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Hina Mazharuddin, PA-C
I am a Board-certified Physician Assistant with 15+ years of of diverse clinical experience and nationally recognized leadership in Telemedicine, Obesity medicine (OMA Certificate of Advanced Education), health information technology (HIT), and virtual care education. Currently serving as Vice President of PAs in Virtual Medicine and Telemedicine (PAVMT) where I lead national efforts to develop and implement Telehealth curricula for PA programs.
Obesity Care Reimagined: Simulations for Real Impact
Obesity currently affects more than 2 in 5 adults in the United States and demonstrates significant associations with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes (T2D), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and steatohepatitis (MASH), osteoarthritis, sleep disorders, and reproductive health complications. Obesity care continues to evolve with advancing treatment options, emerging best practices in comorbidity management, and evidence-based guidance on patient-centered approaches, creating new opportunities to improve outcomes for patients living with obesity.
To support clinicians in comprehensive obesity management, this educational initiative will facilitate peer-to-peer learning, case-based discussions, and practical guidance through simulation-based scenarios. Participants will gain enhanced competence in recognizing and managing the relationships between obesity and a range of comorbidities, develop skills in creating individualized treatment plans that integrate evidence-based pharmacological and lifestyle interventions, and strengthen patient-centered communication strategies that support treatment adherence and improved patient outcomes.
Itinerary
Book Your Simulation Sessions
Guide Pat through surgery prep, medication safety, and heart health concerns in a 20-minute appointment.
Guide Riley using bias-aware care that addresses depression, social isolation, and fatigue in the context of weight management in a 20-minute appointment. Please book session 2 at least two weeks after session 1.
Self-Study Modules and Live Group Discussion
Answer the following questions to assess your knowledge on obesity management.
This module covers obesity as a chronic disease and its associations with MASLD, MASH, and cardiovascular comorbidities. Learn to recognize the health impacts and clinical presentations that inform evidence-based obesity management decisions.
This module focuses on individualized obesity treatment planning for patients with sleep apnea and pharmacological therapy challenges. Learn to integrate evidence-based interventions while managing treatment responses and complications.
This module covers treatment response assessment beyond weight metrics, dose optimization strategies, and evolving treatment goals throughout the long-term obesity management journey.
Now that you have reviewed the self-study modules, answer the following questions to assess your knowledge on obesity management.
Group Members will share reflections on their appointments with Pat Cameron and Riley Morgan, including key take-aways and lessons learned.
Case Discussions and Live Group Discussion
This activity features a patient with abnormal liver enzymes and multiple metabolic risk factors. The case highlights challenges in systematic evaluation, risk stratification, and developing coordinated treatment approaches.
This activity features a patient with inadequate response to lifestyle interventions who faces medication access barriers. The case highlights treatment optimization strategies and healthcare navigation challenges.
In light of the information reviewed and discussed during this program, please share an action plan that you will implement to improve the diagnosis and management for your patients with obesity.
Group Members will discuss their responses to Patient Case 1 and 2 and the Action Plans entered by the group.
