Global Training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Addressing Growing Challenges in IBD

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is increasing in incidence globally, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) facing a rapid surge in disease burden. However, the availability of structured training programs for IBD care remains highly unequal. This review evaluates the current global landscap...

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Published in:Digestive diseases and sciences Vol. 70; no. 10; pp. 3273 - 3284
Main Authors: Devi, Jalpa, Jena, Anuraag, Hassan, Adil, Lohia, Rushali, Catalan-Serra, Ignacio, Sharma, Vishal, Sebastian, Shaji
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York Springer US 01.10.2025
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Clinical outcomes
Crohn's disease
Curricula
Curriculum
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology - education
Global Health - education
Hepatology
Humans
Inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - diagnosis
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - epidemiology
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - therapy
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Mental health
Multidisciplinary practices
Nutrition
Oncology
Review
Transplant Surgery
United Kingdom > UK
United States > US
North America
Europe
Western Europe
Inflammatory bowel disease
Fellowship training
Credentialing
Global health
IBD training
Low- and middle-income countries
Digital education
Multidisciplinary care
Medical education
Workforce development
ISSN:0163-2116, 1573-2568, 1573-2568
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Summary:Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is increasing in incidence globally, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) facing a rapid surge in disease burden. However, the availability of structured training programs for IBD care remains highly unequal. This review evaluates the current global landscape of IBD workforce training, with an emphasis on identifying gaps and proposing solutions to enhance multidisciplinary preparedness. The IBD care team extends beyond gastroenterologists and includes surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, IBD nurses, dietitians, and mental health professionals. Yet, structured training pathways and credentialing mechanisms are scarce outside of high-income countries. Key barriers include limited access, financial constraints, inadequate infrastructure, and lack of standardized curricula. Emerging digital platforms, simulation-based education, and role-specific training frameworks offer promising strategies. Developing globally harmonized curricula, enhancing funding models, and fostering international collaborations are essential to build a resilient and equitable IBD workforce. Addressing these disparities is critical to improving global IBD outcomes.
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ISSN:0163-2116
1573-2568
1573-2568
DOI:10.1007/s10620-025-09263-w