Interprofessional Care of Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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A highly prevalent disease with a high symptom burden that can cause serious complications, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is best managed by an interprofessional, multidisciplinary care team. This activity highlights key concepts in managing patients with GERD, provides an overview of the principles of interprofessional collaboration, and describes solutions to barriers commonly encountered when managing patients with GERD, particularly in the primary care setting.

Please visit our related course, Navigating Gastrointestinal Challenges: Insight Into GERD and H. pylori Management, by clicking here.

Course Credit:

0.25 AAPA Category I CME Credit
0.25 ACPE Contact Hours
0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
0.25 ANCC Contact Hours
0.25 CA-BRN Contact Hours

Dates:

Opens: 2026-04-06
Closes: 2027-04-06

Target Audience:

This activity was developed for nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physician associates, and physicians who provide care to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.

This activity was self-funded by Annenberg Center for Health Sciences.

Accreditation Information

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower (Annenberg Center) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum of 0.25 hours. Credit will be provided to NABP CPE Monitor within 60 days after the activity completion.

The Annenberg Center has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.25 hours AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until April 06, 2027. Physician Associates should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.25 ANCC contact hours.

Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13664, for 0.25 contact hours.
To receive credit for education contact hours outside of the state of California, please check with your state board of registered nursing for reciprocity.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

Additional Content Planners

Gregory Scott, PharmD, RPh (Planner)
No significant relationships to disclose.

Michael Smith, PharmD, BCPS (Medical Writer)
No significant relationships to disclose.

All of the financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

    Presenting Faculty

  • Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, MAEd, MBA headshot

    Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, MAEd, MBA

    Professor and Interim Chair
    Department of Family Medicine
    Brody School of Medicine
    East Carolina University
    Greenville, North Carolina

  • Christopher Flores, MD

    Family Medicine Physician
    Eisenhower Medical Center
    Rancho Mirage, California

  • Joel J. Heidelbaugh, MD headshot

    Joel J. Heidelbaugh, MD

    Professor
    Departments of Family Medicine and Urology
    University of Michigan Medical School
    Ann Arbor, Michigan

  • Philip O. Katz, MD headshot

    Philip O. Katz, MD

    Professor of Medicine
    Director GI Function Laboratories
    Division of Gastroenterology
    Course Director Area of Concentration Program
    Weill Cornell Medicine
    New York, New York

  • LaTosha Mollette, DNP

    Family Nurse Practitioner
    Louisiana Family Medicine Clinic
    Jonesboro, Louisiana

  • Michael Smith, PharmD

    Clinical Pharmacist in Pain/Palliative Care
    University of Michigan
    Ann Arbor, Michigan

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the evolution in the treatment landscape for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Identify strategies to improve interprofessional care of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Faculty Disclosures

Jonathon Firnhaber, MD, MAEd, MBA

No relationships to disclose.

Christopher Flores, MD

No relationships to disclose.

Joel J. Heidelbaugh, MD

No relationships to disclose.

Philip O. Katz, MD

Consultant: Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.


LaTosha Mollette, DNP

No relationships to disclose.

Michael Smith, PharmD

No relationships to disclose.