Evidence and Outcomes Based Approach to Bariatric/Metabolic Surgery

June 2, 2021

This presentation will review effectiveness of bariatric surgery, why it is an underutilized tool, nutrition considerations post-surgery, and resources available to support patients in managing obesity.

This conference is being held virtually.
On the date of the conference, please click on the following link to join the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/7743277604

Target Audience

This course is intended for all physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this conference, learners should be able to:

  1. Recognize patients who present and are appropriate for referral to weight management. 
  2. Discuss the benefits and risks of not addressing an elevated BMI with patients.
  3. Explain the benefits and reductions of comorbidity after metabolic surgery.  
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 7.50 WPTA Contact Hours
    This course has been approved by Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (WPTA) for 7.50 contact hours. Physical therapists are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the CE activity.
Course opens: 
05/12/2021
Course expires: 
12/31/2021
Event starts: 
06/02/2021 - 6:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
06/02/2021 - 7:15pm CDT
Cost:
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Faculty

Grace Todd, MHA, Advocate Aurora Health
Bill Hogan, MBA, Advocate Aurora Health
Melodi Peters, RD, LDN, Advocate Aurora Health
John Cheregi, MD, Advocate Aurora Health
Daniel Hoeltgen, MD, Advocate Aurora Health
Amy Paulus, APRN, Advocate Aurora Health

Disclosure

The planners and speaker have indicated that there are no significant financial relationships to disclose.

Accreditation Statement
Advocate Aurora Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Credit Designation Statement
Advocate Aurora Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.25 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 7.50 WPTA Contact Hours
    This course has been approved by Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (WPTA) for 7.50 contact hours. Physical therapists are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the CE activity.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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please click on the following link to join the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/7743277604

Contact the Advocate Aurora Health CME Office at cme@aah.org if you have any questions or need assistance.