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Module 2 – Biology of Obesity – 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 […]
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
Upon successful completion of this continuing education module, the clinician will be better able to:
- Determine the role of multiple body functions on energy expenditure
- Review the central and peripheral controls of energy balance
- Explore the potential role of gut microbiota on obesity
- Examine the differences between white and brown adipose tissue