Phoenix Children's 10th Annual Childhood Obesity Symposium 2024

Friday, May 17, 2024, 9:00 AM - 3:10 PM, Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.00 hours)

The goal is to bring stakeholders together and encourage collaboration, generate new ideas, and enhance their knowledge base to improve the health and lives of children and families affected by obesity and at high risk of developing chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver to name a few.

1. Prescribe as appropriate pediatric pharmacotherapy as the first line treatment for patients with obesity and T2DM
2. Apply new knowledge related to the relationship between mental health and obesity, such as avoiding the use of stigmatizing language.
3. Apply new knowledge related to the disparities in children and adolescents with obesity/T2DM
4. Counsel pediatric patients regarding fitness, exercise, and diet.
5. Reduce pediatric patient obesity and associated risks of developing chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver disease.

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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Phoenix Children's. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy

Please contact the coordinator/activity director for cancellation details.

Accessibility Statement
 
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME activity coordinator.

 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, May 17, 2024