EASO Masterclass in the Prevention and Management of Obesity

Thursday 30th November – Saturday 2nd December 2023, Antalya, Turkey

Please read ALL the information below before applying. Applications will close on 15 September 2023.

Obesity is recognised as one of Europe’s priority health challenges, however specialised obesity training is not widely available. This has led to wide disparities in obesity care and public health strategies, which vary enormously across the European region. To address this, EASO education programmes offer comprehensive training designed for European health professionals working in obesity prevention and management. Teaching at the Masterclass will be delivered via lectures, clinical case studies, group discussions and workshops.

EASO will offer 35 places for this prestigious course.  There is no registration fee and EASO will provide hotel accommodation and meals for successful applicants. Candidates will need to cover their own travel to Antalya.

Applications are now CLOSED

Masterclass Topics will include

  • Patient Perspectives: Living with Obesity
  • Obesity is a Disease: Evidence and Implications
  • Addressing Weight Bias and Stigma
  • Initiating Conversations about Unhealthy Weight and Obesity
  • Clinical Evaluation and a Comprehensive Review of Obesity Treatment Options
  • Obesity: Pre-Pregnancy, During Pregnancy, and Post-Partum
  • Childhood and Adolescent Obesity
  • Clinical Case Studies: Complications of Obesity
  • Bariatric surgery, Pre- and Post- Surgical Care
  • Pharmacotherapy in Obesity
  • Promoting Physical Activity in Obesity Management
  • Dietary Interventions in Obesity: Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Psycho-Social and Behavioural Aspects of Obesity
  • Strategies for Supporting Patient Empowerment

Applications are now closedclosed

Eli Lilly and company has provided sponsorship funding to support this event and have had no input into the organisation or content of the event.

 

Learning Objectives

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

Who should apply?

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.

Application Information

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.

The Application Deadline is 15 September 2023.