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!
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
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.
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! 