Obesity Basic Medical Treatment Course

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Embassy Suites Detroit – Southfield (28100 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48034; 248.350.2000)

Embassy Suites Boston at Logan Airport (207 Porter Road, Boston, MA 02128; 617.567.5000) Group rate of $129 (+tax) available until Feb. 27, 2012; Group rate code: ASBP

Additional 2012 workshops are being scheduled for Miami, Portland, Cincinnati, Cleveland, San Jose, Columbus, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Austin, Nashville and Jacksonville. Please visit this website frequently for specific date announcements.

Course content focuses on the following:

Evaluation of the Obese Patient

What is different about a workup of an overweight/obese patient? Learn about the critical lab data needed to determine the right course of action for these patients.

Obesity and Co-morbid Conditions

Identify and manage metabolic disorders including type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, depression and other conditions that impair weight loss.

Dietary Treatment

A discussion of current thoughts on nutrition and the dietetic exchange system. Includes a review of pyramid systems and their flaws, fad diets and why they usually fail, reputable formula diets, and vitamin and mineral supplements.

Pharmacotherapy for the Obese Patient

Discussion of the pharmacology of currently available and emerging medications. Includes a review of drug interactions including Xenical, Ephedra and Metformin.

Behavioral Basics

A comprehensive weight-loss program includes behavior modification. What techniques are most successful and how are they implemented?

Starting a Practice: The Business of Bariatric Medicine

What are the essentials in starting a bariatric practice? Obtain information about office and practice development, staff training, patient recruitment, commonly asked questions, and other essentials of a bariatric practice.