St Marks Bariatric Seminar

Millcreek, UT US
March 7, 2025

Overview

This comprehensive one-day training course equips primary care providers with the knowledge and tools needed to address obesity effectively in their practice. Participants will explore the physiological, psychosocial, and nutritional dimensions of obesity, learning how to provide empathetic, evidence-based care to patients. The course covers the role of primary care in dispelling myths, conducting sensitive and thorough evaluations, managing obesity-related comorbidities, and offering appropriate treatments. Attendees will leave with practical resources and strategies to create a patient-centered approach to weight management, improve patient outcomes, and address the ongoing obesity epidemic.

Target Audience

The intended audience is Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:

  • Recognize the critical role primary care providers play in addressing obesity and fostering a supportive clinical environment.
  • Identify the physiological, psychological, and social determinants contributing to obesity and its related health conditions.
  • Conduct comprehensive and sensitive history and physical examinations tailored to patients with obesity.
  • Apply nutritional and lifestyle interventions to support sustainable behavior change.
  • Evaluate the appropriate use of pharmacological treatments and determine when to refer patients for bariatric surgery or specialized care.
  • Implement practical tools, algorithms, and interdisciplinary approaches to optimize obesity management in a primary care setting.
  • Advocate for equitable care and address weight bias in healthcare environments.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 8.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/12/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
03/07/2025 - 7:00am MST
Event ends: 
03/07/2025 - 5:30pm MST
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Program

St. Marks Hospital, Women's Pavillion Lamb Auditorium, Millcreek, UT

Friday, March 7, 2024

All agenda session times are listed in Mountain Standard Time (MST)

TIMESAGENDAPRESENTER
7:30-8:00Registration/ Coffee
8:00-8:15Course IntroductionAlicia Allen, RD, MBA & Elizabeth Hanna, DNP, PMHNP, AGACNP
8:15-9:00Role of Primary Care in Treating Obesity (The Frontline)Alicia Allen, RD, MBA
9:00-9:30A Brief History of Obesity TreatmentsDr. Rod McKinlay
9:30-10:30Physiological Causes of ObesityDr. Rod McKinlay & Elizabeth Hanna, DNP
10:30-10:45Case Study - “Typical Patients” (pre and contemplative) 
10:45-11:00BREAK
11:00-11:45Psychosocial Causes and Implications of ObesityMollie Gallogly, LCSW
11:45-12:30Conducting a sensitive and appropriate H & PElizabeth Hanna, DNP
12:30-13:00The Nutritional AssessmentJuliana Bekter, RD
13:00-13:30LUNCH
13:30-14:15Eliciting ChangeElizabeth Hanna, DNP
14:15-15:15Obesity Medications and Supporting treatments (include peds).Dr Nicholas Paulk & Elizabeth Hanna, DNP
15:15-15:30Case studies - Creating a holistic plan 
15:30-15:45BREAK
15:45-16:30When Medications aren’t enough: When is surgery appropriate?Dr. Douglas Greer
16:30-17:00Managing the post-bariatric patient in the outpatient settingDr. Nicholas Paulk
17:00-17:45Your Clinic Toolkit – Practice Management – include ICD and CPT codesAlicia Allen, RD, MBA & Elizabeth Hanna, DNP
17:45-18:30Q & AAlicia Allen, RD, MBA; Elizabeth Hanna, DNP; Dr. Nicholas Paulk; Dr. Douglas Greer
18:30Adjourn Program

Venue

St. Marks Hospital
1200 E 3900 S
Women's Pavillion Lamb Auditorium
Millcreek, UT 84124
United States

Faculty and Planning Committee

Course Faculty

Portrait of Alicia Allen, MBA, RD

Alicia Allen, MBA, RD

Speaker

Registered Dietitian
Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians

Portrait of Juliana Betker, MS, RD

Juliana Betker, MS, RD

Speaker

Registered Dietitian
Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians

Portrait of Mollie Gallogly, LCSW

Mollie Gallogly, LCSW

Speaker

Clinical Social Worker

Portrait of Douglas Greer, MD

Douglas Greer, MD

Speaker

General Surgery
Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians

Portrait of Elizabeth Hanna, APRN, DNP, PMHNP, AGACNP

Elizabeth Hanna, APRN, DNP, PMHNP, AGACNP

Planner

Nurse Practitioner
Obesity Medicine Specialist

Portrait of Rod McKinlay, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Rod McKinlay, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Speaker

General Surgery
Medical Director for Bariatric Services
St. Mark's Hospital

Portrait of Nicholas Paulk, MD, FACS, ABOM

Nicholas Paulk, MD, FACS, ABOM

Speaker

Bariatric & General Surgery
Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians

Portrait of Annette Simmons,

Annette Simmons

Course Director, Planner

 

Portrait of Parker Smith,

Parker Smith

Planner

 

Planner(s)

Elizabeth Hanna, APRN, DNP, PMHNP, AGACNP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sarah Marz

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Accreditation

Accreditation:

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 HCA Healthcare Continental Division and HCA Healthcare Mountain Division. HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians

Credit Designation:

The HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1TM Credits.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Commercial Support:  

This Activity was developed without support from any ineligible company.*The ACCME defines ineligible companies as those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Note: The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical service directly to patients to be commercial interests – unless the provider of clinical services is owned, or controlled by, and ACCME defined ineligible company.

Disclosure: 

The HCA Healthcare Continental Division is committed to providing CME that is balanced, objective, and evidenced-based. In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Integrity and Independence all parties involved in content development are required to disclose all conflicts of interest with ACCME defined ineligible companies. The HCA Healthcare Continental Division has identified, reviewed, and mitigated all conflicts of interest that speakers, authors, course directors, planners, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to the delivery of any educational activity. The CME planning committee who are in a position to control the content of this CME Activity, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 8.75 Attendance

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