Intro to Obesity: Obesity Medicine & Increased Risks of COVID-19

This presentation aims to identify patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg per m2 or higher diagnosis for obesity.   Show to show physicians how to identify appropriate evidence-based weight management approaches when evaluating the patient.  Advise physician to refer these patients to Behavioral health for multi level intervention for obesity management.

If you attended any the live session of Intro to Obesity: Obesity Medicine & Increased Risks of COVID-19,  you will not be able to claim credit again.  You can however, still watch the content.

Target Audience

This course is intended for all members of the health care industry

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  1. Identify patients with body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg per m2  or higher diagnosis of obesity
  2. Evaluate and identify appropriate evidence based weight management approaches with the patient
  3. Recommend referral for initiative, multi component behavioral interventions for obesity management
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
05/01/2020
Course expires: 
12/31/2023
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Obesity & Weight Management: Evidence-Based Treatments Recorded Segments
Rating: 
4

Faculty

John Brill, MD; Advocate Aurora Health
Rami Lutfi, MD; Advocate Aurora Health
Melanie Smith, DO; Advocate Aurora Health
Paula Carlton, D.N.P.; Advocate Aurora Health
Alvia Siddiqi, MD; Advocate Aurora Health
Emily Jakacki; Advocate Aurora Health
Natasha Maesevich, M.H.A; Advocate Aurora Health
Amy Confare; Advocate Aurora Health

Disclosure

The following faculty speakers and/or planning committee members have disclosed the following:

Faculty NameName of Commercial InterestNature of Relationship
Rami LutfiGore MedicalConsultant
Rami LutfiOlympusConsultant

The other planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. Conflict of interest have been identified and mitigated prior to the activity.

Accreditation Statement
Advocate Aurora Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Advocate Aurora Health designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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If you attended any the live session of Intro to Obesity: Obesity Medicine & Increased Risks of COVID-19,  you will not be able to claim credit again.  You can however, still watch the content.

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If you have questions, please contact Advocate Aurora Continuing Medical Education Office at cme@aah.org

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