Clinical Conversations Exchange: A PCP-Obesity Specialist Collaboration Discussing the Most Undertreated Chronic Disease: Evidence-based Obesity Management
Released On
April 17, 2023
Expires On
April 17, 2024
Media Type
Internet
Completion Time
60 minutes
Specialty
Primary Care, Nutrition
Topic(s)
Obesity, Nutrition
This activity is provided by Med Learning Group.
This activity is co-provided by AMEDCO
Nursing learners, view this Learner Notification prior to starting this activity
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.
Credit Available
- Physicians — maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Nurses — 1.0 Contact Hours
All other healthcare professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for U.S. primary care physicians, nurses, NPs, PAs, dieticians and RDs who manage patients with obesity
Program Overview
This virtually live activity is an interactive exchange program with educational tools designed to help primary care providers use evidence-based strategies to manage obesity. The programming has been designed to help PCPs analyze the metabolic and hormonal pathways involved in the pathophysiology of obesity; select diagnostic strategies and interventions for obesity using guidelines and clinical data; distinguish between anti-obesity medications based on their safety, efficacy and mechanisms of action; and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with obesity using a shared decision-making approach. The instructional design is intended to facilitate a continuous networking exchange between obesity specialists and primary care providers that will enhance primary care physicians’ ability to manage patients with obesity, share knowledge, and create a higher level of confidence and ownership in treatment plans.
Learning Objectives
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Analyze the metabolic and hormonal pathways involved in the pathophysiology of obesity
- Select diagnostic strategies and interventions for obesity using guidelines and clinical data
- Distinguish between anti-obesity medications based on their safety, efficacy and mechanisms of action
- Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with obesity using a shared decision-making approach
Program Co-Chairs
Jay Shubrook, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP
Professor Primary Care Department
Touro University California
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Vallejo, CA
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, MBA, FAAP, FACP, FAHA, FAMWA, FTOS
Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Obesity Medicine Physician-Scientist
Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Speaking Faculty
Kim Pfotenhauer DO, FACOFP
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Director of Clerkship Curriculum
Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Haslett, MI
Physician Accreditation Statement
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
Physician Credit Designation
Med Learning Group designates this enduring 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 this enduring activity.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Med Learning Group. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing Continuing Education Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour.
Commision on Dietetic Registration
This program has received prior approval with the Commission on Dietetic Registration for dietitians and RDs.
Disclosure Policy Statement
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
- Jay Shubrook, DO
- Consulting Fees: Abbott, Bayer, and Novo Nordisk
- Fees for Non-CME/CE Services: Sanofi
- Advisory Board: Abbott, Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Eli Lilly, Nervo, and Novo Nordisk
- Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, MBA, FAAP, FACP, FAHA, FAMWA, FTOS
- Consulting Fees: Novo Nordisk, Boehringer Ingelheim, Pfizer, Currax, Eli Lilly, Rhythm, Gelesis, Coral Health, Calibrate, Veri, LifeForce, Sweetch, GoodRX.
Kim Pfotenhauer DO, FACOFP, has nothing to disclose.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
Douglas Cox, MSN, MHA, RN
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM – Lead Nurse Planner
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
Staff, Planners, and Managers
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Cindy Lampner, MSLIS, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Douglas Cox, MSN, MHA, RN, UMA/CCM – LNP, has nothing to disclose.
Marissa Mays-Verman, Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Alexis Klinger, Program Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Method of Participation
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this virtually-live activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
- 2. Participate in the virtually live activity
- Complete pre-and-post surveys and evaluation.
You will receive your certificate as a downloadable file.
Course Viewing Requirements
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Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
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Disclaimer
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