Target Audience

This course is designed for all health professionals engaged in the assessment, prevention, and management of obesity, including physicians, nurse practitioners,  nutritionists, physician assistants, physical therapists, dentists, and allied healthcare providers. 

For physicians interested in obtaining obesity medicine certification through the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), this course is designated as ABOM Group 1 credits.

This course is available as part of a three-course package that provides learners with over 60 credits, fulfilling the credit requirement to apply for the ABOM exam. 

Course Overview

The Columbia Cornell Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam is a high-yield, clinically focused program designed to efficiently prepare physicians for board success. Built around the American Board of Obesity Medicine content outline, this course distills complex obesity science into practical, testable concepts and real-world clinical application. 

It also serves as an excellent introduction to the field for healthcare professionals seeking a concise, evidence-based overview of obesity medicine without the time commitment of a more comprehensive course.

Agenda

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Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:

1. Translate the complex biology of obesity into clear, clinically actionable frameworks.
2. Apply evidence-based strategies to prevent, diagnose, and manage obesity.
3. Select and individualize treatment approaches, including lifestyle, pharmacotherapy, devices, and surgical options.
4. Develop tailored, patient-centered care plans, including for pediatric and adolescent populations.

Course Format & Access

Video-recorded lectures are available on the course platform and cannot be downloaded. An internet connection is required for viewing. Lecture slides are provided as downloadable PDFs.

Participants must complete the course by the expiration date to retain access. Those who do will retain access to course materials for 3 years after the course expires.

Accreditation Statement

The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this enduring material for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 14 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 14 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Course Pricing

Physicians: $495

• Discounted rates are available for non-physician healthcare professionals, fellows, residents, students, Columbia/Cornell/NYP personnel, military personnel, academic affiliates, groups of 5 or more, and past Columbia/Cornell course participants. Please contact the Institute of Human Nutrition at ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu for discount codes. 

Course Package Options

Three-Course 60+ Credit Package
2026 Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment + Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study + Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam

• Earn up to 77.5 CME credits
• Physician Price: $1,695
• Register for the three-course package.

After purchase, the first course will open automatically. You may exit and return at any time. To access all courses, log in and navigate to the My Account tab.

Faculty and Disclosures

All those involved with the planning and delivery of this education will disclose all financial relationships in the past 24 months with ineligible companies. An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. For each financial relationship, disclosure will include the name of the ineligible company and the nature of the financial relationship(s).

Louis Aronne, MD, FACP, FTOS, DABOM
Consultant, Advisory Board & Research Funding
 Altimmune, Eli Lilly and Company,  Novo Nordisk A/S, Veru Inc.
Consultant & Advisory Board
 Amgen Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC, Pfizer Inc. & Zealand Pharma A/S
Advisory Board
 AstraZeneca PLC & Senda Biosciences, Inc.
Board of Directors & Equity Interests
 ERX Pharmaceuticals LLC & Jamieson Wellness Inc.
Equity Interests
 Kallyope, Inc. & MBX Biosciences, Inc.
Research Funding, Equity Interests
 Skye Bioscience, Inc.
Consultant, Advisory Board, Equity Interests
 Veru Inc.

Morgan Dickison, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN
Speaker
 Glambia Performance Nutrition, Inc.*

Daniel J. Drucker, OC, MD, FRCPC, FRSC, FRS
Consultant
  Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Amgen Inc., AstraZeneca PLC, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eli Lilly and Company, General Medicines, Inc., Kallyope, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. & Sanofi S.A.
Research Support
  Amgen Inc., Eli Lilly and Company & Zealand Pharma
Speaker
  Novo Nordisk Inc.*, Eli Lilly and Company
Non-exercised Stock Options
  Kallyope, Inc., Insulet & Metsera

Jeremy McConnell, MD, FOMA, DABOM
Speaker/Consultant
  Eli Lilly and Company & ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
Speaker/Consultant/Principal Investigator
  Novo Nordisk A/S
Consultant/Advisor/Research
  Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
Consultant
  Nyxoah SA
Speaker
  Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. &  Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc/Alkermes plc

Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH, DABOM
Consultant, Advisor, Speaker & Research
 Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. & Novo Nordisk A/S
Consultant, Advisor & Speaker
 Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

Beverly Tchang, MD, FTOS, DABOM
Advisor
 Alnu Health, Amgen Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Eli Lilly and Company, Novo Nordisk A/S, Pfizer Inc. & Skye Bioscience, Inc.
Consultant
 Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.

Vidhu Thaker, MD
Speaking Engagements & Site PI for sponsored clinical trials
 Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

All of the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated.
No others in control of content had any relevant relationships.
(*) indicates that the relationship has ended.

Disclaimer

All information in this activity is intended for educational purposes only. Physicians and other health care professionals are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained in this site. No single reference or service can take the place of medical training, education, and experience. This website does not define a standard of care, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. This information should not substitute for a visit or consultation with a healthcare provider.

Technical Requirements

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