Patient Education

The most important element for the successful management of your inflammatory bowel disease is you. Learning about your condition, the tests and medicines used, and the necessary long-term maintenance is crucial.

Our faculty have authored an expansive library of information about IBD.

Click on the links at the left for answers to common questions.


IBD Patient Information Guide

A detailed information source created for our patients. Click on this link. This large pdf requires Adobe Reader.


IBD School

An educational video series produced by the University of Michigan Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program.


IBD News

Read IBD Patient News, the newsletter published by the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program.


Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-fueled organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.