This course is presented by Michelle May, M.D., FAAFP., the founder and Medical Director of Am I Hungry?, a multidimensional weight management program. Dr. May has served as President of the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians, as Chairperson for the AAFP Subcommittee on Women, and as an Alternate Delegate and Delegate to the AAFP Congress of Delegates. She is an advisor for the AAFP Americans in Motion (AIM) fitness initiative and served on the Arizona Department of Health Services Obesity Prevention Program Healthcare Workgroup. She is also co-chair of the AAFP Women’s Health Care Conference and serves on Action for Healthy Kids and the Away from Home Foods Obesity Prevention Forum.
It is the policy of the AAFP that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflict of interests and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only these participants who have no conflict of interest or who agree to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity. Dr. May has disclosed that she is the owner of Am I Hungry?, P.L.L.C., author of Am I Hungry? What To Do When Diets Don't Work, and author of 'H' is for Healthy - Weight Management for Kids.
AIM to Change: Encouraging Fitness for All
Participants will learn to:
- Make system and culture changes to promote the three components of fitness.
- Approach every patient encounter as an opportunity to engage in a fitness conversation.
- Utilize behavioral counseling techniques to open a dialogue.
- Reinforce a long-term commitment to improving health and making lasting changes.
- Use the AIM to Change resources to move patients toward better health.
- Maximize reimbursement for treatment and management of conditions related to overweight and obesity.
View the February 2007 Webcast -- Download and watch a recording of the live event.
(59-minute WebEx File; About WebEx)
(59-minute WebEx File; About WebEx)
February 2007 Webcast Slides in color -- Download and view the February 2007 Webcast slide presentation in color.
(63-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(63-page PDF file; About PDFs)
February 2007 Webcast Slides in black & white -- Download and view the February 2007 Webcast slide presentation in black & white.
(63-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(63-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Questions and Answers From the Webcasts -- View answers to questions asked during and after the Webcasts.
(5-page PDF file; About PDFs)
(5-page PDF file; About PDFs)
Members: Earn CME (Members Only)
-- Earn up to 2 Prescribed credits for this activity.
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Faculty Information
CME Accreditation Information
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2.0 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Of these credits, 1.0 conforms to the AAFP criteria for evidence-based CME clinical content. CME credit has been increased to reflect 2 for 1 credit for only the EB CME portion. AAFP accreditation begins 8-20-06. Term of approval is for two years from this date with option for yearly renewal. When reporting AAFP credit, report total Prescribed and Elective credit earned for this activity. It is not necessary to label credit as evidence-based CME for reporting purposes.
The EB CME credit awarded for this activity was based on practice recommendations that were the most current with the strongest level of evidence available at the time this activity was approved. Since some clinical research is ongoing, the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that learners verify sources and review these and other recommendations prior to implementation into practice.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The EB CME credit awarded for this activity was based on practice recommendations that were the most current with the strongest level of evidence available at the time this activity was approved. Since some clinical research is ongoing, the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that learners verify sources and review these and other recommendations prior to implementation into practice.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Americans In Motion (AIM) is sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians and is supported by educational grants provided by core supporters. Current Gold Level supporters include: Campbell’s Center for Nutrition & Wellness and PepsiCo, Inc. Current Silver Level supporters include: AAFP Foundation, McDonald’s Corporation, and National Dairy Council.
