Total Credits: 0.50 including .5 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s), 0.50 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
First presented at the 2025 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium, the OOA is proud to offer this on-demand CME Program presented by Alyssa Ritchie, DO.
1. Overview of the most common metabolic surgeries performed today and their safety profiles
2. Discuss the evidence for metabolic surgery
3. Review the effectiveness of GLP-1RA medications
4. Discuss the role for adjunct use of weight loss medications in combination with surgery
Accreditation Statement
The Ohio Osteopathic Foundation (OOF) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The OOF designates this activity for a maximum of 0.50 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
Grievance Policy
The 2025 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium is designed to comply with Uniform Guidelines for Accrediting Agencies of Continuing Medical Education. Questions or complaints concerning the program should be submitted in writing and directed to the Executive Director.
No conflicts disclosed and no issues to resolve.
Dr. Alyssa Ritchie is a minimally invasive bariatric surgery fellow at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. She completed her general surgery residency at Bon Secours Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, in Toledo, OH. She received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dublin, OH.
Her clinical interests include robotic surgery, bariatric and advanced GI surgery, physician-patient communication, surgical education, and mentorship.
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