Over 60% of the adult population in Florida is clinically overweight or obese and at risk for obesity-related disorders such as diabetes, sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension. One of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%. However, healthcare providers face many challenges in implementing the guidelines for obesity treatment. A nationally recognized faculty will provide practical insights and office-based approaches to recognizing and treating obesity and an overview of community-based resources for the prevention of obesity.

Why Attend This Course?

• The teaching methodology is cutting-edge, offering healthcare providers an innovative approach to the prevention and treatment of obesity.
• The greatly reduced Registration Fee of $25 for this program is made possible in part by a grant from the State of Florida Department of Health.
• Selected physicians and providers will have the opportunity to participate and enroll patients in the Florida Prevention of Obesity and related Disorders (ƒPOD) study.

The University of South Florida College of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of the USF College of Medicine that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that speakers will disclose any unlabeled/ unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made in the course syllabus.

Hillsborough County Primary Care Providers: primary care physicians, pediatricians, obstetricians; nurse practitioners, nurses and physician’s assistants in primary care setting; school nurses; psychologists, family medicine dieticians, endocrinologists.

• Understand the medical, economic, and societal burden of the obesity epidemic;
• Develop a practical approach for the treatment of obesity from evidence-based guidelines;
• Participate in clinical care scenarios aimed at developing algorithms for the treatment of obesity;
• Learn the technique of Brief Motivational Interviewing;
• Initiate efforts for the prevention of obesity.

Physicians: The University of South Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of South Florida College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: The University of South Florida College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is for 4.0 contact hours.

Dieticians: University of South Florida, College of Public Health, CO001 is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) from 2/22/04 to 2/21/07.  Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive up to 4 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program / materials.  Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program or materials.

Psychologists: The University of South Florida College of Medicine is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  This activity is offered for up to 4 hours of continuing education credit.  The University of South Florida College of Medicine maintains responsibility for this program and its content

Michel M. Murr, MD, FACS
Director of Bariatric Surgery, Tampa General Hospital
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery
College of Medicine, University of South Florida

Rita DeBate, PhD, MPH, CHES
Associate Professor, Department of Community and Family Health
College of Public Health, University of South Florida

Perry Kaly, PhD
Licensed Psychologist, Tampa General Hospital
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Surgery
College of Medicine, University of South Florida

Barb M. Mahlmeister, RD, LD/N
Registered Dietician
Spectra Complete Healthcare

USF College of Public Health
Auditorium A (1023A) – General Session
Classrooms 2016 & 2018 for breakouts
USF Parking Maps

Directions to the USF College of Public Health:
13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612

From I 275

• Take the Fletcher Exit and go East on Fletcher.
• When you pass McDonalds Restaurant get into the right lane.
• At the next major intersection which is Bruce B. Downs, turn right and swing immediately into the most left hand lane.
• Take the very first left hand turn possible (this is before the first traffic light).
• You are now driving toward the front door of the College of Public Health, however, go slow and see that the islands dividing the coming and going driveway lanes are split.

From I 75

• Take Fletcher Exit and go West on Fletcher.
• When you see University Community Hospital on your right, get into the most left-hand turn lane as you will turn left onto Bruce B. Downs Blvd. which is the next major intersection.
• Take the very first left hand turn possible (this is before the first traffic light).
• You are now driving toward the front door of the College of Public Health, however, go slow and see that the islands dividing the coming and going lanes are split.

Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

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