JAAPA CME Podcast - Elevating Obesity Care in Primary Practice: PAs in Obesity Medicine's Expert Take

In this episode, we sit down with the board of PAs in Obesity Medicine (PAOM) for a candid, practice-focused conversation on elevating obesity care in primary care. From reframing obesity as a chronic disease to integrating evidence-based treatments into busy clinics, our guests share real-world insights, clinical pearls, and strategies PAs can use today. Whether you’re new to obesity medicine or looking to deepen your impact, this episode offers a forward-looking look at how PAs are leading the future of comprehensive, compassionate obesity care.  

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the gaps in understanding and the treatment gaps when addressing patients with obesity
  • Describe how providers can shift from an episodic care model to a chronic care model in the treatment of obesity
  • List and discuss the medications used in the treatment of obesity

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