{"product_id":"harvard-the-blackburn-course-in-obesity-medicine-2025","title":"Harvard The Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine 2025","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTarget Audience: physicians (especially in internal medicine, endocrinology, pediatrics, gastroenterology, and surgery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSample video: contact me for sample video\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInformation:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducation to Optimize Your Care of Adult, Adolescent, and Pediatric Patients with Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreating Obesity 2025: The Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine is an online course, using live streaming, electronic Q\u0026amp;A, and other remote learning technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective treatment of patients with obesity is an important part of modern medical practice. This course delivers practical strategies to optimize the management of obesity and its many complications, and provides the most up-to-date approaches to obesity prevention and treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights of the 2025 program include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdate on using the newer GLP-1 based therapies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive evaluation of the patient with obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision medicine and dietary approaches to obesity and metabolic disorders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedical, endoscopic, and surgical options for the treatment of obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective counseling and motivation techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedical and surgical treatment of children and adolescents with obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerging strategies and therapies for genetic obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA guide to virtual care, group visits, private and academic practice models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhancing communication about obesity with patients, referring providers, payers, and the public\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAddressing obesity bias, stigma, and disparities in care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis course is designed to give health care providers the knowledge to:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify, evaluate and manage patients with high-risk obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide lifestyle-based therapies for obesity, including nutritional, physical activity, and behavioral approaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply effective counseling and behavioral modification techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply current pharmacological approaches to the treatment of obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssess patients for their need and appropriateness for bariatric surgery and determine surgical options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePathophysiology of obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObesity comorbidities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePediatric patient management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenetic and syndromic obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutrition and exercise assessment and intervention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensive lifestyle and behavioral therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-obesity pharmacotherapy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBariatric surgery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e360-Degree Education\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatient Care.  Reimbursements.  Challenging Cases.  Global Perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFewer than 5% of patients with obesity undergo proper clinical evaluation for this disorder in a clinical setting. Treating Obesity 2025 provides education about obesity, its causes and consequences, and the most effective tools and strategies for its prevention and treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnique to this program is a 360-degree educational experience, where attendees:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHear from authorities in medicine, pediatrics, nutrition, surgery, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and mental health about strategies to optimize care for your patients with obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to build and maintain a successful Obesity Medicine practice in varied clinical settings, including primary care, multidisciplinary obesity care center, and Obesity Medicine specialty private practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about the increasing global burden of obesity-associated disease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstand the adverse effect of obesity on the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases related to obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecome more effective at strategic communication with payers, employers, and other policymakers about the benefits and value of targeted obesity treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet feedback and guidance on your own challenging cases from experienced Obesity Medicine clinicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteract directly with faculty during panel discussions and interactive question and answer sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the American Board of Obesity Medicine board examination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning Objectives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpon completion of this course, participants will be able to:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply effective patient counseling and behavior modification techniques as well as support for productive lifestyle change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermine the mechanism of action and most effective use of current and emerging pharmacological and medical device-based treatments of obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssess patients for their need and appropriateness for bariatric surgery, help guide them to appropriate surgical options, and effectively manage their post-operative care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncorporate strategies for the prevention and treatment of obesity in pediatric populations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a greater understanding of the pathophysiology of obesity and its metabolic consequences to improve the care of patients with these disorders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAddress patients with obesity with a greater sensitivity and understanding of the causes, challenges, frustrations, and opportunities for their effective treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelop and further refine clinical approaches to the patient with obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify, evaluate, and manage high-risk patient populations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssess patients for their need and appropriateness for lifestyle-based therapies for obesity, including dietary manipulation, optimizing physical activity, stress reduction, improved sleep health, and circadian rhythm preservation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsolidate knowledge of basic and clinical information within Obesity Medicine in order to comprehensively diagnose and treat patients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimize their opportunity to pass the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) subspecialty examination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTopics:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunday, June 8, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:00am to 7:20pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-day program helps prepare registrants for the ABOM certification exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick here for complete schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday, June 9, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:00am to 9:10am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome and Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmandeep Singh, MD, PhD and Angela Fitch, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:10am to 10:10am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2025 Blackburn Lecture: State of Obesity in 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDonna Ryan, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10:10am to 10:40am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoundtable Discussion with Keynote Speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDonna Ryan, MD and Steven Heymsfield, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10:40am to 11:00am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproach to Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11:00am to 11:40am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinical Approach to the Patient with Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthan Lazarus, MD, FOMA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11:40am to 12:20pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond BMI: Obesity Staging and Guideline-Based Treatment of Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimothy Garvey, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12:20pm to 1:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrant Tinsley, PhD, CSCS,*D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:00pm to 1:40pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproach to a Patient with an Eating Disorder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusan Himes, PhD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:40pm to 2:20pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel Discussion: Approach to Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrs. Fitch, Garvey, Himes, Lazarus, and Tinsley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2:20pm to 2:50pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePharmacotherapy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2:50pm to 3:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObesity Pharmacotherapy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGail O’Brien, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3:30pm to 4:10pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombination Treatment for Obesity Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngela Fitch, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4:10pm to 4:50pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePharmacodynamics and Medication Dosing in the Patient with Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristina Chow, PhD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4:50pm to 5:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinicians as Patients: A Perspective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngela Fitch, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5:30pm to 6:10pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel Discussion: Pharmacotherapy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrs. Chow, Fitch, and O’Brien\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-Paced Study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTime for self-paced study of any of the pre-recorded sessions, including the following:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6:10pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaging, Assessment, and Treatment of Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel Bessesen, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatient-Centric Treatment of Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSean Wharton, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex Genetic Obesity Syndromes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadaf Forroqi, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatient Case Presentations Highlighting Delivery of Care 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer Mulligan, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatient Case Presentations Highlighting Delivery of Care 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer Mulligan, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatient Case Presentations Highlighting Delivery of Care 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSreevidya Bodepudi, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuesday, June 10, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:00am to 9:10am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome and Introduction Day 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourse Directors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExercise and Dietary Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:10am to 9:50am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Exercise Recommendations for Weight Loss and Maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Jakicic, PhD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:50am to 10:30am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutrition and the Microbiome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Gardner, PhD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10:30am to 11:10am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime-Restricted Eating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrista Varady, PhD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11:10am to 11:50am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDietary Strategies for Weight Loss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChika Anekwe, MD, MPH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11:50am to 12:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCulinary Medicine Programs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichelle Hauser, MD, MS, MPA, FACP, FACLM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12:30pm to 1:10pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel Discussion: Dietary Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrs. Anekwe, Fitch, Gardner, Hauser, Jakcic, and Varady\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:10pm to 1:40pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividualization of Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:40pm to 2:20pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Fundamentals of Obesity Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarolynn Francavilla Brown, MD, FOMA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2:20pm to 3:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenetics and the Future of Obesity Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesse Richards, DO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3:00pm to 3:40pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLipodystrophy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsay Fourman, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3:40pm to 4:20pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel Discussion: Individualization of Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrs. Fitch, Fourman, Francavilla Brown, and Richards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4:20pm to 4:40pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4:40pm to 5:20pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision Medical Treatment of Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndres Acosta, MD, PhD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5:20pm to 6:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision Lifestyle Treatments for Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Chan, MD, MPH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6:00pm to 6:40pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Future State of Obesity Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeborah Horn, DO, MPH, MFOMA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6:40pm to 7:20pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatient Case Presentations Highlighting Precision Delivery of Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlorence Porterfield, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7:20pm to 8:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel Discussion: Precision Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrs. Acosta, Chan, Horn, Porterfield, and Singh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-Paced Study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTime for self-paced study of any of the pre-recorded sessions, including the following:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircadian Influences and Lifestyle Interventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrank Scheer, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Dietitian’s Approach to a Patient with Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbeer Bader, RD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailoring Obesity Care Based on Genetic Differences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuth Loos, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch into Tailoring Obesity Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Speliotes, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Technology to Deliver Personalized Metabolic Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEran Segal, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesday, June 11, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:00am to 9:10am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome and Introduction Day 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourse Directors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModels of Delivering Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:10am to 9:50am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooperative Integrated and Virtual Care Models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander Blood, MD, MSc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:50am to 10:40am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivering Effective Obesity Care in Private Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirly Ramchandani, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10:40am to 11:20am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeigh Perreault, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11:20am to 12:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-Disciplinary Weight Centers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Yancy, MD, MHS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12:00pm to 12:40pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroup-Visit Models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacob Mirsky, MD,  MA, DipABLM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12:40pm to 1:20pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel Discussion: Models of Delivering Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrs. Blood, Mirsky, Perreault, Ramchandani, Singh, and Yancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:20pm to 1:50pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePediatrics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:50pm to 2:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessment of the Pediatric Patient with Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer Mulligan, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2:30pm to 3:10pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse of Anti-Obesity Medications in Pediatric Patients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibha Singhal, MBBS, MPH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3:10pm to 3:50pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBariatric Endoscopy and Surgery in the Pediatric Patient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornelia Griggs, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3:50pm to 4:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel Discussion: Obesity in the Pediatric Population\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrs. Fitch, Griggs, Mulligan, and Singhal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4:30pm to 4:50pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndoscopic and Surgical Approaches to Treating Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4:50pm to 5:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, POSE, and TORe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarham Abu Dayyeh, MD, MPH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5:30pm to 6:10pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGastric Balloons, Transpyloric Shuttle, and Duodenal Resurfacing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmandeep Singh, MD, PhD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6:10pm to 6:50pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdate on Bariatric Surgery for Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Peterson, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS, DABS-FPMBS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6:50pm to 7:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNonsurgical Management of the Postbariatric Surgery Patient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngela Fitch, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7:30pm to 8:10pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel Discussion: Endoscopic and Surgical Approaches to Treating Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrs. Abu Dayyeh, Fitch, Peterson, and Singh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-Paced Study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTime for self-paced study of any of the pre-recorded sessions, including the following:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8:10pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding Virtual Obesity Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatherine Saunders, MD and Leon Igel, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimizing Obesity Care in Private Practice: Strategies for Success\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarolynn Francavilla Brown, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvancing Obesity Care in Academic Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLauren Oshman, MD and Dina Griauzde, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-Disciplinary Weight Center Case Study: Massachusetts General Hospital\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngela Fitch, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-Disciplinary Weight Center Case Study: Geisinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Still, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-Disciplinary Weight Center Case Study: University of Colorado\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdam Gilden, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThursday, June 12, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:00am to 9:10am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome and Introduction Day 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourse Directors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisparities and Stigma in Obesity Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:10am to 9:50am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAddressing Healthcare Disparities in Obesity Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJamy Ard, MD, FTOS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9:50am to 10:30am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsuring Equal Access to Care for All Patients: A North Carolina Story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Ro, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10:30am to 11:10am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStigma and Bias in Treating Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Nadglowski\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11:10am to 11:50am\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel Discussion: Disparities and Stigma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrs. Ard, Ro, and Singh, and Joseph Nadglowski\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11:50am to 12:20pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsiderations in the Patient with Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12:20pm to 1:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Unbearable Lightness of Weight and Age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeverly Tchang, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:00pm to 1:40pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Intersection of Metabolic Disease and Mental Health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Palmer, MD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:40pm to 2:20pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsiderations for the Patient with Obesity Prior to a Procedure (with Patient on GLP-1, Colonoscopy Considerations)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmanda S. Xi, MD, MSE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2:20pm to 3:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel Discussion: Considerations in the Patient with Obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrs. 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