Episode 232: Redefining IBD: From Patient to Pioneer

The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Philip Smith to discuss groundbreaking advancements in gastroenterology, the impact of IBD research, and how his personal journey with Crohn’s disease has influenced his career. From international guidelines to the role of digital platforms in healthcare, Smith offers a compelling insight into the future of gastrointestinal medicine.

Timestamps:

(00:00)-Introduction

(02:35)-Specialising in luminal gastroenterology

(05:30)-IBD patient to practitioner

(11:20)-Career highs and lows

(17:40)-Smith’s impactful IBD research

(21:02)-The international approach to gastroenterology

(25:39)-Screening colonoscopy

(29:49)-Advancements and future priorities for IBD care

(37:37)- Leveraging social media to engage with the gastroenterology community

(43:30)-Identifying high-impact studies as EiC

(49:06)-Three wishes for healthcare