate these new agents into clinical practice and how these agents will impact attainment of treatment goals.

Topics covered include:

  • Available agents for second-line treatment of PBC 
  • An overview of clinical trial data supporting second-line agents:
  • Obeticholic acid (OCA)
  • Bezafibrate
  • Elafibranor
  • Seladelpar

This episode is the second of 3 recap podcasts, featuring audio from our live satellite symposium, Raising the Bar: Innovations in PBC Care. For the full on-demand webcast of this satellite symposium, and to download the accompanying slides, visit the program page for this episode: https://bit.ly/48MEc3r

Presenters:

Christopher L. Bowlus, MD
Lena Valente Professor and Chief
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
School of Medicine
University of California Davis
Sacramento, California

Aparna Goel, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California

Aliya F. Gulamhusein, MD, MPH, FRCPC
Professorship in PSC Research
Clinician Investigator, Toronto General Hospital
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
University Health Network
Toronto, Canada

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Defining Our Treatment Goals: Raising the Bar in PBC Management Podcast10 Dec 202500:17:49

Advancements in our understanding of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and new therapeutic agents have reshaped the care landscape of PBC. Listen now to learn how these developments are helping to redefine and elevate treatment goals. Topics covered include:

  • How and when to assess treatment response
  • Risk factors in PBC
  • Biochemical treatment response and fibrosis stage as predictors of transplant-free survival
  • Dynamics of liver stiffness measurements and clinical outcomes in PBC 
  • The importance of bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase normalization

This episode is the first of 3 recap podcasts, featuring audio from our live satellite symposium, Raising the Bar: Innovations in PBC Care. For the full on-demand webcast of this satellite symposium, and to download the accompanying slides, visit the program page for this episode: https://bit.ly/44ZJ5os

Presenters:

Christopher L. Bowlus, MD
Lena Valente Professor and Chief
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
School of Medicine
University of California Davis
Sacramento, California

Aparna Goel, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California

Aliya F. Gulamhusein, MD, MPH, FRCPC
Professorship in PSC Research
Clinician Investigator, Toronto General Hospital
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
University Health Network
Toronto, Canada

Get access to all of our new episodes by subscribing to the Decera Clinical Education Medical Specialties Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, or Spotify.  


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Gaps and Unmet Needs in PBC Care21 Nov 202500:26:51

Join expert faculty, Dr Alan Bonder and Dr Stuart Gordon, to learn more about key gaps in PBC management and how these shortfalls can be addressed through identification of appropriate biochemical goals, proper assessment and management of PBC symptoms, and current second-line therapies. 

Presenters:

Alan Bonder, MD, AGAF

Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director of Liver Transplant
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Department of Gastroenterology
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Stuart C. Gordon, MD, FAASLD

Professor of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Michigan State University College of Medicine
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/3M29pI1

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Patient Perspectives on New Developments in PBC: Individualizing Patient Care Podcast20 Oct 202500:12:48

Recent advances in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) care have resulted in a new focus on personalized care and symptom management. Tune in to learn from patient advocate, Maria G. Morais, RN, how you can integrate patient insights and priorities into treatment plans for PBC. Topics covered include:

  • The Canadian PBC Society Survey: Comorbidities and Treatment Goals
  • Defining and Achieving Goal-Driven Care for PBC
  • Recent Advances in PBC Management
  • Newer Agents for Second-line Treatment of PBC

Presenters:

Maria G. Morais, RN
PBC Transplant Patient
VP Patient Advocacy
Canadian PBC Society
Toronto, Canada

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/44ySoL3

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Keeping Up With New Developments in PBC17 Oct 202500:48:04

Tune in to listen as expert faculty, Dr Christopher L. Bowlus and Dr Sonal Kumar, discuss recent developments in treating primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) with new and emerging agents, as well as strategies to integrate these advances into clinical practice.

Topics covered include: 

  • Methods of Assessing PBC Disease Progression
  • Newer Agents for Second-line Treatment of PBC
  • Prioritizing Symptom Management and Quality of Life With PBC Treatment

Presenters:

Christopher L. Bowlus, MD
Lena Valenta Professor and Chief
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
School of Medicine 
University of California Davis 
Sacramento, California

Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York

Link to full program: 
https://bit.ly/43nHx6U

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Conversations in Chronic Cough: A Pulmonologist’s Perspective09 Sep 202500:16:43

Listen as pulmonologist Peter Dicpinigaitis discusses his approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with refractory chronic cough in the context of a clinically relevant case and provides insights regarding emerging therapies.

Presenter
Peter Dicpinigaitis, MD
Professor of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Division of Critical Care Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center
Director, Montefiore Cough Center
Bronx, New York

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/4kweynG


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Conversations in Chronic Cough: An Otolaryngologist’s Perspective11 Jul 202500:18:07

Listen as Michael S. Benninger, MD, describes his approach to the diagnosis and management of chronic cough and refractory chronic cough in the context of a clinically relevant case.

Presenter
Michael S. Benninger, MD
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Lerner College of Medicine
The Cleveland Clinic
President, International Association of Phonosurgery
Cleveland, Ohio

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/4kweynG


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Quality Improvement in Obesity Care: How to Integrate Comprehensive Diabetes Management10 Jul 202500:19:17

Listen in as Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBA, and Colten Bracken, MD, FAAFP, discuss how to integrate comprehensive diabetes management to improve the quality of their obesity care delivery, including: 

  • Documenting obesity as a diagnosis for patients with diabetes when appropriate
  • Streamlining processes to ensure patients return for follow-up
  • Dedicating a care manager to initiate patient outreach
  • Implementing pharmacotherapy strategies to help patients control their A1C and achieve weight loss simultaneously.

Presenters

Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBA
President
Q Synthesis, LLC
Newtown, Pennsylvania

Colten Bracken, MD, FAAFP
Board of Directors for RHAU & UAFP
Owner/Medical Director
Main Street Family Medicine, PLLC
Enterprise, Utah

Link to full program: 
https://bit.ly/3IBFZi5


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Key PBC Studies From EASL and DDW 202507 Jul 202500:18:54

In this episode, Palak J. Trivedi, BSc, MBBS, PhD, MRCP, ESEGH​, discusses the most recent developments in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) treatment, including cutting-edge data on new and emerging agents and how these updates may be integrated into your practice. Topics include:

  • Steatotic liver disease and PBC
  • Vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) and discordant biochemical responses in PBC
  • PPAR agonists and IBATs for PBC treatment

 

Presenter:

Palak J. Trivedi, BSc, MBBS, PhD, MRCP, ESEGH
Associate Professor
NIHR Birmingham BRC
University of Birmingham
Consultant Hepatologist, Liver Unit
University Hospitals Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom

 

Link to full program: 
https://bit.ly/44ySoL3

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https://bit.ly/3IvwQrj

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Evidence-Based Care in Atopic Dermatitis: Practical Considerations for IL-13 Inhibitors for Moderate to Severe Disease25 Jun 202500:09:53

In this episode, Daniel C. Butler, MD, and Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, discuss the practical considerations for using IL-13 inhibitors to treat patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, including:

  • Patient candidacy considerations
  • Treatment advancement strategies that go beyond topical therapies
  • The importance of patient-centered care that address patients’ fears and needs
  • A detailed patient case to highlight take home points

Presenter

Daniel C. Butler, MD​
Assistant Dean Student Affairs​
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson​
Tucson, Arizona

Shawn G. Kwatra, MD​
Dr. Joseph W. Burnett Endowed Professor and Chair ​
Department of Dermatology​
University of Maryland School of Medicine​
Baltimore, Maryland

Program page:
https://bit.ly/4kTP04D


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Evidence-Based Care in Atopic Dermatitis: IL-13 Inhibitors to Treat Moderate to Severe Disease25 Jun 202500:15:48

In this episode, Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH; Daniel C. Butler, MD; and Shawn G. Kwatra, MD, discuss IL-13 inhibition for treating patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD), including:

  • The available biologic therapies that specifically target IL-13
  • Where these agents fall in the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology treatment algorithm
  • How these agents compare to other AD therapies like topical corticosteroids and oral JAK inhibitors
  • A detailed patient case to highlight take home points

Presenter

Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH​
Professor of Clinical Dermatology​
Weill Cornell Medical College ​
New York, New York

Daniel C. Butler, MD​
Assistant Dean Student Affairs​
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson​
Tucson, Arizona

Shawn G. Kwatra, MD​
Dr. Joseph W. Burnett Endowed Professor and Chair ​
Department of Dermatology​
University of Maryland School of Medicine​
Baltimore, Maryland

Program page:
https://bit.ly/4kTP04D


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Quality Improvement in Obesity Care: How to Manage Prior Authorizations for Antiobesity Medications24 Jun 202500:27:06

Listen in as Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBA; Manish Shah, MD; Martha Grugel, MA, discuss how they manage the prior authorization process for antiobesity agents to improve the quality of their care delivery, including:

  • The information to collect during patient visits
  • The available resources to help you submit prior authorizations
  • The supporting documents that are often necessary to accompany prior authorizations
  • How to address denials and appeals
  • When to access manufacturer-based or foundation-based financial assistance

Presenters
Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBA
President
Q Synthesis, LLC
Newtown, Pennsylvania

Manish Shah, MD
Clinical Associate Faculty MS1 Preceptor
University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, Florida

Martha Grugel, MA
Medical Assistant
Wesley Chapel, Florida

Link to full program: 
https://bit.ly/45P0v8z


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Evidence-Based Care in Atopic Dermatitis: Mapping IL-13 to the Clinical Manifestations of Moderate to Severe Disease24 Jun 202500:11:40

In this episode, Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, and Daniel C. Butler, MD, discuss the immunopathogenesis and role of IL-13 in atopic dermatitis (AD), including:

  • Contributors to epidermal barrier dysfunction (eg, environmental triggers)
  • IL-13 as a key cytokine in AD pathogenesis
  • Targeted AD therapies that inhibit IL-13
  • A detailed patient case to highlight take-home points

Presenter

Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH​
Professor of Clinical Dermatology​
Weill Cornell Medical College ​
New York, New York

Daniel C. Butler, MD​
Assistant Dean Student Affairs​
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson​
Tucson, Arizona

Program page: 
https://bit.ly/4kTP04D


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Innovations in NCFBE: Latest Advances and Personalization of Treatment20 Jun 202500:15:39

In this podcast, Anne E. O’Donnell, MD, discusses the latest advances and treatment strategies for patients with non–cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE), including:

  • Airway clearance as a foundation of NCFBE management
  • Strategies to address inflammation and exacerbations
  • Emerging therapies in clinical development
  • How to individualize treatment to NCFBE phenotypes and endotypes

Presenter
Anne E. O’Donnell, MD
Professor of Medicine
The Nehemiah and Naomi Cohen Chair in Pulmonology Disease Research
Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington, DC

Program page:
https://bit.ly/4mZbYsm


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Heart Failure and MRAs: Diving Deep Into the Pivotal FINEARTS-HF Trial18 Jun 202500:22:14

In this podcast, Ty J. Gluckman, MD, MHA, discusses the pivotal phase III FINEARTS-HF trial and how the treatment landscape is evolving for patients with heart failure (HF) with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction, including:

  • The emerging role of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in HF care
  • Finerenone’s efficacy in reducing composite cardiovascular death and worsening HF events 
  • Why safety must be monitored, especially considering hyperkalemia risk
  • Where HF guideline recommendations lack compared with the current evidence 

Presenter

Ty J. Gluckman, MD, MHA
Medical Director, Center for Cardiovascular Analytics, Research, and Data Science (CARDS)
Providence Heart Institute
Providence Health System
Portland, Oregon

Program page: 
https://bit.ly/448XcH0


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Innovations in NCFBE: Understanding the Patient Burden and Best Practices in Diagnostics18 Jun 202500:23:32

In this podcast, Brett M. Elicker, MD, and David E. Griffith, MD, ATSF, FACCP, FRSM, discuss the pathophysiology of non–cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE), the patient burden, and best practices with diagnosing NCFBE, including:

  • The vicious vortex of NCFBE (ie, airway dysfunction, inflammation, infection)
  • Cough as the most significant symptom and burden
  • Imaging bronchiectasis with classic and inflammatory findings
  • Differentiating the causes of NCFBE to inform patient care

Presenters

Brett M. Elicker, MD
Professor of Clinical Radiology
Chief, Cardiothoracic Imaging Division
Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California

David E. Griffith, MD, ATSF, FACCP, FRSM
Professor of Medicine
Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Diseases
Department of Medicine
National Jewish Health
Denver, Colorado

Program page: 
https://bit.ly/4mZbYsm


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Quality Improvement in Obesity Care: How to Develop Patient-Centered and Tailored Treatment Plans13 Jun 202500:27:07

Listen in as Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBA, interviews Natalie, Orbach, PA-C, to learn about how she implemented patient-centered and individualized treatment plans to improve obesity care at her practice, including

  • Discussing weight and how nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and pharmacotherapy strategies can help
  • Meeting patients where they are at and offering slow, incremental changes that support long-term outcomes
  • Referring patients to community resources and other professionals as need
  • Sharing lessons learned for those interested in implementing similar strategies in their practice
     

Presenter

Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBA
President
Q Synthesis, LLC
Newtown, Pennsylvania

Natalie Orbach, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Feirtag & Ramos, PA
Lutherville, Maryland
 

Link to full program: 
https://bit.ly/45P0v8z


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Conversations in Chronic Cough: An Allergist’s Perspective28 May 202500:16:36

Listen as Michael S. Blaiss, MD provides case-based perspectives on chronic cough recognition, burden, management, and pathophysiology and describes the evolving treatment landscape for refractory chronic cough.

Presenter
Michael S. Blaiss, MD
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Allergy-Immunology
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia

Link to full program: 
https://bit.ly/4kweynG


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Expert Guidance in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: Why Early Detection and Multidisciplinary Management Are Key09 May 202500:30:18

Listen in as Paula Henao, MD; Rohit Loomba, MD, MHSc; Cheryl Pirozzi, MD, MS; and Corinne Young, NP, FCCP, discuss their screening and monitoring strategies for patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, including:

  • Why early detection is key for improving patient outcomes
  • How to monitor through use of noninvasive imaging and biopsy per guideline recommendations
  • How to coordinate patient care to provide much-needed multidisciplinary care
  • What therapies in the pipeline could transform the treatment landscape for this genetic disease
     

Presenters

Paula Henao, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania

Rohit Loomba, MD, MHSc
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Director, MASLD Research Center
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California

Cheryl Pirozzi, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

Corinne Young, NP, FCCP
President/Founder
Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers
Colorado Springs, Colorado


Link to full program: 
https://bit.ly/4dgCRnq


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Quality Improvement in Obesity Care: How to Implement Virtual Support Groups07 May 202500:27:27

Listen in as Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBA, interviews Sejal Desai, MD, DABOM, to learn about how she implemented virtual support groups to improve obesity care at her practice, including:

  • Dedicating 5 support groups with chat features to obesity-specific topics (eg, sleep, nonscale wins)
  • Moderating these chats to ensure no misinformation is shared and a positive, safe space is maintained
  • Expanding to include other virtual options that allow patients to engage more in their care
  • Utilizing free and subscription-based services to aid in marketing efforts
  • Sharing lessons learned for those interested in implementing similar virtual options for their patients
     

Presenters

Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBA
President
Q Synthesis, LLC
Newtown, Pennsylvania

Sejal Desai, MD, DABOM
Board-Certified Obesity Medicine Physician
Owner & Medical Director
Tula Medical Weight Loss & Wellness
Katy, Texas

Link to full program: 
https://clinicaloptions.com/content/qi-resource-hub


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Quality Improvement in Obesity Care: How to Implement Documentation Shortcuts11 Apr 202500:24:05

Listen in as Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBA, interviews Sophia Kwon, MD, to learn about how she implemented a documentation shortcut at her institution to improve obesity care, including:

  • Creating an obesity checklist within the electronic health record
  • Training staff to correctly use this checklist and broach obesity topics with patients
  • Garnering feedback to ensure this checklist did not add to note fatigue or burnout among staff
  • Sharing lessons learned for others interested in implementing a similar documentation shortcut

Presenter
Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, MBA
President
Q Synthesis, LLC
Newtown, Pennsylvania 

Sophia Kwon, MD
Internal Medicine Attending
Riverside University Health System Attending
Loma Linda University Health Associate Faculty
Loma Linda, California

Link to full program: 
https://clinicaloptions.com/content/qi-resource-hub


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Partnering With Patients for PBC Care: Actionable Strategies for HCPs01 Apr 202500:13:45

In this episode, Dr Gideon Hirschfield meets with patient advocate Jess Schnur to discuss challenges related to the diagnosis and management of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) to provide actionable strategies for healthcare professionals to incorporate into patient care, including:

  • Disease concerns and frequently asked questions from a patient perspective
  • Managing symptoms
  • Treatment options and supportive care
  • Importance of awareness and education

Presenters:
Gideon Hirschfield, MA, MB BChir, FRCP, PhD
Lily and Terry Horner Chair in Autoimmune Liver Disease Research
Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
University of Toronto
Director, The Autoimmune and Rare Liver Disease Programme
Director, Francis Family Liver Clinic
Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network
Ontario, Canada

Jess N. Schnur, BSN-RN
National PBC Patient Advocate
American Liver Foundation
Donation Support Services Coordinator
Lifeline of Ohio
Columbus, Ohio

To learn more, see the program Hear Me: Patient Perspectives on PBC


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Debating the Role of ALP Normalization in PBC: Curbside Consults Podcast24 Mar 202500:21:00

In this podcast, expert faculty, Dr Stuart Gordon and Dr Nancy Reau, use an illustrative patient case to explore the roles of ALP and other biochemical markers in PBC management, and explain what to expect from treatment. Topics covered include: 

  • How baseline ALP can affect ALP normalization after second-line treatment with elafibranor and seladelpar
  • Potential outcomes if ALP normalization cannot be achieved
  • The importance of managing fatigue, pruritus, and sleep disturbances independently of the biochemical response

Presenters:

Stuart C. Gordon, MD
Professor of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Director, Division of Hepatology
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan

Nancy Reau, MD
Professor of Medicine
Richard B. Capps Chair of Hepatology
Chief, Section of Hepatology
Associate Director, Solid Organ Transplantation
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois

To learn more about PBC management, check out our program, Curbside Consults: Expert Insights on Challenges in PBC Management.  


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Managing PBC Therapy for Patients With Cirrhosis: Curbside Consults Podcast18 Mar 202500:16:08

In this podcast, expert faculty, Dr Stuart Gordon and Dr Nancy Reau discuss an illustrative patient case to demonstrate how they individualize primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) therapy for patients ​with cirrhosis. Topics covered include:

  • AASLD guideline recommendations for second-line therapy for PBC
  • Considerations when using newer agents for second-line treatment of PBC in patients with cirrhosis: elafibranor and seladelpar

Presenters:

Stuart C. Gordon, MD 
Professor of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Director, Division of Hepatology
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan

Nancy Reau, MD 
Professor of Medicine
Richard B. Capps Chair of Hepatology
Chief, Section of Hepatology
Associate Director, Solid Organ Transplantation
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois

To learn more about PBC management, check out our program, 
Curbside Consults: Expert Insights on Challenges in PBC Management.


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Evaluating and Managing PBC Symptoms: Curbside Consults Podcast24 Feb 202500:18:43

In this podcast, listen as experts Alan Bonder, MD, AGAF, and Aparna Goel, MD, discuss how they assess the symptoms of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and explore how new therapeutic agents may help alleviate symptom burden. Topics include:

  • Strategies and tools for assessing pruritus
  • Nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management of pruritus
  • Second-line agents and their impact on pruritus
  • Investigational treatments for pruritus

Presenters:

Alan Bonder, MD, AGAF
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director of Liver Transplant
Department of Gastroenterology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Aparna Goel, MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California

Content based on an online CME program supported by independent educational grants from Gilead Sciences, Inc., and Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc​.

To learn more about PBC management, check out our program, Curbside Consults: Expert Insights on Challenges in PBC Management.


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Defining Nonresponse to PBC Treatment: Curbside Consults Podcast24 Feb 202500:18:55

How do you decide when to move from first-line to second-line treatment for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)? In this podcast, listen as experts Alan Bonder, MD, AGAF, and Aparna Goel, MD, discuss this question and more, including:

  • How and when to measure treatment response
  • Evidence-based goals of therapy
  • Considerations for second-line treatment
  • New agents for second-line treatment: PPAR agonists

Presenters:

Alan Bonder, MD, AGAF
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director of Liver Transplant
Department of Gastroenterology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Aparna Goel, MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California

Content based on an online CME program supported by independent educational grants from Gilead Sciences, Inc., and Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc​.

To learn more about PBC management, check out our program, 
Curbside Consults: Expert Insights on Challenges in PBC Management.

Supported by educational grants from Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc


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PBC Perspectives: A Patient and HCP in Conversation13 Feb 202500:27:29

In this podcast, Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH, meets with patient advocate Maria Morais to discuss actionable steps that healthcare providers can incorporate into the care of people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Listen as they discuss:

  • The chronic nature of PBC
  • Going beyond biochemical markers to assess and address symptoms such as fatigue and pruritus
  • The importance of referral to patient support groups


Presenters:

Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, General Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York

Maria G. Morais, RN
VP Patient Advocacy
Canadian PBC Society
Toronto, Canada

To learn more, see the program Hear Me: Patient Perspectives on PBC


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Expert Guidance on Managing Axial Spondyloarthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis to Improve Patient Outcomes and Quality of Life29 Jan 202500:27:38

Listen in as rheumatology experts Alexis Ogdie, MD, MSCE, and Julia Swafford, PA-C, DFAAPA, discuss emerging therapies and strategies in managing patients with axial spondyloarthritis or psoriatic arthritis, including:

  • The current treatment landscape (eg, small molecules, biologics)
  • Risk factors to consider when prescribing JAK inhibitors
  • Key considerations regarding comorbidities, especially in addressing depression, anxiety, or social ideation 
  • Nonpharmacologic options to improve treatment outcomes
  • Shared decision-making strategies to enhance patients’ investment in their care

Presenter:

Alexis Ogdie, MD, MSCE
Director, Penn Psoriatic Arthritis and Spondylarthritis Program
Director, Penn Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Julia Swafford, PA-C, DFAAPA
President of SPAR
Bronson Battle Creek Rheumatology Specialists
Battle Creek, Michigan

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/4gkTzSv


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Key PBC Studies From AASLD 202407 Jan 202500:20:16

In this episode, Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH, discusses key findings from primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) studies presented at AASLD 2024, including:

  • ELATIVE, a phase III trial of elafibranor for PBC
  • RESPONSE, a phase III trial of seladelpar for PBC
  • ASSURE, another phase III trial of seladelpar for PBC

Presenter:
Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH
Director, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/41tvSDu

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Emerging Therapies for Pruritus in PBC18 Dec 202400:23:34

Clinical gaps in the treatment of pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) remain. In this episode, taken from a recent symposium, Marlyn J. Mayo, MD; Stuart C. Gordon, MD; and Pam Rivard, RN, a person living with PBC, discuss emerging therapies currently in clinical trials for the management of this disease that can dramatically affect patients’ quality of life.

Listen as they discuss:

  • Gaps in current management
  • Patient perspectives: why we should not dismiss itching as an underlying psychologic problem
  • PPAR agonists and how they affect pruritus
  • BEZURSO and FITCH 
  • ELATIVE
  • ENHANCE and RESPONSE
  • IBATs (inhibitors of bile acid transport)
  • GLIMMER
  • Common questions

Presenters:

Marlyn J. Mayo, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Stuart C. Gordon, MD
Professor of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Director, Division of Hepatology
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan

Pam Rivard, RN
Person living with PBC

Link to full program: 
https://bit.ly/3Dnfb2E


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Clinical Management of Pruritus in PBC18 Dec 202400:21:18

Although there is currently no FDA-approved treatment for pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), symptoms can be mitigated with nonpharmacologic or pharmacologic agents. In this episode, Marlyn J. Mayo, MD; Stuart C. Gordon, MD; and Pam Rivard, RN, a person living with PBC, discuss the clinical management of pruritus in PBC, including:

  • Pruritus assessment tools
  • Optimal use of tools, including frequency of assessment
  • Current management of pruritus
  • Nonpharmacologic interventions
  • Pharmacologic agents
  • Strategies to optimize assessment and management of pruritus
  • Collaborative care
  • Development of a treatment plan
  • Ongoing assessment and adjustment of therapy
  • Resources and support for patients

Presenters:

Marlyn J. Mayo, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Stuart C. Gordon, MD
Professor of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Director, Division of Hepatology
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan

Pam Rivard, RN
Person living with PBC

Link to full program: 
https://bit.ly/3Dnfb2E


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Living With Pruritus in PBC: A Patient Perspective18 Dec 202400:12:19

In this episode, Marlyn J. Mayo, MD; Stuart C. Gordon, MD; and Pam Rivard, RN, a person living with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), discuss the burden of pruritus in PBC and the impact it has on quality of life, including both physical and mental health, from a patient’s perspective.

 

Presenters:

Marlyn J. Mayo, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Stuart C. Gordon, MD
Professor of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Director, Division of Hepatology
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan

Pam Rivard, RN
Person living with PBC
 

Link to full program: 
https://bit.ly/4gDGDaB


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Recent Advances in PBC Management12 Dec 202400:08:46

In this episode, Christopher L. Bowlus, MD, discusses recent advances in the management of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), including:

  • Treatment goals
  • Use of PPAR agonists for the treatment of PBC
  • Clinical trial results for elafibranor (ELATIVE), seladelpar (RESPONSE), and bezafibrate (BEZURSO)

Presenter:

Christopher L. Bowlus, MD
Lena Valente Professor and Chief
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
University of California Davis School of Medicine
Sacramento, California

Link to full program:
 https://bit.ly/41tvSDu

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Navigating Sjogren's Syndrome: Guiding Patients in Their Care Journey04 Nov 202400:24:11

Listen as Elizabeth Kircher, DNP, and R. Hal Scofield, MD, discuss best practice approaches for the treatment of Sjögren’s syndrome and what’s on the horizon for future therapeutic options.

Topics include:

  • Challenges in Sjogren’s Syndrome Diagnosis and Patient Understanding: Difficulties in explaining Sjogren’s syndrome diagnosis to patients unfamiliar with it and challenges in addressing the disease’s varied symptoms
  • Patient Education and Communication: Strategies to prevent overwhelming patients during early visits and effective ways to address misconceptions
  • Diagnostic Challenges and Misunderstandings: Differences between clinical and research criteria for diagnosis and the importance of understanding each
  • Use of Ultrasound and Biopsy in Diagnosis: Benefits and limitations of ultrasound and biopsies in diagnosing Sjogren’s syndrome
  • Multidisciplinary Care Barriers: Challenges in coordinating care among specialists such as ophthalmologists, dentists, and rheumatologists
  • Symptomatic vs Disease-Modifying Treatments: Strategies for managing symptoms vs addressing the underlying disease with medications
  • Long-term Medication and Risks: Considerations when prescribing long-term medications and immunosuppressive therapies
  • Research and Emerging Therapies: Developments in Sjogren’s syndrome research, including promising medications in clinical trials
  • Guideline Development and Patient Reassurance: The role of professional guidelines in shaping care and providing patients with reassurance
  • Polypharmacy and Medication Reconciliation: The importance of pharmacist involvement in managing complex medication regimens for older patients

 

Faculty:

Elizabeth Kircher, DNP

R. Hal Scofield, MD
Member/Professor, Arthritis & Clinical Immunology
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Professor, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Associate Chief of Staff for Research
Oklahoma City US Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/3YKpsOE


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Paradigm Shifting Updates in IgAN: Expert Faculty Discussions of Recent Breakthroughs09 Sep 202400:18:20

In this CCO Nephrology podcast episode, hear from nephrologists Pietro Canetta, MD, MS, and Andy Bomback, MD, PhD, experts in clinical management and research on glomerular diseases as they discuss key updates in managing IgAN. Faculty highlight the importance of a comprehensive supportive care regimen to protect patients’ kidneys and prevent progression of disease. In addition, they review the merits and place in therapy of novel and emerging therapies. 

 Topics include:

  • Supportive care as the foundation of IgAN management
  • Place in therapy for new and emerging agents
    • Targeted-release formulation of budesonide
    • Endothelin receptor antagonists (eg, sparsentan)
    • Factor B inhibitors (eg, iptacopan)
  • The role of clinical trial involvement

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Expert Discussions: Novel Agents Targeting Residual Inflammatory Risk in ASCVD and CKD26 Aug 202400:15:28

In this CCO Nephrology podcast episode, hear from cardiologist Erin D. Michos, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA, FASE, FASPC, and nephrologist Mark J. Sarnak, MD, MS, as they discuss new and emerging therapies designed to target residual inflammatory risk associated with ASCVD and CKD.   

 Episode outline:   

  • Colchicine: inhibition of NLRP3 inflammasome assembly/activation
  • Canakinumab (anti–IL-1β monoclonal antibody)
  • Ziltivekimab (anti–IL-6 monoclonal antibody)
  • Other emerging targets/therapies 

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Expert Discussions on Residual Systemic Inflammation in ASCVD and CKD26 Aug 202400:14:32

In this CCO Nephrology podcast episode, hear from cardiologist Erin D. Michos, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA, FASE, FASPC, and nephrologist Mark J. Sarnak, MD, MS, as they explore new and emerging strategies to target residual risk associated with systemic inflammation in patients with ASCVD and CKD.   

 Episode outline:   

  • The relationship among systemic inflammation, ASCVD, and CKD 
  • The role of cardiologists and nephrologists in screening and mitigating systemic inflammation 

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Expert Discussions: Moving Beyond Lipid Lowering to Lower Risk in ASCVD and CKD26 Aug 202400:14:32

In this CCO Nephrology podcast episode, hear from cardiologist Erin D. Michos, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA, FASE, FASPC, and nephrologist Mark J. Sarnak, MD, MS, as they explore the pathophysiology and novel therapeutic strategies to target residual inflammatory risk associated with ASCVD and CKD.   

 Episode outline:   

  • Moving beyond lipid lowering to address residual inflammatory risk
  • Novel anti-inflammatory targets for ASCVD 

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Navigating IgA Nephropathy: Insights From a Patient With Lived Experience11 Jul 202400:21:53

In this CCO Nephrology podcast episode, hear from Kelly Chen, a nephrology nurse practitioner and patient living with IgA nephropathy, as she discusses her experiences with Dr Pietro Canetta, Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University and expert in glomerular diseases. 

Episode outline: 

  • Seeking and obtaining an IgAN diagnosis 
  • Patient self-advocacy 
  • Individualizing IgAN treatment plans
  • Clinical trial involvement 
  • Burdens of IgAN: physical, emotional, social, and beyond

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How to Implement Earlier Hepatitis B Treatment26 Mar 202400:21:27

In this episode, Mark S. Sulkowski, MD, FIDSA, FAASLD; Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE; Paul Y. Kwo, MD; and patient advocate Jacki Chen, PhD, consider barriers and solutions for more expansive HBV treatment in the United States. Topics include:

  • Patient subgroups to consider for treatment outside guideline criteria
  • Adverse event and cost-effectiveness considerations
  • Integration of patient perspectives in wider treatment

Presenters:

Mark S. Sulkowski, MD, FIDSA, FAASLD
Professor of Medicine
Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland

Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE
Associate Professor
Division of Liver Diseases
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York

Paul Y. Kwo, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director of Hepatology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Palo Alto, California

Jacki Chen, PhD
Patient Advocate 

Link to full program: 
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Link to the slides:
https://bit.ly/4a60GM4

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The Art of Multidisciplinary Care for Patients With Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatohepatitis13 Mar 202400:29:38

In this episode, Arun B. Jesudian, MD, and Mazen Noureddin, MD, MHSc, discuss the expert-informed clinical pathway for the multidisciplinary care of patients with MASLD or MASH, current and emerging therapeutics, and management optimization strategies. 

Presenters:

Arun B. Jesudian, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York

Mazen Noureddin, MD, MHSc
Professor of Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital
Director 
Houston Research Institute
Houston, Texas

Content based on an online CME program supported by independent educational grants from Novo Nordisk.

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Link to full program:
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Breaking Down the Headlines: Addressing the Buzz Around Incretin-Based Therapies With Patients12 Feb 202400:32:19

In this episode, Jennifer Green, MD, and Carol Hatch Wysham, MD, break down the latest headlines on incretin-based therapies and how to address these topics with patients. Their discussion includes:

  • Beneficial effects beyond glycemic control 
  • Adverse events and how to manage them
  • Non- or partial responders and the importance of setting expectations with patients 
  • Weight rebound when discontinuing therapy
  • Medication access issues related to cost and drug availability 

Presenters:

Jennifer Green, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology and Duke Clinical Research Institute
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, North Carolina

Carol Hatch Wysham, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine
Clinical Endocrinologist
MultiCare/Rockwood Clinic
Spokane, Washington

Link to online program: 
https://bit.ly/48b6XnW


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How to Implement Earlier Hepatitis B and Hepatitis Delta Screening22 Dec 202300:27:52

In this episode, Douglas Dieterich, MD, leads a panel discussion with Camilla S. Graham, MD, MPH, and Robert Wong, MD, MS, to consider advantages and barriers to universal screening for chronic HBV infection and universal HDV screening in adults with HBV in the United States. Topics include:

  • Updated CDC recommendations for one-time universal screening for HBV
  • Addressing patient-, provider-, and system-level barriers to universal HBV screening
  • Best practices for implementation of HDV screening

Presenters:

Douglas Dieterich, MD
Director, Institute for Liver Medicine

Professor of Medicine

Division of Liver Diseases

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

New York, New York

Camilla S. Graham, MD, MPH
Co-Director, Viral Hepatitis Clinic
Division of Infectious Diseases
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Robert Wong, MD, MS 
Clinical Associate Professor
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Palo Alto, California

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/3TuqFHI

Link to the slides: 
https://bit.ly/4atS42z


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Finding Your Friendtors: Mentors, Sponsors, and Allies25 Sep 202300:28:53

In this podcast episode, Aline Charabaty, MD, AGAF, FACG, and Marla Dubinsky, MD, discuss how women in gastroenterology (GI) can find their “friendtors” and build a strong network of mentors, sponsors, and allies. Although there may be many barriers for women in the GI medicine specialty, these experienced leaders have useful tips to help emerging healthcare professionals avoid internalizing these challenges and strategically focus on accomplishing their goals.  

Presenters:  

Dr Aline Charabaty is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the Clinical Director of the IBD Centre at Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC, and the Co-Founder of Scrubs & Heels.  

Aline Charabaty, MD, AGAF, FACG: consultant/advisor/speaker: AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Lilly, Pfizer, Takeda.

Dr Marla Dubinsky is a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, Chief of Division of Pediatric GI and Nutrition at Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital, and the Co-Director of the Susan and Leonard Feinstein IBD Clinical Centre. Dr Dubinsky is also the Director of the Marie and Barry Lipman IBD Preconception and Pregnancy Clinic. She is also an innovator and the Co-Founder of Trellus Health, providing personalized resilience coaching for people living with IBD. She received the Sherman Prize in 2022, which recognized her outstanding achievement in the field of IBD. In addition, she served as the Co-Chair for our inaugural Scrubs & Heels Leadership Summit in 2022.  

Marla Dubinsky, MD: consultant/advisor/speaker: AbbVie, Abivax, AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Lilly, Merck, Pfizer, Prometheus Biosciences, Takeda.

Episode outline: 

  • Overview of barriers faced by women in GI
  • Impact of failing to adequately address these barriers
  • Defining the roles of mentors, sponsors, and allies
  • Important qualities of mentors, sponsors, and allies
  • Role models vs peer mentors

Other program activities: 

  • Full Program: Equipped and Empowered: Thriving as Women in GI
  • Podcast 2: Embracing Your Value: Tools and Strategies for Optimizing Professional Growth and Development
  • Podcast 3: Being Your Full Self: Pursuing Work–Life Balance
  • ClinicalThought: Expert Commentary on Thriving as Women in GI

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Embracing Your Value: Tools and Strategies for Optimizing Professional Growth and Development25 Sep 202300:29:51

In this podcast episode, Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF, and Aja McCutchen, MD, discuss how women in gastroenterology (GI) can embrace and enhance their value. These inspiring GI medicine experts propose a practical formula that involves ongoing, careful self-reflection and asking yourself how your strengths, core values, and interests can be aligned with professional endeavors. In addition, self-advocacy and self-allyship can serve as harmonious tools to drive action and positive change.   


Presenters:

Dr Anita Afzali is a Professor of Clinical Medicine, Interim Division Director of the Division of Digestive Diseases, Executive Vice Chair of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, and the Associate Chief Medical Officer of the UC Health system in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is also a Co-Founder of Scrubs & Heels.

Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF: consultant: AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, Gilead Sciences, Janssen, Lilly, Pfizer, Takeda; provider of non-CME/CE services: AbbVie, Janssen, Pfizer, Takeda.


Dr Aja McCutchen is a Partner and Physician Executive at Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates, a division of United Digestive in Atlanta, Georgia, and served as Co-Chair at the Scrubs & Heels 2023 Leadership Summit. 

Aja McCutchen, MD: consultant/advisor/speaker: Eli Lilly, Modify Health, Redhill Biopharm, Sanofi Regeneron, Takeda.


Episode outline: 

  • Understanding and establishing your own market value; bringing that to your own organization
  • Consequences of being ill-equipped to pursue professional growth and development
  • Advocating for the value you bring to the profession
  • Negotiation as a form of self-allyship
  • Negotiation categories to help support career success and protect work–life balance

Other program activities: 

  • Full Program: Equipped and Empowered: Thriving as Women in GI
  • Podcast 1: Finding Your Friendtors: Mentors, Sponsors, and Allies
  • Podcast 3: Being Your Full Self: Pursuing Work–Life Balance
  • ClinicalThought: Expert Commentary on Thriving as Women in GI


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Being Your Full Self: Pursuing Work–Life Balance25 Sep 202300:28:27

In this podcast episode, Aline Charabaty, MD, AGAF, FACG, and Christina Tennyson, MD, DipABLM, discuss how women in gastroenterology (GI) can fight burnout and establish a work–life balance that meets their needs. Tune in to learn how to say no, about the importance of saying yes to meaningful things that will advance your career and bring you joy, and get essential tips for well-rounded and ongoing self-care.     

Presenters:
Dr Aline Charabaty is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the Clinical Director of the IBD Centre at Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC, and the Co-Founder of Scrubs & Heels. 

Aline Charabaty, MD, AGAF, FACG: consultant/advisor/speaker: AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Lilly, Pfizer, Takeda.

Dr Christina Tennyson is a gastroenterologist with expertise and certification in nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and integrative medicine. She started her career in academia at Columbia University in New York before joining the Augusta Health Digestive Wellness program in the Virginia Shenandoah Valley, where she is engaged in a multidisciplinary program that includes culinary medicine classes and farm workshops for patients. 

Christina Tennyson, MD, DipABLM, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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Episode outline: 

  • Variables that contribute to burnout
  • Strategies to protect your time
  • Vetting collaborative projects
  • Requesting flexible schedules, part-time work, maternity leave
  • Charting your own career path
  • Prioritizing personal time
  • Preserving friendships, hobbies
  • Leave work at work

Other program activities: 

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Addressing Health Disparities in Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease07 Dec 202200:22:54

This podcast episode is part of a multimedia program discussing the impact of health disparities in anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on patient outcomes. Tune in to hear Santosh Saraf, MD, and Milda Saunders, MD, MPH, highlight mitigation strategies to improve screening and management. The overview will include: 

  • The definition of CKD and the relative prevalence in specific minority groups
  • How health disparities affect CKD-related clinical and patient outcomes
  • Appropriate screening techniques to diagnose patients with anemia of CKD
  • Strategies to address health disparities to improve patient outcomes in the management of anemia of CKD

Presenters: 

Santosh Saraf, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology and Oncology
Department of Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois  

Milda Saunders, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

To view other program offerings, including a CE-certified on-demand webcast, a ClinicalThought commentary, and to download slides, visit:
https://bit.ly/3iL07S0


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