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Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition since it opened its doors in 1919. As a private, adult teaching hospital affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University, it offers the latest innovations in medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques. Houston Methodist Hospital ranked among the country’s top hospitals in 12 specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 America’s “Best Hospitals” issue, and was named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. In 2011, The Methodist Hospital received Magnet Recognition for the third consecutive 4-year term. The Magnet program recognizes superior quality in nursing care as evidenced by performance outcomes. The hospital is among the country's largest non-profit health care providers. Its medical staff, meanwhile, includes dozens of physicians listed in The Best Doctors in America.

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ADVANCES IN WEIGHT MANAGEMENTSeptember 10, 2013 8:00 am – 9:00 am (CST)Peter Jones, M.D., FACPMedical Director, Weight Management ProgramsCo-Director, Center for Cardiovascular Disease PreventionHouston Methodist Wellness Services

GESTATIONAL DIABETES: OVERVIEW AND NUTRITIONBASED TREATMENTSeptember 10, 2013 9:00 am – 10:00 am (CST)Eugene C. Toy, M.D.Associate MemberHouston Methodist Hospital Research InstituteVice Chair of Academic Affairs, Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyHouston Methodist Hospital

DELIRIUM IN ICUSeptember 10, 2013 10:00 am – 11:00 am (CST)Faisal Masud, M.D., FCCPMedical Director, Cardiovascular Intensive Care UnitDirector, Anesthesia Critical CareHouston Methodist Hospital

Hospital San José Invita al ciclo de videoconferencias Martes 10 de septiembre de 8:00 am – 11:00 am Auditorio del Hospital San José (transmisión en inglés) Obtén crédito curricular Categoría I por el sistema AMA PRA sin costo – solo para médicos

The Methodist Hospital System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Methodist Hospital System designates this educational activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.