Dr. Jennifer White, PharmD, William Carey University

Dr. Jennifer White received her PharmD from Creighton University. She completed a PGY1 residency at ProvidenceSt. Peter in Olympia, WA and then worked in acute care before re-locating to Biloxi, MS. She currently works as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at William Carey University. Jennifer splits her time between teaching and as a ambulatory care pharmacist at Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center. At her clinical site, her specialties include diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hypothyroidism. Her teaching responsibilities include patient care management, self-care therapeutics, and oncology. Jennifer is an active member of APHA and faculty advisor for the students, as well as a member of AACP.

BEYOND THE SCALE: A PHARMACIST’S GUIDE TO MODERN OBESITY MANAGEMENT

ACPE# TBA

Objectives:

1.  Review the pathophysiology, risk factors, and obesity-related comorbidities associated with obesity.

2.  Apply evidence-based guidelines to develop individualized weight management plans, including nutrition, lifestyle, and physical activity recommendations.

3.  Evaluate pharmacologic treatment options for weight management based on efficacy, safety, patient-specific factors, and current guideline recommendations.

4.  Design and optimize medication therapy plans for patients with obesity and obesity-related comorbid conditions using patient case scenarios.

5.  Compare surgical treatment options for weight management, including indications, benefits, risks, and guideline recommendations for bariatric procedures and postoperative medication and nutrition management strategies.