FREE WORKSHOP | EARN 3 CME Credits

Best Practices in Obesity Management: LIVE at ObesityWeek® 2026

Strengthen your approach to obesity care with practical, evidence-based strategies you can apply immediately. Join The Obesity Society (TOS) and the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) for a free, interactive workshop designed for primary care clinicians.

Event Details:

DATE: Saturday, November 14, 2026
TIME: 8:30 am – noon ET
LOCATION: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland
FORMAT: Live, in-Person
COST: Free

Register Now – It’s Free

Registrants receive an exclusive 20% discount on registration for ObesityWeek 2026.

Practical Strategies for Better Obesity Care

Through interactive discussions and real-world patient cases, explore evidence-based approaches to:

  • Screening & Evaluation: Identify obesity-related complications and inform individualized care.
  • Treatment Planning: Integrate nutrition, physical activity, behavioral strategies, medications, and appropriate referrals.
  • Medication Management: Apply current evidence to selecting and adjusting obesity medications.
  • Patient-Centered Care: Reduce weight bias, strengthen communication, and support shared decision-making.

Gain actionable strategies to improve obesity care in everyday practice.

Learn from Leading Experts

Ledyenska B Ballesteros, MPAS, PA-C
Past President, PAs in Obesity Medicine
American Academy of PAs
Physician Associate, Gonzaba Medical Group 

Thomas M George, Jr., DDNP, FNP-C, NASM-CPT/WLS, FOMA
Clinical Director, Wellspring Weight and Wellness,
Adjunct Professor of Pathophysiology,
Northwestern Nazarene University

Michelle Look, MD, FAAFP, DABOM  
Knownwell, Clinical Site Director, San Diego
National Medical Director of Clinical Research

Accreditation:

 This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for a maximum of 17 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

 This educational activity is pending approval by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) for up to 17 contact hours of accredited education.

The Obesity Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

The Obesity Society designates this other (blended learning) activity for up to 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Approval is valid through January 31, 2028.

Join fellow clinicians for an engaging, case-based learning experience designed to strengthen patient care.

FREE WORKSHOP | 3 AAPA CATEGORY 1 CME CREDITS

All workshop registrants receive an exclusive 20% discount on ObesityWeek® 2026 registration.

Jointly provided by The Obesity Society and the American Academy of Physician Associates. Supported by educational grants from Amgen, Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Zealand Pharma.