About this Event
Program Description:
This program offers up-to-date research, care guidelines and options for adolescents and adults afflicted with the disease of obesity and associated co-morbid conditions.
Target Audience:
Physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals involved in the care of obese patients.
Program Objectives:
• Identify obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease with multiple contributing factors including genetics, metabolism, culture, illness and psychological issues.
• Review the pathophysiology of obesity and its effects on various organ systems.
• Describe current evidenced-based surgical and non-surgical treatments for obesity.
• Discuss the barriers to care that patients and physicians are presented with.
• Provide evidence-based information about the various options that are available for patients seeking treatment for obesity.
• Explain the causes and consequences of childhood obesity and available treatment options.
Tuition Cost:
Physicians $100/Non-physicians $50
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:
• Before August 27: Physicians $75/Non-physicians $35
• Before September 13: Physicians $85/Non-physicians $45
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: September 25, 2024.
For More Information:
Contact 989.583.4683 or [email protected]
4.0 CME Credit Available*
Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint providership of Central Michigan University College of Medicine and Covenant HealthCare. Central Michigan University College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation: Central Michigan University College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosures: Amer Issa, MD, speaker, is a speaker for Novo Nordisk. All relevant financial relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated. None of the other planners and speakers have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State Street, Saginaw, United States
USD 35.00 to USD 100.00
