Southwest Washington Gut Club,
Thurston-Mason County Medical Society, and
Providence Southwest Washington
proudly present
Food as Medicine: Diet, the Microbiome, and Metabolic Syndrome
Keynote: Dr. Bruce Silverman, MD, Rush Medical College; MS in Human Nutrition, Columbia University; Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai; and Gastroenterology, University of Washington
Wednesday, December 1
6:30-8pm
Virtual (unless COVID infections drastically decrease)
Mediterranean-style Dinner provided by Nineveh of Olympia, Assyrian Cuisine
The Southwest Washington Gut Club has been a successful forum in our community for great educational presentations, sharing of ideas, and fantastic food for over 20 years. The Thurston-Mason County Medical Society is proud to be able to help see this tradition continue.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to identify:
- the link of obesity to Metabolic Syndrome
- the initial anatomic defect that facilitates the transition from obesity to Metabolic Syndrome
- the specific dietary components and how to counter the pathophysiologic transition
- the storehouse of the gut-derived inflammation
- the diet(s) associated with the best long-term health outcomes and why
This activity was designated for 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Providence Southwest Washington is accredited by the Washington State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity meets the criteria for up to 1.5 hours of Category I CME credit to satisfy the relicensure requirements of the Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission.
Disclosures & Bias: No planners (or spouses/domestic partners) have any financial relationships with commercial interests. All planners and presenters attest that they will provide a balanced view of therapeutic options and will be entirely free of promotional bias.