Resident Physician Attitudes and Competence About Obesity Treatment: Need for Improved Education

Background: Obesity is a common problem in primary care, but little is known about Internal Medicine residents’ attitudes towards obesity treatment.Objective: To describe resident attitudes about obesity treatment.Methods: Cross-sectional survey of 101 Internal Medicine residents in Philadelphia, PA...

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Main Authors: Nichola J. Davis M.D., M.S, Himani Shishodia, M.D, Bizath Taqui, M.D, Claudia Dumfeh, B.S, Judith Wylie-Rosett, Ed.D., R.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2008-01-01
Series:Medical Education Online
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Online Access:http://obesity;residenteducation;treatment