Join us in-person on Saturday 18th May, 9:00am – 3:30pm for a masterclass on Obesity Management in Practice. Taking place at the Hilton Kilmainham Dublin this event welcomes registrations from all healthcare practitioners working in primary care and community settings.

With rising prevalence and associated health risks, Obesity management has become one of today’s most pressing challenges for healthcare professionals. Join a leading panel of experts as they share their insights, engage in panel discussions, and answer your burning questions.

Our comprehensive agenda addresses key facets of this complex issue, from understanding stigma and patient perspectives to mastering assessment techniques, implementing the model of care and exploring the impact of lifestyle modification on health outcomes. Additionally, we’ll delve into pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery, providing essential insights into eligibility, challenges, benefits and the influence of medical tourism.

Agenda Includes:

  • Stigma and Patient Perspectives
  • Assessment and Screening
  • Model of Care for Obesity in Practice
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy Approaches for Long Term Patient Goals
  • Helping Patients Understand their Obesity & the Value of their Ability to Movement
  • Use of Pharmacotherapy in Obesity Management
  • Bariatric Surgery: Eligibility, Challenges, Benefits and Impact of Medical Tourism

Speakers Include:

  • Dr Michael Crotty, GP Specialising in Bariatric/Obesity Medicine; Co-Founder and Clinical Lead, My Best Weight
  • Dr Jean O’Connell, Consultant Endocrinologist, Centre for Obesity Management, St Columcille’s and St Vincent’s University Hospitals
  • Susie Birney, Executive Director, Irish Coalition for People Living with Obesity; European Coalition for People Living with Obesity
  • Dr Sarah-Anne Bennett, GP with Special Interest in Bariatric Medicine, Medical Weight Management Clinic
  • Dr Cathy Breen, Clinical Specialist Dietitian, Centre for Obesity Management, St Columcille’s Hospital, Dublin and Association for the Study of Obesity Ireland
  • Dr Colin Dunlevy, PhD., MISCP, St Columcille’s Hospital, Dublin
  • Prof Helen Heneghan, Bariatric Consultant, General Surgeon, St. Vincent University Hospital; Professor of Surgery, UCD

Registration Form

Register now to enhance your skills, knowledge and approach to Obesity Management in Practice.
Spaces are limited, so early registration is advised.

CPD Approval Pending.

Please fill in your details below to register.

The Obesity Management Masterclass is now full. If you would like to be added to a waiting list, please email info@nipc.ie Thank You.

This masterclass is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and Johnson & Johnson.

Boehringer Ingelheim and Johnson & Johnson had no influence over the agenda, programme development, content or selection of faculty. Editorial and content decisions were made solely by the National Institution for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health and faculty chosen by National Institution for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health.