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Dr. Ed Hendricks

ASBP member featured in
The Wall Street Journal

ASBP member Dr. Ed Hendricks (Roseville, Calif.) is one of the physicians interviewed in The Wall Street Journal article, New Diet Pills Offer Option to Off-Label Obesity Drugs, by Melinda Beck. A version of this article also appears in today's print U.S. edition of The Wall Street Journal on page D1.

ASBP 2012 award nominations due Aug. 17

ASBP will recognize leaders in the field of bariatric medicine with awards presented during a ceremony at the 62nd Obesity and Associated Conditions Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 27. All ASBP members are encouraged to download and complete a nomination form for candidates who meet the criteria for one or more of the following awards. Nominations are reviewed by the ASBP Awards Committee. Nominations must arrive at the ASBP office by 5 p.m. (MST) on Friday, Aug. 17, and may be sent via e-mail to Laurie Traetow, fax to 303.779.4834, or mail to ASBP | Award Nomination | 2821 S. Parker Road, Ste. 625 | Aurora, CO 80014.

• Dr. Vernon B. Astler Award: Recognizes efforts of an ASBP member to advance ASBP's place and purpose to the media, government and medical community, as Dr. Astler did in helping guide the society to secure a seat in the American Medical Association House of Delegates.
• Bariatrician of the Year: Recognizes a physician who has done the most to advance the field of bariatric medicine and ASBP.
• Raymond E. Dietz Award: Named in recognition of one of the pioneers of the society, this award recognizes an individual who has made continuing contributions to ASBP.
• Steelman-Seim Educator Award: Recognizes those who have exhibited excellence in advancing the cause of health care through education and teaching.

ABOM announces 2013 examination dates

The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) recently announced that next year's Certification Examination for Obesity Medicine Physicians dates are from Nov. 23, 2013, to Dec. 14, 2013, at computer-based testing centers throughout the United States and Canada. The application deadline is Sept. 13, 2013, with an examination fee of $1,750. Late applications will be accepted until Oct. 11, 2013, with a fee of $2,000. ABOM's 2013 policies, procedures and application will be posted online after all 2012 examination applications have been processed.

Preliminary program with course details now available online for ASBP symposium
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 Aug. 1 to save $26 in Miami 

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. 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 individual dates and locations, which include:

• Miami: Aug. 4
• Portland, Ore.: Aug. 25
• Jacksonville, Fla.: Sept. 8
• Cleveland: Sept. 15
• Independence, Mo.: Jan. 26, 2013