Description

CCRN’s second annual Obesity Summit, entitled Beyond the Scale, transcended the boundaries set by traditional chronic disease management conferences. The two-day virtual conference covered broad aspects of obesity medicine. This patient-centered conference delivered the latest evidence in the diagnosis and management of obesity in clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

• Examine the impact of obesity on patients and apply a patient focused approach to obesity management.
• Recognize the role of nutrition in obesity management.
• Recognize the pharmacological and psychological aspects of obesity care.
• Define appropriate treatment strategies to reduce risk from comorbid conditions.

Planning Committee 

• Milan Gupta, MD, FRCPC, FCCS, CPC(HC)
• Sean Wharton, MD, PharmD
• Yvonne Kangong, MD, MPH, CCFP, DABOM
• Ian Patton, Director of Advocacy & Public Engagement, Obesity Canada
• Sandy Van, MD, CCFP, ABOM Diplomate

This program was developed by CCRN and has received unrestricted educational grant funding.

Program slides:

A copy of the program slides will be available to CCRN members with a Resource Library subscription after the conference concludes. To view pricing and download options, please visit the Resources tab.