Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment is a course offering introductory education about the evidence-based approaches for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating obesity in a clinical setting. The content is appropriate for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinicians-in-training, and other healthcare providers who treat patients with the disease of obesity. Attend virtual lectures to learn about the basic concepts that define obesity as a disease, the pathophysiology of obesity, and how to evaluate patients for obesity and related diseases using ethical, non-stigmatizing communication. Then, review strategies for treating obesity using four treatment pillars: nutrition, physical activity, behavior, and pharmacotherapy and gain tools to begin developing effective treatment plans for patients affected by obesity in your practice. The Fundamentals of Obesity Treatment – Virtual course is intended to help clinicians build their foundational knowledge to determine whether they want to pursue more advanced education in obesity medicine. For those who do not want to pursue further education, this course will provide them with the tools to confidently refer their patients with obesity to a specially trained medical professional. (Updated as of January 2026) Topics include: Introduction to Fundamentals Understanding the Chronic Disease of Obesity Physical Activity Basics Nutrition Therapy Behavioral Modification Medication Management Surgical Options
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Pricing
CME included with membership · $2,000–3,000/yr
| Individual Course (pay-per-activity) | $21 |
| All Access Pass – OMA Member | $2,000/yr |
| All Access Pass – Non-Member | $3,000/yr |
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Specialties served/covered
- Adolescent Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Clinical Informatics
- Clinician Wellness & Burnout
- Communication & Shared Decision-Making
- Comprehensive & Board Review
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
- Family Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- General & Adult Psychiatry
- General Internal Medicine
- General Pediatrics
- General Surgery
- Geriatric Medicine
- Health Equity & Inclusion
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Medical Leadership & Administration
- Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
- Mood & Anxiety Disorders
- Nephrology
- Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Practice Management & Ethics
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care Sports Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
- Transplant Hepatology
- Cardio-Vascular
- Cross-Specialty
- GI & Liver
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Subspecialties
- Neurology
- Ob/Gyn
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Primary care
- Psychiatry
- Rehabilitation
- Sports & Exercise Medicine
- Surgery
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- On-demand / recorded video
- Credit · Up to 5 credits
- MOC · Up to 5 points
- $125
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ReleasedJan 20, 2026
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Last day to claim creditJan 21, 2029 2 years left
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