AAAM MASTERS COURSE IN MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS & BODY CONTOURING
May 17-18, 2025
Miami, Florida
Faculty: TBA
Eligibility: Licensed Physicians, RN, NP, PA
Day 1, May 17, 2025
08:30 – 10:30 | Weight Loss and Beyond Intro to the course and why this is important in the aesthetic industry What is medical weight loss Why we gain weight - medication, social, environmental and behavioral causes Physiologic adaptations of weight loss Medical weight loss market outlook Obesity problem in the US The myths and truths about weight loss |
New Era of Obesity Treatments FDA approved medical weight loss drugs available in the market Why are GLP Medications different? Are they safe and where does the future of these medication lead Comparative review of treatment options available and treatment protocols How to prescribe and price semaglutide and tirzepatide Off-label use of weight loss prescriptions Essentials Guide to Compounding Pharmacy What questions to ask when partnering with a compound pharmacy Current Treatment Plan Options Current treatment plans at APS. Initiation, Treatment and Maintenance Integration of Treatment Plans into your practice Best practices to implement treatment plans into your current practice. | |
Q&A | |
Patient Treatment Protocols Best patient candidates for medical weight loss Patient work-up protocols Blood and hormonal testing Hormonal and bariatric protocols for overweight patients Patient profiling - Is the patient a good candidate for oral/injectable medication or liposuction? | |
10:30 - 11:00 | COFFEE BREAK |
11:00-12:30 | Role of Diet and Supplements in a Patient’s Weight Loss Program Vitamins and supplements to support weight loss treatments Role of meal planning and nutrition/ The science of macro-nutrients (protein, carbs, fat) and calories How to build plans specifically tailored to the patient Comparison of popular diet plans Risks and complications of medical weight loss |
Q&A | |
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch |
13:30-15:30 | Weight loss Beyond GLP Medications Creating a true wellness center in a medical practice Muscle Mass Movement Muscle preservation and creation continues to be one of the hottest topics in the aesthetic industry and created and UVP in your wellness program Peptide Therapy Peptide therapies that will enhance your practice and patients’ journey. |
Q&A | |
15:30-16:00 | Break |
16:00-17:15 | Successful Integration of Weight Loss in a Medical Practice How to create a weight loss practice from scratch / How to build a successful weight loss program How to build a cash practice How to integrate weight loss management with telemedicine How to market your practice Where to order medications and supplies
Business and Legal Considerations in Weight Loss Pratcice Legalities, risks and liabilities of including weight loss in a physician's practice |
17:15-17:30 | Q&A & QUiz |
17:30 | End of Day 1 |
Day 2, May 18, 2025
08:30 -12:30 | Facial & Body Contouring Non-invasive treatments for facial and body contouring after weight loss How to maintain youthful look after weight loss Facial contouring treatment options after weight loss Body contouring treatment options after weight loss |
Post-Weight Loss Skin Laxity Treatment plans that address skin laxity | |
Muscle Mass Movement/Demo How to evaluate patients and create treatment plans. | |
Biostimulants Advanced techniques | |
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch |
13:30-17:00 | Live Demonstration Facial and Body Contouring |
17:00-17:30 | Q&A |
17:30 | Conclusion & End of Day 2 |