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Description

CCRN’s inaugural “Beyond the Scale - Obesity Summit” will cover broad aspects of obesity medicine with a focus on the patient voice. With a patient focus at heart, this conference aims to deliver the latest evidence in the management of obesity and related complications to Canada’s healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

Following participation in this program, participants will be able to:

• Consider the impact of obesity on patients and apply a patient focused approach to obesity management.
• Recognize the role of nutrition in obesity management.
• Recognize the pharmacological and psychological aspects of obesity care.
• Define appropriate treatment strategies to reduce risk from comorbid conditions.

Planning Committee 

• Milan Gupta, MD, FRCPC, FCCS, CPC(HC) - Co-Chair
• Sean Wharton, MD, PharmD - Co-Chair
• Denise Campbell-Scherer, MD, PhD, CCFP, FCFP
• Sandra Elia, Ultra-Processed Food Addiction Counselor
• Yvonne Kangong, MD, MPH, CCFP, DABOM
• Anil Maheshwari, MD, CCFP, DABOM, DABFM

CFPC Accreditation:

This 1-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certi?ed by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 6.50 Mainpro+ credits.

AAFP Accreditation:

Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians are eligible to receive up to 6.50 Prescribed credit hours for attendance at this meeting/event due to a reciprocal agreement with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

RCPSC Accreditation:

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1)  as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the University of Calgary Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. This activity has been approved for a maximum of 6.50 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

AMA Accreditation:

Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 

This program was developed by CCRN and has received unrestricted educational grant funding.