Medical Training AIAdolescent Weight Management
You'll be able to assess pediatric obesity using growth and comorbidity data, and build a family-centered management plan that incorporates behavioral and pharmacologic options appropriately.
What this track covers
This track covers evaluation and management of overweight and obesity in adolescents, including BMI percentile interpretation, comorbidity screening, and developmental considerations. It addresses family-centered counseling, behavioral strategies, pharmacotherapy considerations specific to adolescents, and coordination with mental health care for conditions like disordered eating, depression, and weight stigma.
What you will practice
- Interpret BMI-for-age percentiles and growth trajectories
- Screen for obesity-related comorbidities in adolescents
- Structure a family-centered, shared decision-making conversation
- Apply motivational interviewing to weight-related behavior change
- Recognize red flags for eating disorders or weight stigma-related harm
Simulator scenario
A timed case where a virtual adolescent patient and parent present for a weight management visit, requiring the clinician to interpret growth data, screen for comorbidities and disordered eating, and navigate a family-centered counseling conversation.
Board question topics
- BMI percentile interpretation and growth chart use
- Obesity-related comorbidity screening in youth
- Family-centered counseling and shared decision-making
- Adolescent-specific safety considerations for weight-loss medications
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