Join Us for
AN EVENING OF PEER-TO-PEER EDUCATION
For decades, cardiometabolic medicine has treated the river — the hypertension, the dyslipidemia, the diabetes — and rarely the rain. In a single year, the ACC, ADA, and AHA have converged on a different position: obesity is the upstream driver, and treating it directly is treating cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic disease at its source.
Event Details · WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Date & Time
September 2, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location
Fratellis Steakhouse
2000 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem
Format
- Dinner provided
- Expert presentation (~45 min)
- Peer discussion
- Q&A
- 15–20 HCPs · Intimate setting
Treat Obesity First: A Mandate to Improve the Quality of Obesity Care
Donna Ryan, MD
Professor Emerita
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
New Orleans, LA
Anthony Auriemma, MD, JD, FOMA
Obesity Medicine, Knowwell
Secretary/Treasurer, Illinois Obesity Society
Secretary/Treasurer, Obesity Medicine Association
Chicago, IL
Scott Kahan, MD, MPH
Director
The National Center for Weight and Wellness
Washington, DC
Ricky Proehl
Head Coach of the UFL St. Louis Battlehawks
Former NFL Wide Receiver
Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Inducted into Wake Forest Hall of Fame 2002
September 2, 2026 · WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Dinner Program Overview
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CATEGORY
dETAILS
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Program Format
KOL-led dinner program · Dinner · Peer discussion · Q&A
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What’s Covered
An engaging evening with peers to review the latest guidelines, including obesity-first treatment guidance, and patient dialogue starters.
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Who Should Attend
Cardiologists · PCPs· Endocrinologists · Obesity medicine specialists · NPs & PAs · Pharmacists
WHY THIS MATTERS
Your Patients Are at Risk. This Conversation Can Help.
Obesity and cardiovascular disease intersect in nearly every practice. This program equips you with the clinical evidence, guideline updates, and peer perspectives to act with more confidence.
1 in 3
US adults in NC live with obesity
35%
NC adults have high blood pressure
1 in 10
adults in NC is diagnosed with diabetes
1 in 3
US adults in NC live with obesity
35%
NC adults have high blood pressure
1 in 10
adults in NC is diagnosed with diabetes
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Attendance is limited to ensure an intimate learning experience. Seats fill quickly, so register today.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a Viking Therapeutics product launch or promotional event?
No. The HCP program is an unbranded peer-to-peer educational dinner. The content addresses the broader treatment landscape including current guidelines and evidence on GLP-1 receptor agonists. Sponsorship is disclosed; promotional content is not delivered during the educational portion.
Will materials be available after the event?
Yes. Slide decks, references, and a curated bibliography will be made available to registered attendees following each event.
Can I bring colleagues?
Yes — and we encourage it. Cardiologists, primary care physicians, endocrinologists, obesity medicine specialists, NPs, PAs, and pharmacists are all welcome. Use the registration link to add colleagues. Seats are limited, so register early.
What is the dress code?
Business casual. The setting is professional but informal — designed to encourage peer dialogue.
ALSO IN WINSTON-SALEM
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Community Health Fair (Open to the Public)
Interactive community event on weight and health. Open to everyone — patients, caregivers, families.
September 2, 2026 - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Elks Lodge
2585 Griffith Rd
Winston-Salem, NC, 27103