Managing UC in Primary Care: When to Treat, When to Refer (A practical guide for GPs covering red flags, monitoring, and initial treatment decisions)

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21 Jul 2026
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Webinar: Wednesday, 15 Oct 2025, 7:00 PM

Managing UC in Primary Care: When to Treat, When to Refer (A practical guide for GPs covering red flags, monitoring, and initial treatment decisions)

When a patient with ulcerative colitis (UC) walks into your practice, do you know when to treat — and when to refer? UC often first presents in primary care, placing GPs at the frontline of recognition, management, and timely referral. Join Dr Nazeer Chopdat, Head of the Department of Gastroenterology at Baragwanath Hospital, for a practical guide tailored to GPs. This session will highlight the red flags you can’t afford to miss, how to monitor patients effectively, and which initial treatment decisions can make the biggest difference. Walk away with clear, practical strategies to manage UC with confidence in primary care.

This webinar is sponsored by Zydus in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely the speakers’ own work and not influenced by Zydus in any way. This webinar is accredited for one (1) CPD point and is intended for healthcare professionals practicing in South Africa.

Presented by

Dr Alan Peter

Pulmonologist

Dr Peter completed his MBBCh at Wits University and became a Fellow of the College of Physicians of South Africa in 2002. He obtained a sub-specialty certificate in Pulmonology in 2009. Currently, he serves as a principal specialist, physician, and pulmonologist at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, where he is also the clinical head of a unit in Internal Medicine.

Dr Nazeer Chopdat

Gastroenterologist

Dr Chopdat is a distinguished gastroenterologist with extensive training and a strong commitment to patient care and medical education. He earned his MBBCh from the University of the Witwatersrand, followed by a Fellowship with the College of Physicians of South Africa and a Certificate in Gastroenterology. He further enhanced his expertise through training with the Royal College of Physicians in the UK. With a broad background spanning clinical research, medical education, emergency medicine, critical care, and internal medicine, Dr Chopdat brings a versatile and inclusive approach to gastroenterology, offering both clinical excellence and valuable academic insight.

Conrad Strydom

Editor: Medical Academic

Conrad is the editor of Medical Academic, a well-known online CPD platform for South African health workers. He is a former senior journalist for the South African Medical Association and former editor of the SAMA Insider.

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