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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration Open
10:00 AM - 5:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration Open
Location: Potomac Foyer
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Introduction to Building an Obesity Treatment Plan
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Introduction to Building an Obesity Treatment Plan
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Nicholas Pennings, DO, MFOMA, FACOFP, FAAFP
– Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
CE: .25
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Introduction to Culinary Medicine
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Introduction to Culinary Medicine
Location: Potomac D
Presenter:
Christina Badaracco, MPH, RDN, LDN
– Rewire Health
CE: .75
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Assessment
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Assessment
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Monu Khanna, MD
– Veterans Health Administration
CE: 1.25
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Using Motivational Interviewing
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Using Motivational Interviewing
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Ken Resnicow, PhD
– University of Minnesota and University of Michigan
CE: 1
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Integrating Culinary Medicine into Obesity Medicine
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Integrating Culinary Medicine into Obesity Medicine
Location: Potomac D
Co-Presenter:
Jaclyn Albin, MD
– University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Co-Presenter:
Heidi Davis, MSW
– Providence Health & Services
Co-Presenter:
Shirley Kalwaney, MD, FACP, DABLM
– Inova Health System
CE: 1
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Cardiovascular Disease
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Cardiovascular Disease
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Alison L. Bailey, MD
– Centennial Heart at Parkridge
CE: 1
1:25 PM - 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Pathophysiology
1:25 PM - 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Pathophysiology
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Carl G. Knopke, MD, MFOMA, FAAFP
– Inland Empire Weight Loss
CE: 1.25
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Hands-On Cooking Experience Day 1 & Snack
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Hands-On Cooking Experience Day 1 & Snack
Location: Potomac D
Presenter:
Adante Hart, MPH, RDN, LDN
– Durham County Government
CE: 1.5
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Diabetes Management
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Diabetes Management
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Paloma Rodriguez, MD
– Cleveland Clinic
CE: 1
2:50 PM - 4:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Medication
2:50 PM - 4:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Medication
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Allison L. Rhodes, MD
– The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
CE: 1.5
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Meal Replacements: An Evidence-Based Approach to Obesity Treatment
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Meal Replacements: An Evidence-Based Approach to Obesity Treatment
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Julia Axelbaum, RD, CSOWM
– Form Health
CE: 1
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Funding Your Culinary Medicine Program
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Funding Your Culinary Medicine Program
Location: Potomac D
Co-Presenter:
Jaclyn Albin, MD
– University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Co-Presenter:
Heidi Davis, MSW
– Providence Health & Services
Co-Presenter:
John Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, MS, RD, LD, CSCS
– Suvida Healthcare
CE: .75
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Founder Stories: Starting with an Idea
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Founder Stories: Starting with an Idea
Location: Potomac D
Co-Presenter:
Jaclyn Albin, MD
– University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Co-Presenter:
Heidi Davis, MSW
– Providence Health & Services
Co-Presenter:
Shirley Kalwaney, MD, FACP, DABLM
– Inova Health System
CE: .75
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Physical Activity
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Physical Activity
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Maribeth L. Orr, DO
– Heartland Weight Loss
CE: .75
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Q&A Panel
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Q&A Panel
Location: Potomac C
Moderator:
Nicholas Pennings, DO, MFOMA, FACOFP, FAAFP
– Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Panelist:
Julia Axelbaum, RD, CSOWM
– Form Health
Panelist:
Alison L. Bailey, MD
– Centennial Heart at Parkridge
Panelist:
Ken Resnicow, PhD
– University of Minnesota and University of Michigan
Panelist:
Paloma Rodriguez, MD
– Cleveland Clinic
CE: .5
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Intro to Casework
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Intro to Casework
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Nicholas Pennings, DO, MFOMA, FACOFP, FAAFP
– Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
CE: .25
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lightning Round 1
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lightning Round 1
Location: Potomac AB
Moderator:
Kirsten Frederiksen, MD, MS, FACP, FOMA, DABOM
– Mayo Clinic Florida
CE: .25
Thursday, April 24, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Pre-conference Attendee Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Pre-conference Attendee Breakfast
Location: Potomac Foyer
7:00 AM - 5:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 5:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration Open
Location: Potomac Foyer
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Behavior 1
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Behavior 1
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Aparna Chandrasekaran, MD, FOMA
– Jersey Medical Weight Loss Center
CE: 1
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Casework 1
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Casework 1
Location: Chesapeake Rooms
Presenter:
Ken Resnicow, PhD
– University of Minnesota and University of Michigan
CE: 1.25
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Using Food as Medicine to Treat Disease
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Using Food as Medicine to Treat Disease
Location: Potomac D
Co-Presenter:
Lydia Alexander, MD, MFOMA, DABOM, DACLM
– Enara Health
Co-Presenter:
Christina Badaracco, MPH, RDN, LDN
– Rewire Health
CE: 1
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Behavior 2
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Behavior 2
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Mahtab Ahmed, MD, FOMA, DABOM
– Mercy One Genesis Health System
CE: 1
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Translating Nutrition into Culinary Medicine Techniques
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Translating Nutrition into Culinary Medicine Techniques
Location: Potomac D
Co-Presenter:
John Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, MS, RD, LD, CSCS
– Suvida Healthcare
Co-Presenter:
Adante Hart, MPH, RDN, LDN
– Durham County Government
CE: 1
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Casework 2
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Casework 2
Location: Chesapeake Rooms
Presenter:
Alison L. Bailey, MD
– Centennial Heart at Parkridge
CE: 1.25
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Treatment Strategies 1
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Treatment Strategies 1
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Harold E. Bays, MD, MFOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
– L-MARC Research Center
CE: 1.25
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Hands-On Cooking Experience Day 2 & Lunch
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Hands-On Cooking Experience Day 2 & Lunch
Location: Potomac D
Presenter:
John Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, MS, RD, LD, CSCS
– Suvida Healthcare
CE: 2
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Casework 3
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Casework 3
Location: Chesapeake Rooms
Presenter:
Yael Mauer, MD, MPH, DABOM
– Cleveland Clinic
CE: 1.25
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Treatment Strategies 2
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Treatment Strategies 2
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Aman Rajpal, MD, DABOM, Dipl. of ABCL
– Alameda Health System
CE: 1
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Hormones in Flux: Unlocking Metabolic Health Through the Menopause Transition and Beyond
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Hormones in Flux: Unlocking Metabolic Health Through the Menopause Transition and Beyond
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Courtney Younglove, MD, FOMA, FACOG
– Heartland Weight Loss
CE: 1
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Next Steps for Implementing Culinary Medicine
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Next Steps for Implementing Culinary Medicine
Location: Potomac D
Co-Presenter:
Jaclyn Albin, MD
– University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Co-Presenter:
Christina Badaracco, MPH, RDN, LDN
– Rewire Health
Co-Presenter:
Shirley Kalwaney, MD, FACP, DABLM
– Inova Health System
CE: 1
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Casework 4
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Casework 4
Location: Chesapeake Rooms
Presenter:
Julia Axelbaum, RD, CSOWM
– Form Health
CE: 1.25
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Nutrition
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Nutrition
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Christopher Weber, MD, FACP, FAAP, CSCS, DABOM, FOMA
– Ascension, Medical College of Wisconsin, Refine Wellness Consulting
CE: 1.25
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Breakout: Program Development
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Breakout: Program Development
Location: Potomac D
Co-Presenter:
Adante Hart, MPH, RDN, LDN
– Durham County Government
Co-Presenter:
Heidi Davis, MSW
– Providence Health & Services
CE: 1
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Sarcopenia and Obesity: Muscle Health, Aging, and Weight Management for Women
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Sarcopenia and Obesity: Muscle Health, Aging, and Weight Management for Women
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Inbar Kirson, MD
– OrthoHealth at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
CE: 1
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Closing Q&A for Casework
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Closing Q&A for Casework
Location: Cherry Blossom
Moderator:
Nicholas Pennings, DO, MFOMA, FACOFP, FAAFP
– Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Panelist:
Julia Axelbaum, RD, CSOWM
– Form Health
Panelist:
Alison L. Bailey, MD
– Centennial Heart at Parkridge
Panelist:
Yael Mauer, MD, MPH, DABOM
– Cleveland Clinic
Panelist:
Ken Resnicow, PhD
– University of Minnesota and University of Michigan
CE: .75
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Pediatrics
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Pediatrics
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Valerie M. O'Hara, DO, FAAP, FOMA, DABOM
– Weight & Wellness Clinic, Maine Medical Center
CE: .5
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unlocking Access: Documentation Tips for Navigating the Prior Authorization Process
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unlocking Access: Documentation Tips for Navigating the Prior Authorization Process
Location: Cherry Blossom
Presenter:
Angela K. Fitch, MD, FACP, MFOMA
– knownwell
Presenter:
Carolynn Francavilla, MD, DABOM, FOMA
– Green Mountain Partners for Health
CE: .75
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
PCOS and Obesity
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
PCOS and Obesity
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Basma Faris, MD, CCMS
– Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
CE: 1
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Program Development Report-Out
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Program Development Report-Out
Location: Potomac D
Co-Presenter:
Adante Hart, MPH, RDN, LDN
– Durham County Government
Co-Presenter:
Heidi Davis, MSW
– Providence Health & Services
CE: 1
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bariatric Procedures
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bariatric Procedures
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Richard M. Peterson, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS, DABS-FPMBS
– UT Health San Antonio
CE: 1.25
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Mocktail Mixology
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Mocktail Mixology
Location: Potomac D
Presenter:
John Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, MS, RD, LD, CSCS
– Suvida Healthcare
CE: .75
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Trust in the Digital Age
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Trust in the Digital Age
Location: Cherry Blossom
Presenter:
Karlijn Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA
– Gaining Health
CE: 1
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Reproductive Health and Medical Therapies
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Reproductive Health and Medical Therapies
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Christina Boots, MD, MSCI
– Northwestern Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
CE: 1
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lightning Round 2
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lightning Round 2
Location: Potomac AB
Moderator:
Kirsten Frederiksen, MD, MS, FACP, FOMA, DABOM
– Mayo Clinic Florida
CE: .25
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Innovation Hall Opening Reception
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Innovation Hall Opening Reception
Location: Prince George C
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Poster Presentation at Innovation Hall Opening Reception
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Poster Presentation at Innovation Hall Opening Reception
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Satellite Symposium: Don't Ignore the Snore
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Satellite Symposium: Don't Ignore the Snore
Co-Presenter:
Jeremy McConnell, MD, DABOM, MFOMA
– Florida Sleep Specialists
Co-Presenter:
Allan Damian, MD, FAAP, DABOM
– Skagit Regional Health
CE: 1
Friday, April 25, 2025
6:15 AM - 6:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Bodyweight HIIT
6:15 AM - 6:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Bodyweight HIIT
Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom
Presenter:
Bonnie Costa, DNP, MSN, BSN, APRN, FNP-BC
– Falmouth Hospital Medical Center at Bramblebush
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Evidence-Based Strategies for Obesity Care: Optimizing Nutrition and Outcomes
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Evidence-Based Strategies for Obesity Care: Optimizing Nutrition and Outcomes (Non CME)
Location: Potomac C
Moderator:
Karlijn Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA
– Gaining Health
Presenter:
Angela K. Fitch, MD, FACP, MFOMA
– knownwell
Presenter:
Colleen Dawkins, FNP-C, RDN, CSOWM
– Big Sky Medical Wellness
CE: Non CME
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Power of Partnership: Integrating Obesity Medicine and Bariatric Surgery
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Power of Partnership: Integrating Obesity Medicine and Bariatric Surgery (Non CME)
Location: Potomac D
CE: Non CME
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Breakfast
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Breakfast
Location: Potomac Foyer
7:00 AM - 5:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration / Book Store Open
7:00 AM - 5:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Registration / Book Store Open
Location: Potomac Foyer
7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Presidential Welcome and Address
7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Presidential Welcome and Address
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Lydia Alexander, MD, MFOMA, DABOM, DACLM
– Enara Health
Presenter:
Harold E. Bays, MD, MFOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
– L-MARC Research Center
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Keynote - Breaking Barriers in Obesity Care: Navigating the Ecosystem
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Keynote - Breaking Barriers in Obesity Care: Navigating the Ecosystem
Location: Potomac AB
Moderator:
Joseph Nadglowski, Jr.
– Obesity Action Coalition
Panelist:
Lydia Alexander, MD, MFOMA, DABOM, DACLM
– Enara Health
Panelist:
Michelle Gourdine, MD
– CVS Caremark
Panelist:
Lauren Leanza
– LillyUSA
Panelist:
Carole Mendoza
– Voya Financial
Panelist:
Sylvia Shubert, MHA
– Novo Nordisk Inc.
Panelist:
Marc R. Watkins, MD
– Kroger Health / The Kroger Co.
CE: Non CME
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Bringing Out the Advocate in You
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Bringing Out the Advocate in You
Location: Potomac AB
Co-Presenter:
Carolynn Francavilla, MD, DABOM, FOMA
– Green Mountain Partners for Health
Co-Presenter:
Leslie Golden, MD, MPH, DABFM, DABOM
– Weight in Gold Wellness
CE: .5
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Innovation Hall Break
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Innovation Hall Break
Location: Prince George C
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Scale: Transforming Pediatric and Young Adult Lives with MBS
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Scale: Transforming Pediatric and Young Adult Lives with MBS
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Janey S.A Pratt, MD
– Stanford University School of Medicine
CE: 1
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Investigational Anti-Obesity Medications in the Pipeline
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Investigational Anti-Obesity Medications in the Pipeline
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Harold E. Bays, MD, MFOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
– L-MARC Research Center
CE: 1
11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Movement Break
11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Movement Break
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Career Pathways in Obesity Medicine
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Career Pathways in Obesity Medicine
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Sylvia M. Gonsahn-Bollie, MD, DABOM, FOMA
– Eli Lilly
Panelist:
Tiffani L. Bell Washington, MD, MPH, FAPA, DABOM, DABLM
– The Healthy Weigh MD
Panelist:
Allan L. Hardy, MD, DABOM
– Mary Washington Hospital
Panelist:
Joynita Nicholson, DO, DABOM, FOMA
– Richmond, VA
Panelist:
Katherine Saunders, MD
– Weill Cornell Medicine, FlyteHealth
CE: 1
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Dietary Interventions for Obesity with and without GLP-1s
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Dietary Interventions for Obesity with and without GLP-1s
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Nate Wood, MD, MHS, Chef, DABOM
– Yale School of Medicine
CE: 1
12:35 PM - 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lunch in Innovation Hall
12:35 PM - 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lunch in Innovation Hall
Location: Prince George C
12:50 PM - 1:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Fireside Chat with AMA
12:50 PM - 1:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Fireside Chat with AMA
Location: Potomac C
Panelist:
ToluwalaČĆ© A. Ajayi, MD
– UC San Diego
Panelist:
Carolynn Francavilla, MD, DABOM, FOMA
– Green Mountain Partners for Health
Panelist:
Ethan Lazarus, MD, MFOMA, AMA Delegate
– Clinical Nutrition Center
Panelist:
Jennifer Paisley, MD, FAAP, DABOM
– St. Elizabeth Physician's Group
CE: Non CME
12:50 PM - 1:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Not All Obesity is the Same: Case Study Reviews of MC4R Pathway-Driven Obesity (Non CME)
12:50 PM - 1:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Not All Obesity is the Same: Case Study Reviews of MC4R Pathway-Driven Obesity (Non CME)
Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom
Non CME
CE: Non CME
12:50 PM - 1:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Personalizing Obesity Medicine for Underrecognized Populations
12:50 PM - 1:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Personalizing Obesity Medicine for Underrecognized Populations (Non CME)
Location: Potomac D
Co-Presenter:
Michael G. Knight, MD, MSHP, FACP, DABOM
Co-Presenter:
Scott Kahan, MD, MPH
– National Center for Weight and Wellness
Non CME
CE: Non CME
1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Evidence-Based Management of MASLD and MASH in Patients with Obesity
1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Evidence-Based Management of MASLD and MASH in Patients with Obesity
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Scott Isaacs, MD, FACP, FACE, DABOM
– Emory University School of Medicine
CE: .75
1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Training the Next Generation: Incorporating Obesity Medicine into GME
1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Training the Next Generation: Incorporating Obesity Medicine into GME
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Jared S. Magee, DO, MPH, FACP, DABOM
– National Capital Consortium/ Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Presenter:
Richele L. Corrado, DO, MPH, FACP, DABOM
– Revolution Medicine, Health & Fitness
CE: .75
2:35 PM - 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Movement Break
2:35 PM - 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Movement Break
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Expanding Access: A New Private Practice Model for Pediatric Obesity Care
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Expanding Access: A New Private Practice Model for Pediatric Obesity Care
Location: Potomac C
Co-Presenter:
Suzanne Cuda, MD, MFOMA, FAAP, DABOM
– Alamo City Healthy Kids & Families
Co-Presenter:
Valerie M. O'Hara, DO, FAAP, FOMA, DABOM
– Weight & Wellness Clinic, Maine Medical Center
CE: 1
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Translating Physical Activity Consensus Recommendations to Obesity Care
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Translating Physical Activity Consensus Recommendations to Obesity Care
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
John M. Jakicic, PhD
– University of Kansas Medical Center
CE: 1
3:40 PM - 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Innovation Hall Break
3:40 PM - 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Innovation Hall Break
Location: Prince George C
4:10 PM - 5:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Complex Obesity Cases
4:10 PM - 5:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Complex Obesity Cases
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Ethan Lazarus, MD, MFOMA, AMA Delegate
– Clinical Nutrition Center
CE: 1.25
4:10 PM - 5:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Decoding Obesity Phenotyping: From Research to Your Clinical Practice
4:10 PM - 5:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Decoding Obesity Phenotyping: From Research to Your Clinical Practice
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Andres Acosta, MD, PhD, ABOM
– Mayo Clinic
Presenter:
Zaid Jabbar, MD, MS, ABIM, ABOM
– Duly Health and Care, Babylon Medical Consulting
CE: 1.25
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
OMA Membership Appreciation Event
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
OMA Membership Appreciation Event
Location: Pose Nightclub
Saturday, April 26, 2025
6:15 AM - 6:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Primal Play Method Fitness Class
6:15 AM - 6:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Primal Play Method Fitness Class
Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom
Presenter:
Darryl Edwards, MSc, CES, CertLM, FBSLM, MCIMSPA (Ch), DFSEM(UK)
– Primal Play Method
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Breakfast
Location: Potomac Foyer
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Registration / Book Store Open
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Registration / Book Store Open
Location: Potomac Foyer
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
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Board Installation and Awards Ceremony
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
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Board Installation and Awards Ceremony
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Lydia Alexander, MD, MFOMA, DABOM, DACLM
– Enara Health
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Year in Review
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Year in Review
Location: Potomac AB
Co-Presenter:
Lydia Alexander, MD, MFOMA, DABOM, DACLM
– Enara Health
Co-Presenter:
Harold E. Bays, MD, MFOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC
– L-MARC Research Center
Co-Presenter:
Romeena Lee, DO, MPH
– University of Florida Department of Medicine
Co-Presenter:
Yuval Pinto, MD
– Johns Hopkins Medicine
CE: 1
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Using Obesity Medications in Complex Cases
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Using Obesity Medications in Complex Cases
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Louis Aronne, MD, FACP, DABOM
– Weill Cornell Medicine
CE: 1
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Innovation Hall Break
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Innovation Hall Break
Location: Prince George C
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Don't Miss the Clues! Advanced Bariatric Nutrition and the MBS Patient
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Donāt Miss the Clues! Advanced Bariatric Nutrition and the MBS Patient
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Sue Benson-Davies, PhD, DCN, MPH, RDN, LN, FAND
– Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota
CE: 1
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Emotional Brain Training: Treat the Stress Response for Lasting Weight Loss
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Emotional Brain Training: Treat the Stress Response for Lasting Weight Loss
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Laurel Mellin, PhD
– Solution Foundation
CE: 1
11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
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Movement Break
11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
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Movement Break
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
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Empowering Comprehensive Obesity Care from Youth to Adulthood
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
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Empowering Comprehensive Obesity Care from Youth to Adulthood
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Claudia Fox, MD, MPH, Dipl ABOM
– University of Minnesota, Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine
CE: 1
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
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Not Your Fault: Ineffective Treatment Response & Strategies to Move Forward
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
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Not Your Fault: Ineffective Treatment Response & Strategies to Move Forward
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Lori A. Wenz, AGNP-C, BC-ADM, FOMA
– Western Colorado Weight Care
Presenter:
Susan M. Bowlin, DNP, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC, CBN
– Priority One Weight Loss, PLLC
CE: 1
12:35 PM - 1:50 PM
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Lunch in Innovation Hall
12:35 PM - 1:50 PM
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Lunch in Innovation Hall
Location: Prince George C
12:50 PM - 1:35 PM
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Beyond the Weight: Understanding Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity (Non CME)
12:50 PM - 1:35 PM
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Beyond the Weight: Understanding Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity (Non CME)
Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom
Non CME
CE: Non CME
12:50 PM - 1:35 PM
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Product Theater for ZepboundĀ® (Tirzepatide) Injection
12:50 PM - 1:35 PM
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Product Theater for ZepboundĀ® (Tirzepatide) Injection (Non CME)
Location: Potomac D
Presenter:
Scott Kahan, MD, MPH
– National Center for Weight and Wellness
Non CME
CE: Non CME
1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
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Unmasking Lipedema in Obesity: Key Diagnostic Tips & Management Strategies
1:50 PM - 2:35 PM
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Unmasking Lipedema in Obesity: Key Diagnostic Tips & Management Strategies
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Courtney Mascio, OT/L, CLT
– The Lipedema Foundation
Presenter:
Celia M. Egan, MD, DABOM, MSCP
– true. Women's Health
Presenter:
Sarah M. Bramblette, MSHL
– Obesity Action Coalition
CE: .75
1:50 PM - 3:05 PM
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Opportunity for Shared Decision Making: Tirzepatide for OSA with Obesity
1:50 PM - 3:05 PM
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Opportunity for Shared Decision Making: Tirzepatide for OSA with Obesity
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Angela K. Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FOMA, FTOS
– NP Obesity Treatment Center
Presenter:
Jeremy McConnell, MD, DABOM, MFOMA
– Florida Sleep Specialists
CE: 1.25
2:35 PM - 3:05 PM
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Optimising Movement for Obesity Management: Evidence-Based Applications
2:35 PM - 3:05 PM
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Optimising Movement for Obesity Management: Evidence-Based Applications
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Darryl Edwards, MSc, CES, CertLM, FBSLM, MCIMSPA (Ch), DFSEM(UK)
– Primal Play Method
CE: .5
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM
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Innovation Hall Break and Closing
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM
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Innovation Hall Break and Closing
Location: Prince George C
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM
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Bridging the Gap: Building Seamless, Multidisciplinary Obesity Care Across the Lifespan
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM
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Bridging the Gap: Building Seamless, Multidisciplinary Obesity Care Across the Lifespan
Location: Potomac C
Co-Presenter:
Eileen A. Chaves, PhD
– Nationwide Children's Hospital
Co-Presenter:
Laura Davisson, MD, MPH, FACP, DABOM
– West Virginia University School of Medicine
Co-Presenter:
Treah Haggerty, MD, MS
– West Virginia University
Co-Presenter:
Valerie M. O'Hara, DO, FAAP, FOMA, DABOM
– Weight & Wellness Clinic, Maine Medical Center
CE: 1
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM
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Muscle Safety: Addressing GLP-1 Agonist Concerns with Exercise & Nutrition
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM
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Muscle Safety: Addressing GLP-1 Agonist Concerns with Exercise & Nutrition
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Christos S. Katsanos, PhD
– Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic Arizona
CE: 1
4:35 PM - 4:40 PM
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Movement Break
4:35 PM - 4:40 PM
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Movement Break
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
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Better Together: Optimizing Obesity Care through Medical and Surgical Collaboration
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
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Better Together: Optimizing Obesity Care through Medical and Surgical Collaboration
Location: Potomac C
Co-Presenter:
Lydia Alexander, MD, MFOMA, DABOM, DACLM
– Enara Health
Co-Presenter:
Richard M. Peterson, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS, DABS-FPMBS
– UT Health San Antonio
In partnership with
CE: 1
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
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Intersection of Cancer and Obesity
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
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Intersection of Cancer and Obesity
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Angela K. Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FOMA, FTOS
– NP Obesity Treatment Center
Presenter:
Karen Collins, FNP, WHNP, CNM, DNP
– Springfield Clinic, Peoria
CE: 1
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sponsored Dinner 1 Hosted by Vivus (Non CME)
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sponsored Dinner 1 Hosted by Vivus (Non CME)
Location: Old Hickory
Presenter:
Anthony Auriemma, MD, JD, FOMA
– Ascension Illinois Weight Loss Solutions
CE: Non CME
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sponsored Dinner 2 Hosted by Vivus (Non CME)
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sponsored Dinner 2 Hosted by Vivus (Non CME)
Location: Old Hickory
Presenter:
Karlijn Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA
– Gaining Health
CE: Non CME
Sunday, April 27, 2025
6:15 AM - 7:00 AM
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Experts on the Move
6:15 AM - 7:00 AM
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Experts on the Move
Location: Prince George C Foyer
Presenter:
Karlijn Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA
– Gaining Health
CE: .75
6:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Registration Open
6:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Registration Open
Location: Potomac Foyer
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Breakfast
Location: Potomac Foyer
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
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Engage with Experts
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
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Engage with Experts
Location: Potomac D
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
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Break
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
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Break
Location: Potomac Foyer
8:10 AM - 9:10 AM
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Obesity Medicine and Artificial Intelligence: Now and What's to Come
8:10 AM - 9:10 AM
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Obesity Medicine and Artificial Intelligence: Now and What's to Come
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Angela K. Fitch, MD, FACP, MFOMA
– knownwell
Presenter:
Alexander Singh, BS
– knownwell
Presenter:
Megan Mirgorodsky, MS, RD, LDN
– knownwell
CE: 1
8:10 AM - 9:10 AM
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The Challenges of Obesity Medicine in Disadvantaged Communities
8:10 AM - 9:10 AM
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The Challenges of Obesity Medicine in Disadvantaged Communities
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Mollie M. Cecil, MD, FAAFP, DABOM
– WVU Medicine United Hospital Center
Presenter:
Emily N. Shreve, RD, LD, CLC
– WVU Medicine United Hospital Center
CE: 1
9:10 AM - 9:15 AM
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Movement Break
9:10 AM - 9:15 AM
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Movement Break
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Advocacy in Action: Real-Life Perspectives and Strategies
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Advocacy in Action: Real-Life Perspectives and Strategies
Location: Potomac C
Moderator:
Leslie Golden, MD, MPH, DABFM, DABOM
– Weight in Gold Wellness
Panelist:
Laura Davisson, MD, MPH, FACP, DABOM
– West Virginia University School of Medicine
Panelist:
Michelle Look, MD, FAAFP
– San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center Weight Management
Panelist:
Cate Varney, DO, FAAFP, FOMA, ABOM
– UVA Health System/University of Virginia School of Medicine
CE: .75
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Women, Hormones, and Obesity: A Lifelong Journey
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Women, Hormones, and Obesity: A Lifelong Journey
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Sandra Christensen, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, MFOMA, FAANP
– Integrative Medical Weight Management
CE: .75
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
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Break
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
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Break
Location: Potomac Foyer
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
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Coding for Obesity Medicine
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
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Coding for Obesity Medicine
Location: Potomac C
Presenter:
Crystal Watters, CPC, CGSC
– Monument Health Member, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
CE: 1
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
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Updates in Obesity Management and Cardiometabolic Health
10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
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Updates in Obesity Management and Cardiometabolic Health
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Yael Mauer, MD, MPH, DABOM
– Cleveland Clinic
CE: 1
11:10 AM - 11:15 AM
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Movement Break
11:10 AM - 11:15 AM
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Movement Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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Behavior, Cognition, and Metabolism-Brain Pathophysiology in Obesity
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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Behavior, Cognition, and Metabolism-Brain Pathophysiology in Obesity
Location: Potomac AB
Presenter:
Vyvyane Loh, MD
– Transform Alliance for Health
CE: .75