Acknowledgement

This activity is provided by Talem Health and RME Collaborative.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

Credit Available

• Physicians — maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
• Nurses — 1.0 Contact Hour (0.5 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit)
• Pharmacists — 1.0 Contact Hour (0.1 CEU)

All other healthcare professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.

Target Audience

This activity is designed specifically for primary care clinicians including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team who care for patients from rural and underserved communities.

Program Overview

Primary care clinicians are often the first point of contact for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly in rural and underserved regions where access to specialists is limited. These settings face additional challenges such as long travel distances to healthcare facilities and limited training on how to care for individuals with the condition. In this on-demand CME/CE activity, experts in the field will review evidence-based strategies for early identification, effective treatment, and collaborative management of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in the primary care setting. The program will cover current and emerging treatment options, guidance for ongoing follow-up and referrals, and considerations for special populations such as pregnant women and the elderly. Participants from a recent IBD Project ECHO^® initiative will also share their unique insights on challenges and lessons learned while caring for individuals with IBD in rural and underserved communities. 

The content for this enduring activity was recorded on April 30, 2025.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:  

• Identify signs and symptoms of IBD to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment
• Utilize evidence-based tools and strategies to assess and diagnose patients with suspected IBD
• Summarize current and emerging treatment options for IBD, including potential side effects and recommended follow-up care
• Apply evidence-based treatment strategies for patients with IBD that reflect the latest clinical evidence and guideline recommendations
• Employ multidisciplinary strategies to improve access to care and treatment for rural and underserved populations with IBD

Faculty

Adam S. Cheifetz, MD
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Director, Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA

Samantha M. Zullow, MD
Gastroenterology Specialist
Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Talem Health 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.

Credit Designation Statement

Physician Continuing Medical Education
Talem Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Education
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hour. Designated for 0.5 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Continuing Pharmacy Education
Talem Health designates this continuing education activity for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEU) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. 
(Universal Activity Number – JA4008332-0000-25-012-H01-P)
Type of Activity: Application

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Talem Health adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others, are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to Talem Health policy. Talem Health is committed to providing its learners with high quality accredited continuing education activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the educational content of this CE activity:

Faculty

Adam S. Cheifetz, MD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: speakers’ bureau/honoraria from AbbVie, Inc. and Bristol Myers Squibb; consultant/advisory board member for AbbVie, Inc., Artizan, Artugen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Clario, Equillium, Fresenius Kabi, Fzata, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, Inc., ProciseDx, Prometheus Laboratories, Protagonist, Samsung Bioepis, Spherix Global Insights, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals.

Samantha M. Zullow, MD, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Planners, Managers, and Reviewer 

The Talem Health planners, managers, and reviewer have nothing to disclose.

Instructions for Participation and Credit

This activity is offered at no cost to participants. To receive CME credit, participants must:

1. Read the CME/CE information, including learning objectives and disclosure statements.
2. Complete the pre-test.
3. View the online activity.
4. Complete the post-test and evaluation form.

A post-test score of 75% or higher is required to obtain credit. Your certificate will be made available for immediate download.

Course Viewing Requirements

Supported Browsers:
Desktop/laptop: Newest and last prior version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge
Mobile devices: Newest and last prior version of Safari and Google Chrome

Supported Phones & Tablets:
All devices

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings. 

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. 

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Media

Internet activity

Fee Information

There is no fee for this educational activity.

Contact Information

For questions about this activity, please contact RME Collaborative (a division of Talem Health) at 800-913-9370 or cme@cmeruralhealth.com.