Irritable Bowel Syndrome

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:

1. Describe the Pathophysiology and Clinical Features of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
   Learners will be able to explain the underlying mechanisms of IBS, including its classification as a functional gastrointestinal disorder, and recognize its diverse symptomatology across IBS subtypes (IBS-C, IBS-D, and mixed).
2. Develop a Diagnostic Approach for Patients Presenting with IBS Symptoms
   Learners will understand how to evaluate patients with suspected IBS, including history-taking, exclusion of organic disease, and use of clinical decision support tools to guide diagnosis and management.
3. Formulate Individualized Treatment Plans for IBS Based on Subtype and Patient Response
   Learners will be able to select appropriate therapeutic strategies—including dietary modifications, pharmacologic treatments, and behavioral interventions—tailored to IBS subtype and patient-specific factors.

ACCREDITATION

The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. POMA designates this activity for a maximum of 1 Category 1-A AOA CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy Statement

"It is the policy of the POMA that any physician dissatisfied with the CME program will be issued a refund upon request, and no CME credits will be reported to the AOA.  Complaints on Evaluation Forms also are taken into consideration when planning future CME programs and may lead to changes in the format or content."  If you have any questions or concerns about this educational experience, you may call the POMA office at (717) 939-9318 or send an email message to cme@poma.org.  All questions or concerns will be addressed promptly.