Merritt Lecture – Obesity and Women’s Health: Understanding Obesity Across the Life Continuum

Add to Calendar Merritt Lecture – Obesity and Women’s Health: Understanding Obesity Across the Life Continuum 9/11/2019 8:15:00 AM 9/11/2019 10:00:00 AM America/New_York Walther Hall, IU School of Medicine false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 8:15 AM - 10:00 AM, Walther Hall, IU School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

Target Audience
Adolescent Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism , Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Preventive Medicine, Public Health

Overview
Designed to change healthcare team resulting in improved knowledge regarding obesity.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
  1. What is obesity, its prevalence, and its pathophysiology?
  2. Summarize how normal and abnormal hormone regulation impact obesity in women from puberty through later ages.
  3. What are treatment options for obesity in women?
  4. What are considerations for prescribing medications for weight reduction, and what is the recommended follow up for maximizing success with these patients?
  5. When are surgical interventions indicated, and how should patient be prepared for this consultation?

Registration

The registration is free, however pre-registration is required. 

The lecture will be held at Joseph E. Walther Hall Auditorium, 2nd floor at 980 W. Walnut Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202.


Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Indiana University School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
Indiana University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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