Introduction to Obesity Medicine: Everything You Wish You Knew But Were Afraid to Ask

A educational program learning about the prevalence of the disease of obesity and how to manage, when to refer, etc.

Agenda:
5:45-6:10p Sign in/ hors d'oeuvres/refreshments
6:10p - 7:10p Introducation to Obesity Medicine - Dr. Ryan Singerman, Medical Director, PPG Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery and PPG - Family Medicine

Objectives:
1. Discuss the prevalence of the disease of obesity
2. Learn the current model of the disease
3. Learn an evidence based overview approach to treating the disease
     a) dietary counseling
     b) behavior modification
     c) medication management
     d) bariatric consideration
4. Describe a foundation to initiate in the office and when to refer to a specialist.

Education Credit:
The Fort Wayne Medical Education Program is accredited by the Indiana State Medical Association to provide continuing medical edcation for physicians.
The Fort Wayne Medical Education Program designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Credit TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.