The Evaluation and Management of Eating Disorders in Adolescents - On Demand



Date & Location
Friday, March 28, 2025, 12:00 AM - Tuesday, March 28, 2028, 12:00 AM

Target Audience
Specialties - Adolescent Medicine, Family Medicine, General Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Psychology, Sports Medicine
Professions - Clinical Psychologist, Medical Student, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Other, Other Healthcare Professional, Physician, Physician Assistant, Physician Fellow, Physician Resident, Social Worker

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.50 hours)

Overview

This on demand webinar will explore key aspects of diagnosing and managing eating disorders in adolescents and young adults, a population that presents unique challenges for healthcare providers. The presentation will cover diagnostic criteria for various types of eating disorders, including differential diagnoses. Special attention will be given to how personal identities and biases can impact clinical assessments. The presentation will also address the psychiatric and physical manifestations of malnutrition, exploring how these can vary and complicate diagnosis and treatment.

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Release Date: 3/28/25
Expiration Date: 3/28/28


Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Identify and analyze the role of personal and systemic biases in the screening and diagnosis of eating disorders, considering how identities (e.g., gender, race, and socioeconomic status) impact assessment and treatment.
  2. Differentiate between the various types of eating disorders using diagnostic criteria and apply case-based scenarios to enhance clinical decision-making.
  3. Recognize the psychiatric and physical manifestations of malnutrition in individuals with eating disorders and apply this knowledge to improve treatment planning and outcomes.

Accreditation

The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 Credit Designation
AMA PRA Category 1 
The University of Michigan Medical School designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Additional Information

References/Bibliography

  • Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (2022). Medical Management of Restrictive Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults. The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine, 71(5), 648–654. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.08.006

  • Katzman, Debra, Gordon, Catherine M., & Callahan, S. Todd. (2023). Neinstein’s adolescent and young adult health care a practical guide. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.

Questions? Please contact Isabelle Birt or Aubrey Huff.


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