Clinical Insights into Obesity: Unraveling the Medical Dimensions and Dispelling Myths (Recorded Webinar)

Join Dr. Angela Fitch for this Obesity Care Week webinar to dissect and raise awareness of the complexities of obesity from a medical perspective.

  • Recognize that obesity is a chronic disease driven by powerful underlying biological mechanisms, not lifestyle choices.
  • Investigate the early onset health implications associated with excess weight and comprehend the evidence-based strategies supporting the treatability of obesity.
  • Apply knowledge to address weight bias, stigma, and discrimination in healthcare, recognizing the crucial role clinicians play in fostering compassion and informed practices.
  • Evaluate clinical insights to challenge existing preconceptions about obesity, considering the multifaceted factors contributing to its complexity.
  • Develop a proactive approach to prioritizes holistic, evidence-based care for individuals with obesity, thereby promoting a more inclusive and supportive environment.

CME/CE Expiration Date: 3/8/27

*The expiration date listed above is the last day CME/CE credit can be claimed for this specific presentation.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Obesity Medicine Association designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the commensurate amount with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Course opens: 
03/08/2024
Course expires: 
03/08/2027
Cost:
$25.00

Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Obesity Medicine Association designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the commensurate amount with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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