Attend one of OMA’s upcoming obesity conferences or events. You’ll learn from industry-leading experts on how to implement the latest obesity treatment techniques and have the opportunity to network, share ideas, and build relationships with obesity medicine clinicians in your city or state.
Looking for online obesity education? Check out our schedule of upcoming obesity webinars or our on-demand learning library, the Obesity Medicine Academy.
Upcoming Webinars
Throughout the year, OMA offers live, accredited obesity webinars to help you learn critical skills for treating obesity and advancing your career in obesity medicine. Registration to all webinars is free for OMA members.
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June 6 @ 6:00 PM (Eastern)
Beyond the Burn- Why Physical Activity is Essential for HealthPhysical activity is often considered the “calorie-out” part of the equation of calorie balance. With newer anti-obesity medications leading to higher levels of weight reduction, primarily due to changes in caloric intake, some clinicians may be questioning the value of physical activity counseling. In this webinar, we will discuss why physical activity is crucial for health and well-being, especially since the development of newer highly effective anti-obesity medications. We will review the mechanism of action of various types of activity, and demonstrate that, without physical activity, we cannot optimize our patient’s health.
Speaker: Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA
Accreditation: 1 CME/CE
Registration: Free for Members | $25.20 for Non-members
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June 29 @ 12:00 PM (Eastern)
Activity for Health and Weight LossIncreasing physical activity is a key component of improving overall health as well as achieving weight loss and maintenance goals. This session will delve into the latest recommendations for physical activity, including duration, intensity, and frequency, and discuss their impact on weight management. With the proliferation of digital resources, there are numerous free online exercise apps that can assist in creating tailored workout routines and tracking progress. We will evaluate a selection of free exercise apps, considering their features, user-friendliness, and suitability for different fitness levels and goals. By the end of the session, participants will have a greater understanding of the available options and how to make the most of these tools and recommendations while helping your patients make meaningful changes and achieve sustainable results.
Learning Objectives:
- Review physical activity guidelines
- Discuss common exercise barriers and practical solutions to move past those obstacles
- Describe available online exercise apps and their practical use
Speaker: Stan Anderson, MD, FAAFP, DABOM
Accreditation: 1 CME/CE
Registration: Free for Members | $25.20 for Non-members
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July 7 @ 12:00 PM (Eastern)
Update on Medication Management for ObesityAn important part of the Obesity Medicine provider’s practice, and one of the pillars of obesity care, is considering the use of medications for the treatment of overweight and obesity. Anti-obesity medications can still be misunderstood as a treatment option and are therefore often under-prescribed for this disease. This presentation will review key principles behind the use of anti-obesity medications, review up to date treatment options and expected outcomes including off label use, and emerging pharmacotherapies for the treatment of obesity. By the end of the session, participants will be able to better develop effective treatment strategies using medication, to benefit their patients.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the key principles around use of pharmacotherapy for the treatment of overweight and obesity
- Review treatment goals, efficacy, duration of therapy and off label use
- Review some of the evidence behind use of the newer anti-obesity medications
- Consider some emerging pharmacotherapy for the treatment of obesity
Speaker: Kirsten Frederiksen, MD, MSc, FACP, FOMA, DABOM
Accreditation: 1 CME/CE
Registration: Free for Members | $25.20 for Non-members
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July 10 @ 12:00 PM (Eastern)
Obesity is a Genetically Influenced Disorder of the BrainThis talk will review key features of obesity pathogenesis related to genetics, the brain, and energetics. It will hypothesize that obesity is an evolutionary mismatch between ancient brain circuits and the modern environment.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the heritability of obesity, and how to interpret it.
- Review the importance of the nervous system in obesity.
- Discuss and review the key features of obesity energetics.
Speaker: Stephan Guyenet, PhD
Accreditation: 1 CME/CE
Registration: Free for Members | $25.20 for Non-members
Future OMA Conferences
April 19 – 23, 2023: Obesity Medicine 2023 | New York City, NY
October 25 – 29, 2023: Overcoming Obesity 2023 | San Antonio, TX
April 24 – 28, 2024: Obesity Medicine 2024 | Denver, CO
April 23-27, 2025: Obesity Medicine 2025 | National Harbor, MD
April 8-12, 2026: Obesity Medicine 2026 | San Diego, CA
March 31-April 4, 2027: Obesity Medicine 2027 | Orlando, FL