Advancing Gut Health Education for Professionals
Elevate Your Expertise: The GI Institute for Professionals
At FODMAP Friendly, we’re committed to providing healthcare professionals like you with the most credible, evidence-based resources to support your patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal disorders. The GI Institute is a testament to this commitment, offering a world-class online education platform designed specifically to advance your clinical knowledge and practice.
Elevate Your Expertise with the GI Institute
At FODMAP Friendly, we’re committed to supporting healthcare professionals with the most credible, evidence-based tools to better serve patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal disorders. The GI Institute is a world-first, global online education platform created to fulfil this mission, offering advanced, self-paced learning designed specifically for dietitians, gastroenterologists, medical and dietetic students, and other IBS-focused professionals.
Developed in collaboration with the University of Michigan, and FODMAP Friendly, the GI Institute delivers comprehensive and scientifically rigorous training in gastrointestinal health, including the low FODMAP diet.
Why Join the GI Institute?
Gain access to a world-class education platform with these professional benefits:
Earn CPE Credits
Continue your professional development with accredited Continuing Professional Education (CPE) opportunities.
Global Reach
Join a truly international community of learners, with content designed for global relevance and accessibility.
Self-Paced Learning
Study anytime, anywhere, with full flexibility to suit your schedule.
Downloadable Resources
Access handouts, guides, and tools to support your clinical practice and patient education.
Multilingual Content
Access downloadable resources and handouts for patients, available in a variety of languages to support diverse communities.
Learning Outcomes
By engaging with the GI Institute’s courses and resources, healthcare professionals can expect to:
| IBS Fundamentals This refers to how certain carbohydrates are broken down—or fermented—by bacteria in your large intestine. This fermentation process produces gas, which can lead to bloating, pain, and discomfort in people with sensitive guts. | |
| FODMAP Mechanisms Describe FODMAPs and how they affect digestion and trigger symptoms. | |
| FODMAP Food Sources Identify key food sources of FODMAPs and how their content is measured. | |
| Suitability Assessment Assess suitability of the low FODMAP diet for different patient groups. | |
| Diet Implementation Improve understanding of how to implement and educate patients on all 3 phases of the low FODMAP diet. | |
| Nutritional Balance Discuss the importance of meeting nutritional needs on a low FODMAP diet. | |
| Troubleshooting Diet Learn how to troubleshoot when patients don’t respond to the low FODMAP diet. | |
| IBS Management Skills Explore low FODMAP diet use in PCOS, IBD, and infant colic. | |
| Case Study Practice Apply course knowledge through 4 patient case studies. |
Advance your practice
Become a trusted resource for individuals navigating complex dietary needs. Through advanced, evidence-based education, you’ll strengthen your clinical confidence, deepen your expertise, and enhance your professional reputation as an expert in digestive health.
As a member of the GI Institute, you’ll also gain access to exclusive webinars, expert-led courses, and practical resources tailored to help you deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
GI Institute Education
Visit the GI Institute Website
Browse additional courses, webinars, and more information on gut health.