What is the Needed Wrap-Around Care When Treating Obesity with Pharmacotherapy | Orgain Healthcare Professional Education Series
Join us for a dynamic webinar focused on the essential wrap-around care required when treating obesity with pharmacotherapy. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of how a multidisciplinary approach can enhance patient outcomes, addressing critical aspects such as behavioral support, nutritional counseling, physical activity, and mental health interventions. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to optimize care plans and improve patient success in obesity management through an integrated, holistic model.
Jamy Ard, M.D.
Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention and Vice Dean for Clinical Research at Wake Forest School of Medicine
Jamy Ard, M.D. completed his medical training at Duke University Medical Center and is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention and Vice Dean for Clinical Research at Wake Forest School of Medicine. He is also co-director of the Advocate Health Wake Forest Baptist Weight Management Center, directing medical weight management programs. Dr. Ard conducts research on the clinical management of obesity and strategies to improve treatment outcomes in underserved and underrepresented populations. He has served on several expert panels and guideline development committees, including the 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS Guideline Panel on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults. Dr. Ard is serving as president of The Obesity Society in 2024.
Presenter
Jamy Ard, M.D.
Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention and Vice Dean for Clinical Research at Wake Forest School of Medicine
Course Overview
| Released: | 2/27/25 |
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| Expires: | 10/2/27 |
| Duration: | 1:05:52 |
| Level: | Level 2 |
| Available Credit: | 1.0 CPEU |
| Performance Indicators: | 11.4.4; 11.4.7; 11.5.2; 11.5.3 |
This course has been approved for continuing education for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Dietetic Technicians, Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
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