Credits Available: 3.75 AMA PRA Categoy 1 Credits

Description: In the United States, obesity and overweight are an epidemic and a major health concern worldwide. Excess adipose tissue can lead to diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, poor mental health, and musculoskeletal disorders, resulting in decreased quality of life and increased mortality. While lifestyle modifications are a cornerstone of obesity and overweight management, most patients do not achieve durable results, highlighting a need for pharmacological interventions. This educational curriculum will help primary care clinicians identify patients with obesity who could benefit from weight-loss medicines and integrate evidence-based strategies for motivational interviewing and shared decision-making to improve outcomes for patients with obesity.

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Target Professions: DO, MBBS, MD, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
Target Specialties: Adolescent Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Home Care, Internal Medicine, Men's Health, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Preventive Medicine, Women's Health

Rachel Stahl Salzman

Weill Cornell Medicine
Lecturer in Medicine

Rachel Stahl Salzman, MS, RD, CDN, CDCES is a Lecturer in Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Weill Cornell Medicine. Rachel is passionate about empowering people with obesity and cardiometabolic conditions to develop sustainable lifestyle changes to improve their health and quality of life. In her clinical role, she provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) for adults in both individual and group settings. She has additional roles as lifestyle coach and coordinator for the hospital's Diabetes Prevention Program, endocrine preceptor for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s Dietetic Internship Program, and is actively involved in interdisciplinary education. Rachel frequently presents at regional and national conferences and publishes on topics related to nutrition, obesity, diabetes management, and digital health. Her dedication and leadership have earned her numerous honors, including the Rising Star Award from the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists in 2022 and Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year from the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2016.