Obesity Medicine Course, Part 2

Nov 15 2024
Convention Center: Ballroom 6F
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Ticketed Event
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World Class Speakers

AZ
Presenter

Amir Zarrinpar, MD, PhD

UC San Diego Hospital Medicine
SAMUEL KLEIN, MD
Presenter

SAMUEL KLEIN, MD

Washington University School of Medicine
Nicholas J Pennings, DO
Presenter

Nicholas J Pennings, DO

Campbell University School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Allison L Rhodes, MD
Presenter

Allison L Rhodes, MD

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Blanca C Lizaola-Mayo, MD
Moderator

Blanca C Lizaola-Mayo, MD

Mayo Clinic Arizona

Description

This session builds on the foundational knowledge acquired in part 1 of the obesity medicine course and focuses on practical strategies for treating adult and pediatric persons with obesity. Speakers present valuable tools to develop effective treatment plans for persons affected by obesity. The session also adresses how to ethically—and in a nonstigmatizing manner—evaluate persons for obesity and related diseases. [Note: Continuing education credits earned at this session count as group 2 credits toward the American Board of Obesity Medicine qualifications for certification via the CME pathway.]

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Objectives

  • Explain the application of pharmacologic treatments for persons with obesity.
  • Review tools to develop a multidisciplinary team for the management of persons with obesity.
  • Describe ethical and nonstigmatizing communication strategies for evaluating persons with obesity and related diseases.