Focused Practice Designation (FPD) Review Course

Description:

Take advantage of the Focused Practice Designation (FPD) Course in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) during the ASMBS Weekend Meeting in New Orleans. Join the hundreds of ASMBS members who have already attained FPD in MBS through the American Board of Surgery (ABS). This comprehensive preparatory review course is meticulously tailored to enhance comprehension of crucial topics within metabolic and bariatric surgery. Beyond broadening knowledge about obesity and its treatments, attendees will be primed for success in the ABS – FPD examination. The course itinerary encompasses 24 succinct yet thorough lectures, along with a session dedicated to high-yield pearls review. These sessions span a total of 9 hours and are led by an array of preeminent content specialists and surgical educators. This activity qualifies for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).

Learning Objectives:

Sustain a current grasp of pivotal MBS concepts.
Remain updated on the evolving evidence related to the underlying mechanisms of obesity.
Exhibit comprehension of both medical and surgical approaches to obesity management.
Assess best practices in intra-operative and peri-operative care for MBS patients.
Demonstrate understanding of patient selection criteria and recognize indications and contraindications for treatment.
Validate enhanced knowledge of protocols for addressing short and long-term complications.
Strengthen existing awareness of the broader impact of MBS on associated conditions, overall well-being, and longevity.

8:00am	Welcome Remarks and FPD Course Introduction Adrian Dan, MD; Ann Rogers, MD
8:15am	Pathophysiology of Obesity and Major Comorbid Conditions Faiz Shariff, MD
8:30am	Epidemiology and Genetics of Obesity/Metabolic Syndrome Kunoor Jain-Spangler, MD
8:45am	Physiologic and Neuroendocrine Mechanisms of Metabolic Surgery Philip R. Schauer, MD
9:00am	Pharmacotherapy and Other Non-Surgical treatment for obesity Rachel L Moore, MD FACS Dipl.ABOM
9:15am	Question and Answer
9:30am	Indications for Surgery for Treatment of Obesity and DM2 Judy Chen-Meekin, MD FACS ABOM FASMBS
9:45am	Patient Selection and Pre-Operative Evaluation/Optimization Vamsi V. Alli, MD
10:00am	Peri-Operative Optimization and Anesthesia Considerations/ERAS Brandon T Grover, DO FACS FASMBS
10:15am	Peri-operative Endoscopy and Endoscopic Procedures Rana Pullatt, MD
10:30am	Question and Answer
10:45am	Procedures of Historical Interest/LAGB Ann Rogers, MD
11:00am	High Risk Medical, Surgical and Psychologic Conditions S. Julie-Ann Lloyd, MD/PhD
11:15am	Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Variations Abdelrahman Nimeri, MD FACS FASMBS Dipl ABOM
11:30am	Duodenal Switch Procedures and SADI-S Vivek Prachand, MD FACS
11:45am	Question and Answer
12:00pm	Lunch
1:00pm	Optimization and Management and Peri-Operative Conditions Marina Kurian, MD FACS FASMBS DABOM FPMBS- DABS
1:15pm	Diagnosis and Management of Short-Term Complications Tanyaradzwa Kajese, MD FACS FASMBS
1:30pm	Diagnosis and Management of Long-Term Complications Christopher Daigle, FACS FASMBS MD
1:45pm	MBS Impact on Weight and Weight Related Complications Samer Mattar, MD FASMBS
2:00pm	Question and Answer
2:15pm	Re-Operative and Revisional Operations Jamie P. Loggins, FACS FASMBS MD
2:30pm	MBS Impact on Cardio-Metabolic Health and Type 2 Diabetes Tammy Kindel, MD PhD
2:45pm	MBS Impact and Disease Prevention and Longevity Monali Misra, FACS FRCSC FASMBS MD
3:00pm	Body Contouring and Abdominal Wall/Hernia Reconstruction Logan Mellert, DO FACOS FACS
3:15pm	Question and Answer
3:30pm	Nutritional Considerations for Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery
3:45pm	Behavioral Health Stephanie Sogg, PhD
4:00pm	Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Rami Lutfi, MD
4:15pm	Special Populations and Situations in Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery Michael Cook, MD FACS
4:30pm	Question and Answer
4:45pm	High Yield Pearls in Bariatric Surgery Adrian Dan, MD
5:00pm	Adjourn