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Practical Strategies for Managing and Preventing Childhood Obesity

September 13, 2008
Monterey Marriott, Monterey CA

Presented by the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford

Sponsored by Stanford University School of Medicine

Who should attend?

This program is designed for pediatricians, family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and interested allied health practitioners who provide care for children and adolescents.

Course Overview and Objectives

The rapidly increasing prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents is one of the most challenging issues facing the pediatric practitioner. Practical Strategies for Managing and Preventing Childhood Obesity will provide participants with the tools and knowledge to successfully evaluate and treat children and adolescents who are overweight or obese.

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

Identify and evaluate the overweight child;
Discuss treatment options for obese children and adolescents;
Describe comorbidities associated with childhood obesity including insulin resistance and polycystic ovary syndrome;
Apply obesity prevention strategies in clinical practice;
Recognize how health professionals can impact the problem of childhood obesity through advocacy.

Course Faculty

All faculty members are from Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford.

Thomas N. Robinson, MD, MPH
Irving Schulman, MD Endowed Professor in Child Health
Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine
Division of General Pediatrics & Stanford Prevention and Research Center
Director, Center for Healthy Weight
Course Director

Caroline K. Buckway, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology

Lisa J. Chamberlain, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of General Pediatrics

Lawrence D. Hammer, MD
Professor of Pediatrics
Division of General Pediatrics
Medical Director, Ambulatory Care Services

Rebecka Peebles, MD
Instructor
Division of Adolescent Medicine

W. Elizabeth Shepard, MD
Physician Nutrition Specialist
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of General Pediatrics

Faculty Disclosure: Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Essential Areas, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of off-label, experimental or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations.

Program

Saturday, September 13, 2008
8:15 am–9:00 am	Registration – Continental Breakfast
9:00 am–9:10 am	Welcome & Announcements
9:10 am–9:40 am	Office Evaluation of the Overweight Child Lawrence D. Hammer, MD
9:40 am–9:50 am	Q&A
9:50 am–10:20 am	Behavioral Management Tips for the Office Practice Thomas N. Robinson, MD, MPH
10:20 am–10:30 am	Q&A
10:30 am–10:50 am	Break
10:50 am–11:20 am	Diets and Dieting W. Elizabeth Shepard, MD
11:20 am–11:30 am	Q&A
11:30 am–11:50 am	Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents: Pre-surgical Evaluation and Management Lawrence D. Hammer, MD
11:50 am–12:00 pm	Q&A
12:00 pm–1:00 pm	Lunch
1:00 pm–1:30 pm	Evaluation and Management of Insulin Resistance Caroline K. Buckway, MD
1:30 pm–1:40 pm	Q&A
1:40 pm–2:10 pm	Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Rebecka Peebles, MD
2:10 pm–2:20 pm	Q&A
2:20 pm–2:50 pm	Obesity Prevention Thomas N. Robinson, MD, MPH
2:50 pm–3:00 pm	Q&A
3:00 pm–3:20 pm	Break
3:20 pm–4:00 pm	Case Studies Panel Moderators: Rebecka Peebles, MD and W. Elizabeth Shepard, MD Members: All Faculty
4:00 pm–4:30 pm	Taking Action: Addressing the Root Causes of Childhood Obesity Lisa J. Chamberlain, MD, MPH
4:30 pm–4:40 pm	Q&A
4:40 pm–4:50 pm	Summary & Adjourn

Program subject to change.

Accreditation and Designation of Credits

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

Stanford University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The California State Board of Registered Nursing recognizes this accredited Category 1 course as acceptable toward continuing education requirements for license renewal by nurses. Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford is approved by the Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 12570, to offer this symposium for 7 contact hours.

About Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is devoted entirely to the care of children and expectant mothers. Providing pediatric and obstetric medical and surgical services and associated with the Stanford University School of Medicine, Packard Children's offers patients locally, regionally and nationally a full range of health care programs and services - from preventive and routine care to the diagnosis and treatment of serious illness and injury.

Conference Location

Monterey Marriott
San Carlos IV Ballroom
350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 649-4234
www.marriotthotels.com/mryca

Valet Parking at the Monterey Marriott is available at a current cost of $19.00 per day. Public parking is available nearby:

East Custom House Garage — Located on Washington Street between Franklin Street and Del Monte Avenue. Gate operated entrances. $5 per entry fee (accepts coin, bills and Visa and MasterCard credit cards).
West Custom House Garage — Located on Tyler Street between Franklin Street and Del Monte Avenue. Hourly parking with an attendant, $8 maximum per day (Visa and MasterCard accepted).

Contact the CME office at lpchcme@lpch.org for a list of accommodations within walking distance of the conference.

Cancellation and Refund Policy – Course Registration

Registration fees, less a $50 dollar administrative charge, are refundable if written cancellation is received prior to August 29, 2008. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after this date or for conference non-attendance. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone any program if necessary. In such case, full refund of registration fees will be given. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Special Needs

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is committed to making its activities accessible to all individuals. If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please call the continuing medical education department at (650) 497-8554 before August 29, 2008.

Registration

Registration applications must be faxed or postmarked by August 29, 2008. Registration will re-open onsite on the day of the conference if space is available. A $25 onsite registration fee will be added to all onsite conference registrations. All registrations are confirmed in writing. If you do not receive written confirmation, call (650) 497-8554 or email lpchcme@lpch.org. Please note that until you have received written confirmation, you are not officially registered for the conference.

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