American Board of Obesity Medicine

03/06/2026

📣 ABOM Diplomates! Have you moved or changed jobs? Has your email or address changed? Please make sure your ABOM Diplomate contact information is current. Double check your information here: https://abom.learningbuilder.com.

03/04/2026

"As a board-certified Family Medicine physician actively practicing both in-person and via telehealth, I increasingly see the impact of obesity on chronic disease and overall well-being. Earning ABOM certification reflects my commitment to addressing obesity as a complex, multifactorial disease, and equips me with the tools to implement safe, effective, and sustainable treatment strategies in diverse populations."

03/04/2026

ABOM Diplomate Angela Fitch MD, FACP, MFOMA, offers her perspective in this new video from Obesity Care Week focused on improving the healthcare experience for patients with . https://bit.ly/4rLKZm3

People living with obesity often face healthcare barriers that are easy to overlook but deeply impactful and in some cases life threatening. From equipment t...

03/03/2026

It's Obesity Care Week, and ABOM will share relevant content in this space. But to make sure you don't miss any of the important information posted by the many organizations supporting this awareness effort, sign up for alerts here: https://www.obesitycareweek.org/ocw-alerts/

Sign-up for Obesity Care Week Alerts Today! Sign-up for Obesity Care Week (OCW) alerts and stay up-to-date with the latest news and information! People who struggle with obesity deserve accessible care and to be treated with dignity and respect. Now is the time to act, and OCW is our chance to chang...

02/25/2026

"This certification is a way to lead by example within my institution to promote better health outcomes. I have a passion for obesity medicine and am committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care for patients diagnosed with obesity and metabolic diseases. I believe achieving ABOM certification will equip me with the latest scientific knowledge and clinical strategies to diagnose and treat obesity."

02/23/2026

"I encourage all of my colleagues to go forward and become (ABOM) certified. I feel like it's so helpful no matter what area of medicine you are in. I'm just so proud I'm now a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine!"

Lisa Bystry, MD, ABOM Diplomate

Watch her video to learn how becoming an ABOM Diplomate helps in her OB/GYN practice!

02/19/2026

We're making changes to the CME Exam Application Pathway for 2028 and giving initial certification applicants time to understand them and make any required adjustments. Learn more about what is changing beginning with the 2028 Exam Cycle: https://bit.ly/4qPnlE6

02/12/2026

For this article focused on how patients can speak to doctors about GLP-1 medication, Everyday Health goes straight to the source and speaks with physicians and ABOM diplomates Fatima Cody Stanford, Allison Rhodes MD, DABOM, FOMA, and Jessica Bartfield : https://bit.ly/4rK1lva

Come prepared with the right questions and information about your goals, weight loss history, and diet and exercise plan to get the most out of a GLP-1 conversation.

02/11/2026

"As a physician passionate about lifestyle medicine and metabolic health, I pursued certification to deepen my knowledge and expertise in evidence-based obesity treatment. This credential aligns with my commitment to helping patients achieve sustainable health outcomes through personalized, compassionate care."

02/06/2026

Thanks to SELF for including ABOM Diplomates Brianna Johnson-Rabbett, MD and Michael Glickman, MD in this recent article: https://bit.ly/4aypteh.

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02/05/2026

Medical conference season is fast approaching. No matter your specialty, it is likely you will see treatment addressed in some way. That's true of the upcoming American Psychiatric Association, which will feature ABOM diplomates M. Usama, MD FACP DiplABOM and Kimberly Gudzune as presenters.