Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine
Start your path to obesity medicine certification
The Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine (CCOM) program is a long-standing collaboration between Columbia University Institute of Human Nutrition and Weill Cornell Medicine. As one of the nation’s most established CME programs in obesity care, CCOM equips clinicians with evidence-based, clinically applicable tools for comprehensive obesity management.
CCOM is a primary partner of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM). CME credits earned through our program count as ABOM Group One credits.
To sit for the ABOM board certification exam, physicians choosing the CME pathway must complete 60 CME credits in obesity medicine. Currently, 30 of those credits need to be Group One (all 60 can be Group One).
Our comprehensive course series offers a clear, flexible pathway to completing your obesity medicine CME requirements. Complete one core course to satisfy the 30 Group One CME credit requirement, or both core courses to fulfill the full 60-hour CME requirement. Then, reinforce your knowledge with our Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam course, featuring high-yield content review and board-style question strategies.
Spring Core Courses (April/May)
Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment
- Focus: Foundational course covering the core principles of obesity medicine
- CME Credits: 30+ AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Schedule: Offered annually each spring (typically May)
- Formats:
- In Person (4-day course in New York City)
- Livestream (4-day live virtual course)
- On Demand (self-paced)
- Availability: The in-person and livestream courses are offered once each year. The on-demand version is available year-round, allowing participants to learn at their own pace. The on-demand version is available year-round as a standalone course or as part of the Two-Course or Three-Course Package.
Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study
- Focus: Expands on foundational obesity medicine concepts to advance your clinical knowledge and skills
- CME Credits: 30+ AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Schedule: Offered annually each spring (typically May)
- Format: On Demand (self-paced)
- Availability: Available year-round as a standalone course or as part of the Two-Course or Three-Course Package.
Summer Review Course (June)
Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam
- Focus: High-yield, clinically focused review designed to help physicians prepare for the obesity medicine certification exam
- CME Credits: Typically 10–15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (varies annually)
- Schedule: Offered annually in late June
- Formats:
- Blended Livestream + On-Demand
- On Demand (self-paced)
- Availability: Available as a standalone course or as part of the Three-Course Package.* Past Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine participants receive 60% off the current course price, whether registering for the course individually or as part of a package.
Enroll today to begin your certification journey
Most physicians who take our courses to prepare for the ABOM exam
- Take Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment and Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study to reach 60 CME credits
- Complete the Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam course in the year they sit for the exam
Our 2026 Courses & Course Packages
| Course / Course Package | CME Credits | Format | Course Dates & Registration | Agenda |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2026 Two-Course Package (Obesity, Additional Topics) |
63.5 CME | On Demand |
Opened: 5/19/2026, Expires: 5/31/2028 |
Combined Agenda |
| 2026 Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment | 31.25 CME | On Demand |
Opened: 5/19/2026, Expires: 5/31/2028 |
Agenda |
| 2026 Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study | 32.25 CME | On Demand |
Opened: 5/8/2026, Expires: 5/31/2028 |
Agenda |
| 2026 Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam | TBD | On Demand | Opens July 2026 | Agenda |
|
2026 Three-Course Package (Obesity, Additional Topics, Review) |
TBD | On Demand | Opens July 2026 | Refer to individual course agenda documents |
|
2026 Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment |
31.75 CME | In Person & Livestream |
Wednesday, April 29 - Saturday, May 2, 2026 Last CME claim day: June 2, 2026 registration closed |
Agenda |
|
2026 Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam |
13.5 CME | Blended (livestream + on-demand lectures) |
Friday, June 26, 2026 Last CME claim day: July 27, 2026 registration closed |
2025 Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam Course
Looking for immediate access to an interactive, on-demand review course?
The 2025 Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam course is still available for registration and immediate access.
On-Demand Course Access & Support
Course Catalog
Current on-demand courses are available now for immediate access and ABOM credit fulfillment.
Navigating Our On-Demand Course Platform
Incomplete Courses
- Sign in to the platform.
- Navigate to the My Account tab in the top menu.
- Scroll to your course of interest.
- Click Resume.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Check the acknowledgment box (if applicable) and click Continue to access the course materials.
- After reviewing the course materials, scroll to the bottom of the Course Material page and click Continue to proceed to the post-course quiz and evaluation. Note that each section of the course material must register as completed in order for you to proceed to the post-course quiz.
Completed Courses
- Sign in to the platform.
- Navigate to the My Account tab in the top menu.
- Scroll to your course of interest.
- Click the Review button next to the course to revisit the content.
- Under the Materials section, select the linked Content text to review course materials.
- To view or download your certificate, click Certificate.
Important ABOM Certificate Information
To claim CME credits for the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), please select the Enduring Activity for Physicians option during the credit-claiming process.
If you are claiming partial credit for one of our courses, you must email ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu to recieve your course transcript, which you will need to submit to ABOM along with your course certifiate.
On-Demand Course Expiration Dates
Please note that on-demand courses are available for a limited time. We encourage learners to complete all coursework and claim CME credit before the expiration dates listed below.
2026 Courses
- Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment — Expires May 31, 2028
- Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study — Expires May 31, 2028
- Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam — TBD
2025 Courses
- Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment — Expires April 15, 2027
- Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study — Expires April 15, 2027
- Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam — Expires July 9, 2027
2024 Courses
- Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment — Expires May 17, 2026
- Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study — Expires May 17, 2026
- Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam — Expires September 24, 2026
On-Demand Course Access & Completion Policy
Learners who complete their course and claim CME credit by the stated expiration date will retain access to course materials for 36 months following course expiration.
We are not able to extend access to incomplete courses beyond their expiration dates. Incomplete courses may be upgraded to the latest version for a fee.
For questions about course access or expiration timelines, please contact ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu.
CCOM Course Discounts
Discounts available for:
- Non-physician providers
- Fellows/residents
- Pre-professional students
- Columbia/Cornell/NYP affiliates
- Military
- Past CCOM participants
- Groups of 5+
Contact: ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu
Questions?
Visit our FAQs or contact us at ihnce@cumc.columbia.edu. We are happy to assist you.