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Osteopathic Approach to Obesity & Weight Loss
Length: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
This program will expire and must be completed by 04/18/25.
A workshop focused on the application of osteopathic principles in the clinical management of obesity and weight loss and OMT techniques suitable for morbidly obese patients.
Educational Objectives:
- Define and discuss diagnostic criteria for obesity classifications
- Explain the pathophysiology, including the etiology, epidemiology, and risk factors of obesity
- Discuss the clinical manifestations and the physical examination finding of obesity
- Describe modifications of OMT techniques and exercises for treating patients with morbid obesity
- Describe and discuss management and prevention of obesity
Accreditation Statements:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1.5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation.
Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsä. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and the National Center for Osteopathic Principles in Education (NCOPPE). MAOPS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Planning Disclosure:
The Continuing Education Steering Committee (CESC) and Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) Committee members and planners/reviewers of this activity have no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee. All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
Karen T. Snider, DO, FAAO, NAOME, ATSU-KCOM, Department of OMM
Karen Snider, DO, FAAO, FNAOME, is a professor at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). Dr. Snider is board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She earned her doctor of osteopathic medicine from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, and she completed her residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center. Dr. Snider has earned fellowship awards from the American Academy of Osteopathy and the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators.
Dr. Snider discloses that she has no relevant relationship with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
Shawn Holcomb, DO
Shawn Holcomb, DO, is an assistant professor of Family and Community Health at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Quincy, Illinois. Dr. Holcomb returned as a faculty physician after graduating from the SIU-Quincy Family medicine resident program in 2009. Dr. Holcomb is married with six children, with only one living at home. She loves to do outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and riding her motorcycle. She really loves to walk and has completed three half-marathons. She is very active in her church and tries to go on a mission trip every one to two years. In her downtime, she loves to read.
Dr. Holcomb discloses that she has no relevant relationship with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
Jared Huffman, DO, NERMC Residency Program
Jared Huffman, DO, is a resident at Still OPTI/Northeast Regional Medical Center. He is currently in his 2nd year and serving as chief resident in the Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Program. Dr. Huffman earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Huffman discloses that he has no relevant relationship with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
