CME Courses

Houston, TX - October 24, 2008
This CME course has been designed for the experienced bariatric surgeon (with gastric bypass and/or gastric banding), to provide a foundation for the thoughtful approach to revisional operations.

Amelia Island, FL - September 20-22, 2008
For three days in an informal, intimate setting, general Surgeons, bariatric surgeons, primary care physicians, and allied health professionals will intensively explore leading-edge clinical and technical innovations related to the management and treatment of severe obesity. We will review information on options and outcomes of bariatric surgery, diet and lifestyle changes, advanced issues in bariatric surgery, and many other topics including the essentials of a successful bariatric program.

Miami Beach, FL - March 19-21, 2009
This meeting is a three-part summit that incorporates live surgery observation, a full-day course of didactic sessions and case reviews, and finally a consensus panel to determine the effectiveness of LSG as a primary operation.

This course was designed for primary care physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals wishing to learn about assessing, managing, and treating overweight and obese patients. Course content was taken from the National Institutes of Health evidence report titled Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults.

This course focuses on the clinical assessment of obesity, the different treatment modalities available for the disease, and the techniques to assist patients in making lifestyle changes. In addition, useful information for creating a suitable office environment and strategies to facilitate reimbursements are also covered in the course.