This virtual lecture series is intended for pediatric primary and specialty care providers and will occur on the first Wednesday of the month from 12:30 – 1 p.m.
Upcoming Lectures
First Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 1:00 pm!
SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
OSA and Obesity
Presented by Mary Wagner, MD
OCTOBER 7, 2026
The Role of Nutrition (with Emphasis on Protein Intake) in Obesity Treatment and Management
Presented by Michael Tan, MD
NOVEMBER 4, 2026
Obesity-Related Impacts on Cardiovascular Health and the Indications for Echocardiograms After Diagnosis of Hypertension in this Patient Population
Presented by Joseph Stidham, MD
DECEMBER 2, 2026
Screening and Initial Treatment for Depression in the Setting of Obesity
Presented by Jeena Kar, DO
Previous Presentations
| Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | Nutritional Guidance in the setting of Bariatric Surgery | Kyle Hazen, RD |
| May 6, 2026 | Neurobehavioral and Psychiatric Foundations of Obesity Medicine | Jeena Kar, MD |
| April 1, 2026 | Adiposopathy vs Fat Mass Disease | Shivani Berry, MD |
| March 4, 2026 | Benefits of Body Composition Analysis in the Assessment of Pediatric Obesity | Tuyen N. Tran, MD |
| December 3, 2025 | Initiating Hypertension Management in Patients with Obesity | Rasha Aly, MD |
| November 5, 2025 | Pre-diabetes Evaluation and Management | Adriana Crespo, MD |
| October 1, 2025 | Access to GLP1RAs | Amy Sheer, MD |
| September 3, 2025 | Food as Medicine | Romeena Lee, MD |
| June 4, 2025 | Role of Genetic Testing in Pediatric Obesity | Angelina Bernier, MD |
| May 7, 2025 | Dermatologic Manifestations on Pediatric Obesity | Michael Lavery, MD |