9:30-9:45am: Preventative Health in IBD - Dr. Yvette Leung
9:45-10:00am: New Guidelines on IBD in Pregnancy - Dr. Cynthia Seow
10:00-10:20am: IBD in Indigenous Populations - Dr. Juan-Nicolas Pena Sanchez & Rhonda Sanderson
10:20-10:35am: Q&A

Moderator: Dr. Gil Kaplan

Learning Objectives: 

• Recognize the importance of working with Indigenous community members as research partners to advance gastrointestinal research.
• Describe the prevalence and incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and health care utilization among First Nations (FN) community members
• Distinguish the perceptions of FNs living with IBD, including barriers and facilitators to access health care and understanding their IBD health care expectations. (Dr. Pena-Sanchez)
• Describe the impact of IBD on pregnancy outcomes and the impact of pregnancy on IBD
• Appropriately assess IBD activity and provide optimal management preconception and during pregnancy.
• Evaluate the safety of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. (Dr. Seow)
• Explain key factors that play a role in preventing flare-ups and disease progression in patients with IBD