JANUARY 16-17, 2025
OBESITY SUMMIT 2025
foxwoods resort, mashantucket, ct
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025
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3:00-4:00 PM |
Welcome – Registration Open |
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4:00-4:05 PM |
Welcome & Introduction |
Dr. Saber Ghiassi |
Education Room |
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4:05-4:35 PM |
Overview of Key Initiatives for Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Obesity Program for the State of Connecticut |
Jennifer Vinci, MS, RDN, IBCLC |
Education Room |
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4:35-5:00 PM |
Use & Outcomes of Weight Loss Medications in Real World vs. Clinical Trials |
Dr. Bubu Banini |
Education Room |
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5:00-5:30 PM |
Improving Access to Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in Marginalized Communities. A surgeon experience and lessons learned. |
Dr. Darren Tishler |
Education Room |
1.5 |
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5:30-6:00 PM |
Session Break |
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6:00-7:00 PM |
Dinner |
Exhibitor Hall |
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6:00-7:00 PM |
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Presentation |
Dr. Liz Richards
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Exhibitor Hall |
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7:00-8:00 PM |
Keynote Address |
Dr. David Allison |
Education Room |
1 |
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8:00-9:00 PM |
Session Break – Social Hour |
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025
| Time | Presenter/Activity | Topic | Location | CME Hours |
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7:00-8:00 AM |
Breakfast |
Exhibitor Hall |
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8:00-8:05 AM |
Welcome |
Dr. Saber Ghiassi |
Education Room |
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8:05-8:35 AM |
Social Media & How it Can Impact a Patient’s Weight Loss Success |
Dr. Rachel Goldman |
Education Room |
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8:35-9:00 AM |
ASMBS Update from the President |
Dr. Ann Rogers |
Education Room |
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9:00-9:30 AM |
Landscape for Comprehensive Obesity Care Coverage in 2025; OAC: Education & Advocacy |
Chris Gallagher, Joe Nadglowski |
Education Room |
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9:30-10:00 AM |
Advice After Surgery: Hair Loss/Supplement Use/Activity-Weight Training |
Dietitian Panel: Lynn Guibbory, RD, Mary Burbank, RD, Kittie Spedding, RD |
Education Room |
2 |
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10:00-10:30 AM |
Session Break |
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10:300-11:00 AM |
Moderator: Dr. Devika Umashanker Panel Discussion: Medication Therapy |
Dr. Beverly Tchang, Dr. Priya Jaisinghani, Dr. Neil Floch |
Education Room |
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11:00-11:25 AM |
Cost Effectiveness Medication v Surgery |
Dr. John Morton |
Education Room |
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11:25-11:55 AM |
Leveraging Technology to Promote Healthy Behaviors in Patients with Obesity |
J. Graham Thomas, PhD |
Education Room |
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11:55 AM-12 PM |
President’s Message |
Dr. Saber Ghiassi |
Education Room |
1.5 |
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12:00-1:00 PM |
Lunch |
Exhibitor Hall |
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1:00-1:30 PM |
How to Perform the Perfect Sleeve and Bypass |
Dr. Abdelrahman Nimeri |
Education Room |
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1:30-2:15 PM |
Pediatric to Adult Transitions of Care |
Dr. James Healy , Dr. Matthew Hornick, Dr. Jessica Williams |
Education Room |
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2:15-2:50 PM |
Debate: Should Mental Health Screening be a Preoperative Requirement Prior to Bariatric Surgery? |
Dr. Devika Umashanker, Dr. Jennifer Schwartz |
Education Room |
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2:50-3:00 PM |
Closing Remarks |
Dr. Saber Ghiassi |
Education Room |
2 |
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3:00 PM |
Program End |
TOTAL: 8 |
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