Best Practices in Obesity Management Series

The Obesity Society’s Best Practices in Obesity Management workshop series is designed to educate primary care providers about best practices in caring for patients with obesity.

The program is delivered in a blended learning format, comprising in-person workshops at regional nurse practitioner (NPs) and physician associate (PAs) conferences, as well as live webinars.

Workshops combine dynamic lectures, collaborative discussions, and hands-on problem-solving in small breakout groups. These sessions are delivered in partnership with regional NP and PA professional associations.

Live In-Person Workshops – FREE

• June 27, 2026 – Hosted by the Florida Academy of PAs (FAPA) FAPA Annual Symposium 2026: Clinical Excellence on the Coast

  TIME: 8:45-12 pm ET
  LOCATION: The Shores Resort Spa, Daytona Beach, FL
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• July 16, 2026 – Hosted by the Georgia Academy of Physician Assistants (GAPA), 2026 GAPA CME Conference
  TIME: 3:00-6:00 pm ET
  LOCATION: Marriott Resort Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra, FL
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• October 1, 2026 – Hosted by the Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama (NPAA), 20th Annual Conference
  LOCATION: Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort, Gulf Shores, AL
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• October 19, 2026 – Hosted by the Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistants (HAPA), 36th Aloha Medical Conference
  TIME: 8:30-11:30 am HT
  LOCATION: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Honolulu, HI
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Past Events

• July 21, 2025 – Florida Nurse Practitioners Network (FNPN)
• September 13, 2025 – Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference
• September 25, 2025 – Texas NPs Annual Conference
• October 9, 2025 – Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants Annual FallFest
• October 11, 2025 – Florida Nurse Practitioners Network (FNPN)
• October 16, 2025 – The Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State Annual Conference
• December 6, 2025 – NC, NJ, SC, TN, and TX Academies of Physician Associates (PAs)
• February 28, 2026 – Nurse Practitioner (NP) Associations
• February 28, 2026 – Florida and Louisiana Association of NPs and The Nurse Practitioner Association, New York State
• April 18, 2026 – CA, CO, and UT Academies of Physician Associates (PAs)

By attending one of these workshops, participants can expect to learn how to:

• Recognize obesity as a chronic and progressive disease based on its pathophysiology.
• Optimize patient engagement in comprehensive obesity management by using non-stigmatizing, unbiased communication and care.
• Coordinate with interprofessional obesity team members to ensure patients on obesity medications receive evidence-based nutrition counseling, physical activity guidance, and behavioral therapy as part of a comprehensive weight management plan.
• Utilize effective nutrition and physical activity counseling and behavioral therapy to optimize weight reduction in patients on obesity medications.

Contact us to inquire about hosting a workshop for your professional society.