Overweight and obesity – Surgery is not the future!

Join us for a focused CME session designed for GPs and primary healthcare professionals, exploring the latest non-surgical approaches to managing obesity and metabolic syndrome.

This FREE event will highlight emerging treatments, including innovative endoscopic therapies and breakthrough medications, offering practical insights to support your patients beyond traditional surgical options. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and enhance your clinical practice in a rapidly evolving area of healthcare.

Speaker: Dr Rees Cameron

Topic: Overweight and obesity – surgery is not the future!

Learning outcomes:

  • To gain an understanding of the mechanisms of development of the metabolic syndrome and diabetes
  • To understand the roles of new endoscopic therapies and medications in treating obesity

Timings:

6.00pm – Networking and registration
6.30pm – Presentation starts
7.30pm – Closing comments

This is a free event with refreshments provided.

Date & Time

Thursday 8 May 2025
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Location

Nicholson Room
Copthorne Hotel
100 Oriental Parade
Wellington 6011

Cost

Free

Register using the form below

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