Weight Stigma: Harmful Health Consequences and Implication for Patient Care (Recorded Webinar)

In this webinar, Dr. Puhl will provide an overview of the nature of weight stigma affecting youth and adults with obesity. She will also summarize the ways in which weight stigma negatively affects psychological and physical health, and discuss strategies to reduce weight bias in clinical practice, with an emphasis on supportive weight communication. 

CME/CE Expiration Date: 9/28/25

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

 

 

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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: 
05/08/2023
Course expires: 
09/28/2025
Cost:
$25.00

Rebecca Puhl, PhD

The Obesity Medicine Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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

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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