Category Archives: UNC online chats

University of North Carolina Rome IV Professional Continuing Education and Patient Day 2016 Live and Online June 25-26, 2016

The University of North Carolina Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders has announced that its 2016 biennial Patient Day will take place at the Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA on  Sunday June 26, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. This event, which is free of charge,  is geared to people with …

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UNC 2014 Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Patient Symposium Videos Now Online

The University of North Carolina Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders  recently announced the expansion of its public online video archive to include broadcasts from its 2014 Patient Symposium, which took place in Washington, DC on June 22-23, 2014. This event included presentations and panel discussions from a variety of leading FGID professionals on …

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UNC 2014 “Expert Update on Treatment of Functional GI Disorders” Patient Symposium Live and Online June 22-23, 2014

The University of North Carolina Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders has announced that its 2014 Patient Symposium will take place at the Marriott Metro Center in Washington, DC on June 22-23, 2014. This event, scheduled to immediately precede IFFGD/DHA Advocacy Day 2014, is geared to people with functional GI disorders and families and  …

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UNC Online Symposium for Health Professionals “Treating IBS Effectively” on November 2, 2013

The University of North Carolina Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders has announced that it will be offering  real-time online access to its on-site continuing medical education symposium, “How to Treat IBS Effectively.” The full day event will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 8:00 a.m-5.45 pm. Registrants may participate in the …

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UNC Online Chat: “Diet for IBS” on September 18, 2012

The University of North Carolina Center for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders has announced the next online chat in its “Evening with the Experts” series. It will take place Tuesday, September 18, 2012 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. Eastern time.  Erin Slater, RD, LDN, registered dietician at Centennial Medical Group, will present on the topic of  “Diet …

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UNC Online Chat: “Everything You Want to Know About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and IBS” on August 14, 2012

The University of North Carolina Center for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders has announced the next online chat in its “Evening with the Experts” series. It will take place Tuesday, August 14, 2012 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. Eastern time.  Jeffrey Lackner, Psy.D., Director of the Behavioral Medicine Clinic and Associate Professor at the University of Buffalo …

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UNC Online Chat: “Low Energy Metabolism” and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) on June 5, 2012

The University of North Carolina Center for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders has announced the next online chat in its “Evening with the Experts” series. It will take place Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. Eastern time. Miranda van Tilburg, PhD of the Center will present on the topic of “Low Energy Metabolism: Can …

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10 Things We Can Do For IBS Awareness This Month and Every Month

UPDATE: 4/1/2014: This post, originally written in April 2012, is traditionally revised and updated every April to reflect current information, resources and links. Click on April 1, 2014 to see the most recent version.   April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month. Unlike awareness weeks and months for other common health conditions, it is often …

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UNC Online Chat:”Partner Burden” and Functional GI Disorders on April 3, 2012

The University of North Carolina Center for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders has announced the next online chat in its “Evening with the Experts” series. It will take place Tuesday, April 3, 2012 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. Eastern time.  Reuben Wong, MD, of the National University Hospital in Singapore will present on the topic of “Partner …

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UNC Online Chat:”Answers to Your Questions About IBS and Functional GI Disorders” on March 6, 2012

The University of North Carolina Center for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders has announced the next online chat in its “Evening with the Experts” series. It will take place Tuesday March 6, 2012 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. Eastern time. Douglas Drossman, MD, FACG,  will be available for an open discussion of “Answers to Your Questions About …

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