USC Diabetes Symposium 2022

Saturday, October 22, 2022, 7:00 AM - 3:10 PM, Aresty Conference Center - USC Health Sciences Campus

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.75 hours)

USC presents the inaugural year of the USC Diabetes Symposium.

This hybrid program, offered in person and over virtual platform, presents updates in the field of diabetes and obesity management with evidence-based medical, surgical, technological and behavioral management of these complex diseases.

Highlighted are areas of advancement including medical and surgical management of obesity, new guideline recommendations for the management of type 2 diabetes, with personalized strategies for each patient, optimal use of technology in the care of patients with diabetes, and cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with diabetes.

Presentations from experts in the fields of diabetes, obesity, bariatric and transplant surgery will help inform clinical practice in the management of these complex diseases with a rapidly-evolving base of evidence.

1. Discuss the 2022 ADA guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes
2. Understand the pathogenesis of obesity and its complications
3. Develop personalized management plans for patients with type 2 diabetes
4. Identify candidates for surgical management of obesity and diabetes
5. Recognize lifestyle management techniques that have proven benefit in patients with diabetes
6. Identify patients that would benefit from the addition of diabetes technology
7. Discuss strategies for lowering cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received by the USC Office of CME (fax or email) only by October 19, 2022, 12:00 pm PDT for a refund. A $50 cancellation fee will be applied after October 19. In the event of course cancellation by conference organizers, all registration fees will be fully refunded. USC will not refund any travel costs incurred.


Accessibility Statement
 
Keck School of Medicine Healthcare System is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the USC Office of CME at usccme@usc.edu.

The Keck School of Medicine Healthcare System School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Keck School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Saturday, October 22, 2022