Course Director: 
Silvana Pannain, MD and Charles German, MD
Series date: 
01/01/2026 - 7:00am CST to 12/31/2026 - 8:00am CST

Accreditation Statement

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement 

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity 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. 

Description

This accredited education invites healthcare professionals to join expert-led discussions exploring the latest advances in treating obesity and cardiometabolic diseases. Participants, including fellows and nurses, will engage monthly in case-based grand rounds, designed to foster practical knowledge exchange through live-streamed, interactive sessions. This collaborative format encourages sharing and critical evaluation of clinical practices and challenges, supporting improved clinical competence. By integrating new evidence and perspectives, participants can expect to enhance patient outcomes and implement effective, up-to-date strategies for managing obesity and related conditions in their practice.

 

Series location: 
UCMC Zoom
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
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ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Medical Knowledge
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Professionalism
Systems-based Practice

Sessions

Session Datesort descending
Next-Generation Obesity Care: Understanding GLP-1 Therapies and Preparing for What’s Ahead. 01/08/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Cardio-KIDNEY-metabolic Syndrome: The Intersection of Weight and Kidney Disease 02/12/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Fit, Fat, or Pharm? Unpacking the Role of Physical Activity in the Complicated Future of Weight Management 04/09/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Obesity CVD Risk Assessment: Reflections from the 2026 Cholesterol Guidelines 05/14/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Lipedema – Hidden in Plain Sight 06/11/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
You Can't Win if You Don't Score: Goal-Directed Obesity Management 2026" 07/09/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Identification and Management of High Risk MASLD 08/13/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am
Cardiometabolic crossroads: Managing AFib in the Era of Weight-Loss Medications 09/10/2026 - 7:00am to 8:00am