Frontline Forward in Obesity Management:

From Early Intervention to Lifelong Impact in Primary Care

The Rhode Island Academy of Physician Associates cordially invites you to attend a CE/CME-certified live webinar titled, “Frontline Forward in Obesity Management: From Early Intervention to Lifelong Impact in Primary Care.” The goal of this program is to improve the knowledge, confidence, and competence of frontline healthcare professionals to optimize care for patients with obesity through evidence-based strategies.

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FACULTY PRESENTER

Kimberley Sampson-Paine, MD, MSc, FACOG

Chair, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Dartmouth Health

Bennington, Vermont

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Hanover, New Hampshire

Agenda

●   Welcome

●   Approaching Obesity from a Chronic Disease Management Model

●   Setting the Stage for Success: Individualizing Treatment Plans

●   In It for the Long Haul: Unpacking Strategies for Long-term Management

●   Q&A Session

Target Audience:

This educational program is designed for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates who care for patients with obesity.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:

●   Leverage recommended assessments that frame obesity as a chronic disease requiring timely treatment and long-term management

●   Tailor individualized treatment and monitoring plans for patients with obesity incorporating the latest evidence, guidelines, and patient-specific needs

●   Appraise recent safety and efficacy evidence for novel and emerging therapies for obesity