Functional Gut Academy — CPD Event
Separating Fact from Fiction in Gut Health
Evidence-based diagnosis and management of functional gastrointestinal disorders.
A full-day CPD training for dietitians and healthcare professionals who want clarity, confidence and clinical precision when diagnosing and managing functional GI conditions. Delivered by leading specialists in functional gut diagnostics, this is evidence-first education designed for practice.
Saturday
30 May 2026
Royal Society of Medicine, London
Saturday 30 May 2026
8.30am – 4.30pm
Royal Society of Medicine, London
5 Hours CPD
£50 per ticket
All proceeds to charity
About the day
Why this day matters
Functional gastrointestinal disorders are among the most common (and most poorly managed) conditions in clinical practice. From SIBO and leaky gut to carbohydrate malabsorption and microbiome testing, the gap between emerging research and what practitioners actually do is wide. This one-day course closes that gap.
Hosted by the Functional Gut Academy, the educational arm of the Functional Gut Clinic (the UK's leading specialist GI diagnostics centre) this full-day programme gives you a rigorous, evidence-based grounding in the diagnosis and management of functional GI conditions.
You'll leave with practical clinical knowledge, improved confidence in using diagnostic tools, and a clearer framework for when testing is appropriate and how to act on the results.
Limited places · 5 hours CPD · All proceeds to charity
The organisers
About The Functional Gut Clinic
The Functional Gut Clinic is a specialist diagnostic and treatment centre focused on functional gastrointestinal disorders. Founded by Professor Anthony Hobson, the clinic supports patients and healthcare professionals with evidence-based testing, clinical expertise, and practical guidance in areas such as reflux, motility, microbiome testing, breath testing, and wider digestive health diagnostics.
The Functional Gut Academy is the clinic's educational arm, created to help healthcare professionals build confidence in the diagnosis and management of gut health conditions through high-quality CPD training grounded in current evidence and real clinical practice.
Specialist focus on functional GI disorders
Clinics in London, Manchester and Cambridge
Founded by Professor Anthony Hobson
Evidence-based diagnostics, training and clinical insight
Why Functional Gut Academy
Why learn with Functional Gut Academy?
This is not generic wellness education. The event is designed for healthcare and nutrition professionals who want a more rigorous, clinically useful understanding of functional GI conditions, testing, and evidence-based management.
Led by experienced clinicians and specialist faculty
Focused on practical application, not theory alone
Grounded in evidence and real-world clinical decision-making
Designed to improve confidence in diagnosis, referral and management
What you'll learn
Six core clinical areas, delivered across the day
01
Introduction to GI Physiology
Structure and function of the GI tract, digestion and absorption processes, and the role of fermentation and bacterial metabolism.
02
SIBO, Hypochlorhydria & Intestinal Hyperpermeability
Myth-busting the science around these widely misunderstood conditions. Pathophysiology, diagnostic methods including breath testing, and evidence-based medical and dietary management.
03
Carbohydrate Malabsorption
How to differentiate malabsorption from intolerance, which carbohydrates are most clinically relevant, and the diagnostic and dietary strategies that work.
04
Gut Microbiome Testing
An honest, evidence-grounded appraisal of available testing methodologies — their clinical utility, limitations, and how to interpret results meaningfully in practice.
05
Dietetic Approaches
Dietary and lifestyle management strategies supported by current evidence, with practical application for patient care.
06
Therapeutics & Manipulating the Microbiome
An overview of current and emerging microbiome-targeted therapies (prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and FMT) and how to apply them.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the day, you will be able to:
Understand normal GI physiology and its role in digestion, absorption, and fermentation
Distinguish between malabsorption and intolerance and apply the appropriate diagnostic approaches for each
Diagnose and manage SIBO, hypochlorhydria, and intestinal hyperpermeability using evidence-based methods
Critically appraise gut microbiome testing, understanding both its value and its limitations
Understand when functional GI diagnostic testing is indicated and what results mean in practice
Integrate emerging research into your clinical work with confidence
The Audience
Who should attend?
Designed for registered healthcare and nutrition professionals who manage patients with functional GI symptoms and want to work from a stronger evidence base.
Registered Dietitians
Registered Nutritionists
Registered Nutritional Therapists
GPs & Primary Care Clinicians
Gastroenterology Clinicians
Private Practice Practitioners
Secure your place — payment on the next step
Faculty
Meet the speakers
Professor Anthony Hobson
Founder & Clinical Director, Functional Gut Clinic
Welcome and clinical framing for the day.
Jordan Haworth
Physiologist, Functional Gut Clinic
Sessions on SIBO, hypochlorhydria and gut microbiome testing.
Skye Waddell
Physiologist, Functional Gut Clinic
Sessions on carbohydrate malabsorption and intestinal hyperpermeability.
Catherine Rabess
Registered Dietitian
Dietetic approaches to functional GI management.
Accreditation
CPD Accreditation
This event provides 5 hours of CPD learning time, accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA). Accreditation with BANT and AfN is currently being confirmed.
Venue
The Royal Society of Medicine
1 Wimpole Street, London W1G 0AE
Oxford Circus — 7 min walk
Bond Street — 11 min walk
Book your ticket
Save your place
Complete the form below to secure your ticket. You'll receive a confirmation email with full event details. Places are limited.
Functional Gut Academy
Educational arm of the Functional Gut Clinic · Founded by Professor Anthony Hobson
Clinics in London, Manchester and Cambridge