Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine (CCOM) Program
Explore the latest evidence-based continuing medical education programs designed to advance clinical expertise in the prevention and treatment of obesity.
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About the Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine (CCOM) Program
The Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine (CCOM) Program is a long-standing collaboration between Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Institute of Human Nutrition and Weill Cornell Medicine. Recognized as one of the nation's leading continuing medical education (CME) programs in obesity care, CCOM provides healthcare professionals with evidence-based education that translates the latest research into practical clinical strategies for preventing, diagnosing, and treating obesity.
The program offers a comprehensive portfolio of continuing medical education opportunities, including foundational and advanced obesity medicine courses, certification review programs, and flexible learning formats such as live, livestream, and on-demand instruction. Many offerings provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and may satisfy American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) Group One CME requirements, depending on the course.
Whether you are preparing for obesity medicine board certification, expanding your expertise in obesity management, or staying current with emerging clinical evidence, the Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine Program offers a range of educational opportunities to support your professional goals. Explore the latest courses, learning formats, and CME offerings to find the program that's right for you.
Course Prerequisites
There are no universal prerequisites for the Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine (CCOM) Program.
Eligibility, recommended background, and credit requirements vary by course. Please review the details for each individual offering before registering.
What You Will Learn
Across the Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine (CCOM) Program, learners can explore topics such as:
- The biological, behavioral, environmental, and clinical factors that contribute to obesity.
- Evidence-based approaches to obesity prevention, diagnosis, and long-term management.
- Current pharmacologic, nutritional, behavioral, and lifestyle interventions for treating obesity.
- Advanced clinical topics and emerging research shaping the future of obesity medicine.
- Strategies for integrating obesity medicine best practices into patient care.
- Preparation for American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) certification through qualifying CME offerings and dedicated review courses.
Instructors
The Columbia Cornell Obesity Medicine (CCOM) Program brings together an interdisciplinary faculty of nationally recognized physicians, researchers, and healthcare educators from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, and other leading academic and clinical institutions.
Faculty members represent a broad range of specialties, including obesity medicine, endocrinology, nutrition, metabolism, bariatric surgery, behavioral health, and primary care. They combine extensive clinical experience with cutting-edge research to deliver evidence-based education that reflects the latest advances in obesity prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.