Symposium #1
7:00pm - 10:00pm

Using the MMPI-2-RF in Assessments of for Bariatric Surgery Candidates
Presented by Pearson
Location: TBD

This intermediate level workshop is designed to inform practitioners who conduct pre-surgical evaluations of bariatric surgery candidates about how best to use the MMPI-2-RF (Restructured Form) in these evaluations in particular. The workshop will begin with a brief overview of the MMPI-2-RF by Yossef S. Ben-Porath, PhD, co-author of the test, followed by a presentation on a model for these evaluations by Amy K. Windover, PhD, of the Cleveland Clinic. The presenters will then present findings on use of the MMPI-2-RF in assessing bariatric surgery candidates and provide empirically-based recommendations for using the test in these assessments. The workshop will conclude with
a series of case illustrations.

Learning Objectives
This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Describe the MMPI-2-RF scales and the constructs they assess
2. Rely on empirical findings to assess weight-loss surgery candidates with the MMPI-2-RF
3. Utilize the MMPI-2-RF bariatric surgery comparison group data
4. Incorporate MMPI-2-RF findings in bariatric candidate surgery evaluations

Three CE credits are available for those who attend the full three-hour workshop. No partial credit will be given. Pearson is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pearson maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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Symposium #2
Registration 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Symposium 7:30-9:30pm

Post-Surgical Management of Bariatric Patients:
Reducing Complications and Improving Follow-Up Care
This continuing medical education activity is sponsored by Vindico Medical Education
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Allergan
Located in Sun Ballroom C

Earn 2.0 CME Credits!

Bariatric surgery has the potential to reduce the burden of obesity and significantly improve a patient’s quality of life. Surgeons who perform these procedures should be aware of strategies
to improve bariatric surgery outcomes. During this activity, experts will evaluate characteristics
of surgical technique that may lead to complications as well as approaches to improve results.
Criteria for revisions and reversals will also be reviewed. The importance of long-term follow-up
will be discussed along with aspects that should be focused on during patient follow-up.

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Symposium #3
7:00 - 10:00pm

Covidien Planned Symposium for the Bariatric & Metabolic Community
Presented by Covidien
Ballroom Sun D

This evening dinner symposium consists of a panel discussion among surgeons and allied health leaders in Bariatric Surgery.  The astute faculty panel will be lead by a dynamic moderator to debate the benefits, trends, controversies and economics of Gastric Bypass, Gastric Banding and Sleeve Gastrectomy. In addition, strategies for Revision Surgery will be discussed and debated pertaining to all of these procedures.  Audience participation will be strongly encouraged as challenges in determining the right procedure for the right patient will be explored.

Symposium #4
7:00 - 10:00pm

Metabolic Applied Research Strategy (MARS): 
What has it discovered and what does it mean to you?
Presented by Ethicon

A deeper understanding of the science of obesity and the needs of bariatric surgeons are at the foundation of everything we do. As a result, we continue to be at the forefront of solutions that are firmly grounded in current best practices and the latest science –both today and tomorrow. This presentation will review the current findings in our metabolic applied research and how those findings will shape the future of bariatric surgery and your bariatric practice.