Obesity Symposium

Friday, October 30, 2020, 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM


This symposium will provide valuable information to providers who care for patients with obesity. Health professionals who will be interested in the content of this program are Primary Care Physicians, Specialty Care Physicians, Medical Weight Loss Physicians, Bariatric Surgeons. Pharmacists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Clinical Psychologists, Registered Dietitians, Exercise Specialists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Nurses.

1. Recite the criteria, treatment options, and outcomes of weight loss services available to patients with obesity in the state of IN and central IN region;
2. Recognize effective ways to discuss with patients the impact of obesity on outcomes and need for its effective treatment;
3. Identify mechanisms of obesity and the current state of obesity care in the state of IN and central IN; and
4. Identify factors that promote weight gain in Bariatric patients after surgery due to the effects of COVID-19 and lack of social support.

$25- Indiana University, IU Health, IU Health Physicians (IUHP) health professionals, and students $50- Non-IU affiliate health professionals

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact the IUSM CME office at 317-274-0104 or [email protected]. One week advance notice will allow us to provide seamless access. Please ensure to specify the accommodations you need in order to participate.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.00 hours), ACPE Contact Hours (4.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (4.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (4.00 hours), Social Work Category I CEU (4.00 hours)

Friday, October 30, 2020

Nearly 100 million individuals are affected by obesity in the United States. As we seek to provide solutions and treatment options to those affected by obesity, we invite you to partner with us as we present the IU Health and IU School of Medicine Obesity Symposium.

The IU Health Physicians and IU School of Medicine Obesity Symposium will include content for weight loss programs, obesity researchers, and healthcare providers who aim to promote health and wellness in the state of Indiana and across our nation. In 2019, over 90 attendees participated in the event.

The 2020 IU Health and IU School of Medicine Obesity Symposium will be held virtually via Zoom on Friday, October 30 from Noon - 4:30 pm..

Sponsorship opportunities:

 Virtual AV Services-Marketing Support - $2000
Your contribution will assist IU Health and IU School of Medicine in offering quality virtual programming. With your support, we will direct attendees to a link featuring a “Welcome” from your company representative prior to the start of the Scientific Sessions. Your company also will have inclusion in the virtual exhibit as well as your company’s name recognized on the symposium registration website. Additionally, your company will be provided 4 complimentary registrations for the symposium.

 Marketing Support Tiers
Companies may participate by providing the Obesity Symposium with additional Marketing support in the following amounts: 

•  Platinum Level - $1500
• Gold Level - $1000
• Silver Level - $500

 Your support for the Obesity Symposium allows IU Health and IU School of Medicine to continue offering outstanding educational programs for our colleagues. The symposium will recognize your contribution in all digital communication, as well as show your company name on the symposium registration website. Your company will also be provided 2 complimentary registrations for the symposium.

 Virtual Exhibit $500
The 2020 Virtual Obesity Symposium list of exhibitors and sponsors will be promoted to all the attendees. The exhibit will feature your company's profile and contact information. Companies will be able to provide PDF's of company brochures and other literature. Your company name will be linked to your company website external from the accredited content. All attendees will be sent a link to the virtual exhibit and updated regularly as to the companies exhibiting.

For more information contact Cathleen Carlos, RN, MSN/ED, CCRP, Bariatric Surgery Program Coordinator.