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American Society of
Bariatric Physicians
2821 S. Parker Road, Ste. 625
Aurora, CO 80014
office 303.770.2526 | asbp.org
Staff
Laurie Traetow, CPA
Executive Director
laurie@asbp.org
Karen Brenning
Office Manager &
Membership Coordinator
karen@asbp.org
Heidi Gordon
Director of Marketing &
Communications
heidi@asbp.org
Dana Mansell
CME Director &
Business Manager
dana@asbp.org
Stacy Schmidt, Ph.D.
Health Director
stacy@asbp.org
Anna Vanderkleed
Membership &
Exhibit Sales Manager
anna@asbp.org |
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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly |
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News
ASBP and American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) release joint statement today  applauding the FDA's approval of Qsymia (aka Qnexa)
ASBP is pleased to announce to you that earlier today the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved Qsymia (also known as Qnexa prior to its approval). This marks the second time this year that the agency has approved a new obesity treatment drug--not one that just helps weight loss. Read the joint ASBP-ASMBS news release as well as the FDA's official press announcement. |
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Advocacy
Read the July issue of ASBP Capitol Resource, including report on  ASBP visit to Washington, D.C.
Last week (pictured l-r) ASBP Trustee/Advocacy Committee Chairperson Dr. Brian Sabowitz (San Antonio), ASBP Vice President Dr. Deborah Bade Horn (Houston) and ASBP Executive Director Laurie Traetow visited Capitol Hill to discuss the society's new advocacy priorities with key decision makers in Washington, D.C. Download a copy of this month's ASBP Capitol Resource newsletter to read more about the visit and these priorities. |
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Education
Preliminary program with course details now available online for ASBP symposium
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Download a copy of the ASBP 62nd Annual Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium preliminary program before it is even printed and mailed! The symposium will be held at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Oct. 24-28 and is comprised of two parts: the Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course* (Oct. 24-25) and the Obesity Course (Oct. 26-28), which includes breakouts so that you can tailor your education to your own interests. Attendees earn up to 30 hours of continuing medical education (CME) by participating in the full symposium. Online and mail-in registration options are available.
Register by Friday, Sept. 14, and be entered into a drawing to win two 1-day Park Hopper® Option admissions to Walt Disney World® Resort!
*Prepare for the certification exam! Attending the entire Orlando conference will fulfill the live CME requirement for the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) examination. You must register for the Orlando conference prior to the ABOM application final deadline of Sept. 14 (save $250 on the exam fee with early registration by Aug. 15) in order to make these credits valid for the 2012 ABOM examination. Simply present confirmation of payment and intent-to-attend documentation to ABOM, along with the other application requirements.
Obesity Basic Medical Treatment Course:
Register by tonight to save $26 for Nashville
ASBP is offering its popular Obesity Basic Medical Treatment Course in cities throughout the United States. Attendees earn 7 hours of continuing medical education, plus ASBP offers a $30 discount on the second and subsequent registrations received from the same office. Remaining July 2012 dates include:
The registration fee is $199 if received by the Wednesday prior to the course date ($226 for registrations received thereafter). The course provides basic clinical information and tools to effectively treat obese patients and their related conditions. Click here to download a brochure and read complete details about the course and additional dates and locations, which include: Miami on Aug. 4; Portland, Ore., on Aug. 25; Jacksonville, Fla., on Sept. 8; Cleveland on Sept. 15; and Independence, Mo., on Jan. 26, 2013.
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Resources
Affordable video production and marketing toolkit package available to members attending ASBP symposium in Orlando
 ASBP members often ask for advice about how to market their obesity medicine practices to patients. In response, ASBP is now offering members an affordable solution with a video production and marketing toolkit package. The society negotiated this production package with aKvideo, Inc., (Castle Rock, Colo.) at a cost of $800 per video package, which includes a sample script outline/questions, tips for marketing online, filming, editing and both a DVD and web-ready version of the final video. Watch a sample video from aKvideo, which was filmed for ASBP member Dr. Jeffry N. Gerber. Recording of all videos will take place during the ASBP 62nd Annual Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium in Orlando. If you are interested in learning more about the services, please click here.
Do you have obesity medicine research or clinical data to share with other bariatricians? Consider submitting an abstract
 ASBP invites members to submit an abstract for oral and poster presentations at the 62nd Annual Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium in Orlando, Fla., on Oct. 24-28. Learn more about the call for abstracts and abstract submission guidelines or download an abstract submission form online. Click here to review submission deadlines. Also, travel award applications are available to physician-in-training and student members interested in presenting.
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The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) is a medical professional association for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are focused on the treatment and management of overweight and obese patients and their related conditions and co-morbidities. ASBP is the primary source for clinical education and training for the medical management of obesity. |
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Featured
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ASBP offers a wide selection of member-written books, textbooks, merchandise and CME programs, which are available from the ASBP Online Store or by contacting ASBP office at 303.770.2526. Each issue of Obesity Medicine e-Weekly features a product available from the store.
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Click image to buy online.Members-only Sale:$20/Pack of 200
One brochure topic per pack(Regular Price: $50/Pack of 200) |
Members-only Sale, Save 60% on Patient Education Brochures
Now $20/Pack of 200 | Only 1 Cent Each!
ASBP offers member physicians a valuable patient resource through six patient-focused educational brochures:
Welcome: A Message from Your Physician
Bariatric Medicine: What Is It?
What is ASBP?
Men & Weight Management
Create a Better Body with Expert Help
Children & Teens Weight Management |
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