The Challenges We Face: Obesity affects more than one billion people worldwide, contributing to an ever-increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and other related comorbidities. It is therefore incumbent upon healthcare providers across the globe to recognize obesity as a chronic, progressive disease and to provide compassionate, comprehensive care that improves the health and quality of life of those affected.

Program Description: Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, posing significant health risks. Despite this growing crisis, healthcare professionals often lack the comprehensive training, resources, and interdisciplinary support necessary to effectively manage obesity in diverse patient populations. To address these critical gaps, a global initiative must be established to develop and implement comprehensive educational frameworks, facilitate knowledge sharing, and advocate for policy changes that promote effective obesity management practices worldwide.

On-Demand Activities:

  1. Transforming Obesity Management Globally – An Expert Roundtable

    2. Accreditation Statement: The Obesity Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Credit Designation Statement: The Obesity Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Link: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    Faculty:
    Nik Dhurandhar, MS, LCEH, PhD, FTOS
    Bruno Halpern, MD, PhD
    Ximena Ramos Salas, PhD
    Priya Sumithran, MBBS, PhD, FTOS

  2. Transforming Obesity Management Globally – Clinical Perspectives

    3. Accreditation Statement: The Obesity Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Credit Designation Statement: The Obesity Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Link: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    Faculty:
    Dr. Ada Cuevas, MD, MSc, FNLA
    Dr. Bruno Halpern, MD, PhD
    Dr. Emma Adriana Chávez Manzanera, MD, MSc, PhD
    Dr. Verónica Vázquez Velázquez, PhD

  • The target audience for this program includes health care providers (HCPs) who provide primary care to patients with obesity, as well as relevant specialist clinicians significantly involved in the management and treatment of obesity.

This educational activity is intended for international healthcare professionals outside of the US and the UK.

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Meet the Faculty

Nik Dhurandhar, MS, LCEH, PhD, FTOS

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Bruno Halpern, MD, PhD

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Ximena Ramos Salas, PhD

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Priya Sumithran, MBBS, PhD, FTOS

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Ada Cuevas, MD, MSc, FNLA

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Emma Adriana Chávez Manzanera, MD, MSc, PhD

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 Verónica Vázquez Velázquez, PhD

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Provided by The Obesity Society and Encore Medical Education.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk.