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OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:  (1) Present and discuss incidence and prevalence of obesity, (2). Review modern bariatric surgery procedures, change in anatomy and physiology, (3). Review AOM, specifically GLP-1 agonist, (4). Criteria for patient selection for bariatric surgery and treatment with Anti-obesity medication (AOM), (5). Role of bariatric surgery in improvement in fertility and pregnancy outcomes, (6). Discuss the interdisciplinary approach to patient care involving collaboration between OBGYNs and general surgeons in preoperative evaluation, perioperative management, and post-operative follow-up of obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery, (7). Foster communication and establish referral pathways between OBGYNs and bariatric surgery specialists to ensure comprehensive care for obese patients throughout their reproductive journey, promoting shared decision-making and individualized treatment plans.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Hossein Bagshahi, MD, FACS, FASMB has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For information, please contact Karey Lannom at [email protected]