EASO Masterclass in the Prevention and Management of Obesity

The school will provide invaluable opportunities to network and collaborate with faculty and fellow attendees.

Learning Objectives

• Recognise that obesity is a chronic relapsing disease that has a multifactorial aetiology and multiple health consequences.
• Appreciate patient perspectives and the significant issues of weight bias and stigma.
• Appreciate clinical evaluation techniques and be cognisant of the effectiveness of various interventions including dietary, physical activity, behavioural, pharmacological and surgical approaches.
• Become familiar with a variety of evidence based and patient-centered tools and methods that can assist and enhance the implementation of weight management programmes

The Masterclass is available to a limited number of applicants. Applications are invited from HCPs and PCPs from European countries, identified via a competitive application process. Accepted applicants will be restricted to applications who:

• Hold a Masters/PhD degree in a relevant area and/or
• Have 3-5 years of relevant practical experience and/or
• Are PCPs who see adult, adolescent and /or childhood obesity in their practice
• Are policymakers working in an area relevant to obesity policy
• Are members of an EASO affiliated national obesity association if one exists in your country. List of EASO Member Associations

You are not eligible to apply if you have attended an EASO Masterclass or ECN Winter School in the last 3 years.

There is no registration fee and EASO will provide hotel accommodation and meals for successful applicants.

Priority will be given to applicants who are members of EASO affiliated National Associations.

EASO expects to receive a high number of applications, it is therefore important that you provide as much information as possible in your submission.

Teaching at the Masterclass will be delivered via lectures, clinical case studies, group discussions and workshops.

In your application, you will be asked to outline, your experience and how your participation in this multidisciplinary workshop will contribute to your work.