OasisLMS

Older adults with obesity face distinct challenges that require up-to-date, evidence-informed care. At this in-person course on November 3–4, 2025, in Atlanta, GA, The Obesity Society and the Gerontological Society of America bring together top experts to discuss emerging science and practical strategies. Sessions include Adverse Effects of Weight Loss on Muscle and Bone, Body Composition and Ectopic Fat with Incretins, and Research Gaps in the Care of Older Adults with Obesity. Participants will also explore the GSA KAER Toolkit and clinical exemplars that highlight real-world implementation. This course is designed for professionals ready to lead in advancing care for older adults with obesity.

This course is a ticketed event at the 2025 ObesityWeek conference. All in-person course registrants will also receive on-demand recordings of the course at no additional fee. This course confers up to 6.75 CME credits that count toward ABIM MOC credits. This and all CME events produced by The Obesity Society count towards Group One credit when applying for the American Board of Obesity Medicine exam. The Obesity Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This course is a joint collaboration between The Obesity Society (TOS) and Gerontological Society of America (GSA).

The Obesity Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Obesity Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 6.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. ACCME Activity ID 203331133

Date of Release: January 2, 2026
Date of Termination: December 31, 2028

No commercial support was received for this activity.

Luca Busetto, MD, PhD: - Advisor relationship with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Regeneron (Pharmaceuticals).

Kristen Beavers, PhD, MPH, RD: - Advisor relationship with Haleon (Medical Supplement) and Novo Nordisk (Pharmaceuticals).
- Researcher relationship with Jason (Pharmaceuticals).

Tiffany Cortes, MD: - Researcher relationship with CJ-Cheil-Jedang-Corporation (Medical Supplement).

Denise Houston, PhD, RD: - No Relevant Financial Relationships

Jennifer Pettis, RN, MS, CNE: - Grant Funding Support relationship with Novo Nordisk (Pharmaceuticals).

Carla Prado, PhD, RD: - Consultant relationship with Nutricia (Medical Food).
- Speaker relationship with Abbott Nutrition and Nestle Health Sciences (Medical Food), and Novo Nordisk (Pharmaceuticals).

Volkan Yumuk, MD: - Advisor relationship with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Regeneron (Pharmaceuticals). - Speaker relationship with Rhythm (Pharmaceuticals).

John Batsis, MD, FACP, FTOS, AGSF, FGSA - Consultant relationship with Regeneron (Pharmaceuticals). Jennifer Pettis, RN, MS, CNE - Grant Funding Support relationship with Novo Nordisk (Pharmaceuticals).

Kathryn Porter-Starr, PhD, RDN, LDN: - No Relevant Financial Relationships

No members of the TOS CME Oversight Committee, charged with the resolution of all relevant conflicts of interest, had any relevant financial relationships while serving on the committee.

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