Upcoming Training / Networking Events

Training Calls

Quarterly conference calls bring New Direction^® centers together to learn new program ideas, share experiences and renew motivation. Guest speakers lead discussions on their expertise relating to various topics that include: retention, weight management, motivation, and health risks associated with obesity.

New Direction Annual Conference

Our Annual National Education/Networking Conference will be held October 6-8, 2010 in Memphis, TN. We hope to see you this year!
Click here to view videos from the 2009 conference.

Webcast Series

You’re invited to attend our Monthly Webcast Series.

April 20, 2010
3:00 pm EST
The Role of Patients' Expectations and Goals in the Behavioral Treatment of Obesity
One-Hour Webcast with Dr. Anthony Fabricatore
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March 11, 2010
3:00 pm EST
Web 2.0—How Social Marketing Can Boost Your Retention and Referrals
One-Hour Webcast with Kevin Boyce
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February 11, 2010
2:00 pm EST
Boost Professional Referrals for Your Weight Management Program
One-Hour Webcast with Marcia Cox
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January 14, 2010
3:00 pm EST
Increase Dieter Retention with Motivational Interviewing
One-Hour Webcast with Tracy Smith, R.D.
To listen to webcast click here.

December 10, 2009
2:00 pm EST
Key Success Factors for Outstanding Medical Weight Management Programs
One-Hour Webcast with Peter Jones, M.D., F.A.C.P.
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November 12, 2009
1:00 pm EST
Business Planning for 2010
One-Hour Webcast with Jay Satinsky
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Industry Events

April 14-17, 2010
12th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (hosted by SAGES and CAGS), National Harbor, MD

May 6-8, 2010
Obesity Treatment & Prevention Conference (sponsored by Contemporary Forums), Washington, DC

June 17-19, 2010
Harvard Medical School 24th Annual International Conference on Practical Approaches to the Treatment of Obesity, Cambridge, MA

June 22-24, 2010
ASMBS 27th Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV

July 15-17, 2010
The Science and Business of Weight Management for the New or Experienced Practitioner (sponsored by Robard Corporation), Philadelphia, PA

August 4-6, 2010
AADE 37th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX

October 20-23, 2010
Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC), Boston, MA

November 11-13, 2010
Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium, New Orleans, LA