QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION
EXAM ELIGIBILITY AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1. Be an active Member. Members in good standing of PABOM - The Pan American Board of Obesity Medicine.
2. Proof of an active, unrestricted medical license.
3. Proof of active board certification, residency or fellowship in one of the any following medical specialties:
Andrology / Anesthesiology / Angiology / Aviation medicine / Cardiology / Cardiovascular/ Bariatric Surgery / Thoracic Surgery / Clinical Immunology / Allergy / Critical Care Medicine / Dermatology / Diagnostic Radiology / Emergency Medicine / Endocrinology and Metabolism / Family Medicine / Gastroenterology / General Internal Medicine / General Surgery / General/ Clinical Pathology / Geriatric Medicine / Hematology / Medical Biochemistry / Medical Genetics / Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases / Medical Oncology / Nephrology / Neurology / Neurosurgery / Nuclear Medicine / Obstetrics/Gynecology / Occupational Medicine / Ophthalmology / Orthopedic Surgery / Otolaryngology / Pediatrics / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / Plastic Surgery / Psychiatry / Public Health and Preventive Medicine / Radiation Oncology / Respirology / Rheumatology / Urology / Osteopathic Medicine equivalente / Hepatology / Medical statistics / Men's health / Military medicine / Orthopedics / Otorhinolaryngology / Parasitology / Pathology / Clinical pharmacology / Sexual health / Sleep medicine / Space medicine / Sports medicine / Toxicology / Transplantation medicine / Tropical medicine / Virology / Women's health / Men's health
4. ONLINE or IN-PERSON participation in at least one educational event (online courses / self-assessment programs / meetings / congress / conferences) with the topic "obesity" is required for certification in the last 5 years, proving interest and updating in the management of obesity. The certificate of participation must include the word “obesity” in the course title. If the aplicant does not hold the required participation, it can be obtained within 5 years after completing this Review Course offered by PABOM. The PABOM will not accept educational events on topics outside the field of obesity medicine.
5. Aplicants have free access to the Review Course on Obesity Medicine offered by PABOM before the board exam. This course covers critical topics in the prevention and treatment of obesity and related disorders. It includes didactic lectures and panel discussions to improve participants ability to care for patients with obesity. Practical strategies to optimize the management of obesity and its many complications, and provides the most up-to-date approaches to obesity prevention and treatment.
This course is targeted to all medical specialties and healthcare professionals with an interest in the latest approaches to the prevention and treatment of obesity and its complications, including: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Pharmacists, Dietitians, and Mental Health Professionals.
The course provides certificate of completion, however get certified in Obesity Medicine as an PABOM diplomate is exclusive for physicians with the minimum requeriments listed on this page. Allied Health Professionals and undergraduate students receive PABOM Advanced Certification in Obesity Management and they are exempt from the board exam. This course is presented by authorities in medicine, diplomates of the PABOM, SBEMO, EBOM and Guest Professors.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Despite the undisputed recognition of the magnitude and severity of obesity, fewer than 5% of patients with obesity undergo clinical evaluation for this disorder in the primary care setting. The primary reasons for this include inadequate provider knowledge about obesity, misunderstanding of the causes, consequences and effective treatments of obesity and limited options for additional education. Without adequate knowledge and skills, it is not possible to address these problems in an effective manner.
The challenge of reversing the obesity epidemic has highlighted the need for new ways to teach complex skill sets.
This Obesity course provides an excellent overview of obesity medicine, focusing on nutrition, lifestyle, behavior change, and complex case management while integrating pharmacological and surgical options and covering childhood, adolescent, and adult populations.
This course is designed for all health professionals. For physicians interested in obtaining obesity medicine certification through the Pan American Board of Obesity Medicine (PABOM), they must meet the minimum requirements listed on this page.
COURSE AGENDA
Orlando - USA 11th and 12th 2025
DAY 1
11th, 2025
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Welcome and Introduction
“Obesity Medicine Certification Overview”
8:30 am- 9:15 am - “Pathophysiology of Obesity 1”
9:15 am - 10:00 am - “Epidemiology and Health Risks of Obesity”
“Determinants of Obesity: from Lifestyle to Fetal Environment
Incidence, Prevalence and Demographic Distribution of Obesity – New Data”
10:00 am - 10:15 am - Break
10:15 am - 11:00 am - “Pathophysiology of Obesity 2”
11:00 am - 11:45 am - “Body Fat Distribution, Body Composition, Energy Expenditure, Energy Balance and Hormonal Adaptation to Weight Loss”
11:45 am - 1:00 pm - Break - Lunch
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm - “Obesity Complications and Co-Morbidities 1”
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm - “Obesity Complications and Co-Morbidities 2”
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm - “Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)”
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm - “Pediatrics: Patient Assessment and Management”
“Obesity and Co-Morbidities in the Pediatric Population”
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm - Break
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm - “Nutritional Assessment and Therapy 1”
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm - “Nutritional Assessment and Therapy 2”
5:45 pm - 6:15 pm - “Behavioral Assessment and Therapy”
“Stress and Obesity: Behavioral and Appetitive Influences”
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm - “Escalating the Efficacy of Obesity Management: Innovations in Endobariatric Treatments"
DAY 2
12th, 2025
8:00 am - 8:30 am - "Pharmacotherapy of Obesity”
8:30 am- 9:15 am - “On-Label Pharmacological Approaches to Obesity”
9:15 am - 10:00 am - “Off-Label Pharmacological Approaches to Obesity”
10:00 am - 10:15 am - Break
10:15 am - 11:00 am - “Side Effects of Pharmacological Treatment and Their Management”
11:00 am - 11:45 am - “Pharmacological Options for Children and Adolescents with Obesity”
11:45 am - 1:00 pm - Break - Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - “Pharmacological modulation of adaptive thermogenesis: the role of hormomes, neurohormones, vitamins and minerals on body weight set point”
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - “The emerging role of the endoscopy in the management of obesity”
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - “Exploring the Synergy of Endobariatrics and Pharmacotherapy in Weight Management: Innovations and Insights"
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm - Break
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm - “The effects of physical activity and exercise on metabolic diseases: implications for the obesity medicine”
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Board Exam
6. The exam is a multiple-choice test comprised of 50 questions with a 3-hour time limit. The exam, as the EBOM Review Course on Obesity Medicine, will be offered in English and Portuguese. Allied Health Care Professionals and Undergraduate students are exempt from the test.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Update on using the newer GLP-1 based therapies
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Comprehensive evaluation of the patient with obesity
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Emerging precision medicine approaches to obesity and metabolic disorders
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Optimizing medical outcomes after bariatric surgery
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Effective counseling and motivation techniques
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Medical and surgical treatment of children and adolescents with obesity
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Emerging strategies and therapies for genetic obesity
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Navigating our understanding of how diet influences metabolic processes
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Building and maintaining a successful Obesity Medicine practice
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Enhancing communication about obesity with patients, referring providers, payers, and the public
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payment Policy
Your registration will only be confirmed once full payment is received. Payment must be in Euros.
Payment Option: Credit card - Visa and MasterCard payments can be completed during Online Registration.
Please note that we do not accept American Express or Diners Club cards.
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations must be made in writing to the Congress Secretaria.
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Cancellations received prior to 05th May 2024 will receive a full refund less a €100 administration fee.
Name Change
If you are unable to attend, you will be given the opportunity to send a colleague in your place. Name changes should be notified in writing to the Congress Secretariat.
