UChicago Medicine John F. Gilmore Symposium on Nutrition and Small Bowel Disorders 2024

UChicago Medicine John F. Gilmore Symposium on Nutrition and Small Bowel Disorders 2024

The UChicago Medicine John F. Gilmore Symposium on Nutrition and Small Bowel Disorders 2024 provides a practical, evidence-based update on clinical nutrition, small bowel disorders, malabsorption, and gastrointestinal disease management. Designed by experts from UChicago Medicine, this educational symposium equips healthcare professionals with the latest strategies for nutritional assessment, enteral and parenteral nutrition support, and the management of complex gastrointestinal conditions.

Through expert lectures and case-based discussions, participants will gain practical knowledge on energy metabolism, nutrient digestion and absorption, pancreatic disorders, eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, and nutrition support therapies. The program emphasizes integrating medical nutrition into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Included Content

• 2 High-Quality Video Lectures
• 1 Comprehensive Symposium PDF
• Case-Based Clinical Discussions
• Evidence-Based Nutrition Education

Educational Focus

This symposium provides practical updates in:

• Clinical Nutrition
• Gastroenterology
• Small Bowel Disorders
• Malabsorption
• Enteral Nutrition
• Parenteral Nutrition
• Pancreatic Diseases
• Gastrointestinal Nutrition Support
• Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Medical Nutrition Therapy

Key Topics Covered

Clinical Nutrition

• Energy metabolism
• Macronutrient requirements
• Micronutrient deficiencies
• Nutritional assessment
• Malnutrition management

Small Bowel Disorders

• Nutrient digestion and absorption
• Carbohydrate malabsorption
• Small bowel dysfunction
• Gastrointestinal absorption disorders

Enteral Nutrition

• Enteral feeding indications
• Feeding tube selection
• Enteral access devices
• Management of enteral feeding complications

Parenteral Nutrition

• Appropriate indications for PN
• Central venous access selection
• Home parenteral nutrition
• Monitoring and complication prevention

Pancreatic Disorders

• Nutrition in acute pancreatitis
• Nutrition in chronic pancreatitis
• Pancreatic insufficiency
• Disease-specific nutrition management

Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Medical therapy
• Nutrition-based treatment strategies
• Dietary management
• Long-term patient care

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

• Recognize evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and managing malnutrition.
• Understand the mechanisms of nutrient digestion, absorption, and malabsorption.
• Apply current nutrition strategies for patients with acute and chronic pancreatitis.
• Select appropriate enteral feeding methods based on individual patient needs.
• Utilize parenteral nutrition safely, including line selection and monitoring.
• Integrate medical nutrition therapy into the management of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders.
• Prevent and manage complications associated with enteral nutrition support.

Educational Benefits

Participants will strengthen their understanding of gastrointestinal nutrition, small bowel disorders, malabsorption, enteral nutrition, and parenteral nutrition through practical, evidence-based education. The symposium provides clinically relevant guidance for integrating nutrition therapy into disease management, helping healthcare professionals optimize nutritional care and improve outcomes for patients with complex gastrointestinal disorders.