Host Karli Burridge, PA, FOMA, interviews the clinical supervisor at Transition Weight Loss, Joe Zucchi, PA, CPT, on his career path into obesity medicine.  They discuss some unique aspects of their medical weight management programs and national updates in obesity medicine practice.  How has the definition of obesity impacted how patients are treated?  What are the reasons for getting involved in caring, evidenced-based obesity treatment?  Join the pledge for Commit to Care at https://www.obesitycareweek.org/         Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephzucchi/https://x.com/JPZfitnesshttps://transitionsalem.com/Obesity Medicine Association Raises Concerns Over Lancet Commission’s New Recommendations on Obesity Diagnosis | Obesity Medicine AssociationObesity Management in Primary Care Training and Certificate Program - AAPACertificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine | Obesity Medicine AssociationPAs in Obesity Medicine | My PA NetworkSupport the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer a Roadmap to starting an obesity program or practice, pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources including patient education materials and office forms, and much more! Check out our resources on our Gaining Health Shop! If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon

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