Credits Available: 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 5.00 AAFP Prescribed credits

Description: Obesity is associated with significant comorbid conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, as well as reduced quality of life and poorer mental health. While primary care providers often manage obesity-related comorbidities, obesity itself is not often directly addressed and remains undertreated. This educational program supports the consistent delivery of evidence-based obesity counseling and treatment in primary care settings. It focuses on improving the understanding and skills of primary care clinicians in working with their patients to manage their weight through evidence-based actions based in cultural humility.

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This program is intended for:
Target Professions: DO, MD, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Physician Assistant, MBBCh, MBBS, Pharmacist
Target Specialties: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Preventive Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Hospitalist, Women's Health, Emergency Medicine, Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy

Nicholas Pennings

Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Associate Professor and Chair of Family Medicine

Nicholas Pennings, DO MFOMA, FACOFP, FAAFP is board certified with fellowship designation in Family Medicine and master fellow in Obesity Medicine. He is chair and associate professor of family medicine at the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine at Campbell University. He serves as the medical director of the Campbell University Health Center. He is the Executive Director of Clinical Education for the Obesity Medicine Association. Dr. Pennings is a champion for advancing the education of health professionals through the development of core competencies in obesity medicine education and incorporation obesity education into medical education via live and virtual platforms.