Advancing Health: Clinical Case Discussions on Obesity and Cardiometabolic Disease

We are excited to invite you to our monthly conference series, Advancing Health: Clinical Case Discussions on Obesity and Cardiometabolic Disease. This series provides a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to meet experts in the field, be the experts, share practices, and valuable insights into the latest advancements in treating obesity and cardiometabolic diseases.

Course

When? 2nd Thursday of the month, 7-8am CST
Where? Join us virtually on Zoom

Upcoming Session

The Role of Trauma in Obesity and Eating Disordered Behaviors and How GLP1s Have Changed the Conversation

Rukhsana Iqbal, MD

Adult Pshychiatrist, Hinsdale Behavioral Health

Adjunct Faculty, Midwestern University

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

September 11, 2025 07:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting.

If you have any questions, please email Michelle at mscheuer@bsd.uchicago.edu.

CME Credits

This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

1. To claim CME credit, create a UChicago CME account at https://cme.uchicago.edu. Registration is available for both UChicago affiliates and visitors.

2. After each session, a unique code will be provided. Text this code to 773-245-0068 within 72 hours to record your credit.For detailed instructions on creating your UChicago CME account and obtaining a transcript of all claimed credits, check this link .

Should you need any assistance or have further inquiries regarding your UChicago CME account, our Help Center  is available to guide you, or you may contact the Office of CME  directly.

Directors

Silvana Pannain, MD

 Associate Professor of Medicine , Obesity Medicine Director, Center for Weight and Metabolic Health

Charles German, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Director of Preventive Cardiology at Georgetown University Hospital