IBD Subspecialty Fellowship Preparatory Program
A 6-Session Competency-Based Restructured Curriculum
About the Program
The SGA IBD Fellowship has been restructured from a 13-module monthly format into 6 thematically-grouped sessions, while expanding coverage of Saudi microbiome research, high-risk-at-diagnosis stratification, emerging therapies (anti-TL1A, IL-23p19, S1P next-generation, oral α4β7, microbiome 2.0), multidisciplinary team frameworks, IBD Centre of Excellence accreditation, national / regional registries (OASIS-IBD, SAUDI-IBD, Gulf IBD, EPI-IBD), and real-world evidence methodology. All original content is preserved and re-grouped; new content has been added in each session.
Target Audience
Third-year Gastroenterology Fellows (R3) aspiring to IBD subspecialty fellowship
Duration
6 sessions (one per academic block; September 2026 – August 2027)
CME Credits
112 hours
Competency Framework
10 Entrustable Professional Activities
Program Structure
Global & Saudi Epidemiology, Microbiome & IBD Pathogenesis
IBD Diagnosis, High-Risk Profiles & Classification
Conventional, Biologic & Small-Molecule Therapy
Emerging Therapies, Complications & Special Populations
MDT Management & IBD Center of Excellence
Holistic Approach, RWE & National Registries · Closing Ceremony
Assessment Strategy
Multi-layered assessment across the entire program ensures continuous competency development aligned with the EPA framework.
Formative Assessment
Monthly MCQs, journal clubs, case discussions, and continuous feedback
Clinical Assessment
OSCEs, high-fidelity simulation, Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS)
Summative Assessment
Comprehensive 100-question exam, portfolio defense, research presentation, EPA milestone ratings