Advanced Clinical Inflammatory Bowel Disease, II level Master Program 2023/24
Program Overview
The Advanced Clinical Inflammatory Bowel Disease Master's program equips medical professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in managing inflammatory bowel diseases. It covers advanced therapies, endoscopic techniques, and patient management strategies based on ECCO guidelines. Participants gain practical experience through hands-on training and involvement in outpatient activities and endoscopic procedures, preparing them for autonomous patient management in complex situations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The II level Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Inflammatory Bowel Disease aims to provide and expand medical and instrumental knowledge for the management of patients suffering from chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.
Objectives:
- Acquire the necessary skills for the management of patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease
- Gain theoretical and practical knowledge of endoscopic techniques and the use of endoscopic and histological scores
- Stay updated on indications for advanced biological therapies and small molecules
Program Description:
The Master focuses on the application of advanced therapies (biological and small molecules) in clinical practice. It also emphasizes patient management based on the standard of care proposed by the most recent guidelines of the European Crohn's and Colitis Organization (ECCO) and on new therapeutic targets (treat-to-target strategy and tight control). Participants will also delve into the application of clinical and endoscopic scores used in inflammatory bowel disease and the most recent advanced endoscopic techniques for colorectal cancer surveillance and disease activity evaluation (virtual and vital chromoendoscopy). Moreover, the Master covers the management of severe patients during hospitalization, with a focus on rescue therapy and surgical indications.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The course involves a combination of theoretical lectures, practical sessions, and hands-on training. Participants will observe endoscopic procedures initially and gradually progress to becoming experts and autonomous operators.
