CERTIFYING PHYSICIANS

• A minimum of 60 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits on the topic of obesity.
• The CME credits must include at least 30 designated GROUP ONE credits earned through ABOM’s Primary Obesity Medicine CME partners.
• The remaining 30 CME credits may be completed through additional GROUP ONE credits or through GROUP TWO study, which includes at-home CME activities and/or attendance at other live meetings where obesity is the specific educational topic.
• The 60 credit hours must be completed within the 36 months preceding the final application deadline.

• Proof of an active, unrestricted medical license in the U.S. or Canada. Note: Training licenses are NOT accepted.
• Proof of completion of a residency in the U.S. or Canada.
• Active board certification in an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board or osteopathic medicine equivalent.
• Proof of successful completion of an Obesity Medicine fellowship recognized by the Obesity Medicine Fellowship Council. Completion date of fellowship must be in the 36 months prior to the exam application deadline.
• Click here for a directory of obesity medicine fellowship opportunities.

• The exam is offered once each year and is administered through Pearson VUE computer-based test centers throughout the US and Canada.
• The 2023 test administration window is October 2-14, 2023.
• The 2023 early application deadline is July 10, 2023 ($1,500 fee).
• The 2023 final application deadline is August 7, 2023 ($1,750 fee).
• All CME must be earned and documented at the time of application.

Click here to find the Test Content Outline and a complete list of exam resources.

• All applications must be completed through the ABOM Online Application Portal.
• You will need PDFs of your proof of active medical license, proof of active ABMS board certification, proof of completion of residency, and CME documentation in order to complete the application.

Click here to access the Online Application Portal.