Laura E. Raffals M.D., M.S.
Associate Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Locations:

• Geffen Auditorium (Live)
• Broadcast to SMH Alfred M-459 and Baldwin 4-316/Baldwin 4-516
• Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross (Video Conference)

Lunch available outside Geffen Auditorium and SMH Alfred M-459 on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe evolution of our treatment goals for IBD patients and role of deep remission with sustained disease control and improved outcomes
• Recognize the risk associated with corticosteroid use in IBD including mortality associated with prolonged corticosteroid courses
• Discus alternative causes of symptoms other than inflammation in the IBD patient
• Describe preventive measures for the IBD patient including optimal vaccination strategies

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