Pediatrics -
Grand Rounds
Topic: Paradigm shift in management of pediatric obesity
When:
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
ZOOM Meeting
Speakers:
Poorvi Agrawal, M.D.
Pediatric Resident
Univ. of FL-COM-Jax.
Angela Koo Chong, M.D.
Pediatric Resident
Univ. of FL-COM-Jax.
Target Audience:
Community Physicians, Faculty, Residents/Fellows, Staff/Employees
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Identify key risk factors and early signs of pediatric obesity and comorbidities during routine primary care visits.
2. Apply evidence-based guidelines and strategies to manage and monitor pediatric obesity in primary care setting.
3. Collaborate effectively with families to create a personalized plan for children with obesity.
4. Enable providers to confidently discuss and recommend variety of therapeutic options.
5. Empower providers to develop short-term and long-term management plans.
Accreditation
The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit
The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the Activity.
Additional Information
Please call Tina Smith 904-476-6747 or Miguel Perez 904-248-8490 for any technical assistance.
Disclosure
Poorvi Agrawal, M.D. has disclosed that he/she has no relevant financial disclosures. Angela Koo Chong, M.D. has disclosed that he/she has no relevant financial disclosures. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose. Conflict of interest information for the CME Advisory Committee members can be found on the following website: https://cme.ufl.edu/disclosure/. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
For additional information, contact Laura Lowry (904) 633-4199 laura.lowry@ufhealth.org.