Pennsylvania Chapter of ASMBS 2025 Meeting: Recent Initiatives in Bariatric Surgery

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Add to Calendar Pennsylvania Chapter of ASMBS 2025 Meeting: Recent Initiatives in Bariatric Surgery 9/26/2025 7:30:00 AM 9/26/2025 4:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/PAASMBS2025 Description: Supported by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, this symposium will include recent initiatives in bariatric surgery care, specifically highlighting research and care in Pennsylvania. Presentations will include recent surgical innovations, pharmacotherapy initiatives, and allied health supporting care of the patient undergoing bariatric surgery. Alloy KOP Double Tree false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Alloy KOP Double Tree, King of Prussia, PA

Course Overview
Supported by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, this symposium will include recent initiatives in bariatric surgery care, specifically highlighting research and care in Pennsylvania. Presentations will include recent surgical innovations, pharmacotherapy initiatives, and allied health supporting care of the patient undergoing bariatric surgery.

Target Audience
Specialties - INTERNAL MEDICINE - Gastroenterology

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:


  1. Review current guidelines for bariatric surgery care
  2. Describe psychological considerations of bariatric surgery care
  3. Assess pharmacotherapy needs of bariatric surgery patients
  4. Explore gaps in current evidence base for optimal bariatric surgery care

Registration

The fees to attend are $125.00.

Verified attendance includes access to view the presentations (videos and slides) online for one year. Pre-registration is required to attend. Walk-ins are discouraged. Please be sure to register in advance.

All preregistered attendees will receive access to the meeting, the program handout, continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks. Attendees will be required to sign-in to be marked as attended, receive credit and view the recorded content.

Need to Register by Mail?
Please note: mailed registrations may take more than 5-10 business days before they are received because we continue to experience longer delays in receiving mail. We encourage all attendees to register online. See the registration form for mailing instructions. All registrations will be confirmed by email as long as your registration is received no later than September 24, 2025.

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Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

DESIGNATION OF CREDIT

Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This program provides 5.5 NCPD Hours.

Physician Assistants: Penn Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Registered Dietitians: The CPE activity application for Pennsylvania Chapter American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Annual Meeting and Conference is pending CDR review and approval for 5.5 CPEUs


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.50 hours), NCPD Hours (ANCC) (5.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (5.50 hours)

Additional Information

CANCELLATION POLICY
In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing by September 12, 2025 (subject to a service charge equivalent to 10% of the registration fee, but no less than $25.00). No refunds will be issued thereafter.

The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, and travel agencies.