The Annual Obesity Update is an educational conference that focuses on updating family physicians, surgeons, obesity specialists and allied healthcare on obesity and medical & surgical obesity management. The goal of the program is knowledge translation, based on contemporary evidence.
Schedule of events
May 11, 2024
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30
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8:40am
Event Details
May 11, 2024
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Richdeep Gill
8:30
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8:40am
Weight Bias
8:40
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9:10am
Event Details
Weight Bias
Dr. Holly Sidhu
Outline weight bias and its impact.
Explore weight bias in the community and in healthcare.
Develop a plan to improve weight bi...
8:40
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9:10am
Pathophysiology and the Challenge of Weight loss Maintenance
9:10
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9:40am
Event Details
Pathophysiology and the Challenge of Weight loss Maintenance
Dr. Keshav Sharma
Explain the pathophysiology of obesity.
Explain the neuro-physiological barriers to weight loss maintenance.
Prioritize early...
9:10
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9:40am
Obesity, Sleep, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: an Interdependent Relationship
9:40
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10:10am
Event Details
Obesity, Sleep, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: an Interdependent Relationship
Dr. Willis Tsai
Recognize the interdependent effects of obesity on sleep and obstructive sleep apnea.
Identify patients at risk of OSA related...
9:40
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10:10am
Liraglutide 3.0 – Evidence
10:40
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11:10am
Event Details
Liraglutide 3.0 – Evidence
Dr. Chris Docx
10:40
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11:10am
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The 3rd Annual Alberta Obesity Update will be held on Saturday May 24, 2025.