Sponsored by Center for Human Nutrition, Taskforce for Obesity Research at UT Southwestern , The Division of Hypothalamic Research, The Touchstone Diabetes Center, The Office of Continuing Medical Education, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and an educational grant from Sanofi-Aventis.

Target Audience:  
Clinical and Basic Scientists, Internists, Endocrinologists, Cardiologists, Bariatric Surgeons, General Family Practice, Residents, Interns, Fellows

Purpose & Content:             

• Background and need for activity
• Format and teaching methods

Educational:        

• To provide state of the art information on emerging risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus
• To provide information on new tools for assessment of obesity and related co-morbidities

Objectives:    

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Identify emerging risks for cardiovascular disease in overweight and obese subjects
• Identify basic and clinical science tools emerging for risk assessment

Fee:                                      
None

Accreditation:
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Off-Label Uses: 
Because this course is meant to educate physicians with what is currently in use and what may be available in the future, there may be “off-label” use discussed in the presentation. Speakers have been requested to inform the audience when off-label use is discussed.

Disclosure: 
It is UT Southwestern’s policy that participants in CME activities should be made aware of any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the speaker’s presentations. Each speaker has completed and signed a conflict of interest statement. The faculty members’ relationships will be disclosed in the handout.