OVERVIEW

Mastering Modern Obesity Management is organized by VCU Health and will be held on Nov 07, 2026 at The Westin Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, United States of America.

Description:
Join national and local experts for Mastering Modern Obesity Management, a cutting-edge educational experience designed.This conference offers essential insights into the latest pharmacological therapies to support your patients’ weight loss goals, while underscoring the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care. Explore the evidence behind the latest treatment options, including endoscopic and surgical interventions, and learn how to collaborate effectively across specialties to optimize outcomes.

Whether you're looking to enhance your prescribing skills or understand when and how to refer for surgical consultations, this program will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to deliver comprehensive, personalized obesity care.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the obesity epidemic and its implications on personal and population health
  • Differentiate between multiple medical interventions for weight loss, including dietary, pharmaceutical, surgical, and other therapies
  • Apply obesity medicine treatments and interventions to daily practice, including knowing when to prescribe medications and make referrals to specialists if necessary

KEY DATES

Registrations Open
16 Sep, 2026
Registrations Open
Event Start Date
07 Nov, 2026
Event Start Date
Event End Date
07 Nov, 2026
Event End Date
Credits

Credits:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (Partners) and Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Surgery. Partners 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.

Physician Continuing Education:
Partners designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity is 5.25 ANCC contact hours.

  • 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 5.25 Contact Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianNursingPharmacistPhysician AssistantEndocrinologistsSurgeonsStudentsHealthcare ProfessionalsResidentsFamily MedicineNutritionistsNursesDietitianMental Health ProfessionalsAllied Health ProfessionalsFellowsPsychologistsAdvanced Practice ProvidersBariatric SurgeonsRegistered Nurse

    SPECIALITIES

    Obesity MedicineEndocrinologyBariatric SurgeryFamily Medicine

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    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationThe Westin Richmond
    6631 West Broad St

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