The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) is a
501(c)(3)
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nonprofit
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, self-appointed
physician
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-evaluation organization that certifies
physician
A physician (American English), medical practitioner (Commonwealth English), medical doctor, or simply doctor, is a health professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring health through th ...
s practicing
obesity medicine. The American Board of Obesity Medicine is not a membership society, educational institution, or licensing body. Certification is intended to signify that a physician possess specialized knowledge of obesity. Eligibility requires completion of a recognized fellowship program or sufficient continuing medical education (CME).
History
The American Board of Obesity Medicine was established in 2011
by the American Board of Bariatric Medicine (ABBM) and the Certified Obesity Medicine Physician (COMP) steering committee.
In 2012, the first certification examinations were offered.
The certification examination is offered annually.
As of 2021, 5,424 physicians were board certified by the ABOM.
See also
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American Board of Medical Specialties
Established in 1933, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is a non-profit organization which represent 24 broad areas of specialty medicine. ABMS is the largest physician-led specialty certification organization in the United States ...
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National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists
The National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists (NBPNS) is a nonprofit organization that certifies physicians practicing nutrition medicine. Established in 1997, NBPNS maintains credentialing standards, examination assessments, and offers ...
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Medical associations based in the United States
Organizations established in 2011