Advanced courses for certified medical providers

Advanced MM: Obesity and Women's Health

Women go through normally occurring obesogenic stages at various times of their lives. The main stages are: intrauterine life, adolescence, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. These stages are also influenced by mental health, and influence mental health in turn. Stages are characterized mainly by hormonal changes, but are also influenced by lifestyle and stressful conditions. While these stages cannot be eliminated, they can be managed and supported. This course will review the evidence and clinical support guidelines to care for patients in each of these stages.
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taught by dr. pilar vigil, in collaboration with FEMM & RHri

Hours of Video and Study Content

Lectures, discussions, and case studies reviewed by RHRI-certified physicians

Convenient Self-Paced Format

Watch anytime. Providers who maintain active certification status receive lifetime access to this course. 

8 CME Credits Upon Completion

Awarded by the American Academy of Family Physicians

Ongoing Support and Collaboration

Communicate with other providers implementing these protocols

Included Topics:

  • Physiology and pathophysiology of obesity and women's health
  • Diagnostic and treatment approaches for evidence-based care
  • Case studies and clinical review
  • Complex cases and underlying conditions: evaluating treatment options

For Certified FEMM Medical Providers

Providers who have previously taken the Medical Management Intro and Masterclass are eligible to enroll in this course. New advanced topics are released yearly, with the option to join live (streaming or in-person) or review the course in a self-paced  format. 

Audit Option

Participants who have previously audited the Medical Management Intro and Masterclass are eligible to audit this course. This option is ideal for students, allied healthcare professionals, clinicians without prescribing authority, and FEMM Teachers.
Note: auditors do not receive CME credit or ongoing provider support.

Dr. Pilar Vigil
MD, PhD, OB/GYN, FACOG

Dr. Pilar Vigil is the Research Director of the RHRI. She completed her post-doctoral work with Dr. Emil Steinberger at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, and spent decades working with both Dr. Steinberger and Dr. Brown. The importance of this legacy of research and clinical care, along with the collaborations with Drs. John and Evelyn Billings, is the foundation of the scientific work of FEMM and the RHRI.
Patrick Jones - Course author