Ep. 34 | Unpacking the American Diabetes Association 2024 Scientific Sessions with Dominique Williams

In this podcast episode, Dr. Nina Crowley speaks with Dr. Dominique Williams about their first time at the recent American Diabetes Association (ADA) conference. They unpack themes and some of their favorite takeaways from the meeting, and chat about the integration of obesity medicine and diabetes care, emphasizing the holistic and nuanced approaches to patient treatment. Dr. Williams shares insights on balancing chronic disease management with patient-centered care, highlighting the importance of understanding body composition changes and the practical applications of research findings. Both reflect on the rapid advancements in medical science and the shift towards more personalized and evidence-based treatments. They also underscore the value of shared decision-making in clinical practice, ensuring that patient values and experiences are central to medical care.

Dr. Dominique Williams is the Adult Nutrition Medical Director at Abbott, a global healthcare company. Dominique is double board-certified in Obesity Medicine and Pediatrics. She is a dedicated educator and clinician with more than 19 years of experience in patient-centered care, holistic mentoring, and curriculum development. In addition to her clinical work, she has been a mentor to medical students and resident physicians and serves as Adjunct Faculty at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dominique has publications on the topics of mentoring, equity-focused initiatives in graduate education, and the care of people with obesity.  She has also worked on several local and national initiatives to address health disparities. Dominique obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University, MD from Wright State University School of Medicine, and MPH in Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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