This activity will address guideline-recommended, evidence-based management strategies for the treatment of patients with morbid obesity and will focus on the safety, efficacy, and long-term results of bariatric surgery.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to

1. Integrate guideline-recommended, evidence-based treatment strategies into the clinical management of patients with morbid obesity
2. Review indications for bariatric surgery and research related to affects of durable weight loss and comorbid disease resolution
3. Recognize medical complications and address long-term management issues in patients following bariatric surgery

Moderator
Christopher Still, DO
Director, Nutrition & Weight Management Clinic
Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, Pennsylvania

Presenters
Terrence M. Fullum, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Howard University College of Medicine
Chief, Division of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery
Medical Director, Center for Wellness and Weight Loss Surgery
Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC

Jamie Seiler, PA-C
Nutrition & Weight Management Clinic
Department of Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, Pennsylvania

Faculty Disclosures
As a sponsor accredited by the ACCME, OptumHealth Education requires the disclosure of any significant financial interest or other relationship a faculty member or sponsor has with the manufacturer(s) of any product discussed in this educational presentation. The faculty reported the following:

Christopher Still, DO
Consultant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
Dr Still does not intend to discuss unapproved/investigative use of commercial products/devices.

Terrence M. Fullum, MD
Consultant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
Grant Research/Support: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
Dr Fullum does not intend to discuss unapproved/investigative use of commercial products/devices.

Jamie Seiler, PA-C
Ms Seiler has no relevant financial relationship to disclose.
Ms Seiler does not intend to discuss unapproved/investigative use of commercial products/devices.

Staff Disclosures
In compliance with the ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support, employees of OptumHealth Education who have control over content of a CME activity are required to disclose their relevant financial relationships. No employee has a relevant financial relationship regarding this activity.

Reviewer Disclosures
To ensure fair balance and avoid bias, the content for this activity has been reviewed by an independent medical expert with no relevant conflicts of interest and has been approved by OptumHealth Education.

Sponsored By
This activity is cosponsored by OptumHealth Education and the University of Florida College of Pharmacy.

Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.

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