Obesity is projected to affect more than 50% of Americans by 2030 though, despite this epidemic, obesity remains chronically undertreated. Highly effective anti-obesity medications (e.g. GLP-1 receptor agonists) have revolutionized the landscape of obesity treatment and have the potential to close the obesity care gap. Participants will learn evidence-based obesity care strategies relevant for the hospitalized patient including how to manage GLP-1 receptor agonists. We will additionally discuss the broader societal impact of GLP-1s and review practical strategies to reduce weight bias and stigma in healthcare systems.
Speakers
Marci Laudenslager, MD, MHS, DABOM
Moderator
Ebrahim Barkoudah, MD, FACP, MPH, SFHM
Speakers
Marci Laudenslager, MD, MHS, DABOM
Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine Physician, Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity & Weight Program
Marci Laudenslager, MD, MHS, DABOM is an internal medicine and obesity medicine physician in the Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity & Weight Program. She is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and her clinical expertise is in obesity and obesity-associated disorders.
Marci Laudenslager, MD, MHS, DABOM is an internal medicine and obesity medicine physician in the Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity & Weight Program. She is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and her clinical expertise is in obesity and obesity-associated disorders.
Lily Ackermann, MD, ScM, FHM
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Lily Ackermann is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She is section lead for faculty development and co-management. She also serves on the Rapid Clinical Updates planning group.
Dr. Lily Ackermann is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She is section lead for faculty development and co-management. She also serves on the Rapid Clinical Updates planning group.
Moderator
Ebrahim Barkoudah, MD, FACP, MPH, SFHM
System Chief of Hospital Medicine at Baystate Health and the Regional Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer
Dr. Barkoudah is currently the System Chief of Hospital Medicine at Baystate Health and the Regional Chief Medical Officer/Chief Quality Officer. His research interest lies in clinical research outcomes and his work focuses on quality improvement and clinical innovation. He currently serves on several clinical innovation committees regionally and nationally.
Dr. Barkoudah is currently the System Chief of Hospital Medicine at Baystate Health and the Regional Chief Medical Officer/Chief Quality Officer. His research interest lies in clinical research outcomes and his work focuses on quality improvement and clinical innovation. He currently serves on several clinical innovation committees regionally and nationally.
Date & Time
Thursday May 22nd, 2025 2:00pm EDT
End Date & Time
Thursday May 22nd, 2025 3:00pm EDT
Category SHM Webinar