WOS/ASMBS Joint 2025 Spring Symposium
The Evolving Landscape of Obesity Medicine:
A Medical-Surgical Partnership
Join us as we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of obesity medicine. Learn about the latest groundbreaking advancements from experts in the field. Expand your ability to provide evidence-based treatment that really improves health. Connect with a community of colleagues who share your commitment to improving the health of those living with obesity.
Date and Time:
March 22, 2025
8:45 am – 3:45 pm
Location:
Double Tree Suites
16500 Southcenter Parkway
Tukwila, WA
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Registration:
Cost: $160
$135 for WOS & ASMBS members
CME Credits:
5 AACME credits*
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Optimizing Health & Body Composition During Obesity Treatment
Presented by:
Carolynn Francavilla, MD, DABOM, FOMA
Owner, family medicine physician, and obesity medicine specialist, Green Mountain Partners in Health, Lakewood, Colorado.
Host of the Dr. Francavilla Show podcast.
Obesity Medicine Association Trustee.
*The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
The Obesity Medicine Association designates this live activity, Washington Obesity Society 2025 Spring Symposium: The Evolving Landscape of Obesity Care: A Medical-Surgical Partnership, for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
This educational and networking event is for everyone who treats patients with obesity. Whether you are a primary care provider, an obesity specialist, a bariatric surgeon/specialist, an OB/GYN, a pharmacist, or you practice another specialty, this conference will expand your knowledge and provide you with evidence-based strategies for treating a wide variety of patients.
Join us to connect with your local colleagues, receive support and mentoring from local obesity specialists, and interact with the speakers and the WOS Board of Trustees.
“This was a wonderful experience. So many great things: the presentations, networking, establishing new connections, continuing education information, exhibits and food/refreshments. Wholesome experience to see a group of healthcare providers coming together to identify obesity as a chronic disease and to see a movement away from the stigma of obesity.”
“This was an incredibly valuable and pertinent conference and I wish all primary care doctors and other providers would attend. Excellent event space, location, food and vendors.”
“Great event! Lots of new and relevant information about the treatment of obesity and related topics.”
Conference Agenda:
8:15-8:45
Registration, Networking, Exhibit Hall
8:45-9:00
Welcome & Presidential Addresses—WOS & ASMBS WA Chapter Presidents
9:00-10:00
Keynote Address:
Optimizing Health & Body Composition During Obesity Treatment
Speaker: Carolynn Francavilla, MD, DABOM, FOMA
10:00-10:45
Advances in Bariatric Surgery: What’s Hot & What’s Not
Speaker: Bradley Needleman, MD
10:45-11:15
Refreshments & Exhibit Hall Break
11:45-12.:15
Obesity Medications Demystified
Speaker: Nicole Hamlin, PA-C, MMS
12:15-1:15
Sponsored Lunch Program
Speaker: Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, MFOMA
1:15-2:15
Obesity Management in Women Across the Lifespan
Speaker: Sandra Christensen, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, MFOMA, FAANP
2:15-3:00
The Intersection of Obesity & Sleep
Speaker: Alexis David, MD, DABOM
3:00-3:30
Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
Panelists: Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, MFOMA, FOMA; Bradley Needleman, MD; Colleen Dawkins, FNP, RDN, CSOWM; Stefie Deeds, MD, FACP; Jennifer Okemah, MS, RDN, CSSD, BC-ADM, CDCES
3:30-3:45
Wrap Up & Evaluations
“This was a very well organized symposium. Topics were interesting and appropriate. The speakers were amazing and their talks were engaging and overall great experience.”