Seminars
Evening Seminar on Clinical and Psychosocial Skills
Dr. Douglas Drossman has developed a unique program in clinical skills development based on a biopsychosocial approach to understanding and treating patients with functional GI disorders (FGIDs). This program evolved from the work of Drs. George Engel and Karl Rogers. Dr. Drossman's patient interview and educational facilitation style is highly regarded, and professionals in medicine and allied health fields visit the Center to learn these techniques while participating in the care of patients (with the patient's permission). In 1977, Dr. Drossman began a monthly Evening Seminar on Clinical and Psychosocial Skills for health care professionals that has included faculty and residents in Medicine and Psychiatry and, more recently, GI fellows. This seminar features interactive learning methods, including videotaped discussions, role playing, small group learning, and live interviews with patients. The seminar is unique in its participatory style, and the methods have been presented at national meetings and described in professional journals and magazines.
Anorectal Motility Case Conference
The Anorectal Motility Case Conference is held monthly and is central to the training, patient care and research objectives of the GI Motility Program at UNC Hospitals. The format for the conference is a discussion of cases that have been seen by the gastroenterology and urogynecology services, focusing on cases that present complex decision making about patient care or important teaching points. There is also discussion of whether certain patients are appropriate for referral to one of the ongoing research studies at the Center, or to surgical treatment trials and epidemiological studies sponsored by the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network, for which UNC is one of six sites. The conference also provides on opportunity for updates on new publications, research conferences, and new research initiatives.
Clinical Case Conference
An important part of improving patient care is the Clinical Case Conference, facilitated by Dr. Y. Ringel and held every Thursday morning in the Functional GI and Motility Disorders Clinic. Clinicians have the opportunity the present difficult cases and exchange ideas regarding patient evaluation and treatment. Participants in the Clinical Case Conference address the physical, social and psychological factors that are relevant to a specific case, utilizing the group's overall expertise to maximize the impact on patient care. The Clinic often has visiting gastroenterologists and trainees from other states and countries who also attend the Clinical Case Conference. This weekly forum also provides a learning opportunity for resident fellows, investigators, and others interested in the clinical aspects of caring for patients with functional GI and motility disorders.
Evening Seminar on Clinical and Psychosocial Skills
Dr. Douglas Drossman has developed a unique program in clinical skills development based on a biopsychosocial approach to understanding and treating patients with functional GI disorders (FGIDs). This program evolved from the work of Drs. George Engel and Karl Rogers. Dr. Drossman's patient interview and educational facilitation style is highly regarded, and professionals in medicine and allied health fields visit the Center to learn these techniques while participating in the care of patients (with the patient's permission). In 1977, Dr. Drossman began a monthly Evening Seminar on Clinical and Psychosocial Skills for health care professionals that has included faculty and residents in Medicine and Psychiatry and, more recently, GI fellows. This seminar features interactive learning methods, including videotaped discussions, role playing, small group learning, and live interviews with patients. The seminar is unique in its participatory style, and the methods have been presented at national meetings and described in professional journals and magazines.
Anorectal Motility Case Conference
The Anorectal Motility Case Conference is held monthly and is central to the training, patient care and research objectives of the GI Motility Program at UNC Hospitals. The format for the conference is a discussion of cases that have been seen by the gastroenterology and urogynecology services, focusing on cases that present complex decision making about patient care or important teaching points. There is also discussion of whether certain patients are appropriate for referral to one of the ongoing research studies at the Center, or to surgical treatment trials and epidemiological studies sponsored by the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network, for which UNC is one of six sites. The conference also provides on opportunity for updates on new publications, research conferences, and new research initiatives.
Clinical Case Conference
An important part of improving patient care is the Clinical Case Conference, facilitated by Dr. Y. Ringel and held every Thursday morning in the Functional GI and Motility Disorders Clinic. Clinicians have the opportunity the present difficult cases and exchange ideas regarding patient evaluation and treatment. Participants in the Clinical Case Conference address the physical, social and psychological factors that are relevant to a specific case, utilizing the group's overall expertise to maximize the impact on patient care. The Clinic often has visiting gastroenterologists and trainees from other states and countries who also attend the Clinical Case Conference. This weekly forum also provides a learning opportunity for resident fellows, investigators, and others interested in the clinical aspects of caring for patients with functional GI and motility disorders.
