The University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

presents

Obesity Medicine/Weight Management Conference 2024

Friday, November 8, 2024

Delta Hotel in South Burlington, Vermont

Obesity Medicine Conference



REGISTRATION OPEN!

Agenda

Faculty

Attendee Registration

Exhibitor Registration

Course Director

Jennifer Kelly, DO

Jennifer Kelly, DO, FACE, CCD
Division Chief, Endocrinology and Diabetes
Director, Metabolic Bone Program
Professor, Larner College of Medicine
University of Vermont Medical Center

Course Description

This conference is designed to improve the skills of the primary care healthcare team as they navigate new treatments in obesity medicine and weight management. The conference will focus on issues related to obesity management and will provide practical and updated strategies for assessment and treatment. A wide spectrum of diagnostic, management and treatment options will be presented.

Audience

Primary Care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, and other members of the primary care team.

Topics include:

  • Healthcare Disparities and Larger People
  • Obesity Surgery
  • Weight Loss Initiatives
  • Skills before Pills

Tuition

 Registration Fee through 10/15Late Registration Fee beginning 10/16
MD, DO, ND$275$300
Advanced Practice Professionals (NP, PA)$225$250
Nurses, Pharmacists, and Other Healthcare Professionals$175$200

Refunds

Refunds, minus an administrative fee of $75, will be made only if notice of cancellation is received in writing to uvmcmie@med.uvm.edu by October 20, 2024. Substitutions can be arranged by calling 802-656-2292, but refunds are not possible after October 20.

Substitutions can be arranged by notifying us by email or phone call (802) 656-2292 but refunds are not possible after this date.

Accreditation

ja logo with commendationIn support of improving patient care, The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont 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.

The University of Vermont designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 7.0 Nursing Contact Hours.

The AAFP has reviewed Obesity Medicine/Weight Management 2024 and deemed it acceptable for up to 7.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/08/2024 to 11/08/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course has been approved for 7.0 hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. The approval number issued is: UAN JA0000335-0000-24-018-L01-P

This program is approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 7.0 CPEUs for Registered Dietitians.

This program was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.  It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participation completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Hotel Information

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in South Burlington, Vermont. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel as soon as possible and indicate your participation in the course to receive special conference rates ($199 plus taxes and fees).

To secure a room at this rate, please use our event-specific reservation link no later than October 7. Room rates cannot be guaranteed after this time and are based on availability.