Overcoming Obesity 2023 - Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery Beyond Weight Loss (Recorded) PB25

Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery is well-known for the impressive weight loss. This presentation will discuss some of the other benefits in respect to comorbidity resolution/remission and move on to the impact on cancer.

CME/CE Expiration Date: 10/29/26

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

Learning Objectives

  • Review the changing world of metabolic/bariatric surgery and the procedures available today.
  • Recognize the impact of metabolic/bariatric surgery on many co-morbidities.
  • Describe the cancer risk associated with overweight/obesity.
  • Recognize how important weight loss is in preventing/changing cancer risk profile.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 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 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the commensurate amount with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Course opens: 
10/27/2023
Course expires: 
10/29/2026
Cost:
$15.75
Part of: 
Additional Study Courses for the 2025 ABOM Exam

Karen E. Gibbs, MD

Available Credit

  • 0.75 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 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the commensurate amount with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Price

Cost:
$15.75
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