Grand Rounds 2026 Sep 25 - Navigating Obesity Care with Context and Compassion in a GLP-1 World


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Add to Calendar Grand Rounds 2026 Sep 25 - Navigating Obesity Care with Context and Compassion in a GLP-1 World 9/25/2026 7:30:00 AM 9/25/2026 8:30:00 AM America/Los_Angeles For More Details: https://virginiamason.cloud-cme.com/gr2026 Description: Navigating Obesity Care with Context and Compassion in a GLP-1 WorldEmily Speca, DNP, ARNPInternal Medicine, Transgender Health & Obesity Medicine Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Lake Forest ParkOn Friday at 7:30 a.m.join the livestream.Complimentary enrollment is required to earn continuing education credit. When you register you are eligible to receive weekly reminders for the series with topic, speaker and Zoo... Volney Auditorium, 1201 Terry Ave. - Lindeman Pavilion Level 1 false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, Volney Auditorium, 1201 Terry Ave. - Lindeman Pavilion Level 1, Seattle, WA

Target Audience
Specialties - All Specialties

Overview


Navigating Obesity Care with Context and Compassion in a GLP-1 World

Emily Speca, DNP, ARNP
Internal Medicine, Transgender Health & Obesity Medicine
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Lake Forest Park

On Friday at 7:30 a.m. join the livestream. Complimentary enrollment is required to earn continuing education credit.  When you register you are eligible to receive weekly reminders for the series with topic, speaker and Zoom link. 

Should you have questions or require assistance, please contact the Virginia Mason Continuing Medical Education department at 206-341-0142 or email [email protected].


Objectives
At the conclusion of this series, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe the complexities of the chronic disease of obesity.
  2. Identify the use of GLP-1 as a tool in a multimodal toolbox used for the treatment of the chronic disease of obesity.

Registration
Grand Rounds is fee-free. Enrollment in the series is required to obtain credit.

Accreditation



The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Family Physicians: The AAFP has reviewed 2026 Grand Rounds at Virginia Mason Medical Center, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 01/09/2026 to 12/11/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Additional Information

Parking: Parking is not included with registration. Virginia Mason's downtown parking facilities are limited and reserved for patients, therefore we offer this map of public lots with walking routes to the Lindeman Pavilion.

Seattle Public transportation: Metro Bus routes serving the First Hill neighborhood include 2, 10, 12, 60, 193, and 303. Please consult the Metro Trip Planner for route information and schedules.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (1.00 hours), AAFP Prescribed Credits (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)