Continuing Medical Education (CME)

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: Core courses to build your foundation

  • Summer: 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

2026 Course Registration is Now Open

Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment

April 29 - May 2, 2026

In Person or Livestream

Earn up to 31.75 credits

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? Participants of the virtual course will receive exclusive discount codes to register for our additional 2026 courses.

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Complete Your 60 CME Credit Requirement

Beginning April 29, registration opens for the accompanying on-demand course: 

Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study

Designed to complement the core course and help you reach the 60 CME credits required for the ABOM exam application. 

Explore full details for 2026 courses and release dates below. 

2026 Course Lineup

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Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment

Format: In Person or Livestream

Dates: April 29 - May 2, 2026

Location (In Person): Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Credits: Up to 31.75 CME

Register Today

On-demand version avaiable ~3-4 weeks after the live event

Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study

Format: On-Demand

Registration Opens: April 29, 2026

Credits: 30+ CME

Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam

Format: Livesteram + On-Demand

Live Date: June 26, 2026

Credits: ~10-15 CME. Exact credit pending. 

On-demand version avaialble ~3-4 weeks after the live event

Recommended Learning Path

Most physicians preparing for the ABOM exam:

  1. Take Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment (core course)
  2. Add Additional Topics to reach 60 CME credits
  3. Complete the Review Course the year they sit for the exam

Past participants receive the review course for a 60% discount. 

Prefer On-Demand Learning? 

Browse our 2025 on-demand courses catalog, available now for immediate access and ABOM credit fulfillment.

Explore On-Demand Courses

2025 On-Demand Course Options (Available Now)

Course Packages (Satisfies ABOM 60 CME requirement)

Package

Included Courses

CME Credits

Pricing

Two-Course Package
  • 2025 Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment (30 credits), Agenda
  • 2025 Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study (37.25 credits), Agenda

67.25 credits
  • Physicians: $1,395
  • Non-Physician Providers: $976.50
  • Fellows/Residents: $750
  • Pre-professional Students: $300

Three-Course Package (Includes Review)
  • 2025 Obesity: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment (30 credits), Agenda
  • 2025 Obesity: Additional Topics for Advanced Study (37.25 credits), Agenda
  • 2025 Review for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam (10.75 credits), Agenda

78 credits
  • Physicians: $1,595
  • Non-Physician Providers: $1,120
  • Fellows/Residents: $950
  • Pre-professional Students: $450

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
  • Physicians: $850
  • Non-Physician Providers: $595
  • Fellows/Residents: $425
  • Pre-professional Students: $200

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
  • Physicians: $750
  • Non-Physician Providers: $525
  • Fellows/Residents: $375
  • Pre-professional Students: $200

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
  • Physicians: $495
  • Non-Physician Providers: $345
  • Fellows/Residents: $200
  • Pre-professional Students: $150

Pricing & 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

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