Gain a more complete understanding of the science, sociology, and latest clinical approaches to obesity, and equip yourself with new tools for treating patients with obesity and overweight. This far-reaching course is designed for learners with a general knowledge of obesity assessment and treatment and who have studied the fundamentals of obesity in courses such as our Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment.” Topics covered over the lectures include sleep, stress, and obesity; lifestyle interventions in treating obesity; nutrition and diet; obesity in cultural context; weight loss and regain; the relationship between aging and metabolism; obesity during pregnancy; childhood obesity; the relationship between cancer and obesity; health insurance and obesity treatment; delivering patient-centered care; and more.
- Provider:Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Activity Link: https://columbiacme.rievent.com/s/catalog?order=startdate&expandall
- Start Date: 2024-05-17 05:00:00
- End Date: 2024-05-17 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 33.5 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABS - 33.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABIM - 33.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABP - 33.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Gastroenterology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Surgery