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ForwardMayo Clinic Talks Obesity Edition Online CME Course
Available until June 22, 2026 - Online CME Course
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 | Ishna A. Sharma, M.D., Course Director and Host |
The podcast episodes in Mayo Clinic Talks: Obesity Edition contain podcast interviews about the background, medical management, and principles of treatment of obesity. Episode topics include Obese Adult Patient Presents to Primary Care Provider, Medical Weight Loss, Endoscopic Weight Loss, Weight Loss, Pediatric Weight Loss, The Post Bariatric Patient: Common Issues and Weight Regain. Discussed in these episodes are myths, assessment, treatment options, and considerations for working with and coaching patients and families.
To listen to additional episodes with CME credit available, visit Mayo Clinic Talks Season 3
Target Audience
Mayo Clinic Talks is a podcast series targeted to the primary care clinician community including allied health professionals, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and resident fellows.
Learning Objectives
Utilization of this Mayo Clinic online (enduring materials) course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be in this course.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Identify the various presentations of obesity relevant to the primary care provider.
Recall appropriate medical, endoscopic, and surgical managements available for obesity in adult and pediatric patients.
Recite recommendations and advice for management of adult and childhood obesity for patients and families.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
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Course Director and Host: Ishna A. Sharma, M.D. | |||||
| Episode 1: Obese Adult Patient Presents to Primary Care Provider The matter of obesity has transformed into a pressing worry for public health, not just in the United States but all over the world. It's concerning to note that there are over 1.9 million individuals who are overweight and 650 million people who are classified as obese on a global scale. In the US alone, 39.8% of the adult population is grappling with obesity. We are privileged to have Dr. Meera Shah as our guest today, a respected endocrinologist hailing from the Mayo Clinic who specializes in the field of obesity. Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app below.
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| Episode 2: Medical Weight Loss An escalating public health concern on a global scale is the growing prevalence of obesity, which is also a cause for concern within the United States. Statistical data reveals that approximately 15% of American adults make an attempt to shed off excess weight at some stage in their lives using supplements. Currently, there are a range of supplements and pharmaceuticals that have received approval from the FDA for weight loss purposes. Our esteemed guest today is Dr. Maria Collazo-Clavell, an authority in the fields of obesity and endocrinology, who is affiliated with the Mayo Clinic. Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app.
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| Episode 3: Endoscopic Weight Loss The problem of obesity is a major public health concern both in the US and globally. Despite the roughly 250,000 bariatric procedures performed in the US annually, only 4% of them are endoscopic procedures. It's noteworthy that the use of endoscopy for managing obesity is still in its developmental stage. Today, we are privileged to have Dr. Barham Abu Dayyeh, a bariatric endoscopy specialist and gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, to share his valuable insights. Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app below.
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Episode 4: Surgical Weight Loss Obesity has become a significant public health crisis worldwide, with the United States being no exception. A range of treatments is available, but metabolic and bariatric surgery is widely regarded as the most effective and sustainable option for managing obesity. In fact, this type of surgery can reduce the risk of premature death by 30% to 50%. Today's guest is Dr. Omar Ghanem, a prominent metabolic bariatric and foregut surgeon at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Ghanem is renowned for his extensive research work, which has resulted in over 75 peer-reviewed publications.
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| Episode 5: Pediatric Obesity The topic of concern that is currently growing in both the United States and around the world is the issue of childhood obesity. According to the CDC growth charts, the number of children and adolescents affected in the US is about 15 million, with the prevalence reaching nearly 20% between the years 2017 and 2020. This is characterized by having a BMI that is at or above the 95th percentile. In order to delve deeper into this issue, we are pleased to have Dr. Seema Kumar, a pediatric endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Todd Kellogg, a metabolic and bariatric surgeon, joining us today. Resources mentioned in the episode: American Academy of Pediatrics community resources Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app below.
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Julia A. Jurgensen, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. | Episode 6: The Post Bariatric Patient: Common Issues & Weight Regain The issue of obesity has become a significant public health concern not only in the United States but across the globe. Bariatric surgery was performed on almost 200,000 patients in the US alone in 2020. Despite the recommendation for regular follow-up visits with bariatric providers, studies indicate a high rate of loss to follow-up among these patients. Consequently, they may seek assistance from a primary care physician years later, presenting concerns such as malnutrition or weight gain. Today, we are fortunate to have Julia Jurgensen, a Mayo Clinic nurse practitioner who specializes in obesity and has vast experience managing patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. Resources mentioned in the episode: Mayo Clinic Weight Management Newfeed Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app below.
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