OMA member in the news
Dr. Ethan Lazarus, OMA's secretary/treasurer and delegate to the AMA, was recently featured in the AMA's "Shadow Me" Specialty Series, in which physicians from a variety of medical specialties share their advice and experience about working in their specialty within the field of medicine. In his feature, Dr. Lazarus discussed his experiences working in obesity medicine, including recommendations of various resources for medical students interested in pursuing obesity medicine, and factors that should be considered before entering the field of obesity medicine. Read the full feature online. Do you work with medical students, interns, or residents who would benefit from learning about the clinical treatment of obesity, or are considering pursuing obesity medicine as a specialty? Encourage them to become a member of OMA (the first year of membership is free for students, interns, and residents) and to apply for an Obesity Treatment Foundation travel award to attend Overcoming Obesity 2016!
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Careers in the field of obesity medicine
Looking for a new position in the field of obesity medicine? Check out the career listings on our website. Current open positions include:
- Fellowship in Clinical Obesity and Metabolism (Houston)
- Nurse Practitioner (New York)
- Medical Director (New York)
To apply for an open position, visit the careers page and read the description and application instructions for the position you're interested in. Want to post an opening in your practice? It's free for members! Contact rachel@obesitymedicine.org for more details.
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Advanced Practitioner Testimonials: Why I Practice Obesity Medicine
The advanced practitioner committee has a new page on the OMA website! Advanced practitioner committee members responded to questions about practicing obesity medicine to show the diversity of health care professionals who work in the field. Every few weeks, we'll highlight a portion of the conversation. You can view every members' answers on the website!
Conversation with Amy Ingersoll, PA-C
Q: Describe a meaningful experience or interaction you've had with a patient.
A: Sometimes, it's the simple things in life we don't think about that can be special for patients. A couple who chose to make a lifestyle change together came to me for a nine-month follow-up after losing a combined weight of more than 100 pounds. The husband came off five blood pressure medications, the wife's lipid panel improved immensely, but more than that, the impact on their happiness showed most. When asked the best part, the wife said, "We can hug closer now."
Q: How has being a member of OMA influenced the way you practice?
A: When I was first starting to look into learning more about obesity medicine, it took me months to find a credible conference to attend where I could learn not only the science and evidence base medicine behind obesity management, but also to learn about the business aspect as well as network and make connections with other providers who had been practicing. I attended my first obesity conference in 2012, and attend annually since then.
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The 2016 Spring Obesity Summit is now available
Visit the Obesity Medicine Academy to purchase and watch OMA's complete Spring Obesity Summit from Obesity Medicine 2016! You can earn up to 14.75 CME/CE credit hours when you purchase the entire course as a bundle, or select individual presentations that interest you. After you watch the presentations online, pass the quiz to claim your CME/CE credit. |
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 Weight Loss: A Patient and Physician's Perspecitve
The OTF has partnered with Advances in Therapy, an open-access peer-reviewed journal, to publish a series of patient-focused articles about the medical treatment of obesity. The first article in the series, written by OMA Chairman of the Board Dr. Eric C. Westman and his patient Lynne Ivey, was very well-received; in fact, it was the journal's most highly downloaded publication in the month of May with more than 1,100 downloads!
Read the article here, and share it on your blog, website, or social media profiles to help spread the word about what obesity medicine clinicians do! Be on the lookout for more articles to be published in the series soon. All OTF publications can be viewed online here.
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Executive Director of the Obesity Treatment Foundation
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Effect of Calorie Restriction on Mood, Quality of Life, Sleep, and Sexual Function in Healthy Adults without Obesity: The CALERIE 2 Randomized Clinical Trial
Corby K. Martin, et al. JAMA Internal Medicine, 2016.
Calorie restriction (CR) is thought to increase longevity and reduce risk factors for chronic diseases, but there are concerns about the potential negative effects of CR. A study was conducted at three academic institutions to examine the effect of two years of 25% CR in 218 adult men and women with BMI 22-28. The study found that weight loss at two years was 7.6kg and 0.4kg for the CR and ad libitum (AL) control group, respectively. The CR group had significantly improved mood scores, reduced tension, improved general health, and improved sex drive and sleep duration compared to the AL group. The authors concluded that two years of calorie restriction had several positive effects and no negative effects on health-related quality of life. View article
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Free 25-hydroxyvitamin D Is Low in Obesity, but There Are No Adverse Associations with Bone Health
Jennifer S. Walsh, et al. AJCN, 2016.
A cross-sectional observational study of 223 men and women aged 25-75 was conducted to determine whether vitamin D metabolism and its association with bone health differ by body weight. Results showed that serum total 25(OH)D was lower in subjects with obesity and overweight than in normal-weight subjects in the fall and spring but not in the winter. However, bone turnover was lower, and bone density was higher, in subjects with obesity. The authors speculated that low 25(OH)D observed in obesity is due to a large pool for distribution and may not reflect a risk for bone health. Obesity should be considered when interpreting serum 25(OH)D for vitamin D status. View article
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Empty Plates and Larger Waists: A Cross-sectional Study of Factors Associated with Plate-clearing Habits and Body Weight
E. Robinson and C.A. Hardman. EJCN, 2016.
Many of us were told to clean our plates growing up; we were told to eat everything on the plate to avoid wasting food. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 385 young adults to look at the effect of whether plate-clearing is related to increased body weight. The study found that plate-clearing was predictive of heavier body weight. Reported parental encouragement to clear one's plate during childhood and personal concerns about food waste were both independent predictors of plate clearing tendencies in adulthood. Parenting practices about clearing one's plate should perhaps be reconsidered, as it may lead to excess body weight in the future. View article
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Overcoming Obesity 2016: Chicago, Sept. 21-25
Overcoming Obesity 2016 is your primary source for clinical obesity education. This fall we're offering the Review Course for the ABOM Exam -- the course preferred by physicians to help them prepare for the obesity medicine certification exam -- and the Fall Obesity Summit, which contains an all-new lineup of topics and speakers. Overcoming Obesity 2016 takes place in Chicago on Sept. 21-25. Register online now! |
Review Course for the ABOM Exam
13 CME/CE | Sept. 21-22
Helps prepare those planning to take the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) certification exam.
| Fall Obesity Summit
17 CME/CE | Sept. 23-25
Addresses topics related to the clinical treatment of obesity and obesity-related conditions.
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Obesity Medicine Basics
Obesity Medicine Basics returns this summer to four cities around the country. This introductory-level course is an opportunity for us to spread the word about obesity medicine to providers in a primary care setting. As a member of OMA, you can earn rewards by referring others to attend Obesity Medicine Basics. Your efforts referring your colleagues to this course will help grow the field of obesity medicine and increase the number of health care professionals with a basic understanding of how to treat obesity. Upcoming Courses: |
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The Obesity Medicine Association and the Obesity Treatment Foundation thank our 2016 Corporate Advisory Council members for their continuous support.
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