Harvard The Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine Treating Obesity (Course 2023)
The #Blackburn Initiative in #Obesity #Medicine 2023 Advancing Care for Patients with Obesity
Authors: The Harvard Medical School
Introduction:
The field of obesity medicine has become more important in modern healthcare, as effective treatments and preventative strategies are needed more than ever before. The Blackburn Institute’s Obesity Medicine curriculum provides healthcare professionals with practical, contemporary approaches to dealing with obesity and its associated health issues in adults, adolescents, and children.
Key Benefits:
Comprehensive Patient Evaluation: Participating attendees will learn how to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of patients with obesity, they will also recognize the various causes of the condition.
Medical Management: The curriculum focuses on evidence-based medical treatments for obesity, it provides healthcare providers with the most recent treatment options.
Precision Medicine Approaches: Novel methods of precision medicine that are dedicated to the treatment of obesity and metabolic diseases will be covered, this will provide information about custom treatments.
After Bariatric Surgery: Discover the best practices in post-surgical care and management for patients that have undergone bariatric surgery.
Counseling and Motivation Techniques: Effective communication strategies and counseling approaches will be discussed to promote positive changes in patients’ lives.
Pediatric Obesity Management: The course provides information about the medical and surgical treatment of children and adolescents with obesity, it addresses this important area of healthcare.
Strategies regarding Genetic Obesity: participants will discuss emerging treatments and approaches for dealing with obesity that has a genetic component.
Understanding Diet and Metabolic Processes: Acquire knowledge of the intricate connection between diet and metabolic health, this will help to provide more effective dietary recommendations.
Creating a Successful Obesity Practice: Healthcare Providers will gain important knowledge regarding the creation and maintenance of a successful obesity practice.
Effective Communication: attendees will learn how to communicate about obesity effectively with patients, referring physicians, payers, and the public, this will reduce stigmatization and promote comprehension.
Conclusion:
The Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine 2023 provides an invaluable chance for healthcare professionals to gain knowledge and skills regarding the management and treatment of obesity. Acled by celebrated experts from various fields, this comprehensive class provides evidence-based information, engaging discussions, and practical advice regarding the optimization of patient care. Whether it’s preparing for the American Board of Obesity Medicine’s exam or improving the outcomes of patients, participants will have been equipped to recognize, evaluate, and manage patients with obesity. Through lifestyle-based treatments, behavioral approaches, and pharmacological treatments, healthcare providers can have a positive effect on patients’ lives and address the obesity crisis.
Monday, June 05, (Course 2023)
Introduction
| 9:30am to 9:45am | Welcome and IntroductionCourse Directors |
| 9:45am to 10:45am | (Course 2023) Blackburn Lecture: State of Obesity in (Course 2023)Carel Le Roux, MD |
| 10:45am to 11:15am | Break |
Approach to Treatment
| 11:15am to 11:55am | Clinical Approach to the Patient with ObesityEthan Lazarus, MD, FOMA |
| 11:55am to 12:35pm | Beyond BMI: Obesity Staging and Guideline-Based Treatment of ObesitySean Wharton, MD |
| 12:35pm to 1:15pm | Approach to a Patient with an Eating DisorderSusan Himes, PhD |
| 1:15pm to 1:45pm | Panel Discussion: Approach to Treatment |
| 1:45pm to 2:45pm | Break |
| 2:45pm to 3:25pm | Obesity PharmacotherapyLydia Alexander, MD
This session not eligible for CME credit |
| 3:25pm to 4:05pm | Combination Treatment for Obesity ManagementAngela Fitch, MD |
| 4:05pm to 4:25pm | Combination Treatment Patient DiscussionJennifer Ahn, MD and Angela Fitch, MD |
| 4:25pm to 4:55pm | Panel Discussion: Pharmacotherapy |
Tuesday, June 06, (Course 2023)
| 9:15am to 9:30am | Welcome and Introduction Day 2Course Directors |
Exercise and Dietary Considerations
| 9:30am to 10:10am | Key Exercise Recommendations for Weight Loss and MaintenanceJohn Jakicic, PhD |
| 10:10am to 10:50am | Nutrition and the MicrobiomeChristopher Gardner, PhD |
| 10:50am to 11:30am | Time-Restricted EatingKrista Varady, PhD |
| 11:30am to 12:10pm | Dietary Strategies for Weight LossChika Anekwe, MD |
| 12:10pm to 12:40pm | Panel Discussion: Dietary Considerations |
| 12:40pm to 1:40pm | Break |
Individualization of Care
| 1:40pm to 2:20pm | Genetics and the Future of Obesity TreatmentSadaf Farooqi, PhD |
| 2:20pm to 3:00pm | LipodistrophyLindsay Fourman, MD |
| 3:00pm to 3:40pm | Precision Medical Treatment of ObesityAndreas Acosta, MD, PhD |
| 3:40pm to 4:20pm | Precision Lifestyle Treatments for ObesityEran Segal, PhD |
| 4:20pm to 4:50pm | Break |
| 4:50pm to 5:30pm | The Future State of Obesity CareDebbie Horn, DO |
| 5:30pm to 6:00pm | Patient Case Presentations Highlighting Precision Delivery of CareJennifer Ahn, MD |
| 6:00pm to 6:30pm | Panel Discussion: Precision Care |
Wednesday, June 07, (Course 2023)
| 9:15am to 9:30am | Welcome and Introduction Day 3Course Directors |
Models of Delivering Care
| 9:30am to 10:10am | Cooperative Integrated and Virtual Care ModelsAlexander Blood, MD, MSc |
| 10:10am to 10:50am | Private Practice Model in Obesity CareShirly Ramchandani, MD |
| 10:50am to 11:10am | Break |
| 11:10am to 11:40am | Integrating Primary Care and Obesity Medicine in an Academic Medical CenterLeigh Perreault, MD |
| 11:40am to 12:10pm | Multi-Disciplinary Weight CentersChristopher Still, DO |
| 12:10pm to 12:40pm | Panel Discussion: Models of Delivering Care |
| 12:40pm to 1:40pm | Break |
Pediatrics
| 1:40pm to 2:10pm | Assessment of the Pediatric Patient with ObesityClaudia Fox, MD |
| 2:10pm to 2:50pm | Use of Anti-Obesity Medications in Pediatric PatientsVibha Singhal, MBBS, MPH |
| 2:50pm to 3:30pm | Bariatric Endoscopy and Surgery in the Pediatric PatientCornelia Griggs, MD |
| 3:30pm to 4:00pm | Panel Discussion: Obesity in the Pediatric Population |
| 4:00pm to 4:30pm | Break |
Endoscopic and Surgical Approaches to Treating Obesity
| 4:30pm to 5:10pm | Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, POSE, and TOReBarham Abu Dayyeh, MD, MPH |
| 5:10pm to 5:40pm | Gastric Balloons, Transpyloric Shuttle, and Duodenal ResurfacingAmandeep Singh, MD, PhD |
| 5:40pm to 6:10pm | Update on Bariatric Surgery for ObesityEric Sheu, MD, PhD |
| 6:10pm to 6:40pm | Panel Discussion: Endoscopic and Surgical Approaches to Treating Obesity |
Thursday, June 08, (Course 2023)
| 9:15am to 9:30am | Welcome and Introduction Day 4Course Directors |
Understanding the Needs of Patients with Obesity
| 9:30am to 10:00am | Obesity Treatment as We Age (Sarcopenia, Testosterone, Menopause)Klara Rosenquist, MD |
| 10:00am to 10:30am | Addressing Healthcare Disparities in Obesity TreatmentJamy Ard, MD |
| 10:30am to 11:00am | Ensuring Equal Access to Care for All PatientsWesley Dutton, MD |
| 11:00am to 11:30am | Panel Discussion: Making Sure Underserved Populations Have Equal Access to Care |
| 11:30am to 12:30pm | Break |
Diseases Associated with Obesity
| 12:30pm to 1:00pm | Diagnosis and Staging of NAFLD/NASH in the Patient with ObesityKathleen Corey, MD, MPH |
| 1:00pm to 1:30pm | Treatment of NAFLD/NASH in the Patient with ObesityMichelle Lai, MD, MPH |
| 1:30pm to 2:00pm | Obesity and DiabetesPaul Copeland, MD |
| 2:00pm to 2:30pm | Panel Discussion: Liver Disease and Diabetes |
| 2:30pm to 3:00pm | Break |
| 3:00pm to 3:30pm | Obesity and Cardiovascular DiseaseHarold Edward Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC |
| 3:30pm to 4:00pm | Sleep Health and Sleep ApneaJeremy McConnell, MD |
| 4:00pm to 4:30pm | Orthopedic Considerations in the Patient with ObesityMichelle Look, MD, FAAFP, DABOM |
| 4:30pm to 5:00pm | Panel Discussion: Cardiovascular Disease, Sleep Health, Knee and Hip Replacements |
