Overview

The Bray Review Course AND Bray Obesity Symposium Package 2024 offers comprehensive on-demand education in obesity science and treatment. This course package includes materials from the annual symposium honoring Dr. George A Bray, a pioneer in obesity research and founding Executive Director of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Delivered by preeminent obesity experts, the content covers the latest advances in the pathophysiology and multidisciplinary treatment of obesity.

On-demand endocrinology and metabolism education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: Digital on-demand course with downloadable PDFs
Total size: 7 GB, 62 files

Content

This on-demand course package provides detailed coverage of obesity-related topics through an intensive Board Review Course and symposium presentations. Learners can access the material at their convenience to strengthen their expertise and clinical confidence in obesity management.

• An intensive Board Review Course designed to prepare for the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) certification exam, covering all key exam topics
• Additional content on obesity genetics, new scientific advances, pediatric obesity, lifestyle interventions, pharmacotherapy, metabolic surgery, and more
• Materials available for up to two years after the course expiration date, with all PDFs downloadable for offline study

Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the determinants of obesity, including the role of genetics and epigenetics.
2. Identify and evaluate patients with the chronic disease of obesity.
3. Develop evidence-based obesity management options, including pharmacologic approaches, lifestyle interventions, and metabolic surgery as patient-centered methods for weight loss and improved outcomes in obesity comorbidities.
4. Apply current individualized treatment modalities effectively to address obesity.
5. Describe issues of health disparities in obesity treatment and formulate interventions to promote health equity.

Speakers

The course features multiple expert faculty members who are leaders in obesity medicine, including physicians, surgeons, researchers, and allied health professionals from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and other institutions across the United States. This faculty collectively brings decades of experience in obesity science and clinical care.

• Philip Schauer, MD, FACS, FASMBS — Director
• Vivian Fonseca, MD FRCP — Co-Director
• Jaime Almandoz, MD, MBA, FTOS — Co-Director
• Steve Heymsfield, MD — Co-Director
• Leanne Redman, MS, PhD
• Donna Ryan, MD
• John Kirwan, MSc, PhD, FACSM
• Laura Boyer, NP
• Holly Edmonds, PA
• Pamala Schmidt

Target Audience

This course is intended for physicians in adult medicine and pediatrics, specialists in obesity medicine, metabolic surgeons, behavioral health professionals, dietitians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, lifestyle counselors, and other healthcare providers and scientists involved in obesity care and research.

Why This Topic Matters

The Bray Review Course AND Bray Obesity Symposium Package 2024 addresses the growing need for evidence-based knowledge in obesity management within endocrinology and metabolism. It equips healthcare professionals with a detailed understanding of obesity pathophysiology and current multidisciplinary treatment strategies, supporting improved patient care.

As an offering through MedHub Central, this program reinforces clinical expertise in obesity science, aligning with professional development goals for providers managing this complex chronic disease.