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Our latest Durham Care Diabetes Symposium was a resounding success!!! Thank you to all of those that could join us. Get ready for the 2026 Durham Care Obesity Symposium! Mark your Calendars for OCTOBER 3rd, 2026 and click below to register now!
A HUGE thanks to our Fall 2026 Durham Care Obesity Symposium Sponsors!!!!
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Durham Care Clinic — Annual Symposium

The Durham Care Obesity Symposium

A day of multidisciplinary education for healthcare providers, hosted by Durham Care Clinic.

DATE
Saturday, October 3, 2026
TIME
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
LOCATION
Durham Convention Centre, Ajax, ON
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COST
Free to attend

Dear Colleague,

As Medical Director of Durham Care Clinic, I'm pleased to invite you to our annual symposium — a day dedicated to advancing multidisciplinary obesity management. Whether you're looking to sharpen your clinical approach, connect with fellow practitioners, or stay current on evidence-based strategies, this day is built with your practice in mind.

Dr. Rishi Handa Medical Director, Durham Care Clinic
Program

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7:00 – 7:30 AM Breakfast & Networking +
Arrive, check in, and connect with fellow attendees over breakfast before sessions begin.
7:30 – 8:00 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks +
Ian Patton, Obesity Canada Delegate
8:00 – 8:45 AM What Are Our Treatment Options in 2026? +
Dr. Rishi Handa, Obesity and Metabolic Specialist
8:45 – 9:30 AM Expert Tips on Managing Side Effects of Therapy +
Khalid Bhatti, Pharmacist & CDE
9:30 – 10:15 AM What's Happening in the World of Surgery? +
Dr. Boris Zevin, Bariatric Surgeon
10:15 – 10:30 AM Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall +
A short break to visit the exhibit hall between morning sessions.
10:30 – 11:15 AM Obesity — The Heart of the Matter +
Dr. Subodh Verma, Cardiac Surgeon & Researcher
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Liver and Obesity Connection +
Dr. Giada Sebastiani, Hepatologist
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch & Presenting Sponsor Presentation +
A hosted lunch break with a presentation from the symposium's presenting sponsor.
1:00 – 1:45 PM Sleep and Obesity Connection +
Dr. Michael Mak, Sleep Medicine Expert
1:45 – 2:30 PM CBT Tips and Tricks +
Dr. Sanjeev Sookalingam, Psychiatry
2:30 – 3:00 PM Closing Remarks & Sponsor Acknowledgements +
Wrap-up of the day and thanks to our sponsors.
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Registration is free. Spots are limited, so please register early to guarantee your place.

Breakfast at 7 AM · Lunch at noon · Durham Convention Centre, Ajax · View map →

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