MORNING SESSIONS

Welcome
Jeffrey Zigman, M.D., Ph.D.

9–9:40 a.m.
Medications to help lose weight and curb appetite - Chellse Gazda, M.D.
Several medications are now available to treat obesity. In this session, participants will learn about the different types of medications designed to aid in weight loss and appetite suppression, their mechanisms of action, potential benefits and side effects, and how they can be used together with lifestyle modifications to achieve weight loss goals. Moreover, the seminar will cover the criteria for prescribing these medications and their accessibility through medical professionals.

9:40–9:45 a.m.
5-minute break

9:45–10:55 a.m.
Building a nourishing plate - Jaclyn Albin, M.D., and Milette Siler, RD, LD, CCMS
* Live cooking demonstration
In this session, a physician and dietician who specialize in Culinary Medicine will present an interactive cooking demonstration. The presentation aims to showcase how patients can enjoy delicious and affordable food while making healthy dietary changes that are both nourishing and accessible.

10:55–11 a.m.
5-minute break

11:00 a.m.–Noon
Why 2023 is a pivotal year for obesity care - Ted Kyle, RPh, M.B.A.
After decades of efforts to cope with steadily rising rates of obesity affecting people more severely, we are finally beginning to have better tools for helping with it. How is this affecting the people who live with obesity and the public perception of this complex chronic disease? Conscien Health founder Ted Kyle will describe the changes we're experiencing and what may lie ahead.

Noon–1 p.m.
Lunch break

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

Obesity Treatment Bootcamp

1–1:45 p.m.
How to perform a motivational dietary intake with your patients - Jeff Schellinger, M.C.N., RD, CSOWM
In this seminar, registered dietician Jeff Schellinger will demonstrate how to conduct a motivational dietary intake with patients. The presentation will cover strategies for identifying patients' dietary goals, barriers to change, and readiness to make changes. Schellinger will discuss the use of motivational interviewing techniques to build rapport with patients and elicit their intrinsic motivation to make healthy dietary changes. The seminar will include practical tips for developing personalized dietary plans tailored to individual patients' needs and preferences.

1:45–2:30 p.m.
Practical aspects of using available obesity medications - Jaime Almandoz, M.D., M.B.A., FTOS
Highly effective medications are revolutionizing the treatment of obesity. Patient-centered care includes knowing when to recommend additional therapies for weight loss and which ones to choose. This session will review the mechanisms of action and use of approved anti-obesity medications, including newer and emerging therapies.

2:30–3:15 p.m.
Weight loss surgery options for your patients - Melanie Hafford, M.D.
This presentation by bariatric surgeon Dr. Melanie Hafford will cover the different surgical options available to assist in weight loss. The presentation will review the benefits, risks, and success rates associated with each type of weight loss surgery, including laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. Dr. Hafford will discuss the criteria for patient selection, preoperative preparation, and postoperative management.

3:15–4 p.m.
Patient vignettes - moderated by Jeffrey Zigman, M.D., Ph.D.
A panel discussion of patient cases, among today's speakers, that will expand on the concepts introduced earlier in the day.

4:00 p.m.
Closing remarks
Jeffrey Zigman, M.D., Ph.D.