2026 MIS & BARIATRIC SURGERY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE (April 2026)

April 3, 2026

Monthly educational conference for Bariatric surgery fellows and attendings. Review the history of Bariatric Surgery Develop a better understanding of the current procedure choice algorithm Review and discuss the technical aspects of primary and revisional Bariatric Surgery Review and discuss medical management of obesity as well as obesity related issues in Endocrinology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, and OB/Gyn Review setpoint theory and the epidemiology of obesity Review the nutrition and psychology portions of the Bariatric Surgery pre and postop processes Review and understand the physiology of Bariatric Surgery Review the principles and technical aspects of reux and foregut surgery Review the complications after Bariatric Surgery

Target Audience

Fellows

Physicians

Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

Preparing one slide for each procedure (LSG, LRYGB, BPDDS)

Outlining how she or he will do each procedure once let out into the real world. 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • 3.00 ANCC
  • 3.00 Attendance
  • 3.00 JA Credit - AH
    • 3.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
Registration Opens: 
04/03/2026
Registration Expires: 
04/02/2027
Activity Starts: 
04/03/2026 - 9:00am EDT
Activity Ends: 
04/03/2026 - 12:00pm EDT
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Dana Portenier

Jessica Kamzik, PA

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

Attendance

JA Credit - AH

Available Credit

  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • 3.00 ANCC
  • 3.00 Attendance
  • 3.00 JA Credit - AH
    • 3.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
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