9th International Symposium on Functional GI Disorders

 

The 9th International Symposium on Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders was held on April 8-10, 2011 at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, WI. 

Jointly Sponsored by

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Office of Continuing Professional Development in Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin

and

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Attendees

This biennial meeting drew an international audience and addressed issues of interest to multiple health care disciplines, from basic science to clinical care. Attendees included gastroenterologisst, pediatriciasn, primary care physicians, physiologists, basic scientists, epidemiologists, mental health professionals, nurse clinicians, physician assistants, trainees, and others involved in other allied health fields. Topics covered included:

• Advances in the pathophysiology of the functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders.
• Development of clinical skills in the diagnosis and care of patients with functional GI disorders.
• Networking and sharing information and experiences with other conference participants.

View the 2011 course program.

View a Summary Report of the Plenary Sessions here.