Collaborate with peers on clinical care and research related to obesity. The SIG will discuss topics such as the pharmacoeconomics of obesity, funding opportunities, how NuSH-based AOMs are changing obesity treatment, and engaging with multidisciplinary subspecialties to bridge care gaps in obesity-related comorbidities. Participate in obesity education and networking activities, as well as leadership and program development opportunities, including webinars, event meetups, collaborative projects, and more!
Upcoming Webinar: Dietary Management of Obesity in the Age of Incretin-based Anti-Obesity Medicines
Date: Friday, May 30, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM ET
Speaker:
Marcelo Correia MD, MSc, PhD, DABOM; University of Iowa, Division of Endocrinology; VAMC
Description:
To give an overview of diets and dietary strategies to manage obesity, particularly in the setting of potent anti-obesity medicines
Learning Objectives:
Dietary strategies to manage obesity
Discuss different types of diet recommended by professional societies
Discuss dietary strategies for muscle mass preservation during treatment with incretin-based anti-obesity medicines
Past Obesity SIG Webinars
March 4, 2025
Speaker:
Mehmet Furkan Burak, MD, co-chair of Obesity SIG, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Description:
In this interactive webinar, Dr. Burak will review the paradigm shift in obesity treatment, review what changed in treatment landscape, and where it's going with pipeline data review.
Learning Objectives:
Objective 1: Understand the current pharmacological options of obesity treatment
Objective 2: Understand the biology of energy regulation and weight management
Objective 3: Review the current data for major obesity treatments in clinical trials.