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
Past Sessions
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Beyond the Graft: Tackling Obesity Metabolic Risk Before and After Transplant
What is the Needed Wrap-Around Care When Treating Obesity with Pharmacotherapy?
Building a Team-Based Care Model for CKM Syndrome: Insights from the CINEMA program
Hormones and Hurdles: Navigating Menopause’s Impact on Weight
In a World of GLP-1 RAs, Is There Still a Role for Bariatric Surgery?
Too Much of a Good Thing: Managing Weight Loss in the Era of GLP-1RAs
Weight Drops, Gut Stops: Navigating GLP1RAs and Perioperative Risks
Metabolic Associated Steatohepatitis and Obesity
Precision Obesity Management in Action
Real World Case Studies Applying Phenotypic Obesity Variations