American Board of Obesity Medicine

09/26/2025

ABOM Diplomate Wudeneh Mulugeta, MD, MPH provides the perspective on this new research overview recently posted by Healio: https://bit.ly/3KFGZTp

People with obesity and diabetes who undergo bariatric surgery face a significantly lower risk for several adverse health outcomes vs. those treated with GLP-1s, new data show.“Surgery should not be reserved as a last resort; it should be part of early, shared decision-making for patients with...

09/25/2025

Prepping for the 2025 certification exam or thinking about applying for the 2026 exam? Don’t forget to review ABOM’s Exam Resource’s page: https://www.abom.org/exam-resources-2/

09/24/2025

"As an internist practicing in an outpatient primary care group, I strive to provide up-to-date, evidence-based and patient-directed care in a compassionate and empathetic manner. I place a huge emphasis on preventive care health, and make sure all of my patients are up-to-date on all health and cancer screening based on current guidelines and also their individualized personal and family histories. With obesity on the rise, I am recognizing the importance of intervening earlier and helping my patients achieve their goals whether it be weight loss or better control of other chronic conditions. Through ABOM certification I can demonstrate to my patients my skill set, and they can be confident I am providing them the best care possible.'

09/17/2025

"As a certified addiction psychiatrist, ABOM certification aids in addressing the interconnected issues of addiction and obesity, offering specialized knowledge for targeted treatment strategies and improved long-term outcomes. Widely recognized, the credential enhances professional credibility, fostering collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Pursuing ABOM signifies a commitment to continuous learning and positions one as an expert in the intersection of addiction and obesity medicine."

09/10/2025

"Obesity is commonly seen in patients with neurological conditions that I see. I wanted to expand my knowledge about obesity medicine and optimize my practice to better serve my patients."

09/03/2025

"Up to 50% of my hepatology practice consists of patients with MASLD. The care of most of these patients involves comprehensive obesity management. I want my patients to feel confident that I am providing them state of the art obesity care."

08/27/2025

"I have chosen to seek obesity medicine certification because I practice in an area where the obesity rate is approaching 70% of adults, highlighting an urgent need for specialized care. This certification will enable me to better understand the complex etiology of obesity and to develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans. By gaining advanced knowledge and skills in obesity management, I can more effectively address this critical public health challenge, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to reducing the high prevalence of obesity in my community."

08/20/2025

"I have been interested in obesity medicine for years and am just now [certifying] as my job is opening an obesity medicine subdivision. I'd like to be able to follow my passion - having this added certification will prove my knowledge and desire to help."

08/14/2025

ABOM Diplomate Stephen Finney, MD was quoted in this article from Everyday Health about how to lose weight the right way: https://bit.ly/3Jjdl5L

This new class of GLP-1 weight loss drugs may feel like a miracle, but it still takes effort from you for these meds to work safely and effectively.

08/13/2025

"As a certified addiction psychiatrist, ABOM certification aids in addressing the interconnected issues of addiction and obesity, offering specialized knowledge for targeted treatment strategies and improved long-term outcomes. Pursuing ABOM signifies a commitment to continuous learning and positions one as an expert in the intersection of addiction and obesity medicine."

08/06/2025

"I have been working in the field for the past three years at our VA, which has a very large population of patients with obesity. The benefits of diet, lifestyle changes and weight loss on our patient population have been tremendous. As our program continues to grow, I would love to continue to help provide the best care for our patients through specialization in obesity medicine."