INFORMATION REGARDING ACCEPTABLE CME 2023

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PABOM applicants seeking certification through the CME Pathway are required to meet minimum continuing medical education (CME) credit hour requirements on the topic of obesity as set forth in the current PABOM Policies. All CME credit hours submitted to the PABOM are subject to review. 

The PABOM will not accept CME credit hours on topics outside the field of obesity medicine. The PABOM has sole discretion regarding whether a CME credit hour will be accepted for the CME Pathway.

The PABOM CME requirement is intended to direct self-study in an in-depth and comprehensive manner that prepares applicants to become PABOM Diplomates but does not guarantee an applicant’s success. The applicant who does not succeed in the exam, will be able to repeat it without any additional fee in the next certification exam.

If you have completed a live/virtual course and recordings of the same course, please submit only ONE set of credits to count toward the requirement. To qualify, you must submit  in obesity medicine along with your application, due December 30, 2022 (regular deadline) or May 10, 2023 (late deadline). 

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RESOURCES FOR EXAM PREPARATION

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PABOM recommends the following resources for exam preparation. The exam is a multiple-choice test comprised of 100 questions with a 3-hour time limit. The exam will be offered in English and Spanish. The exam will be offered in Portuguese to applicants registered through the website www.sbemo.com. The examination is designed to assess the knowledge base and the cognitive and deductive skills of candidates. The Test Content Outline provides a listing of all the subject areas that may be covered on the exam. 

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1.PABOM REVIEW COURSE IN OBESITY MEDICINE

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• May 28-29, 2023, Sunday / Monday - 08:00 am / 08:00 pm

FLORIANÓPOLIS - COSTÃO DO SANTINHO RESORT - SANTA CATARINA - CONVENTION CENTER - BRAZIL

English and Spanish version = SOLD OUT . The course will be offered in Portuguese to applicants registered through the website www.sbemo.com 

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• July 29-30, 2023, Saturday / Monday - 08:00 am / 08:00 pm

RIO DE JANEIRO - BRAZIL

 English and Spanish version = SOLD OUT. The course will be offered in Portuguese to applicants registered through the website www.sbemo.com 

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This course covers critical topics in the prevention and treatment of obesity and related disorders. It includes didactic lectures and panel discussions to improve participants’ ability to care for patients with obesity. In addition, an Obesity Medicine board review is offered for participants preparing for the PABOM board examination exam. During the 2 day review course, there will be interactive case-based studies and tips on test-taking strategies. Presentations will have question and answer sessions about the related topics designed to simulate board examination. Practical strategies to optimize the management of obesity and its many complications, and provides the most up-to-date approaches to obesity prevention and treatment.

Participation fully satisfies the requirement to qualify for the PABOM certification.

This course is targeted to all medical specialties and Healthcare professionals with an interest in the latest approaches to the prevention and treatment of obesity and its complications, including: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Pharmacists, Dietitians, and Mental Health Professionals. 

The course provides certificate of completion, however get certified as an PABOM diplomate is exclusive for physicians with the minimum requeriments listed on this page.

This course is presented by authorities in medicine and diplomates of the PABOM and the SBEMO.  

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This course providers the knowledge to:

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• ​Identify, evaluate and manage patients with high-risk obesity

• Comprehensive evaluation of the patient with obesity

• Pathophysiology of obesity

• Medical management of the patient with obesity

• Emerging precision medicine approaches to obesity and metabolic disorders

• Obesity comorbidities

• Optimizing medical outcomes after bariatric surgery

• Effective counseling and motivation techniques

• Genetic and syndromic obesity

• Nutrition and exercise assessment and intervention

• Apply effective counseling and behavioral modification techniques

• Pediatric patient management

• Medical and surgical treatment of children and adolescents with obesity

• Apply current pharmacological approaches to the treatment of obesity

• Emerging strategies and therapies for genetic obesity

• Navigating our understanding of how diet influences metabolic processes

• Building and maintaining a successful Obesity Medicine practice

• Provide lifestyle-based therapies for obesity, including nutritional, physical activity, and behavioral approaches

• Assess patients for their need and appropriateness for bariatric surgery and determine surgical options

• Enhancing communication about obesity with patients, referring providers, payers, and the public

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REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND FEES (REVIEW COURSE) 

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Developing countries that includes Mexico and countries in Central and South America:

• 2022 Early Application Deadline: December 30, 2022 - USD $ 468 fee (U.S. currency) 

• 2023 Final Application Deadline: May 10, 2023 - USD $ 548 fee (U.S. currency)

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Canada and United States:

• 2022 Early Application Deadline: December 30, 2022 - USD $ 668 fee (U.S. currency) 

• 2023 Final Application Deadline: May 10, 2023 - USD $ 748 fee (U.S. currency)