Staying strong whilst slimming down

Join us for an informative and interactive session aimed at enhancing your knowledge and skills in managing patients through their weight loss journey.

14 Aug 2025

This event will feature expert speakers providing valuable insights into the risks and benefits of newly available weight loss drugs, including management strategies for common side effects, maintaining muscle mass whilst slimming down, and when surgical intervention may be required.

Presenters

Dr Mark Lee - General Physician and Diabetology
Dr Siva Gounder - General and Bariatric Surgeon
Shane Johnstone - Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to list risks and benefits of current weight loss drugs and manage common side effects.
Participants will be able to determine the different approaches of weight loss management and how to identify those best served by surgical interventions.
Participants will be able to list the risk factors associated with muscle mass loss and outline basic exercise techniques and resources that can prevent muscle mass loss during a weight loss program.

CPD hours

Educational activities: 1 hour
Reviewing performance: 1 hour

Date and time

Thursday 14 August 2025

6.15pm: Registration.
6.30pm: Presentations commence over a three-course meal.
8.45pm: Close.

Location

Rose & Crown Hotel (White Barn Room)
105 Swan Street, Guildford 6055

Parking available on site.

Cost

No charge.

Registration

Please register on the event page.