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The Addressing Obesity: A Community of Practice is designed to create a community for PAs to participate in CME and other learning activities, collaborate, and share best practices, research, and evidence-based knowledge on obesity management and treatme

Part of a series of activities on Addressing Obesity: A Community of Practice, this interactive real-world experience patient scenario will focus on how to interact with a patient about obesity when discussing eating patterns, preferences, family dynamics around eating, and food security.

Part of a series of activities on Addressing Obesity: A Community of Practice, this interactive real-world experience patient scenario will focus on how to interact with a patient about obesity when assessing current levels of physical activity, preferences, and limitations.

Part of a series of activities on Addressing Obesity: A Community of Practice, this interactive real-world experience patient scenario will focus on how to interact with a patient about obesity when engaging in shared decision-making around treatment options.

Part of a series of activities on Addressing Obesity: A Community of Practice, this interactive real-world experience patient scenario will focus on how to interact with a patient about obesity when discussing weight history.

Research in Action 2023 includes newly recorded content from the in-person AAPA2023 Annual Conference, and offers up to 8.5 credits of AAPA Category 1 CME and features original research about the PA profession and workforce. Learn from PA researchers as they cover topics that will help clinicians and educators advance the PA profession. CME sessions include topics related to medical malpractice; patient safety; provider access; asthma; and substance use disorder – just to name a few.

Treating patients with obesity is more than a science; it is an art. Unfortunately, healthcare practitioners often overlook treating obesity due to its complexities including medical, physical, psychological, age, and socioeconomic barriers. Among the most challenging patients are those in the geriatric population, low-income population, and those with cultural differences. Bariatric surgeries, brand name medications, exercise programs, and meal replacements or strict dietary programs are usually not an option for these communities. Recognizing these barriers is important in order to develop alternative treatment plans needed to successfully treat obesity in these complex patients.

Management of diabetes has become a rapidly changing practice. With the recent advancements of new medications, updates in cardiovascular guidelines, and evolution of diabetes technology, it can be difficult to stay abreast on the latest advances, updates, and guidelines. This presentation will review key, pertinent literature and guidelines most applicable to clinical management of diabetes in the outpatient setting. This activity will cover updates in diabetes medications (including cardiovascular and renal guidelines), updates in diabetes technology (including continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and wearable insulin delivery patches), and a highlight of key updates to the ADA Standards of Care 2023.

Burnout is happening more rapidly in the changing world with even some new graduates questioning their chosen profession. Work-life balance (WLB) is essential for optimal mental health. Clinicians need to feel their best to be the best version of themselves, for their families, and their patients. Accomplishing WLB requires setting boundaries, self-care, stress management, and permanent lifestyle changes.

Malnutrition syndromes are being encountered with increased frequency in PA clinical practice across a wide range of medical specialties. This activity focuses specifically on the unique nutritional needs of older adults. Participants will learn how to a