Clinical Insights for Obesity Management: Past, Present, and Future

Are you ready to enhance patient outcomes by addressing the root causes of obesity-related complications? Obesity is a chronic disease that contributes to over 200 other health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. Until recently, effective non-surgical treatment options were limited, but groundbreaking advances have changed the landscape of obesity management.

Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2025, for a free, engaging, and practical webinar, “Clinical Insights for Obesity Management: Past, Present, and Future.” Tailored for primary care providers, this session will equip you with evidence-based strategies and cutting-edge tools to manage obesity effectively in your practice.

  • Understand the Shift in Obesity Treatment: Discover how the latest evidence emphasizes treating obesity as a disease, not just a risk factor, to improve patient outcomes.
  • Learn from Experts: Gain insights from leading researchers and clinicians on the evolving definitions, diagnoses, and treatment options for obesity.
  • Practical Tools for Your Practice: Explore how to apply advancements in pharmacotherapy and case-based strategies to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
  • 10:30–10:40 AM
    Obesity as a Serious Chronic Disease: Treating Obesity First
    Marc-Andre Cornier, MD, FTOS
  • 10:40–10:55 AM
    New Definition and Diagnosis Recommendations for Obesity from the Lancet Commission
    Robert F. Kushner, MD, FTOS
  • 10:55–11:05 AM
    Semaglutide: More Than Weight Loss
    Donna H. Ryan, MD, FTOS, MABOM
  • 11:05–11:15 AM
    Highlights Related to Tirzepatide
    Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, DABOM
  • 11:15–11:25 AM
    Future Prospects for Obesity Pharmacotherapy
    Lee M. Kaplan, MD, PhD, FTOS
  • 11:25–11:35 AM
    Q&A Session
    All Faculty
  • 11:35–11:40 AM
    Break
  • 11:40–11:45 AM
    Welcome Back
    Marc-Andre Cornier, MD, FTOS
  • 11:45–11:55 AM
    Case Presentation
    Jamy D. Ard, MD, FTOS
  • 11:55–12:10 PM
    Breakout Rooms | Small Group Case Discussion
  • 12:10–12:25 PM
    Discussion / Q&A with Experts
    All Faculty
  • 12:25–12:30 PM
    Wrap-Up & Next Steps
    Marc-Andre Cornier, MD, FTOS
  • Practical approaches to incorporating evidence-based obesity treatments into your practice.
  • A deeper understanding of the latest pharmacologic tools, including Semaglutide and Tirzepatide.
  • Actionable strategies for managing obesity to prevent or mitigate associated complications.

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your role in the front lines of obesity management. Whether you’re a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician associate, this webinar will empower you to make a measurable difference in your patients’ lives.

Secure Your Spot Today!
Spaces are limited, so register now to stay at the forefront of obesity management. Let’s work together to advance patient care and combat one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time.

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
Location: Virtual Webinar

Join The Obesity Society and expert faculty for this must-attend, free event!

Meet the faculty

Marc-Andre Cornier, MD, FTOS
The Obesity Society President 2025

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Jamy D. Ard, MD, FTOS
The Obesity Society President 2024

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Lee M. Kaplan, MD, PhD, FTOS
The Obesity Society President 2020

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Donna H. Ryan, MD, FTOS, MABOM
The Obesity Society President 2010

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Robert F. Kushner, MD, FTOS
The Obesity Society President 2009

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Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, DABOM
Yale University School of Medicine

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This webinar is supported by Eli Lilly and Company and Novo Nordisk, Inc. and does not provide CME/CE credits.