• Describe the biology regulating weight management and appetite from animal models
• Explain obesity development at different stages of life
• Recognize the impact of obesity on public health

• Describe common dietary patterns in Qatar
• Outline practical strategies for modifying dietary plans to support health and weight management

• Describe the impact of obesity on muscles
• Describe the impact of weight loss on muscles
• Discuss strategies to preserve muscle mass during weight loss

• Discuss and summarize key learning points

• Examine data regarding the relationship between sleep and obesity
• Identify the mechanistic links between sleep and obesity
• Evaluate the impact of sleep interventions on obesity

• Examine the current applications of AI inference in obesity management
• Critically evaluate the AI generated diet plans

• Compare different types of bariatric surgical procedures.
• Identify patients who are suitable for bariatric surgery and select those who are not good candidates
• Assess the long-term benefits and side effects of common bariatric surgical procedures

• Discuss and summarize key learning points

• Describe the newer generation anti-obesity medications and their weight loss outcomes
• Analyze the impact of anti-obesity medications (AOMs) on metabolic health

(Livestreaming – Zoom)

• Describe the impact of newer generation anti-obesity medications on heart and kidney outcomes

(Livestreaming – Zoom)

• Review the efficacy and safety of obesity pharmacotherapy in low-resource settings
• Design cost-effective obesity treatment plans with off-label pharmacotherapies
• Identify strategies to overcome access barriers for obesity pharmacotherapy
  
  
  

• Describe the challenges and risks of adolescent obesity
• Formulate a treatment plan for adolescents with obesity

• Discuss and summarize key learning points

• Identify the functional effect of excess skin post-massive weight loss with bariatric surgery
• Recognize the surgical approach to deliver skin reduction surgery after bariatric surgery
• Define patient concerns and expectations after large volume weight loss

(Livestreaming – Zoom)

• Recognize the role of Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Therapies (EBMTs) in the treatment of obesity
• Review the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of EBMTs

• Discuss and summarize key learning points

• Discuss and summarize key learning points