CAFP Virtual CME: Around the Horn on Obesity Management: Identifying Real-World Solutions to Long-Term Challenges

Program Overview
In the United States, overweight and obesity are highly prevalent, with 70% of American adults affected by either condition. Overweight and obesity are associated with multiple potential medical complications, including metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), osteoarthritis, obstructive sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular complications, among others. Recognition of the potential complications of overweight and obesity, along with respectful, nonstigmatizing discussion and implementation of novel management strategies, are crucial to improving outcomes for patients. Deepa Sannidhi, MD, DipABLM, DipABOM, FACLM This program is intended for primary care clinicians including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, and allied healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with overweight and obesity.

Join Javier Morales, MD, FACP, FACE and colleagues for a CME-accredited activity on diagnosis, management, and respectful discussion of the medical implications of overweight and obesity.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
• Recognize the burdens of overweight and obesity and related comorbidities
• Evaluate the role of current and emerging pharmacotherapy along with lifestyle change in development of comprehensive treatment plans for patients
• Summarize best practices for discussing overweight and obesity with patients in a respectful and non-stigmatizing manner

Target Audience
This program is intended for primary care clinicians including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, and allied healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with overweight and obesity.

Accreditation Statement
Integrity CE, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation Integrity CE, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The information provided at this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

Disclaimer: The information provided at this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

Registration
Registration will open in February