Columbia Cornell Course Brings Obesity Medicine Leaders Together in 2026
Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine (CCOM) brought healthcare professionals together from April 29 to May 2, 2026, for its Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment course. Held at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City and livestreamed, the four-day course examined the science of obesity and approaches to clinical care.
The course was co-directed by Sabrina Diano, PhD, and Tirissa J. Reid, MD, DABOM, of Columbia’s Institute of Human Nutrition. CCOM is a collaboration between the Institute of Human Nutrition and Weill Cornell Medicine, connecting expertise in nutrition science and obesity care through continuing medical education (CME).
Connecting Obesity Science with Patient Care
Sessions explored how physiology, genetics, nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral interventions inform obesity management. Faculty also considered how weight stigma can affect clinical care.
The program moved from these foundations into medical assessment, medication selection, and management of treatment side effects. Discussions addressed obesity alongside other conditions, including diabetes, liver disease, and cardiovascular disease.
Babak J. Orandi, MD, PhD, DABOM, delivered the keynote on obesity and kidney disease, examining considerations from disease risk through care after transplantation.
Obesity Treatment Across Life Stages
Pediatric sessions examined family-centered counseling, medications, and surgical care. Other presentations addressed weight management during menopause and in older adults.
The course also covered endoscopic procedures, bariatric surgery, and nutritional considerations following surgery. Case discussions connected these topics with the complexities of long-term care, including cancer and psychiatric conditions.
Continuing Obesity Medicine Education
The 2026 live course offered up to 31.75 CME credits. Healthcare professionals seeking further education can explore CCOM’s on-demand courses in foundational obesity medicine, advanced topics, and certification exam preparation.
Credit totals and availability vary by activity and format. Physicians pursuing certification should consult the American Board of Obesity Medicine for the requirements applicable to their examination year.
Explore Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine courses for current formats, CME details, course packages, and registration.