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Add to my calendar 2021-04-10 09:00:00 2021-04-10 13:00:00 UBC BC Obesity Society Virtual Conference Please join us virtually for BC Obesity Society virtual conference. This meeting serves as a forum to connect health care practitioners who have a specific interest in caring for the obese patient. Expert and guest speakers from the obesity discipline will review a broad range of topics on obesity and bariatrics. Speakers: Dr. Nam Nguyen Dr. David E. Harris Dr. Michael Lyon, MD, DipABOM Dr. Daniel Birch, MSc, MD, FRCSC, FACS Dr. Sarah Chapelsky, MD, FRCPC Dr. David Macklin, MD, CCFP Dr. Sean Irwin, MIT, MRD, PhD Dr. Owen Reid, MD, FRCSC Dr. Siobhan Key, MD, DipABOM Learning objectives: Define standards of Practice for Medical Weight Management Clinics Discuss weight loss surgery Discuss approaches to the management of obesity Discuss behavior therapy in obesity management Review food systems  Measuring the benefits of post-bariatric body contouring How to join: Registration required: https://ubccpd.ca/course/bcos2021 - after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the information to join.  CME: This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and has been approved by UBC CPD for up to 3.5 MOC Section 1 Group Learning credits. This program meets the ertification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 3.5 Mainpro+ Group Learning credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity. Disclaimer: The CME Event Calendar contains information originating from other sources. While every attempt is made to ensure that all information is accurately referenced, we do not guarantee the accuracy, quality or CME accreditation of posted events. Before registering for this event, please refer to the provincially harmonized CME Policy regarding reimbursement requirements for courses and conferences. Online Event Physician Education physician.education@northernhealth.ca America/Vancouver public
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Add to Calendar: End Date 2024-04-26 15:10:43 2021-04-10 13:00:00 UBC BC Obesity Society Virtual Conference Multiple presentations addressing care for obese patients. Online Event Physicians rajbir.singh@opin.ca America/Vancouver public

Please join us virtually for BC Obesity Society virtual conference. This meeting serves as a forum to connect health care practitioners who have a specific interest in caring for the obese patient. Expert and guest speakers from the obesity discipline will review a broad range of topics on obesity and bariatrics.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Nam Nguyen
  • Dr. David E. Harris
  • Dr. Michael Lyon, MD, DipABOM
  • Dr. Daniel Birch, MSc, MD, FRCSC, FACS
  • Dr. Sarah Chapelsky, MD, FRCPC
  • Dr. David Macklin, MD, CCFP
  • Dr. Sean Irwin, MIT, MRD, PhD
  • Dr. Owen Reid, MD, FRCSC
  • Dr. Siobhan Key, MD, DipABOM

Learning objectives:

  • Define standards of Practice for Medical Weight Management Clinics
  • Discuss weight loss surgery
  • Discuss approaches to the management of obesity
  • Discuss behavior therapy in obesity management
  • Review food systems 
  • Measuring the benefits of post-bariatric body contouring

How to join:

CME: This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and has been approved by UBC CPD for up to 3.5 MOC Section 1 Group Learning credits. This program meets the ertification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 3.5 Mainpro+ Group Learning credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.

Disclaimer: The CME Event Calendar contains information originating from other sources. While every attempt is made to ensure that all information is accurately referenced, we do not guarantee the accuracy, quality or CME accreditation of posted events. Before registering for this event, please refer to the provincially harmonized CME Policy regarding reimbursement requirements for courses and conferences.

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