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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
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 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.
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Resources 
Clinical article: What you want to know about waist-to-height ratio
Download The Shift to the Center, an article about the use of weight-to-height ratio (WHtR) by Claes Bavik, Ph.D., of IdealMetrix, LLC, and a former assistant professor in nutritional science at the University of Texas (Austin). Summary: The most common way to quantify obesity, the body mass index (BMI), is a good estimator of average disease risk in populations, but less so in individuals because it does not differentiate between fat or lean body mass. Also, both amount and distribution of fat influence the disease risk. Recent meta-analyses show that waist circumference normalized to height (WHtR) is superior to BMI in stratifying for disease risk. Normalization for height also allows a single set of boundary values to apply to everybody, and the relation between these boundary values and BMI is discussed. The author suggests that everyday tracking of the WHtR with a sentry garment may encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
Sample questions available for 2012 obesity medicine certification exam The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) recently announced that a two-hour sample test is available online (fee is $150 by credit card only) for candidates preparing for the 2012 exam. The sample test's 50 questions give candidates the opportunity to review an example of content included in the ABOM Certification Examination for Obesity Medicine Physicians and to learn more about question format, style and level of difficulty. Visit www.ptcny.com to apply online or send an e-mail to Professional Testing Corporation or call 212.356.0686. Note: Performance on the sample test questions may differ from actual performance on the certification exam. Thus, there is no guarantee that taking the sample test will help you pass the certification exam. However, participants may find it helpful to review content in any areas of weakness indicated on the score reports prior to taking the certification exam. |
 Education Tell your colleagues about the ASBP Obesity Medicine Review Course and earn $100*
As a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, you are specially invited to the Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium on Oct. 24-28 at the The Peabody Orlando during which you may earn up to 30 hours of continuing medical education (CME). You can network with fellow physicians interested in obesity medicine while also hearing about the latest research, news and treatment options from renowned national and international experts in the field. Download the preliminary program or click here to read more about special offers, course details, registration, and hotel reservations. *Tell your colleagues about the Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course, and for each first-time ASBP-course attendee who registers and provides your name as the referring source, you will receive a $100 cash reward! (Limit 5 referral rewards per person.)
 Obesity Basic Medical Treatment Course: Register by Aug. 22 to save $26 in Portland, Ore. 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. Download a brochure and read complete details about the course and individual dates and locations, which include:
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Advocacy
Be heard in your state during public  comment period on essential health benefits development
As you may be aware, a number of states' deadlines are approaching for public comment on development of exchange plans and choosing benchmark plans for essential health benefits (EHB) packages. ASBP members are encouraged to use Statereforum as a resource to track status of these efforts, including information about whether a state has formed a workgroup to study EHB, analysis of benchmark plans, public comment periods and benchmark plan selection. Later this month, ASBP will provide a sample statement for members who want to take part in their states' public comment sessions. Next week, ASBP will report on its current progress of advocating within each state to recognize our country's rising obesity epidemic and the importance of ensuring patient access to medically necessary treatment services for the medical and surgical management of obesity. |
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