Medical updates, especially in a field like chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), are a key element in the medical profession. IBD is one of the areas in gastroenterology where new clinical studies annually change the clinical practice of specialists. The course aims to summarize all the scientific literature from the previous year and, most importantly, to highlight its impact on clinical practice. The topics range from radiological techniques, endoscopy, the use of traditional and biological drugs, to safety issues. These subjects are illustrated through literature reviews and exemplified by clinical cases.