Step into the future of obesity medicine with Physician Network as part of Clinician Partnerships in Obesity. This exciting, 12-month program is the first step to learning the complexities of obesity care through a dynamic blend of expert guidance and peer collaboration.
Why Join?
Be one of just 15 physicians chosen from across specialties and regions to advance your practice integrating obesity managament.
Interactive Learning: Dive into 6 virtual sessions with industry leaders and peers that promise not just learning but a chance to reshape the fabric of obesity medicine. This program is tailored to your benefit discussing areas that will support your growth. Topics may include insurance navigation, billing codes, industry interactions, advocacy techniques, setting up your practice, managing patient cases, and fostering interdisciplinary teams.
Elite Training: Gain exclusive access to the renowned Calibre training program, designed to be completed within a year but beneficial for a lifetime.
Tailored Scheduling: Participate in a comprehensive in-person training session, planned around your availability to ensure the maximum possible benefit.
Easy Application, Monumental Impact
We’ve streamlined the application process to fit your busy schedule. A few minutes now to complete the form could open the door to transforming your practice and patient outcomes. We’re looking for passionate physicians eager to drive change and embody innovation in healthcare.
Key Dates:
Close of Applications: March 31, 2025
Announcement of Decisions: By April 7, 2025
Apply Now for the May 2025 – April 2026 Cycle
Spots are limited, and the potential is limitless. Join us to not only advance your career but also to make a lasting impact on the lives of those living with obesity.
Enhance Your Practice with Six Interactive Virtual Sessions: Co-led by the renowned Drs. Sean Wharton and Tasneem Sajwani, these sessions are your ticket to mastering the art of obesity management. Each session is designed to spark your curiosity and propel your expertise to new heights.
Complimentary Calibre Training: Get exclusive access to our acclaimed Calibre training program. This is your golden ticket to becoming a maestro in obesity management techniques, patient strategies, and evidence-based practices—all at no extra cost!
Connect and Conquer at Our One-Day In-Person Event: Not just any training session, this is a powerhouse of networking and learning. Meet like-minded professionals, forge lasting connections, and gain hands-on experience that books can’t teach.
Boost Your Confidence: Elevate your confidence levels with advanced knowledge and practical skills in obesity care. Feel more assured in your clinical decisions and patient interactions.
Unlock New Horizons: Explore exciting research and academic opportunities alongside your mentors. This program isn’t just about learning; it’s about creating pathways to new career milestones.
Expand Your Professional Circle: Tap into a broader network of healthcare professionals. This is your chance to spark collaborations, discover career opportunities, and make your mark in the obesity management field.
Mentor, Lead, Inspire: Graduate from learner to leader by becoming a mentor in future cohorts. Pass on your knowledge and help shape the next generation of obesity care experts.
- Canadian Physicians Only: This opportunity is exclusively available to physicians practicing in Canada.
- Be There or Be Square: Whether online or on-site, your presence is key! We’re counting on you to show up and shine.
- Master the Calibre Training: Wrap up your Calibre training by April 2026—on us, if you’re picked! Consider it our little gift to help you on your journey.
Zoom Into Our Virtual Meetings
Gear up for power-packed, one-hour virtual meetups via Zoom! You’ll get to rub virtual elbows with your mentors and fellow mentees. Dive into lively case studies, spark discussions, and collaborate like never before. Don’t worry about syncing calendars—our trusty Doodle Poll will make scheduling these brain dates a breeze!
Calibre Training: Your Roadmap to Expertise
As part of our mentorship extravaganza, you’ll get a free ticket to the Calibre training! This isn’t your ordinary eLearning. Over five fast weeks, you’ll cover everything from the nitty-gritty of obesity pathophysiology to tackling weight bias and whipping up collaborative care plans. Clock in around 22 hours and emerge as an obesity care expert, with accreditation!
One-Day In-Person Workshop: Meet, Greet, and Collaborate
We’re turning up the heat with a one-day, in-person workshop where you can meet your mentors and peers in a real, not virtual, room. It’s a full day of engaging, learning, and networking in a supportive setting. We’re even picking up the tab for your airfare and a night’s stay. Stay tuned for the date, set by—you guessed it—a Doodle Poll!
Dr. Tasneem Sajwani is the Medical Director at the Edmonton Weight Management Centre. With a certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) and being a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians, Dr. Sajwani is dedicated to advancing obesity care and family medicine. Her leadership and expertise continue to drive impactful change in the field of weight management and primary care.
Dr. Sean Wharton has his doctorate in Pharmacy and Medicine at the University of Toronto. He is the medical director of the Wharton Medical Clinic, a community based internal medicine weight management and diabetes clinic. He is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto and adjunct professor at McMaster University in Hamilton and York University in Toronto. He is the lead author of the 2020 Canadian Obesity Guidelines and has published many peer-reviewed articles in international medical journals.
Jump into this cutting-edge program at absolutely no cost to you. But here’s the twist: stay committed! Complete the program requirements by April 2026 to keep it complimentary. Should the curtains close without meeting the benchmarks, a fee of $5,000 CAD will apply.
Obesity Canada received an unrestricted educational grant for this activity from Eli Lilly Canada.
