The MAPA CME Committee reviewed this CME webinar and endorses it. The webinar content is developed by the Potomac Center for Medical Education and Rockpointe and is supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk.

Program

Overview

Obesity is a growing public health crisis in the United States, with the current prevalence of obesity among US adults of  42.4%. In 2013 the American Medical Association recognized obesity as a disease. The Obesity Society and the Obesity Medicine Association have also issued statements defining obesity as a disease. Unfortunately, most clinicians have received little or no education about obesity. Obesity management strategies begin with lifestyle changes and counseling, if needed the addition of pharmacotherapy, and if these measures are ineffective, referral to an obesity medicine specialist and possibly referral to a metabolic and bariatric surgeon. However, many patients are not offered these recommended management strategies. 

The educational 1-hour CME-certified program “The Disease of Obesity: Pathophysiology and Management” will provide clinicians with a greater understanding of obesity as a disease, including its etiology and physiologic effects, and management strategies, including the efficacy and safety of anti‐obesity medications and how and when to incorporate them into individualized management plans.

Faculty

W. Scott Butsch, MD, MSc
Director of Obesity Medicine,
Bariatric and Metabolic Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH

Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA
Physician Assistant and Fellow
Obesity Medicine Association
President, PAs in Obesity Medicine
Owner, Gaining Health
Glen Ellyn, IL

Learning Objectives

The proposed initiative is designed to address ACGME and NAM competencies, including delivering patient‐centered care and practicing evidence‐based medicine. At the conclusion of an activity, participants should be able to:

• Outline factors which influence the development of obesity
• Discuss the physiologic effects of obesity
• Evaluate the efficacy and safety of agents approved to manage obesity and those in late‐stage development
• Create personalized management plans for patients with obesity
  

Registration

Please register for free using this link: www.rockpointe.com/obesitywebinar. Recommended internet browsers are Apple Safari, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Internet Explorer is not compatible.

Rates

MAPA Member: $0

Non-member: $0

To receive credit, participants must register, view the live CME activity in its entirety, and then complete the post-test, with a score of 75% or better, and evaluation. The estimated time for completion of this activity is 1 hour. To receive a certificate, participants must demonstrate mastery of the presented material via the post-test. Participant is allowed to take the post-test multiple times.

Disclosures will be made known to participants before the activity.

Jointly provided by the Potomac Center for Medical Education and Rockpointe. Supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk.

AAPA Credit Designation

This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Approval is valid from 6/10/2021 to 12/31/2021 . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. AAPA reference number: CME-202531