ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

qualifications for certification

QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION: FELLOWSHIP PATHWAY

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS

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Proof of an active, unrestricted medical license in the U.S. or Canada. Note: Training licenses are NOT accepted.

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Proof of completion of a residency in the U.S. or Canada.

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Active board certification in an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board or osteopathic medicine equivalent.

REQUIRED FELLOWSHIP DOCUMENTATION

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Proof of successful completion of an on-site clinical fellowship with an obesity component including didactic and clinical training in the following topics: The science and clinical aspects of obesity (epidemiology, pathophysiology, genetics); Understanding obesity stigma and bias and its impact on patient care; Adult medical obesity treatment (i.e. nutritional therapy, behavioral therapy, exercise physiology, pharmacotherapy); Metabolic and bariatric surgery risks, benefits, and complications; Medical complications/comorbidities associated with obesity; Healthcare disparities related to obesity care and public health and policy interventions; Pediatric medical obesity treatment (only required if applicable to fellowship). Completion date of fellowship must be in the 36 months prior to the exam application deadline.

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Letter of attestation from fellowship director confirming acceptable training on the topic of obesity or obesity-related conditions must accompany the application. Click here to download the required attestation letter template.

EXAM ADMINISTRATION

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Once required credentials and fellowship documentation are completed, candidates may submit an application to sit for the certification exam. Click here to begin an application.

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The exam is offered on an annual basis at computer-based test centers throughout the U.S. and Canada.

MORE INFORMATION

 

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Click here for a directory of obesity medicine fellowship programs

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Effective August 15, 2023, only physicians who have completed a fellowship recognized by the Obesity Medicine Fellowship Council may apply for certification through the Fellowship Pathway. All other fellowship-trained physicians should apply through the CME pathway.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

2023 Early Application Deadline: July 10, 2023 ($1,500 fee)

2023 Final Application Deadline: August 7, 2023 ($1,750 fee)

NEXT TEST WINDOW

October 2-14, 2023

 

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