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Forward26th Annual Nutrition and Wellness in Health and Disease 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B. and Manpreet Mundi, M.D.
September 24 - 26, 2026 - Hilton - Austin, Texas
Nutrition, physical activity and other healthy lifestyle behaviors play crucial roles in promoting health and treating diseases. This course highlights ambulatory nutrition and wellness topics with multidisciplinary faculty. Current clinical topics are covered through presentations, interactive case studies, and panel discussions. Participants have many opportunities to interact with course faculty selected for their expertise, knowledge and clinical acumen.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $950 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $775 |
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians in general internal medicine, family medicine, and endocrinology. It may also be of interest to subspecialists interested in nutrition, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians and health and wellness specialists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify practical strategies to assess and manage medically complicated obesity and related comorbidities.
- Select appropriate exercises that benefit patients with limited or no access to an exercise facility.
- Recall the lifestyle factors that are associated with lowering the risk of dementia.
- Use appropriate behavioral support strategies for a patient using GLP-1 based therapy.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
26th Annual Nutrition and Wellness in Health and Disease 2026
September 24-26, 2026
Austin, TX LIVE & LIVESTREAM
|
Thursday, September 24th, 2026 | |
12:00 p.m. | Registration |
1:00 p.m.
| Introduction and Course Overview Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B. |
1:10 p.m.
| Starting the Conversation: Dietitian’s Guide to Weight Loss Counselling Tara M. Schmidt, M.Ed., RDN, LD |
1:35 p.m.
| Starting the Conversation: Psychology Karen Grothe, Ph.D., L.P. |
2:00 p.m.
| Pediatric Obesity Seema Kumar, M.D. and Bridget Biggs, Ph.D. |
2:25 p.m.
| Panel Discussion |
2:45 p.m. | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
3:05 p.m. | Selecting Treatment for Weight Loss: A case-based discussion Moderated by Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B. Kalpana Muthusamy, M.D., Todd Kellogg, M.D., and Eric Vargas, M.D. |
4:00 p.m. | Energy Burst |
4:05 p.m.
| Lean Mass Changes with Weight Loss Medications Manpreet Mundi, M.D. |
4:30 p.m.
| Post Bariatric Surgery Assessment for the Primary Care Provider Julia Jurgensen, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. |
4:55 p.m.
| Panel Discussion |
5:15 p.m. | Adjourn |
Friday, September 25th, 2026 | |
7:00 a.m.
| Registration and Breakfast with the Faculty |
8:00 a.m.
| Day 2 Course Overview |
8:10 a.m.
| The Thyroid and its Interaction with Nutrition and Wellness Marius Stan, M.D. |
8:35 a.m.
| Wholegrains and Fiber Donald D. Hensrud, M.D. |
9:00 a.m.
| Lipid management: clinical pearls Stephen Kopecky, M.D. |
9:25 a.m.
| Panel Discussion |
9:45a.m | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
10:05 a.m.
| Dementia and Lifestyle Warren Thompson, M.D. |
10:30 a.m.
| Sleep Hygiene, or How to Sleep Better Kara Dupuy, M.D. |
10:55 a.m.
| Myths of Soy Laura Rhaney, M.D. |
11:20 a.m.
| Panel Discussion |
11:45 a.m. | OPTIONAL (NON-CME) PRODUCT THEATER WITH LUNCH |
1:00 p.m.
| The Power of Mobility Amy Rabatin, M.D. |
1:25 p.m.
| Updates in the Management of MASLD David Chascsa, M.D. |
1:50 p.m. | Energy Burst |
2:00 p.m.
| Talk #1 Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B. |
| Clinical Updates in Diabetes Kalpana Muthusamy, M.D. |
2:50 p.m.
| Panel Discussion |
3:20 p.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibitors |
3:40 p.m.
| Supporting Patients on GLP-1 Based Weight Loss Therapy Afton Koball, Ph.D., L.P. |
4:05 p.m.
| Culinary Bites with Chef Jennifer A. Welper and Tara Schmidt, M.Ed., RDN, LD Case-Based Conversation |
4:25 p.m.
| Longevity Clinic Michael Mueller, M.D. |
4:50 p.m.
| Panel Discussion |
5:05 p.m. | Adjourn |
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 | |
7:00 a.m.
| Breakfast with the Faculty |
8:00 a.m.
| Day 3 Course Overview |
8:05 a.m.
| TBD Stephen Kopecky, M.D. |
8:30 a.m.
| Growing Up Digital: Social Media and Children Seema Kumar, M.D. |
| TBD Kara Dupuy, M.D. |
9:20 a.m.
| TBD Amy Rabatin. M.D. |
| Panel Discussion |
10:05 a.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibitors |
10:25 a.m.
| Updates in Men’s Health Tobias Kohler, M.D. |
10:50 a.m.
| Using Artificial Intelligence in Nutrition Jithin E. Varayil, M.D. |
11:15 a.m.
| Culinary Bites with Chef Jennifer A. Welper |
11:35 a.m.
| Nutrition and Wellness, Year in Review Warren G. Thompson, M.D. |
12:00 p.m.
| Panel Discussion |
12:20 p.m. | Adjourn |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registration such as airline or hotel fees are the responsibility of the registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 17.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 17.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credit |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 4.00 |
| Friday | 8.00 |
| Saturday | 5.00 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 17.00 AAPA Category 1
- 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 17.00 ANCC
- 17.00 Attendance
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $950 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $775 |
To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
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