AGENDA 
SPEAKERS 
VENUE 
PRICING Saturday, October 18, 2025
7:00 AM
Registration Opens*
7:00 AM
Breakfast*
7:15 - 9:15 AM
IMID and Obesity Bootcamp
9:15 - 9:30 AM
Conference Breakfast and Exhibits*
9:30 - 9:40 AM
Program Overview
Wilantha Silva, FNP-C
Session 1 - Hypertension
Moderator - Theresa St. Philippe, DNP, MSN
9:40 - 10:00 AM
How High is Too High? A Deep Dive into Hypertension
John Giacona, PhD, PA-C, CHC
10:00 - 10:20 AM
Novel Drug Classes in Hypertension: Beyond ACEs and ARBs
Martine Altieri, PA-C, MHS
10:20 - 10:40 AM
Recognizing Symptoms and Proactive Strategies for Prevention & Management
Ron’Nisha Baldwin, DNP, APRN
10:40 - 10:55 AM
Q&A /Panel Discussion
10:55 - 11:25 AM
Lunch*
11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
Industry-Sponsored Event (Non-accredited)*
Sponsored by Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
12:10 - 12:40 PM
Break / Exhibit Hall*
Session 2 - Diabetes Mellitus
Moderator - Karla Giese, NP
12:40 - 1:00 PM
Making Diabetes Education Simple: Empowering Patients for Better Outcomes
Wilantha Silva, FNP-C
1:00 - 1:20 PM
Innovations in Technology and Digital Health
Lisa Coco, MSN, CRNP & Jeremy Schmidt, FNP
1:20 - 1:40 PM
Beyond HbA1c: The Role of GLP-1s and SGLT2 Inhibitors in Cardiovascular Protection
Annie Lu, ANP-BC
1:40 - 1:55 PM
Q&A / Panel Discussion
1:55 - 2:15 PM
Break / Exhibit Hall*
Session 3 - Lifestyle Medicine
Moderator - Elizabeth Simkus, DNP, FNP-C
2:15 - 2:35 PM
Food as Medicine & Movement as Therapy: The Power of Diet and Exercise
Marta Peimer, FNP-BC
2:35 - 2:55 PM
Real-World Evidence: What We Know About Managing Cardiometabolic Risk
Colleen Walters, DNP, FNP-C, CNE
2:55 - 3:15 PM
The Hidden Impact: How Sleep, Stress, and Mood Shape Metabolic Health
Bradley Biskup, PA
3:15 - 3:30 PM
Q&A / Panel Discussion
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Break / Exhibit Hall*
4:00 - 4:45 PM
Industry-Sponsored Event (Non-accredited)*
Sponsored by Corcept Therapeutics
4:45 - 6:00 PM
Conference Reception
Sunday, October 19, 2025
7:30 AM
Registration Opens*
7:45 AM
Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Obesity Accredited Symposium
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Break and Exhibit Hall*
9:15 - 9:25 AM
Program Overview
April Morris, NP
Session 4 - Obesity
Moderator - Jennifer Hernandez Parra, APRN
9:25 - 9:45 AM
Breaking the Stigma: Why Obesity Should Be Treated as a Chronic Disease
Jennifer Mackey, MSN, CNP, CBN
9:45 - 10:05 AM
The Role of Behavioral and Lifestyle Modifications in Obesity Management
Nkechi Onyegasi, DNP
10:05 - 10:25 AM
Advances in Anti-Obesity Medications and Their Clinical Impact
Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP, FNP-BC, RN
10:25 - 10:40 AM
Q&A / Panel Discussion
10:40 - 10:55 AM
Break and Exhibit Hall*
Session 5 – Steatotic Liver Disease
Moderator - Kelly Smeester, MMS, RD, PA-C
10:55 - 11:15 AM
Noninvasive Liver Disease Assessment
Kelly Smeester, MMS, RD, PA-C
11:15 - 11:35 AM
The Role of Hypercortisolism in Difficult-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes
Benito Lopez, BC-ADM, DMSc, PA-C
11:35 - 11:55 AM
Progression of MASH and Treatments
Samantha Ramirez, DNP, FNP-BC
11:55 AM - 12:10 PM
Q&A / Panel Discussion
Session 6 – Dyslipidemia
Moderator - Theresa St. Philippe, DNP, MSN
12:10 - 12:30 PM
What are the National Guidelines? What Is The Goal?
Theresa St. Philippe, DNP, MSN
12:30 - 12:40 PM
Q&A / Panel Discussion
12:40 - 1:10 PM
Lunch*
1:10 - 2:10 PM