Obesity Medicine (4 to 8 Credit Hours)

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Students will participate in the development of a differential diagnosis and evaluation scheme for common problems in patients with obesity in the outpatient setting. Upon successful completion of obesity medicine elective rotation, the student should be able to do the following: Correctly diagnose patients with obesity in varying age categories and ethnic groups, Utilize various treatment modalities for obesity including diet, lifestyle changes, behavioral, pharmacotherapy and endoscopic interventions, and appropriately refer patients for metabolic and bariatric surgery. Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 24 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.