Learning Objectives:

• Identify and evaluate children with obesity as candidates for metabolic and bariatric surgery and/or anti-obesity medications, applying evidence-based guidelines while accounting for complex and high-risk populations.
• Design and implement comprehensive multidisciplinary care pathways for children with obesity, encompassing surgical, behavioral, psychological, nutritional, and physical activity components
• Critically appraise emerging and landmark research in adolescent metabolic and bariatric surgery, including long-term outcomes, novel surgical approaches, anti-obesity medications, and global program data, to inform evidence-based clinical practice.

Target Audience:

• This symposium is designed for multidisciplinary clinicians involved in the care of children and adolescents with obesity, including pediatric and bariatric surgeons, pediatricians, obesity medicine specialists, behavioral health providers, registered dietitians, physical therapists, and advanced practice providers.

CME Information

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation
requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) through the joint providership of The Northwestern University Feinberg School of
Medicine and American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
(MBS) Committee. The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the
ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a
maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Surgery Accredited CME
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME
requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME
activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the
purpose of granting ABS credit.


ABS CME credits will be submitted to the board within 3 months of the conclusion of the activity.