Upcoming Grand Rounds

Grand Rounds - Thursday October 30, 2025 (0900-1000)

Speaker: Dr. Andrew Schmaus, CCFP(EM) R3.
I’m one of the EM residents this year. I did my medical school here, then did my family practice residency in Kelowna, and now I’m happy to be back in Calgary learning with an awesome community. I’m interested in medical education, quality improvement, and mindfulness in medicine. 

Moderators: Dr. Cathy Lu and Dr. Landon Leinweber

Title: IBDo’s and IBDon’ts
Description:    Inflammatory bowel disease is a common, complex, disorder that is increasing in prevalence in Alberta and Canada as a whole. A new diagnosis of IBD, or complications of IBD, can mimic many acute abdominal syndromes that we commonly see in the ED, but this population is susceptible to over investigation.

  1. IBD is on the rise in Canada, where it already has one of the highest prevalences worldwide. Patients are at risk of complications of their disease and its treatment, which is reflected in a steady increase in annual ED visits in Alberta.
  2. There are three main phenotypes of IBD, inflammatory, fistulizing, and stricturing, each of which with a predisposition to specific complications.
  3. Infectious colitis should be ruled out at every disease flare.
  4. Where possible, ionizing radiation should be avoided in patients with IBD.

DEM Academic Grand Rounds Evaluation  (1.0 Education Credits)

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