Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael
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Invisible but Impactful: The Employer Imperative in Crohn’s & Colitis Care
IBD often goes unseen—until it leads to surgeries, ER visits, or disability claims. This session highlights what’s changing in the clinical landscape, where care gaps persist, and how employers can design benefits, navigation, and accommodations that lead to better outcomes and lower costs.
Featured Speakers
Cuckoo Choudhary, MD, FACP, AGAF, FCCP, FAMWA
Dr. Cuckoo Choudhary is the Dorrance H. Hamilton Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Thomas Jefferson University, where she also leads the division’s initiatives in Women’s Health, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. A general gastroenterologist with a special focus on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Dr. Choudhary has received fellowships from prominent organizations, including the American College of Physicians, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Medical Women’s Association, and the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
Dr. Choudhary earned her medical degree in India, completed her Internal Medicine residency at Lankenau Hospital in Pennsylvania, and pursued a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Thomas Jefferson University. Her clinical and academic work spans a wide array of topics, including IBD, gender differences in GI disorders, and gastrointestinal conditions that disproportionately affect women. She has been invited to deliver lectures at prestigious international conferences such as the Euro Heart Failure Conference in Paris, the World Congress of Digestive Diseases in Rome, and the Biennial Advances in GI and Hepatology in San Juan.
A passionate educator, Dr. Choudhary is the founder and director of the Jefferson GI and Women’s Health Symposium and serves as co-director of the Annual Advances in Gastroenterology Conference, now in its 43rd year. She also leads the Jefferson GI Enterprise course, which launched in June 2025.
Dr. Choudhary has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on IBD, GI diseases in women, and gastrointestinal issues in the elderly. She is a key contributor to advancing gender equity and inclusion in healthcare, currently co-leading the newly launched Women’s Task Force Committee at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Choudhary is also a member of the AGA Women’s Committee and leads the IBD efforts within the Jefferson GI Enterprise.
Priya Sehgal, MD, MS, MPH
Priya Sehgal, MD, MS, MPH is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and the Director of the GI Center for Weight Wellness & Inflammatory Diseases at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She currently serves as the site principal investigator for several Phase 3 and 4 clinical trials evaluating novel biologics for Crohn’s diseases and ulcerative colitis at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Dr. Sehgal completed her medical degree and Internal Medicine residency at Mount Sinai Hospital and a Gastroenterology fellowship at Columbia University. During her fellowship, she was awarded an NIH T32 training grant and earned a Master’s in Patient-Oriented Research. She also holds a Master of Public Health in Health Policy from Harvard’s School of Public Health and completed an Advanced IBD Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Sehgal is also a member of the Philadelphia Take Steps Executive Council through the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. She is grateful for the opportunity to help advance care, research and community support for all individuals living with IBD.
TOPIC #57: The Mindful Workforce - Mindfulness Strategies for Work, Life, and the Holidays
An approachable, research-informed look at how mindfulness supports better performance and wellbeing. Including a case study on how an organization implemented mindfulness across their global organization as well as practical mindful holiday tips that help employees navigate stress, family dynamics, and year-end overload.
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TOPIC #56 The State of Diabetes in the US: Emerging Treatments and Employer Strategies
Dr. Leon Igel, Chief Medical Officer at Flyte Health, joins Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael for a fast-paced update on the state of diabetes in the U.S.
We’ll cover emerging therapies, real-world outcomes, and what employers can do now—smart coverage design, care navigation, lifestyle and mental health supports, and equity-focused strategies—to improve control, reduce complications, and manage costs.
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Topic #55: The Future is Aging - Building Age-Friendly Workforces for Tomorrow's Talent
Join the doctors and Dr. Mike Hodin, CEO of the Global Coalition on Aging, to explore how embracing an aging workforce can drive innovation, retention, and inclusive growth in a multigenerational workplace.
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Topic #54: The Business Case for Better Sleep: Unlocking Health, Safety and Productivity
Discover how prioritizing sleep health reduces costs, prevents burnout, and enhances employee performance.
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Topic #53: From Evidence to Action: Understanding Vaccines in 2025
Join Dr. Mark and Dr. Michael for an interactive session as they unpack the science behind vaccines, separating fact from misconception, and explore how employers can align policy with the best available evidence.
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Topic #52: Supporting LGBTQ+ Health: What Employers Need to Know
Join the doctors and an expert guest in a conversation on the unique health challenges facing LGBTQ+ populations and the role employers can play in advancing equity and access.
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Topic #51: Telehealth as a Strategic Benefit: What Employers Need to Know Now
Join Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael and their guests from the American Telemedicine Association as they discuss how telehealth is evolving from a convenience service to a core strategy for improving health outcomes, controlling costs, and strengthening workforce resilience.
Topic #50: Shots, Schedules & Sick Days - A Fall Readiness Guide for Employers
Shots, Schedules & Sick Days: A Fall Readiness Guide for Employers
Join Dr. Mark and his special guests Dr. Christopher Chen and Dr. Vin Gupta talk about health questions, concerns, and issues that employees might have during this ‘Back-to-School’ season and how these can impact employers.
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Topic #48: Global Mobility, Global Responsibility - Protecting Employee Health Abroad
Topic #47: Heat, Haze, and Health: Keeping Employees Safe as Temperatures Rise
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Topic #46: Beyond Fertility: Reimagining IVF as a Workplace Benefit
Topic #45: Breaking the Silence: How Employers Can Lead on MS Support
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Topic #38: Healthy Hearts Beat Best
Topic #37: Rare Until It's Real - Understanding and Meeting the Challenges of Rare Diseases
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Topic #36: Building Better Habits - How Employers Can Inspire Lasting Wellness
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Topic #33: Civility and Finding Humanity in a Divided Workforce - A Post-Election Discussion
#30: Saving Lives at Work: What Employers Can Do to Prevent Suicide and Support Mental Health
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#29: The Power of Prevention: How 40% of U.S. Cancer Cases Could Be Avoided
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Topic #25: Thriving at Work: Secrets of Blue Zones For Boosting Employee Wellbeing
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Dexter W. Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH, FACLM President, Center for Lifestyle Medicine Chief Health Officer, Blue Zones |
Topic #24: Navigating Bird Flu (H5N1): Essential Insights for Employers
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Topic #22: Epilepsy - A Conversation for Employers
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- Educational On-Demand Resources: https://learn.epilepsy.com/
- Employment Resources: https://learn.epilepsy.com/collections/employment-resources-for-people-living-with-epilepsy
- Request In-Person Training: https://www.epilepsy.com/local
Topic #21: Travel Medicine
Topic #20: Don't be a Fool About Choosing Your Doctor!
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