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ForwardThis pathway is designed for emerging health professionals, including medical students, residents, and PA or NP students, who are beginning their journey in obesity medicine. It provides a structured introduction to the science and clinical practice of obesity care, covering the four core pillars of nutrition, physical activity, behavioral interventions, and pharmacotherapy. Learners will gain foundational knowledge of obesity as a chronic, multifactorial disease, and develop evidence-based care skills in obesity medicine
Recommended Lectures
Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment (On Demand)
Billing and Coding for Obesity in 2025 (Recorded Webinar)
Addressing the Beast “Insulin Resistance” in the Management of Obesity (Recorded Webinar)
Integrating CGM into Practice: Case Studies for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity (Recorded Webinar)
Enhancing Conversations with Patients to Foster Exercise and an Active Life (Recorded Webinar)
The Intersection of Bariatric Surgery, Obesity Medicine and Beyond (Recorded Webinar)
Physical Activity in a New Era of Obesity Treatment (Recorded Webinar)
A Debate: What is the right way to treat Pediatric Obesity? (Recorded Webinar)
Obesity Medicine 2024 - Beyond Medication: The Role of Behavior Change (Recorded)
OMA Resources
Join the Obesity Medicine Association
The Obesity Medicine Association is the largest clinical obesity organization in the U.S., composed of more than 5,000 physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers dedicated to preventing, treating, and reversing the disease of obesity. Build a rewarding and satisfying career in obesity medicine by becoming a member of the Obesity Medicine Association.
As a member of OMA, enjoy access to exclusive resources through the Connect@OMA online community platform. Log in to access the Member Resources library. Find tools and resources to support your obesity medicine practice such as templates, toolkits, guidelines, handouts, position statements, and more.
Build Your Career in the Field of Obesity Medicine - view current obesity medicine job openings.
The 2025 Obesity Algorithm® is an essential tool for any practice; it contains updated information on the mechanisms, evaluation, and treatment of obesity, including why obesity is a disease, how obesity causes the most common metabolic diseases encountered in clinical practice, and how to treat obesity to reduce disease risk.
This most recent update to the Obesity Algorithm® includes an extensive template on how to start an obesity medicine practice and practical recommendations for treating patients with obesity via telehealth. Additional updates include information about obesity and organ transplantation, kidney stones, and orthopedic complications.
Obesity Pillars® is an open-access online-only journal published by the Obesity Medicine Association in collaboration with Elsevier. Our medical journal is dedicated to publishing evidence-based research for health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars® serves as a resource to assist clinicians to deliver patient-centered obesity medicine care in alignment with the OMA’s four pillars of obesity treatment: Nutrition Therapy, Physical Activity, Behavioral Modification, Medical Interventions
Obesity: A Disease is the official OMA podcast exploring the many facets of the disease of obesity. Episodes provide valuable insights into this growing problem and better equip clinicians to understand and engage in treating this disease.
Resources Cont.
American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM)
The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) maintains standards for assessment and credentialing physicians in obesity medicine. Earning this certification sets physicians apart as having demonstrated competency in obesity care. The OMA provides accredited education to prepare physicians for the annual exam.
Collaboration is central to the OMA's mission of improving the lives of individuals affected by obesity. Through partnerships with trusted organizations, we develop evidence-based tools and educational materials that strengthen clinical practice, advance education, and promote a comprehensive, person-centered approach to obesity care.
International Obesity Collaborative
The International Obesity Collaborative (IOC) is a global initiative aimed at addressing the disease of obesity on an international scale. Composed of 12 international organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association the IOC strives to raise awareness, share best practices, and implement effective interventions to treat obesity worldwide.
The Obesity Action Coalition, OAC, is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to giving a voice to the millions of Americans affected by the disease of obesity and empowering them along their journey toward better health.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The serious consequences of obesity and what CDC is doing for prevention and treatment.