Intus CME - Understanding Modern Obesity Care

Join us online for an Intus CME with Dr Nigel Rajaretnam, open to GPs and Nurse Practitioners across New Zealand. This session will explore the biology of obesity and the evolving role of medications and metabolic surgery in modern obesity care.

Obesity is a complex chronic condition influenced by powerful biological mechanisms that can make both weight loss and maintaining weight loss difficult. This session will explore the biology of obesity, why relapse is common, and how our understanding of the condition is shaping modern approaches to treatment.

Dr Nigel Rajaretnam leads the Bariatric and Weight Management team at Intus Dunedin and has extensive experience across both medical and surgical approaches to obesity care. His expertise includes weight loss medications, metabolic and bariatric surgery, and supporting patients with long-term weight management.

This session will cover:

• The biology of obesity and the mechanisms that influence body weight

• Why obesity can be difficult to treat and why weight regain is common

• The role of behavioural, pharmacological and surgical therapies

• How different treatment approaches can work together to support long-term management

• Emerging therapies and the future of obesity treatment

This is an online-only CME, making it accessible to GPs and Nurse Practitioners throughout New Zealand. All registered participants will receive access to the recording following the event.

All Intus CME events are endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP). This event is approved for 2 CME credits for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes. Credits will be uploaded on behalf of RNZCGP Fellows.