Program Description: 

This is a quarterly lecture series to exchange ideas and viewpoints between Clinicians, Researchers (Basic, translational, and population health), and Policymakers and work towards "Decreasing the burden of obesity and metabolic diseases in Wisconsin and Beyond". This speaker series is open all FH and MCW providers and scientists and the community at large to develop a working knowledge and understanding of the current status of treatment and prevention strategies for obesity, where the gaps lie, and engage in a productive dialogue to benefit patients in future. 

Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Allied Health Care Professionals
Learning objectives: 
  • Pathophysiological processes related obesity and metabolic diseases
  • Medical and Surgical treatment options for obesity and metabolic diseases
  • Prevention and policy initiatives related to obesity and metabolic diseases
Faculty & credentials: 


Activity Director: Srividya Kidambi, MD, MS

 

All persons in control of content have NO relevant relationships to disclose.

Contact

Name: 
Roland James
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-4992
Series date: 
01/01/2020 - 4:30pm CST to 12/31/2020 - 5:30pm CST

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.  

Series location: 
The Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Road
HUB A1015/A1035
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States