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Module 1 – Epidemiology, Etiology and Obesity Prevention – EASO MOC Section 1
Developed by Obesity Canada in collaboration with mdBriefCase Group Inc., this course is designed for healthcare professionals who understand basic obesity principles, but want to learn more. Links and suggestions will be provided for learners who are preparing for the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) exam or for those who would like to delve further within a specific topic.
This program allows you to apply your learning through case-based scenarios so that you can immediately implement your new skills and knowledge into practice.
DURATION
2 hrs
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
2
ACCREDITATION
MOC - Section 1
EXPIRY DATE
2020-09-16
Developed by Obesity Canada in collaboration with mdBriefCase Group Inc., this course is designed for healthcare professionals who understand basic obesity principles, but want to learn more. Links and suggestions will be provided for learners who are preparing for the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) exam or for those who would like to delve further within a specific topic.
This program allows you to apply your learning through case-based scenarios so that you can immediately implement your new skills and knowledge into practice.
Faculty
Angie Hong (MD),
Jemima Grant (MBBS (Hons),
BSc(Med), BA, FRACGP),
Judy Shiau (MD, FRCPC, Dipl. of ABOM),
Sabrina Kwon (MD),
Sean Wharton (MD, PharmD),
Yoni Freedhoff (MD, CCFP)
Learning objectives
After completion of this continuing education module, you will be better able to:
- Review the epidemiology of obesity in a number of different countries and patient populations
- Examine the impact of obesity across the life cycle
- Explore the role of genetic, behavioural and environmental determinants of obesity
- Discuss the current evidence regarding obesity prevention strategies