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Title: Obesity: Etiology, Prevention and Treatment 
Brochure: Download Conference Brochure (PDF) 
Course Director(s): Sharon R. Akabas, Ph.D., Louis J. Aronne, M.D., Ari Shechter, Ph.D., and Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Ph.D. 
Specialty: Internal Medicine/Family Practice/General Practice 
Secondary Specialty: Pediatrics 
Dates: 05/01/2019 - 05/05/2019 
Location: William Black Medical Research Building
Alumni Auditorium, 650 West 168th Street
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, NY 10032 
Course Number: IHN PM 5 
Description & Objectives: Lifestyle behaviors – including diet, physical inactivity, alcohol abuse, and tobacco use – have been linked to an increased risk of the leading causes of death and chronic diseases in the US and around the world. The challenge of reversing the obesity epidemic has highlighted the need for new ways to teach complex skill sets which effectively target lifestyle behaviors, particularly diet and physical activity. However, most health professionals (with the exception of registered dieticians) have little or no training in the science of nutrition, diet and physical activity. Moreover, health professionals lack training in facilitating behavior change. Many, in fact, do not engage in nutrition counseling at all.

The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), along with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), has established a credentialing protocol, which includes an exam for physicians to become certified in the field of obesity medicine. The Institute of Human Nutrition (IHN) at Columbia University is an ABOM Partner Organization; the IHN now offers its long-standing obesity course to prepare physicians for the ABOM exam, and to provide CME credits to help physicians meet the requirements to become a Diplomate of the ABOM.

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be better able to:
• Discuss the role of nutrition in health and human disease as it relates to obesity management.
• Use nutrition counseling skills to help patients improve their diet.
• Use behavior counseling skills to help patients engage in healthy behaviors.
• Apply exercise counseling strategies which can be conveyed to patients. 
Accreditation:

The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 38.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credit Breakdown:
5/1 = 7.25
5/2 = 8.75
5/3 = 9.25
5/4 = 7.5
5/5 = 6.0

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 38.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to the ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn 38.75 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

 
Travel Info: Parking is available at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center parking lot, located on the southwest corner of Fort Washington Avenue and West 165th Street. 
Hotel Accommodations:

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Lucerne, at the special rate of $280 per night, plus state & local taxes. These special room rates are available to the course attendees from April 30 - May 5, 2019. Other rates and conditions may apply. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Lucerne directly. Reservations must be made directly with the Lucerne. To receive this room rate remember to mention that you are a registrant of the Columbia University group #263200. Rooms will be held until March 31, 2019 or until the room block has been exhausted, whichever comes first. Reservations received after the cut-off date are subject to availability and prevailing rates.

Lucerne Hotel
201 West 79th Street
New York, New York 10024
(800) 492-8122
(212) 875-1000
Cut-Off: March 31, 2019 

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Edge, at the special rate of $299 per night, plus state & local taxes. These special room rates are available to the course attendees from April 30 - May 5, 2019. Other rates and conditions may apply. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Edge directly.

Reservations must be made directly with the Edge. To receive this room rate remember to mention that you are a registrant of the Columbia University group #IHNO19 Rooms will be held until March 16, 2019 or until the room block has been exhausted, whichever comes first. Reservations received after the cut-off date are subject to availability and prevailing rates.

Edge Hotel
514 West 168th Street
New York, New York 10032
(212) 543-0005
Cut-Off: March 16, 2019

 
Americans with Disabilities Act: The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. Any participant with special needs must submit a written request to our office at least one month prior to the course date. 
 


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WORKSHOPS
  • A. Strategies for Behavior Counseling: Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction
  • B. Nutrition Evaluation of the Patient with Obesity
  • C. Strategies for Reducing Obesity in People Who Are Food Insecure
  • D. Parent Power: How Parents Can Help Tackle Childhood Obesity
  • E. Improving Sleep in Your Patients: Strategies and Outcomes
  • Q. Weight Loss Surgery for the Treatment of Adolescent Obesity: Procedures and Outcomes
  • A. Strategies for Behavior Counseling: Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction
  • B. Nutrition Evaluation of the Patient with Obesity
  • C. Strategies for Reducing Obesity in People Who Are Food Insecure
  • D. Parent Power: How Parents Can Help Tackle Childhood Obesity
  • E. Improving Sleep in Your Patients: Strategies and Outcomes
  • F. Best Practice to Set Up Your Practice
  • G. Body Composition Changes with Weight Loss, including Physical Activity Regimens
  • H. Pre and Post-Operative Process for Bariatric Surgery
  • I. Practical Approaches to Obesity Management in the Primary Care Setting
  • J2. Food Order: Metabolic Effects and Clinical Applications of Nutrient Sequence during a Meal
  • Q. Weight Loss Surgery for the Treatment of Adolescent Obesity: Procedures and Outcomes
  • F. Best Practice to Set Up Your Practice
  • G. Body Composition Changes with Weight Loss, including Physical Activity Regimens
  • H. Pre and Post-Operative Process for Bariatric Surgery
  • I. Practical Approaches to Obesity Management in the Primary Care Setting
  • J. Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity: Evidence and Clinical Considerations
  • K. Strategies for Working with Patients When "Eat Less, Exercise More" isn't Working
  • L. Use of Technology in Prevention and Treatment of Obesity
  • M. Case Studies in Adults: Bring Your Most Challenging Examples
  • N. Etiology and Management of NAFLD and NASH in Children
  • O. Meals & Snacks: Timing and Frequency for Optimal Health
  • K. Strategies for Working with Patients When "Eat Less, Exercise More" isn't Working
  • L. Use of Technology in Prevention and Treatment of Obesity
  • M. Case Studies in Adults: Bring Your Most Challenging Examples
  • N. Etiology and Management of NAFLD and NASH in Children
  • O. Meals & Snacks: Timing and Frequency for Optimal Health
  • P. Clinical Management of Obesity for People with Limited Means
  • R. Motivational Interviewing Skill Development
  • S. Physical Activity: How to Help People Get Moving
  • T. Interventions in Community-based Settings with Diverse Populations to Improve Eating Habits, Incr
  • P. Clinical Management of Obesity for People with Limited Means
  • R. Motivational Interviewing Skill Development
  • S. Physical Activity: How to Help People Get Moving
  • T. Interventions in Community-based Settings with Diverse Populations to Improve Eating Habits, Incr
Tuition Fees:
Physicians, Pharmacists & Dentists (5 Days; Wed. - Sun.): $1095*
Physicians, Pharmacists & Dentists (4 Days; Wed. - Sat.): $900*
Other Health Professionals (5 days; Wed. - Sun.): $800*
Other Health Professionals (4 days; Wed. - Sat.): $600*
Obesity Medicine Board Review (Sunday only): $445*
 * $50 discount for early bird registration received by April 18, 2019
 
One-Day Fee (Wed. - Sat. only): $250
Fellows and Students (4 days; Wed. - Sat.): $200
Fellows and Students - Obesity Medicine Board Review
(Sunday only): $50

The fee includes the academic presentations, an on-line syllabus and related readings, daily lunch and coffee breaks, and breakfasts and receptions where indicated on the schedule. Confirmation of registration will be sent upon receipt of the registration form. Refund of registration fee, less a $25 administrative charge, will be made if written notice of cancellation is received by April 21, 2019. No refunds can be made thereafter.
 
Tuition Cost Breakdown
Price Description
$1095.00 Physicians, Pharmacists & Dentists (5 Days; Wed. - Sun.)
$1045.00 Fee before 4/18/19: Physicians, Pharmacists & Dentists (5 Days; Wed. - Sun.)
$900.00 Physicians, Pharmacists & Dentists (4 Days; Wed. - Sat.)
$850.00 Fee before 4/18/19: Physicians, Pharmacists & Dentists (4 Days; Wed. - Sat.)
$800.00 Other Health Professionals (5 days; Wed. - Sun.)
$750.00 Fee before 4/18/19: Other Health Professionals (5 days; Wed. - Sun.)
$600.00 Other Health Professionals (4 days; Wed. - Sat.)
$550.00 Fee before 4/18/19: Other Health Professionals (4 days; Wed. - Sat.)
$445.00 Obesity Medicine Board Review, Sunday only
$250.00 Fellows and Students (5 days)
$250.00 One-Day Fee (Wed. - Sat. only)
$200.00 Fellows and Students (4 days; Wed. - Sat.)
$50.00 Fellows and Students - Obesity Medicine Board Review (Sunday only)
$0.00 Guest
      
        
 
 
   
 
   
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