EM2508D "Personalized Approaches to Obesity Treatment" (IM GR-081525)

Purpose and Overview

Obesity is a chronic and complex medical disease associated with numerous medical conditions.  However, factors contributing to obesity are unique to each patient.  As novel and potent therapies arise for obesity treatment, we require current, evidence based strategies to build personalized plans ensuring sustainable and healthy outcomes for our patients.  

Target Audience

UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • Advise patients that obesity is a chronic medical disease and how a personalized approach to obesity treatment improves associated medical conditions
  • Discuss latest anti-obesity medications and novel therapies that target obesity and related cardiometabolic diseases
  • Outline personalized lifestyle strategies to sustainably improve metabolic health.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
Course opens: 
08/15/2025
Course expires: 
09/15/2025
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Photo: First Last, M.D.
Tonia Vinton, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Endocrinology

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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