13194, Webcast:"Genetics and Epigenetics of Obesity" (May 28, 2013)

This educational activity is designed to provide the latest information about common problems encountered in pediatric practice and will benefit all health care providers who work with children including pediatricians, family practice physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

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

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

The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Target Audience

  • Pediatricians
  • Family medicine providers
  • Advanced Practice Nurses
  • Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

 

  • Know that obesity has a significant hereditary component.
  • Be aware of rare monogenic forms of obesity.
  • Have an overview of current knowledge about genetic and epigenetic influences on everyday obesity.
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Jacob Hill
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 266-8617
Email: 
jhill@chw.org
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
05/28/2013
Course expires: 
05/28/2015
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Practical Pediatrics Webcast (2013 - 2016)

Planning committee:

  • Activity director: Kevin Walter, MD
  • Tammy Langhoff, APNP

Speaker(s):

Omar Ali, MD, is pediatric endocrinologist at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, an assistant professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a member of Children's Specialty Group.

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

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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