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Addressing Cardiometabolic Risk in Underserved Populations

Total Credits: 1 including .75 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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State Associations:
MOA - Maine
Faculty:
Matija Burtis, DO
Duration:
49 Minutes
Expiration:
Never Expires.
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Description

*** Please note this program was a part of the MOA ‘s 114th Annual Convention. You will not want to choose this program if you completed this individual program as part of the MOA’s 114th Annual Convention.***

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

  • Discuss with patients the health risks associated with cardiometabolic risk factors, including the benefits of early intervention
  • Outline to patients the available therapeutic approaches which may positively impact their risk for development of cardiometabolic disease
  • Commit to utilizing available patient-centered strategies for risk assessment and multidisciplinary care for patients who may be at risk for cardiometabolic disorders such as diabetes, obesity, CVD, and C

    This session is accredited for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits. Credits commensurate with participation in the session will be awarded.

    MOA Grievance Policy: All grievances should be initially directed in writing to the MOA Executive Director by email to info@mainedo.org who will share them with the MOA's Program Committee. Grievances will receive a response within 30 days of receipt. If you do not receive a satisfactory response, you may notify the Council on Continuing Medical Education, AOA, 142 East Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611.

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Addressing Cardiometabolic Risk in Underserved Populations (7.3 MB) Available after Purchase

Faculty

Matija Burtis, DO's Profile

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Graduated from University of New England with Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. Completed Residency in Family Medicine at the University of Massachusetts in 1999. Worked for St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston for 16 years as a Primary Care Provider. Founded St. Mary’s Weight Management Center in 2011 and has been working as an Obesity Medicine Specialist for the past 11 years. Joined Maine Medical Center in August of 2018 and is the Clinical Lead for Adult Obesity Program at MMC Weight and Wellness. Is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine  the Maine Osteopathic Association, and the Obesity Medicine Association. She has served a Board Member for the Auburn YMCA in the past and currently sits as a Board member for the Bath Brunswick YMCA. She has two sons in college and lives in Brunswick with her husband of 29 years.

Dr. Burtis and the MOA Planning Committee disclose that they have no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

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