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World J Clin Cases. Oct 6, 2018; 6(11): 410-417
Published online Oct 6, 2018. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v6.i11.410
Web-based learning in inflammatory bowel diseases: General truths and current specifics
Petros Zezos, Daniel Panisko
Petros Zezos, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Thunder Bay Health Sciences Centre, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6V4, Canada
Petros Zezos, Daniel Panisko, Master Teacher Program, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1, Canada
Author contributions: All authors equally contributed to this paper with conception and design of the study, literature review and analysis, drafting and critical revision and editing, and final approval of the final version.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Zezos P has received Honoraria fees for Educational Presentations from Abbvie and Takeda. No financial support.
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Correspondence to: Petros Zezos, FEBG, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, 980 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6V4, Canada. zezosp@tbh.net
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Received: April 5, 2018
Peer-review started: April 5, 2018
First decision: May 15, 2018
Revised: May 29, 2018
Accepted: June 26, 2018
Article in press: June 27, 2018
Published online: October 6, 2018
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Core Tip

Core tip: In a field that is rapidly evolving, healthcare professionals face new challenges in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) management that includes new drugs, new treatment goals and new quality measures in patient care. In an era of advanced communications technology, web-based resources offer diverse, substantial, very efficient, and easily accessible accredited educational opportunities. These can save time and cost compared to the more traditional modes of knowledge acquisition. In this review, we provide a guide of web-based IBD-related educational resources for practitioners to allow acquisition or maintenance of certified skills and knowledge in IBD management.