Now in the conference’s 10^th year, the need for continued education on the latest obesity treatment and prevention strategies has never been greater. This conference will update health professionals on the breakthroughs in pharmacological treatment and surgical techniques as well as behavioral modification strategies in the prevention/treatment of obesity and diabetes.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) Program Brief: Research on Obesity and Overweight, reports that though many physicians spend time encouraging exercise during the patient visit, less time was spent discussing the health of the obese individual. Nutrition counseling was usually not discussed. Proper counseling and behavior modification techniques are crucial to the success of the patient. This program will discuss the use of these techniques including motivational interviewing, social marketing, behavior modification and exercise and nutrition counseling in an effort to achieve positive behavior changes in your patients.

New surgical techniques are improving patient outcomes by making metabolic and bariatric surgery less invasive. A thorough understanding of the surgery options is necessary to properly discuss and select the best option for the patient. Recently published data reports that bariatric procedures result almost universally in significant amelioration of insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hepatic steatosis. The latest technology, techniques, and post-operative outcomes will be important topics of this event.

Insulin resistance and diabetes continue to be a challenge to practitioners and their patients. New concepts about the cause and treatment of insulin resistance continue to arise with new research. Understanding the factors that can cause insulin resistance can greatly impact the course of treatment and may help to prevent or delay diabetes from occurring in obese patients. Many sessions of this event are devoted to these issues with hopes of improving the care provided in your practice.

USF Health adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of the USF College of Medicine that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that speakers will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made in the course syllabus.

This conference is designed to address a multidisciplinary national audience of primary
care providers including general and family practitioners, pediatricians, endocrinologists, gynecologists, clinical psychologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and dietitians and in private practice or the public health setting.

Non-discrimination Statement: Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University’s respect for personal dignity.

Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Implement the latest obesity practice guidelines as part of daily patient care
  
• Evaluate the rationale and efficacy of the newest pharmaceutical interventions
  
• Make treatment decisions based the advantages and disadvantages of the latest Bariatric and Metabolic Surgical techniques of obesity and diabetes
• Develop and use clinical skills to identify, evaluate, and treat obesity and its related comorbidities with special emphasis on insulin resistance and diabetes
  
• Address challenges in the treatment of obesity in children and the elderly
  
• Implement a practical interdisciplinary practice approach to obesity, educating and motivating patients towards behavior modification (e.g. Brief Motivational Interviewing)
• Use social marketing techniques to incorporate wellness in your practice
• Provide proper behavioral and nutrition counseling to reduce obesity and prevent the onset of diabetes
  
• Properly code the services provided to receive appropriate reimbursement

Physicians: USF Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

USF Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP: Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family
Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Pharmacists: The University of South Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program has been approved for 12.00 contact hours. Universal program number is as follows: 230-000-09-009-L04-P.

To receive continuing education credit, a pharmacist must attend the accredited sessions and must return the program evaluation instrument. In order to receive full credit, registrants must register no later than 10 minutes after the start of the meeting and must attend the entire meeting.

All Participants who are requesting Pharmacy Credit should expect to receive their statement of credit either on-site or within 4 weeks by U.S. Mail upon the conclusion of the activity.

Nurses (ANCC): The University of South Florida College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity is for 12.00 contact hours.

Psychologists: USF Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychoogists. USF Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This activity is for 12.00 contact hours.

Physician assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 12.00 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.

Dietitians: The University of South Florida, college of Public Health, CO001 is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) from 2/22/07 to 2/21/10. Registered dietitian (RDS) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive up to 12.00continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/materials. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program or materials.

Denise Edwards, MD
Assistant Professor
Pediatrics & Internal Medicine
USF Health
Tampa, FL

Carol Bryant, PhD
Distinguished Professor
Department of Community &
Family Health
Florida Prevention Research Center
USF College of Public Health –
USF Health
Tampa, FL

Susan Orellana
Bariatric Coordinator
USF Department of Surgery
Tampa General Hospital
USF Health
Tampa, FL

Rita DeBate, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Community &
Family Health
USF College of Public Health –
USF Health
Tampa, FL

Dara Schuster, MD
Associate Professor of
Medicine in Adult and Pediatric
Endocrinology
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Gary Foster, PhD
Director
Center for Obesity Research and
Education
Professor
Departments of Medicine and Public Health
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

Stephen Sanders, EdD
Professor and Director
School of Physical Education
and Exercise Science
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

John Hannon
Certified Personal Trainer
University of South FLorida
Tampa, FL

Edward Saltzman, MD
Medical Director
Obesity Consult Center
Assistant Professor
Tufts University School of
Medicine
Boston, MA

Perry Kaly, PhD
Clinical Professor, USF Health
Licensed Psychologist
FL Medical Psychology
Association
Tampa, FL

Michael Tarnoff, MD, FACS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Tufts University School of
Medicine
Boston, MA

Stephen Klasko, MD
Senior Vice President,
USF Health
Dean, College of Medicine
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Arshag Mooradian, MD
Professor and Chair of Medicine
University of Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Vince Zeringue
Vincent Zeringue & Associates
San Diego, CA

Rosen Plaza Hotel
9700 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(800) 627-8258
www.rosenplaza.com

General Description:
More than just a first-class meeting facility, this 14-story hotel offers a highly-respected professional staff and outstanding accommodations. The Rosen Plaza Hotel is an ideal headquarters hotel that caters to virtually every need. The Rosen Plaza Hotel combines impressive meeting capabilities with resort-style luxury in a world-class vacation destination.

Location:
The Rosen Plaza Hotel is located on International Drive, adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center. This premier hotel is at the center of Orlando’s famous theme parks, only 15 minutes from downtown Orlando, across the street from Pointe Orlando shopping, dining and Entertainment Complex, And Only 15 Minutes From Orlando International Airport.

Accommodations:
A special block of rooms have been reserved for this meeting. The room block has been extended to September 15, 2009 to guarantee price and availability. Please mention USF Conference on Obesity to receive the following rates:
Single: $119 Double: $119 Triple: $149 Quad: $169

Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.