Harvard The Blackburn course in Obesity Medicine Treating Obesity 2022

Overview

The Harvard The Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine Treating Obesity 2022 is a comprehensive on-demand educational offering focused on the multifaceted management of obesity. This course covers a broad spectrum of topics including clinical approaches, pharmacotherapy, lifestyle interventions, dietary strategies, and surgical options. On-demand Endocrinology & Metabolism education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course presents a detailed agenda organized by thematic sessions delivered over multiple days, emphasizing current practices and precision care in obesity medicine.

• Welcome and Introduction — Angela Fitch, MD and Amandeep Singh, MD, PhD
• 2022 Blackburn Lecture: The Current State of Obesity Care — W. Timothy Garvey, MD, MACE
• Clinical Approach to the Patient with Obesity — Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA
• Beyond BMI: Obesity Staging and Guideline-Based Treatment of Obesity — Daniel Bessesen, MD
• Obesity Pharmacotherapy — Karl Nadolsky, DO
• Combination Treatment for Obesity Management — Angela Fitch, MD
• Panel Discussion: Approach to Treatment and Pharmacotherapy
• Lifestyle-Based Therapies — Chika Anekwe, MD, MPH
• Strength Training in Weight Management: Educating and Empowering Patients — Spencer Nadolsky, DO
• Key Exercise Recommendations for Weight Loss and Maintenance — John Jakicic, PhD
• Panel Discussion: Lifestyle Therapies
• DNA-Based Weight Loss Interventions: What Have We Learned? — Christopher Gardner, PhD
• Time-Restricted Eating — Frank Scheer, PhD
• Dietary Strategies for Weight Loss — Abeer Bader, RD
• Panel Discussion: Dietary Considerations
• Genetics and the Future of Obesity Treatment — Ruth Loos, PhD
• Precision Medical Treatment of Obesity — Andreas Acosta, MD, PhD
• Precision Lifestyle Treatments for Obesity — Andrew Chan, MD, MPH
• The Future State of Obesity Care — Debbie Horn, DO
• Patient Case Presentation Highlighting Precision Delivery of Care — Jennifer Ahn, MD
• Panel Discussion: Precision Care
• Cooperative Integrated and Virtual Care Models — Katherine Saunders, MD and Leon Igel, MD
• Models of Obesity Care in Private Practice — Carolynn Francavilla Brown, MD and Craig Primack, MD
• Models of Obesity Care in Private Practice: Private Pay Practice Model — Craig Primack, MD
• Integrating Primary Care and Obesity Medicine in an Academic Medical Center — Lauren Oshman, MD, MPH and Dina Griauzde, MD, MSc
• Multi-Disciplinary Weight Centers: The MGH Experience — Angela Fitch, MD
• Panel Discussion: Models of Delivering Care
• Assessment of the Pediatric Patient with Obesity — Claudia Fox, MD
• Use of Anti-Obesity Medications in Pediatric Patients — Vibha Singhal, MD, MBBS
• Bariatric Endoscopy and Surgery in the Pediatric Patient — Cornelia Griggs, MD
• Panel Discussion: Obesity in the Pediatric Population
• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, POSE, and TORe — Barham Abu Dayyeh, MD, MPH
• Gastric Balloons, Transpyloric Shuttle, and Duodenal Resurfacing — Amandeep Singh, MD, PhD
• Update on Bariatric Surgery for Obesity — Denise Gee, MD
• Panel Discussion: Endoscopic and Surgical Approaches to Treating Obesity
• Diagnosis and Staging of NAFLD/NASH in the Patient with Obesity — Kathleen Corey, MD, MPH
• Treatment of NAFLD/NASH in the Patient with Obesity — Michelle Lai, MD, MPH
• Obesity and Diabetes — Paul Copeland, MD
• Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease — Ami Bhatt, MD
• Sleep Health and Sleep Apnea — Jeremy McConnell, MD
• What to Consider Prior to Knee and Hip Replacements in the Patient with Obesity — John Esposito, MD
• Panel Discussion: Diseases Associated with Obesity
• Obesity Treatment as We Age (Sarcopenia, Testosterone, Menopause) — Klara Rosenquist, MD
• Addressing Healthcare Disparities in Obesity Treatment — Jamy Ard, MD
• Ensuring Equal Access to Care for All Patients — Adjoa Anyane-Yeboa, MD
• Panel Discussion: Making Sure Underserved Populations Have Equal Access to Care

Speakers

• Angela Fitch, MD
• Amandeep Singh, MD, PhD
• W. Timothy Garvey, MD, MACE
• Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA
• Daniel Bessesen, MD
• Karl Nadolsky, DO
• Chika Anekwe, MD, MPH
• Spencer Nadolsky, DO
• John Jakicic, PhD
• Christopher Gardner, PhD
• Frank Scheer, PhD
• Abeer Bader, RD
• Ruth Loos, PhD
• Andreas Acosta, MD, PhD
• Andrew Chan, MD, MPH
• Debbie Horn, DO
• Jennifer Ahn, MD
• Katherine Saunders, MD
• Leon Igel, MD
• Carolynn Francavilla Brown, MD
• Craig Primack, MD
• Lauren Oshman, MD, MPH
• Dina Griauzde, MD, MSc
• Claudia Fox, MD
• Vibha Singhal, MD, MBBS
• Cornelia Griggs, MD
• Barham Abu Dayyeh, MD, MPH
• Denise Gee, MD
• Kathleen Corey, MD, MPH
• Michelle Lai, MD, MPH
• Paul Copeland, MD
• Ami Bhatt, MD
• Jeremy McConnell, MD
• John Esposito, MD
• Klara Rosenquist, MD
• Jamy Ard, MD
• Adjoa Anyane-Yeboa, MD

Target Audience

This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the management of obesity, including endocrinologists, primary care physicians, bariatric specialists, pediatricians, surgeons, dietitians, and other clinicians seeking to enhance their knowledge and clinical practice in obesity medicine.

Why This Topic Matters

The Harvard The Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine Treating Obesity 2022 addresses critical advancements and evidence-based strategies in obesity treatment relevant to the field of Endocrinology & Metabolism. This comprehensive curriculum, available through MedHub Central, supports clinicians in delivering individualized, multidisciplinary care based on the latest research and clinical guidelines.

Obesity remains a significant medical challenge requiring ongoing education to optimize patient outcomes. This course enables practitioners to strengthen their expertise in obesity management, promoting improved clinical decision-making in diverse patient populations.