Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine (CCOM) is dedicated to training physicians in the rapidly evolving field of obesity medicine. We are an American Board of Obesity Medicine(link is external and opens in a new window) (ABOM) partner organization. Physicians attend our courses annually to fulfill the ABOM credit requirements needed to qualify for the obesity board exam. These requirements include a minimum of 60 CME credits in the field of obesity and at least 30 ABOM-designated GROUP ONE credits. The credits obtained from our obesity medicine courses are considered ABOM GROUP ONE credits.
On-Demand Course Packages (60+ credits)
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Combine the following two courses to satisfy the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM)(link is external and opens in a new window) requirement of at least 60 hours of CME credit on the topic of obesity.
Package Pricing
- Physicians: $1,395
- Non-physician Healthcare Providers: $976.50
- Fellows and Residents: $750
- Students: $300
Non-physician registrants need to reach out to ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu(link sends e-mail) to receive discount registration codes. Please include information about your eligibility in the email.
Discounts are offered to employees of Columbia, Cornell, NYP, as well as academic affiliates, government and military personnel, past CCOM course participants, Columbia VP&S alumni, and groups of five or more. For details, please contact us at ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu(link sends e-mail).
This two-course package totals 67.25 hours of activity.
- 2025 Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment: The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this enduring material for a maximum of 30.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 2025 Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study On Demand: The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this enduring material for a maximum of 37.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
On-Demand Individual Courses
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Overview and Agenda
Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment offers a comprehensive overview of obesity medicine, providing you with the knowledge and tools to take effective action in managing obesity. This course focuses on complex case management, integrates pharmacological and surgical options with lifestyle modifications, and covers childhood, adolescent, and adult populations.
Course Agenda(link is external and opens in a new window)
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the complexity of the development and treatment of obesity.
- Identify, classify, and determine appropriate treatment approaches for people with obesity, including lifestyle, advanced pharmacological approaches, and metabolic surgery.
- Implement strategies that target childhood, adolescent, and adult populations to promote better health across the lifespan.
- Evaluate patients' unique circumstances through detailed case management.
Credits
The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 30.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pricing
- Physicians: $850
- Non-physician Healthcare Providers: $595
- Fellows and Residents: $425
- Students: $200
Non-physician registrants need to reach out to ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu(link sends e-mail) to receive discount registration codes. Please include information about your eligibility in the email.
Discounts are offered to employees of Columbia, Cornell, NYP, as well as academic affiliates, government and military personnel, past CCOM course participants, Columbia VP&S alumni, and groups of five or more. For details, please contact us at ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu(link sends e-mail).
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Overview and Agenda
Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study is designed for learners with a general knowledge of obesity assessment and treatment who have studied the fundamentals of obesity in courses such as our “Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment." Gain a more complete understanding of the science, sociology, and latest clinical approaches to obesity and equip yourself with new tools for treating patients with obesity and overweight.
The lectures will cover topics such as sleep, stress, and obesity, lifestyle interventions in treating obesity, nutrition and diet, obesity in cultural context, weight loss and regain, the relationship between aging and metabolism, obesity during pregnancy, childhood obesity, the relationship between cancer and obesity, health insurance and obesity treatment, delivering patient-centered care, and more.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify behavior and lifestyle tools for weight management.
- Use effective counseling techniques to deliver patient-centered care.
- Tailor obesity care in special populations (food insecure, older adults, limited means).
- Define contributors and effects of childhood obesity.
- Discuss research on a range of eating patterns and understand their impact on weight and cardiometabolic health.
- Explain the impact of sleep on energy balance and obesity,
- Identify methods to help patients improve their sleep.
- Describe the effects of physical activity on weight loss and weight maintenance.
- Discuss the detrimental effects of weight stigma on psychological and physical health.
Pricing
- Physicians: $750
- Non-physician Healthcare Providers: $525
- Fellows and Residents: $375
- Students: $200
Non-physician registrants need to reach out to ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu(link sends e-mail) to receive discount registration codes. Please include information about your eligibility in the email.
Discounts are offered to employees of Columbia, Cornell, NYP, as well as academic affiliates, government and military personnel, past participants of CCOM courses, Columbia VP&S alumni, and groups of five or more. For details, please contact us at ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu(link sends e-mail).
Credits
The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this enduring material for a maximum of 37.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Available MOC credit options are listed at the top of this webpage.
Live-Remote Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam Course
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Overview and Agenda
The Columbia Cornell Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam course thoroughly reviews obesity diagnosis and treatment, focusing on the board test content outline.
Topics include:
- Epidemiology and Determinants of Obesity
- Physiology and Pathophysiology of Obesity
- Diagnosis & Evaluation
- Case Management
- Lifestyle, Pharmacological, and Surgical Treatment Options
- Pediatric and Adolescent Obesity Treatment
- Overview of the Certification Process
- Test Preparation and Sample Questions (1.5-hr)
Course Agenda(link is external and opens in a new window)
Target Audience
This course is aimed to support physicians as they prepare for the obesity certification exam.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the complexity of the development and treatment of obesity.
- Apply best practice approaches to preventing, diagnosing, and managing obesity long-term.
- Identify, classify, and determine appropriate treatment approaches for people with obesity, including lifestyle, pharmacological approaches, bariatric devices, and surgery options.
- Design tailored treatment plans for specific populations, including pediatric and adolescents.
Credits
The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pricing
- Physicians: $495
- Non-physician Healthcare Providers: $250
- Fellows and Residents: $250
- Students: $200
Non-physician registrants do not need discount codes to proceed with course purchase.
Discounts are offered to employees of Columbia, Cornell, NYP, as well as academic affiliates, government and military personnel, past participants of CCOM courses, Columbia alumni, and groups of five or more. For details, please contact us at ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu(link sends e-mail).
If you are a past CCOM course participant and have not recieved a discount code for this course, please contact us at ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu(link sends e-mail) before registering.
About Our Courses
Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine offers three courses each year:
- Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment
- This course is delivered in person and via live remote each spring and is subsequently available on demand. It always provides 30+ credits.
- Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study
- This course is offered only on demand and is designed to complement the Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment course. It always provides 30+ credits.
- Review for the Obesity Certification Exam
- This course is available live remote during the summer and is also subsequently offered on demand. It is a one-day course and generally awards 8 - 10 credits.
On-demand course package options combine two or all of the courses listed above, allowing you to complete all 60 CME credits needed to sit for the obesity board exam. Course packages are updated annually.
Please note that for past CCOM course participants, our Review for the Obesity Certification Exam course costs the same whether purchased individually or as part of a course package. The pricing for live remote and on-demand options is also uniform.
Our on-demand courses expire two years after their release, and course release and expiration dates are provided on the individual course websites. Participants must review the course materials and claim CME credits before expiration. Once a course expires, those who have completed it will still have access to the course materials for an additional 36 months. Please note that course videos can only be viewed on our platform, but you may download the course lecture PDFs.
For detailed information about on-demand courses, please visit our on-demand course catalog.
On-Demand Course Catalog(link is external and opens in a new window)
Reach out to us at ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu(link sends e-mail) if you have any questions.
