MAPP 2025 Agenda

7:00 AM

Registration Opens*

7:15 - 9:15 AM

Breakfast Bootcamp

IMID and Obesity Bootcamp

Naomi Amudala, CRNP, Laura Bush, PA-C, Jennifer Geremia, PA-C, Jennifer Mackey, MSN

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.

9:15 - 9:30 AM

Break and Exhibits*

9:30 - 9:40 AM

Program Overview

Wilantha Silva, FNP-C

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 - 11:15 AM

What are the National Guidelines? What Is The Goal?

Theresa St. Philippe, DNP, MSN

11:15 - 11:30 AM

Q&A / Panel Discussion

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch*

12:00 - 12:45 PM

Clinical Deep Dive: Unlocking the Treatment Potential of Rezidffra

Jennifer Geremia, PA-C

Industry-Sponsored Event *

Sponsored by Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

12:45 - 1:15 PM

Break / Exhibit Hall*

1:15 - 1:35 PM

Making Diabetes Education Simple: Empowering Patients for Better Outcomes

Wilantha Silva, FNP-C

1:35 - 1:55 PM

Innovations in Technology and Digital Health

Jeremy Schmidt, FNP

1:55 - 2:15 PM

Beyond HbA1c: The Role of GLP-1s and SGLT2 Inhibitors in Cardiovascular Protection

Annie Lu, ANP-BC

2:15 - 2:30 PM

Q&A / Panel Discussion

2:30 - 2:50 PM

Break / Exhibit Hall*

2:50 - 3:10 PM

Food as Medicine & Movement as Therapy: The Power of Diet and Exercise

Marta Peimer, FNP-BC

3:10 - 3:30 PM

Real-World Evidence: What We Know About Managing Cardiometabolic Risk

Colleen Walters, DNP, FNP-C, CNE

3:30 - 3:50 PM

The Hidden Impact: How Sleep, Stress, and Mood Shape Metabolic Health

Bradley Biskup, PA

3:50 - 4:15 PM

Q&A / Panel Discussion

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Break / Exhibit Hall*

4:45 - 5:30 PM

Perspectives in Hyperglycemia Secondary to Hypercortisolism – A Path to Diagnosis

Amy Donnelly, APRN-CNP and Andrew Garza, MPAS, PA-C

Industry-Sponsored Event*

Sponsored by Corcept

5:30 - 7:00 PM

Conference Reception*

7:45 AM

Registration Opens*

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Breakfast Symposium

The Multisystem Impact of Obesity: A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Framework

April Morris, NP, Elizabeth Simkus, DNP, FNP-C, and Jeremy Schmidt, FNP

9:00 - 9:15 AM

Break and Exhibit Hall*

9:15 - 9:25 AM

Program Overview

April Morris, NP

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*

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

Brett Rawlins, FNP-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

12:10 - 12:40 PM

Lunch*

12:40 - 1:40 PM

Protecting the Kidneys in CKM Syndrome Bootcamp

Amy Mosman, PA-C and Mandy Trolinger, PA-C