Attend the Foundations of Obesity Care Course immediately preceding ObesityWeek 2024, where primary care physicians, academics, and inter-professional team members explore the complexities of effectively treating obesity. This continuing medical education event delves into the multifaceted nature of obesity, addressing its status as both a disease and a significant contributor to chronic conditions. Gain invaluable insights as we delve into weight bias recognition, weight history assessment, and identification of primary and secondary causes of obesity. Discover the key elements of assessing obesity-related complications such as NAFLD, PCOS, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic kidney disease; and learn how to properly employ first-level anti-obesity medications. Explore metabolic-bariatric surgical options and establish long-term management expectations. Expand your clinical knowledge, connect with leading experts, and gain the confidence to effectively treat patients with overweight or obesity in this concise weekend course.
- Provider:Obesity Society, The
- Activity Link: https://www.obesity.org/meetings-education/on-demand-education/
- Start Date: 2025-01-01 06:00:00
- End Date: 2025-01-01 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 12.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABIM - 12.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
- 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: Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism