Treating Obesity 2016: The Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine

Presented by authorities in medicine, surgery, pediatrics, nutrition, endocrinology, gastroenterology and psychology from the country’s leading obesity treatment centers, this course covers critical topics in the prevention and treatment of obesity and related disorders. It includes didactic lectures, panel discussions, and case-based interactive workshops to improve participants’ ability to care for patients with obesity. In addition, a subspecialty board review is offered for participants preparing for the American Board of Obesity Medicine subspecialty board examination.

Highlights of the 2016 program include:
Tools for specialized evaluation of the patient with obesity
New strategies for the medical management of adult patients with obesity
Workshops for more effective counseling
Guidance to match patients with optimal therapies (medical, surgical, dietary, lifestyle)
Developing a strategy for personalized care
How to optimize medical outcomes of the bariatric surgical patient
Guidance for safe and effective use of medical and surgical treatments for obesity in adolescents
Family-based therapies for treating obesity in children
Education on food as a hormone (not just a fuel)
Strategies for building a successful obesity management practice
How to communicate better with patients, payers, colleagues, and referring physicians