2027 Pediatric Obesity Management Virtual Course

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2027 Pediatric Obesity Management Virtual Course
March 12, 2027
Format: Virtual Course

Sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the AAP Section on Obesity

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Course Highlights

• Expert faculty presentations on current evidence and best practices
• Interactive case-based discussions and clinical applications
• Patient panel sharing lived experiences with obesity care
• Faculty panel Q&A sessions
• Small-group networking opportunities
• COACH Network engagement and peer collaboration
• Practical tools and resources to support clinical practice

Course topics include:

• Pathophysiology of obesity
• Structural drivers of health
• Motivational interviewing and nonstigmatizing conversations about weight
• Implementing Intensive Health Behavior and Lifestyle Treatment (IHBLT) strategies in primary care
• Initiating and optimizing pharmacotherapy
• Multidisciplinary approaches to obesity management
• Improving access to care and reducing barriers to treatment

Registration Coming Soon!

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^™. More information will be available when registration opens.

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Event ID: POM0127

The 2027 Pediatric Obesity Management virtual course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with practical, evidence-based strategies to prevent, identify, and manage pediatric obesity across the continuum of care. Through expert-led education and interactive learning, participants will explore approaches to obesity treatment, pharmacotherapy, multidisciplinary care, and long-term management to improve outcomes for children and adolescents.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the pathophysiology of obesity development, maintenance, and treatment.
• Recognize evidence-based strategies for improving obesity care in primary and tertiary care settings.
• Understand when and how to use pharmacotherapy, including for medically complex patients.
• Identify opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration to support comprehensive, long-term care.
• Recognize barriers to access and implement strategies to improve patient outcomes and equity in care.

Activity Code: POM0127