Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine
Start Your Path to Obesity Medicine Certification
Earn 30+ ABOM-designated Group One credits, or build toward the 60 CME credits required to apply for the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) exam with Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine (CCOM).
Our comprehensive course series offers a clear, flexible pathway to certification:
- Spring Courses: Core courses to build your foundation
- Summer Course: Focused review course to prepare for the exam
Enroll today to begin your certification journey.
About Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine
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.
Led by multidisciplinary experts across:
- Obesity medicine
- Endocrinology
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Bariatric surgery
- Public health
CCOM emphasizes:
- Translating research into clinical practice
- Person-first, bias-free care
- Addressing biological, behavioral, and societal drivers of obesity
Recommended Learning Path
Most physicians preparing for the ABOM exam:
- Take Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment (core course)
- Add Additional Topics to reach 60 CME credits
- Complete the Review Course the year they sit for the exam
Past CCOM participants receive a 60% discount on our Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam course.
2026 Courses
CCOM 2026 – Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment (Live | April 29 – May 2) registration is open!
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On-demand versions of our in-person and livestream courses will be released approximately 3–4 weeks following the live events.
Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment - April 29 - May 2, 2026, Registration Open!
Format: In Person or Livestream
Dates: April 29 - May 2, 2026
In Person Location: Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Credits: Up to 31.75 CME | Agenda
In-Person Exclusive: Receive complementary registration to two additional 2026 courses:
- Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study (On-Demand)
- Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam (Livestream + On-Demand)
Register today to secure your seat (in-person spots are limited).
Attending virtually via livestream? Participants attending virtually via livestream will receive exclusive discount codes to register for our additional 2026 courses.
Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study - Starting May 2026
Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam - June 26, 2026
Prefer On-Demand Learning?
Our 2025 on-demand courses are available now for immediate access and ABOM credit fulfillment.
2025 On-Demand Course Overview
Course Packages (Satisfies ABOM 60 CME requirement)
Package |
Included Courses |
CME Credits |
Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
Two-Course Package |
67.25 credits |
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Three-Course Package (Includes Review) |
78 credits |
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Individual Courses
Course |
Overview |
CME Credits |
Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
2025 Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment |
Comprehensive overview of obesity medicine, including complex case management, pharmacological and surgical options, and care across childhood, adolescent, and adult populations. Agenda |
30.0 credits |
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2025 Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study |
Advanced topics in obesity medicine, including sleep, stress, eating patterns, lifestyle interventions, obesity in special populations, and weight stigma. Designed for learners with prior obesity training. Agenda |
37.25 credits |
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2025 Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam |
Focused review for the ABOM exam based on the board content outline. Includes key clinical topics and test prep lectures with sample questions integrated (no question bank). Agenda |
10.75 credits |
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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.
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
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
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?
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