The Childhood Obesity Epidemic

Faculty:

• Ilene Fennoy

  Columbia University, New York, NY.

• Sheldon Litwin

  MUSC Health, Charleston, SC.

• David Shenton

  Ortho Montana, Billings, MT.

• Bonita Falkner

  Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.

Expiration: 12/12/2016

Location: Online

Requirements for successful completion: In order to receive credit, participants must view all audio-visual presentations and complete both the pre-test, post-test and evaluation form. Participants must score 100% on the activity post-test in order to receive credit. There are no pre-requisites for this activity. Course attendance verification forms are provided upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form. No partial credit will be given.

Target Audience: Physicians, residents and trainees, fellows, nurses, surgical techs, physical therapists, and other members of the allied health community whose scope of practice encompasses Pediatrics or Cardiovascular or Orthopaedics.

Course Description: In this live webinar, expert Finance & Taxes, Practice Management, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Imaging, Heart Failure/Transplant, General Adult Cardiology, Endocrinology, Sports Medicine, Echocardiography, Shoulder/Elbow will present optimal operable techniques and treatment options to address The Childhood Obesity Epidemic. The webinar features time for interactive audience discussion and surgical case based scenarios.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to discuss:

1. Discuss pediatric obesity and diabetes
2. Discuss the cardiovascular risks of pediatric obesity
3. Discuss the orthopedic risks of pediatric obesity

Credits: This lecture qualifies for 2 CME credit hours.

Cost: $0.0

Accreditation Statement: 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 University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and VuMedi. The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement: The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosures: Dr. Sheldon Litwin, discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Advisory Board for Bracco and Clinical Events Review Committee for CVRX.

Dr. Bonita Falkner, discloses she has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests in relation to this activity.

Dr. David Shenton, discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: Partner for Ortho Montana.

Dr. Ilene Fennoy, discloses the following relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest: I serve as a Novo Nordisk Advisory Board Consultant, I am funded for pharmaceutical studies by Roche-Genentech and NovoNordisk, I will discuss unapproved uses of medications.

Commercial Support: No commercial support was received for this activity.

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