Clinical Management of Obesity

4 credits · School of Medicine

The unique blend of clinical and research programs related to obesity at Duke provides an opportunity for students to learn how to evaluate and manage obesity in many ways. This elective involves attendance in outpatient clinics or residential programs related to obesity or obesity-related co-morbidities including multidisciplinary outpatient programs (Lifestyle and Weight Management Center, Pediatric Healthy Lifestyles), residential programs (Structure House), Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, Adult and Pediatric Endocrinology, Cardiometabolic Clinic, Keto Medicine Clinic, Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease Clinic, and Sleep Disorders Center. Students will have the opportunity to observe and take part in clinical care as well as observe ongoing studies and attend lectures at various clinical and research conferences. In consultation with the course director, an independent project related to obesity will be completed. For more information, please contact Dr. Yancy at 919-491-8527 or via email at will.yancy@duke.edu. Students who enroll are asked to contact Dr. Yancy at least 1 week prior to their start date to plan their clinical schedule. Credit: 4. Enrollment: 1. Faculty: William Yancy, MD; Sarah Armstrong, MD; Amreen Dinani, MD; Michelle Ponder, MD; Dana Portenier, MD; Sofia Rydin-Gray, PhD; Wissam Mansour, MD; Malvika Sharma, MD; Eric Westman, MD.