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18th Annual Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Art and Science in the Diagnosis and Treatment 2025
Join us in-person for IBD Boston 2025. September 19-20, 2025
Registration is now open!
Each year, the Boston IBD conference brings top gastroenterology specialists from North America together with up-and-coming Boston area specialists for a 1.5 day CE program. This program is designed to stimulate conversations about how to initiate practice changes within the IBD healthcare team in the diagnosis and management of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Through keynote talks and panel discussions, you will be challenged to develop innovative strategies to improve the quality of life for your patients while prolonging clinical remission. The city of Boston provides an excellent backdrop for this educational and networking experience – we hope you can join us in person this year.
What past attendees have said about the Boston IBD Meeting:
Absolutely wonderful! Can't wait for next year!
This conference is such a gem and important resource for GI docs. This is a world class conference!
Excellent program very thoughtfully constructed!
Wonderful and as always highly educational! Provides useful information we can apply to our practice daily
| MD/DO | $249 |
| Allied Healthcare (RN, PA, NP) | $199 |
| Fellows/Resident/Student | $50 |
BU Alumni are 20% off. Please use coupon code ALUMNI20 at checkout
In conjunction with:
Target Audience
This course is designed for the entire IBD healthcare team including gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, NP/PAs, nurses. pharmacists and other health care professionals caring for patients with CD and UC.
Learning Objectives
After this activity, participants or the healthcare team will be able to:
- Describe guidelines and apply them in practice in order to practice precision medicine for IBD
- Consider long-term management strategies for IBD and determine optimal therapy for each individual patient
- Describe IBD pathology and select appropriate treatment helping lead to optimal prevention and treatment
- Describe agents that have recently been approved or may soon be available for the treatment of IBD, with regard to safety and efficacy
- Describe the medical and surgical approaches in patients with severe UC and pouchitis
- Consider the potential comorbidities of IBD and eating disorders to evaluate IBD as a differential diagnosis or an emergent condition in patients with eating disorders
- Describe the role of the advanced practice clinician/np in the surgical management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease
- Describe the role of the pharmacist in optimizing drug dosing, efficacy, safety and patient outcomes
- Engage members of the interprofessional team (e.g., gastroenterologists, pharmacists, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, dieticians) to support the care of patients with IBD
| Friday, September 19, 2025 | ||
| 12:00pm | Registration | |
| 12:45pm | Welcome and Introduction | |
| Randy Pellish, MD | ||
| 12:50pm | The Role of Autoimmunity versus Infection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease | |
| Thaddeus S. Stappenbeck, MD, PhD | ||
| 1:35pm | Management of Ulcerative Colitis in 2025: What Are the Recent Guidelines Telling Us? | |
| Ashwin Ananthakrishnan, MD, MPH | ||
| 2:00pm | Applying Current Guidelines in the Treatment of Crohn's Disease | |
| Joe Feuerstein, MD | ||
| 2:25pm | Applying IBD Guidelines to Real World Scenarios | |
| Kristin Burke, MD, MPH (Moderator) | ||
| Randy Pellish, MD | ||
| Tracy DaFonte, MD | ||
| Olga Beresneva, MD | ||
| Sonia Friedman, MD | ||
| 3:10pm | Evaluation and Management of Short Bowel Syndrome in Patients | |
| Chris Duggan, MD, MPH | ||
| 3:35pm | Break | |
| 3:55pm | A Practical Approach for Diagnosing and Managing Ileal Pouch Disorders | |
| Laura Raffals, MD | ||
| 4:40pm | The Intersection of Disordered Eating and Inflammatory Bowel Disease | |
| Elana Bern, MD, MPH (Moderator) | ||
| Julia Carmody, PhD | ||
| Lisa Mancini, MS, RD, LDN, CSP, CEDS | ||
| Samantha Zullow, MD | ||
| Jay Fong, MD, FAAP | ||
| 5:30pm | Adjourn | |
| Saturday, September 20, 2025 | ||
| 7:30am | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 8:00am | Introduction | |
| 8:05am | Diagnosis and Monitoring in IBD | |
| Sara Horst, MD | ||
| 8:50am | Navigating the Challenges: Advanced Treatments for Immunotherapy-Induced Colitis | |
| Shilpa Grover, MD, MPH | ||
| 9:15am | Combined Clinical /Pathological Approach to Patients with IBD | |
| Rob Odze, MD, FRCPc | ||
| Matt Hamilton, MD | ||
| 9:40am | JAK inhibitors vs. anti-IL23 antibodies | |
| Hamed Khalili, MD (Moderator) | ||
| Laurie Grossberg, MD | ||
| Chris Moran, MD | ||
| Abbas Rupawala, MD | ||
| Brittany Ross, MS, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS | ||
| 10:25am | Break | |
| 10:45am | Pouch Complications | |
| Sean Fine, MD, MS, FACG (Moderator) | ||
| Lilian Chen, MD | ||
| Daniel Wong, MD | ||
| Laura Raffals, MD | ||
| Sara Horst, MD | ||
| 11:30am | Discussing Safety of IBD Medications with Patients | |
| Athos Bousvaros, MD | ||
| 11:55am | Evaluation and Management of Ostomies in Patients with IBD | |
| Caitlin Phinney, MSN, RN, FNP-BC | ||
| 12:20pm | Lunch | |
| 1:20pm | Barriers to Optimizing Care for IBD Patients and the Role of the IBD Pharmacist to Improve Outcomes | |
| David Choi, PharmD, BCACP | ||
| 2:05pm | Imaging in IBD: Modalities and Techniques | |
| Avinash Kambadkone, MD | ||
| 2:30pm | Double Trouble: Navigating C. diff in IBD | |
| Stacy Kahn, MD | ||
| 2:55pm | Top Articles in IBD | |
| Sharmeel Wasan, MD | ||
| Vanessa Mitsialis, MD | ||
| 3:40pm | Adjourn | |
| *Agenda subject to change without notice | ||
A block of rooms has been reserved starting at the special rate of $279/night, single or double, plus applicable taxes. The room block will be held until September 16, 2025, or until it is full. Space is limited and is subject to availability. You may make reservations online.
Please visit this link to make your reservation - IBD Room Block
By staying at the conference venue, you help the host organizations meet their contractual obligations. Please take this into consideration when making your accommodation decision. Thank you!
Travel
Transportation
Logan International Airport (BOS) is 7 miles from the Revere Hotel Boston Common (15 – 30 minutes driving, depending on traffic).
Logan Airport offers passengers a variety of transportation options ranging from taxi and limousine services to rental cars and shuttle buses plus connections to local bus and train stations. Visit http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/to-from-logan/transportation-options/ for more information.
Taxi Service
There are a number of taxi services available at Logan International Airport. The estimated fare to the Revere Hotel Boston Common is $35 – $65
Subway Service (MBTA Green Line)
Subway service is available from Logan International Airport to Revere Hotel Boston Common via the Blue Line to the Green Line (Arlington). The cost is $2.75. Visit http://www.mbta.com for a schedule and details.
Note: Fares are subject to change.
Travel
Tourist Information
Boston's history recalls revolution and transformation, and today the city is still among the country’s most forward-thinking and barrier-breaking cities. It is rich with history, culture and art. Visit https://www.boston.gov/visiting-boston for more information.
Climate in September
Temperatures can range from 50° to 80°F.
Since everyone has a different level of comfort, we suggest you dress in layers.
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Physician, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Course Co-Director
Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Associate Director
IBD Center Associate Chief, Division of Gastroenterology
Boston Children’s Hospital
Chief, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery
Department of Surgery
Tufts Medical Center
Course Co-Director
Professor of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Chief, Gastroenterology
Tufts Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Research Director, Mass General for Children Pediatric IBD Program
Program Director, Mass General for Children's Pediatric GI Fellowship
Course Co-Director
Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Fellowship Program Director, Section of Gastroenterology
Co-Director, Crohn's and Colitis Center
Boston Medical Center
Credit Types: CME, CNE, CPE
In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine 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.
Nursing Contact Hours:
10.75 of which TBD are eligible for pharmacology credit
Pharmacy
This activity is approved for 10.5 CPE credit(s).
MOC
ABIM
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 10.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
ABP
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn 10.5 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
ABS
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
By participating and claiming credit, you agree to BU sharing your information with ACCME PARS the data conduit to the various boards.
ABS
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
By participating and claiming credit, you agree to BU sharing your information with ACCME PARS the data conduit to the various boards.
Other Learners: All other learners may claim a certificate of participation. Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for programs certified for credit by organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Education.
Available Credit
- 10.50 ABIM Medical Knowledge
- 10.50 ABP Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment
- 10.50 ABS Accredited CME
- 10.50 ACPE Pharmacy
- 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 10.75 ANCC
- 5.50 ANCC Pharmacology
- 10.50 Participation
Educational Grants
Supported by an educational grant from Johnson & Johnson
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer
Supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Exhibits
Price
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Cancellation Policy
Substitutions may be made at any time without an additional charge. Refunds, less an $50 administrative fee, will be issued for all cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the meeting. Should cancellation occur within the two-week window, a credit will be issued, not a refund. Credits will be honored for up to two years. “No shows” are subject to the full course fee. Cancellations/substitution(s) must be made in writing. Refunds or credits will not be issued once the conference has started. This course is subject to change or cancellation.
If you need to cancel your registration, please click here.
Special Services / Dietary Needs
Boston University strives to be accessible, inclusive and diverse in our facilities, programming and academic offerings. Your experience in this event is important to us. If you have a disability, require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation for another reason please contact the BU-CCE Office at least 3 weeks prior to event to discuss your needs. For in person meetings with meals, we will work to accommodate dietary requests (including, but not limited to: kosher, vegetarian, low cholesterol, and low sodium) received in writing at least three weeks prior to the start of the conference. Please contact us at [email protected]
Sharing Your Information Through Participant Lists:
If you checked "Yes" to sharing your information on the participant list, we only share name, degree, organization, city and state. Checking "Yes" indicates we may share your name with exhibitors from commercial entities (ineligible companies) including pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Please Note
The conference organizers may take pictures or record videos during the conference. In registering for the conference, you acknowledge that BU-CCE may photograph you during the meeting, and you agree that we may include images of yourself, intact or in part, for conference promotional activities or other related endeavors. This material may also appear on the conference's website or associated social media outlets. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the BUSM representative onsite know
Our COVID-19 Safety Precautions are as follows:
We are committed to creating a safe conference environment. Mask-wearing is not required, but remains optional, for events. We also strongly encourage all attendees to be vaccinated with boosters, as eligible. Any participant with symptoms that could be related to COVID-19 should not engage in group activities and seek medical advice.
We will continue to follow local, state, and Federal event and meeting protocols to ensure the health and safety of all attendees, staff, and the local community and will update all attendees on these protocols as we get closer to the meeting date.
Unauthorized Registration Sites
Registration for courses managed by BU-CME can only be completed through our website at https://cme.bu.edu. Course registrations made through other sites cannot be honored. BUSM-CME is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com
Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to: [email protected], 617-358-5005. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.