American Board of Obesity Medicine

ABOM Webpage Redesigned

Published on May 6th, 2013 by abom.

The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) webpage has been redesigned. The redesign should make it easier for prospective candidates to find the information that they are looking for regarding the certification process. Please visit www.abom.org.

ABOM Lapel Pin Ceremony

Published on May 1st, 2013 by abom.

The American Board of Obesity Medicine officiated a Lapel Pin Ceremony at the American Society of Bariatric Physicians 2013 Spring Obesity Conference in San Diego. 30 of the 191 candidates that passed the 2012 Certification Examination for Obesity Medicine Physicians were in attendance.

2013 Master of the ABOM Recipients Announced

Published on March 21st, 2013 by abom.

The American Board of Obesity Medicine is honored to recognize the 2013 recipients of the Master of the American Board of Obesity Medicine award. Dr. George L. Blackburn and Dr. George A. Bray. Recipients of the Master of the ABOM award are physicians that have made significant contributions to the science, practice and/or advancement of [...]

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Published on March 5th, 2013 by abom.

The Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) is the newest American Board of Obesity Medicine Partner Organization. The 8th Annual CMHC is the premier multidisciplinary congress providing the best cardiometabolic science and clinical education. Join world-renowned expert faculty, prestigious medical associations and 1500 of your colleagues in our mission to combat the global health crisis emanating from [...]

Master of the American Board of Obesity Medicine

Published on March 4th, 2013 by abom.

The American Board of Obesity Medicine Board of Directors has approved the Master of the American Board of Obesity Medicine recognition award. Criteria: A physician that has made significant contributions to the science, practice and/or advancement of obesity medicine and obesity treatment. Nomination: Any member of the American Board of Obesity Medicine Board of Directors [...]

Fall Conferences Meet Examination Eligibility Requirements

Published on February 14th, 2013 by abom.

Please visit http://abom.org/application/ to download the full 2013 Policies & Procedures. Eligibility requirements include the completion of a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours of continuing medical education (CME) recognized by the American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award (AMA PRA) Category 1 Credits on the topic of obesity are required for certification. At least thirty [...]

Press Release Template Created for Members of ASBP

Published on January 16th, 2013 by abom.

The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) has provided its members with a press release template to those physicians who have successfully passed the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) certification examination. The press release template was published in the January 15, 2013 ASBP e-newsletter. Please contact heidi@asbp.org with any questions.

ASBP Webpage Updated

Published on January 9th, 2013 by abom.

The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) has updated its member physician directory search. If you are an ASBP member and are also a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) your status should now be updated.

Resources for Exam Preparation

Published on December 24th, 2012 by abom.

Please visit http://abom.org/resources-for-exam-preparation/ to view the newly released Resources for Exam Preparation. The Resources for Exam Preparation includes suggested preparation materials such as specific textbooks, journals, and study guides.

Diplomas To Be Sent

Published on December 11th, 2012 by abom.

The 2012 Certification Examination for Obesity Medicine Physicians score reports have been mailed from Professional Testing Corporation (PTC). The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) will be mailing out diplomas Friday, December 21, 2012.

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