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“I am amazed about how much advancement in the field we have seen in the past five years, and how we have changed the minds of many that did not believe obesity was treatable.”

“Recognizing the intricate nature of weight loss is crucial, as it highlights that success is not solely contingent on motivation or effort, fostering a more comprehensive understanding within the medical community.”

“The knowledge I have gained by preparing and getting certified is now the foundation of my practice. I feel well equipped to provide expert counselling and treatment.”

“The foundational knowledge that I gained through certification has proven invaluable in bettering my patients’ outcomes, health, and happiness–which has been immensely rewarding.”

“Practicing good obesity medicine [is] the ultimate form of personalized medicine – you have to understand your patient on a deep and personal level and work with them to come up with long-term care plans.”

“Obesity medicine certification is a stamp of approval and recognition for physicians who are passionate about treating patients with obesity. It also empowers patients to choose their physicians, whom they can trust as meeting the standards set by certification.”

“Helping patients achieve meaningful weight loss with improvements in their mood, function, and associated disease processes has been incredibly rewarding. I feel like I am improving not only their health but their entire mood including confidence.”

“Even if a physician doesn’t want to practice obesity medicine, exposure to the information and developing the mindset of thinking and addressing the disease of obesity with the same matter-of-factness that we discuss heart disease or depression will help patients so much.”

“As a primary care doctor, becoming an expert in a critical area like pediatric obesity has been incredibly fulfilling. It allows me to make a real difference by countering misinformation with solid expertise.”

“ABOM certification gave us the leverage to share our vision with the leadership at our institution. This vision challenges the status quo of just treating the comorbidities of obesity in the primary care settings and offers hope to all patients.”

“Obesity medicine can be very challenging, but equally rewarding. Knowledge in this field is always growing which can lead to a significant positive impact on the health and quality of life of my patients. “

“Framing obesity as a disease—and a chronic one—has helped me explain the benefits and rationale of both treatment and long-term follow up to my patients. Equally as important, this certification has provided training in recognizing, avoiding, and addressing obesity stigma, which has improved the way I approach each encounter and care for my patients.”

“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating obesity. Each patient is unique and requires personalized treatment plans, considering their medical history, lifestyle, and psychological factors. Tailored interventions are essential for long-term success.”

“Earning the obesity medicine certification…shows that I have thorough understanding of obesity and that I am credentialed to help those in need. It helped me build a foundation on how to counsel my patients and treat the underlying causes of obesity rather than just the symptoms.”

“It’s a game changer to do a deep dive into the science of weight and obesity. There are so many people out there selling gimmicky weight loss programs, supplements, diets and procedures…we need people out there promoting actual science. The scientific rigor in Obesity Medicine is equal to that of other specialties.”

“My experience with obesity medicine has reaffirmed my belief in the transformative power of healthcare. By addressing obesity alongside other chronic conditions like diabetes, we have the opportunity to make a profound difference in our patients’ lives.”