CAG Podcast Program
The CAG Podcast program is an educational initiative that offers bite-sized, on-demand, informal education as part of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) options and is primarily intended to meet the educational needs of CAG members, including Adult and Pediatric Gastroenterologists, Basic Scientists, and Trainees.
All podcast content is peer-reviewed and qualifies as a Section Two Scanning Activity under the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's Maintenance of Certification program, with each episode valued at 0.5 Section Two Credits.
Episodes are available through the member portal on the CAG website. Make sure you're logged in to your MyCAG account to listen!
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Available episodes:
Episode 53 (2024-01-08):
CAG/Ferring - Endurance: Exploring clinical practice guidelines and the enduring role of 5-ASAs in managing UC
Featuring:
- Dr. Vipul Jairath, Univeresity of Western Ontario
- Dr. Amindeep Sandhu, University of Western Ontario
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Appraise the history of 5-ASAs in the treatment of mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis (UC).
- Discuss the current clinical practice guidelines and recommendations relating to the use of 5-ASAs in UC.
- Identify which patients are most suited for 5-ASAs, and how they may be best used to optimize care.
Episode 52 (2023-09-11):
Foundations of Understanding in IDA Series
CAG/Pfizer - What is the role of gastroenterologists in the management of IDA?
Featuring:
- Dr. Talat Bessissow, McGill University
- Dr. Brian Bressler, University of British Columbia
- Dr. Ted Xenodemetropoulos, McMaster University
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Define iron deficiency, anemia, and describe the consequences of chronic gastrointestinal hemorrhagic conditions.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia and the laboratory tests and procedures that are typically used in its diagnosis.
- Discuss the available treatment options for IDA and approaches to the interdisciplinary management of patients of IDA to improve treatment outcomes.
Episode 51 (2023-07-04):
Foundations of Understanding in IDA Series
CAG/Pfizer - How do gastroenterologists identify IDA?
Featuring:
- Dr. Vipul Jairath, Western University
- Dr. Brian Bressler, University of British Columbia
- Dr. Ted Xenodemetropoulos, McMaster University
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Define iron deficiency, anemia, and describe the consequences of chronic gastrointestinal hemorrhagic conditions.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia and the laboratory tests and procedures that are typically used in its diagnosis.
- Discuss the available treatment options for IDA and approaches to the interdisciplinary management of patients of IDA to improve treatment outcomes.
Episode 50 (2023-03-14):
Foundations of Understanding in IDA Series
CAG/Pfizer - What is iron deficiency anemia and how can it impact patients?
Featuring:
- Dr. Yvette Leung, University of British Columbia
- Dr. Brian Bressler, University of British Columbia
- Dr. Ted Xenodemetropoulos, McMaster University
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Define iron deficiency, anemia, and describe the consequences of chronic gastrointestinal hemorrhagic conditions.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia and the laboratory tests and procedures that are typically used in its diagnosis.
- Discuss the available treatment options for IDA and approaches to the interdisciplinary management of patients of IDA to improve treatment outcomes.
