The Future of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery in the GLP-1 Era 2025

May 5, 2025

This is a virtual course

GLP-1s are changing obesity treatment—where does bariatric surgery fit in? Join BWH's Bariatric Surgical Director, Dr. Abdelrahman Nimeri, for a deep dive into the future of metabolic surgery.

Please note: a recording of the lecture will be available for 1 month following the event.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, nurses, NPs and PAs who support patients with obesity & talk about obesity treatments.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 

  • Define the evolving role of bariatric surgery in a changing treatment landscape.
  • Demonstrate guidance on patient selection & referral timing.
  • Develop & strengthen the PCP’s role in long-term obesity & metabolic health management.

Additional Information

Provided by: 

Brigham & Women's Hospital - Department of Gastrointestinal & General Surgery and Mass General Brigham

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
04/23/2025
Course expires: 
06/05/2025
Event starts: 
05/05/2025 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
05/05/2025 - 1:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
12:00 PMIntroduction Abdelrahman Nimeri, MD, FACS
12:05The Future of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery in the GLP-1 Era | Abdelrahman Nimeri, MD, FACS
1:00 PMAdjournment

 

Abdelrahman Nimeri, MD, FACS - Course Director & Speaker
Director of Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal & General Surgery – Brigham & Women’s Hospital

In support of improving patient care, Mass General Brigham 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.

Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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