Rickesha Wilson, MD
Chair
Kristin McCoy, MD
Co-Chair
Carl Pesta, DO FASMBS
Co-Chair
Teresa LaMasters, MD FACS FASMBS DABOM DABS-FPMBS
Executive Council Liaison
Members
Ketha Bavana, MD
Adrian Dan, MD
January Hill, MD FASMBS FACS ABOM
Sonam Kapadia, MD
Jason Kempenich, MD
Erika La Vella, DO
Ryan Lehmann, DO FACS FASMBS
Jun Levine, MD FACS
Marissa Novack, MD
Sean O’Neill, MD PhD
Faiz Shariff, MD FACS FASMBS
Morgan Vonasek, MD
Roger Kissin, Ad hoc
Joe Nadglowski, Ad hoc
Michelle Vicari, Ad hoc
ASMBS Staff Liaison
Andranique Boone
Mission
To advance the science and understanding of metabolic and bariatric surgery with the intent of improving medical care and treatment of people with obesity and related diseases .
Description
The Public Education Committee is responsible for educating the public on bariatric surgery via printed and web-based materials as well as through the media; i.e. radio, newspaper, television and journals.
Objectives
- Identify gaps in patient education
- Identify patient education tools to help ASMBS members
Committee Projects
New Projects for 2023-2024
- National Obesity Awareness Forum
- Pamphlets for the Public
2022-2023 Completed or Nearly-Completed Projects
- Spanish Translation for Patient Learning Center Articles
- Assist with revamping the Patient Learning Center on ASMBS Website to be Patient-Friendly and Easy to Navigate “Resource Center”
- Assist with Be Wise Campaign