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Forward25th Annual Nutrition and Wellness in Health and Disease
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B., , Manpreet Mundi, M.D. and M. Molly McMahon
September 18 - 20, 2025 - Miramonte Resort & Spa - Indian Wells, California
Nutrition, physical activity and other healthy lifestyle behaviors are vital components in the promotion of health and in the treatment of disease. This program highlights ambulatory nutrition and wellness topics with multidisciplinary faculty. Current clinical topics are highlighted through presentations, interactive case studies and panel discussions. Participants have many opportunities for interaction with course faculty selected for their expertise, knowledge and clinical acumen.
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 would benefit patients with limited or no access to an exercise facility.
- Recommend evidence-based dietary guidelines to patients with specific comorbidities, to include tips on food preparation.
- Recall ways to help patients improve sleep quality.
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.
Thursday, September 18th, 2025 | |
12:00 p.m. | Registration |
1:00 p.m. | Introduction and Course Overview |
1:10 p.m. | Starting the Conversation on Obesity |
1:35 p.m. | Starting the Conversation: Dietitian’s Guide to Weight Loss Counselling |
2:00 p.m. | Starting the Conversation: Psychology |
2:25 p.m. | Panel Discussion |
2:45 p.m. | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
3:05 p.m. | Obesity Pharmacotherapy |
3:30 p.m. | Pediatric Obesity |
3:55 p.m. | Bariatric Surgery Complications |
4:20 p.m. | Energy Burst |
4:30 p.m. | Endoscopic Approaches to Treating Obesity |
4:55 p.m. | Post Bariatric Surgery Assessment for the Primary Care Provider |
5:20 p.m. | Panel Discussion |
5:45 p.m. | Adjourn |
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Friday, September 19th, 2025 | |
7:00 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast with the Faculty |
8:00 a.m. | Day 2 Course Overview |
8:10 a.m. | Beyond Metformin |
8:35 a.m. | TBD |
9:00 a.m. | Lipids |
9:25 a.m. | Panel Discussion |
9:45a.m | Refreshment Break & Exhibitors |
10:05 a.m. | Peri-Operative Management of GLP-1 |
10:30 a.m. | Peri-Operative Sleep |
10:55 a.m. | Meditaiton |
11:20 a.m. | Panel Discussion |
11:45 a.m. | PRODUCT THEATRE WITH LUNCH |
1:00 p.m. | Exercising Without a Gym |
1:25 p.m. | Cancer and Nutrition |
1:50 p.m. | Energy Burst |
2:00 p.m. | Eating Disorders and Weight Management |
2:25 p.m. | Food Insecurity |
2:50 p.m. | Panel Discussion |
3:20 p.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibitors |
3:40 p.m. | TBD |
4:05 p.m. | Culinary Bytes with Chef Jennifer A. Welper |
4:25 p.m. | Culinary Bytes with Chef Jennifer A. Welper and Tara M. Schmidt, M.Ed., RDN, LD
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4:45 p.m. | Panel Discussion |
5:05 p.m. | Adjourn |
Saturday, September 20th, 2025 | |
7:00 a.m. | Breakfast with the Faculty |
8:00 a.m. | Day 3 Course Overview
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8:10 a.m. | Preventive Cardiology |
8:35 a.m. | CKD and Obesity |
8:55 a.m. | Culinary Bytes with Chef Jennifer A. Welper |
9:20 a.m. | How to Sleep Better |
9:45 a.m. | Panel Discussion |
10:00 a.m. | Refreshment Break and Exhibitors |
10:15 a.m. | Chronic Pain and Nutrition |
10:40 a.m. | Women’s Health |
11.05 a.m. | TBD |
11:30 a.m. | Nutrition and Wellness, Year in Review |
11:50 p.m. | Panel Discussion |
12:05 p.m. | Adjourn |
Rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests at the Miramonte Resort & Spa for discounted rates starting at $239/night. In order to receive the special rates, reservations must be made before August 15, 2025, or before the room block fills.
Room reservations after are based on space and rate availability. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Nutrition & Wellness course to receive the special rates. Additional taxes will apply.
Daily Resort Fee ($10):
The daily resort fee of $35 is discounted at a rate of $10 per room per night for all attendees staying at the resort. The fee includes the following:
- Complimentary self-parking for one vehicle per room
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms high-speed wireless internet access
- Complimentary health club usage for all attendees
- 10% discount on spa retail items
- Golf bag storage
- Access to seasonal onsite activities
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.
Credit Statement(s):
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 PAs (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(s) |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 4.25 |
| Friday | 8.00 |
| Saturday | 4.75 |
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 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 17.00 ANCC
- 17.00 APA
- 17.00 Attendance
Please update your profile to let us know if you have dietary restrictions or access requirements.
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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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