REACH-IBD: Rising Educators Academics and Clinicians Helping IBD

REACH-IBD is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's network for junior faculty, fellows, and post-doctoral scientists: the future of IBD expertise.

Upcoming Webinar: September 2026 

Join us for our upcoming webinar, “From Trainee to Faculty: How to Thrive in Your Early Career." Details and registration page coming soon!

About Our Committee 

REACH-IBD is a Professional Membership committee that engages early-career healthcare professionals interested in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The committee develops and delivers programs and initiatives that support professional growth, foster collaboration, and increase engagement with Foundation-led education and professional opportunities. 

REACH-IBD is committed to building a strong pipeline of innovative and dedicated clinicians, researchers, and educators who advance the Foundation's mission of improving the lives of individuals affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). 

 

Members of the REACH-IBD Committee:

• Maintain active Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Professional Membership
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's mission and strategic priorities
• Support the professional development of early-career clinicians, junior faculty, fellows, and postdoctoral researchers by advancing clinicial, research, and educational excellence in IBD

Early-Career Membership

Through Professional Membership, emerging IBD pros can network, educate, collaborate, and advance professionally. 

 

Become a Trainee Member        Become an Early-Career Member

 

• Form strategic connections through networking and career development programs, including live events at the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress®
• Learn from professional mentors
• Raise your profile by contributing to Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
• Collaborate on research projects
• Access expert guidance and peer community through the member online community

Latest Newsletter

Past Newsletters & Early-Career Resources 

• IBD Careers
• CC360 Journal Fellows Initiative
• CC360 Reviewer Guide
• Trainee needs assessment publications:
  • Adult
  • Pediatric

Committee Members

2026 - 2027 Committee

David Fudman, MD - Chair	UT Southwestern
Kajali Mishra, MD - Co-Chair	Loyola Medicine - Chicago, Illinois
Suha Abushamma, MD	Cleveland Clinic
Waseem Ahmed, MD	Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Elie Al Kazzi, MD	NYU Langone Health
Adam Faye, MD	NYU Langone Health
Amir Ghaffari, MD	UCLA Health
Nisha Loganantharaj, MD	LSU Science Center - New Orleans
Poonam Beniwal-Patel, MD	Medical College of Wisconsin
Michelle Rosario, MD	USF Health
Amanda Wenzel, MD	Medical College of Wisconsin

Questions? Please contact Kate Carmody, MPH, Senior Manager, Professional Education.