Membership Fellows

Become a Fellow of OMA

Set yourself apart as an obesity medicine clinician dedicated to providing the highest-quality obesity care to your patients.

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The Highest Honor of OMA Membership

Fellows of OMA may use the designation, FOMA, which identifies them as someone who is passionate about the field and continues to seek new ways to treat obesity effectively. The designation also allows them to stand out among their colleagues and show their pride in being a dedicated member of OMA.

Fellow of OMA Requirements

Candidates must meet ALL the following requirements:

Must be a current physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or retired member of OMA
Must have been a member of OMA for at least five years
Must have earned at least 75 CME hours through OMA in the last five years
Must be actively involved in at least one committee for at least two years

Candidates must meet TWO or more of the following requirements:

Must be a current Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
Must have earned the Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine
Must have served as a mentor in the mentorship program
Must receive written letters of recommendation from two board members
Must have presented a lecture at an OMA conference
Must have served as a chairperson on a committee

A one-time, non-refundable fee is due at the time of application. Submitting an application does not guarantee Fellow status. Applications will be reviewed, and approved applicants will be recognized and honored annually.

Maintaining the Fellow Designation

Those who have been awarded the Fellow designation may use FOMA after their name. To maintain the designation, Fellows must:

Maintain their membership in OMA and remain in good standing

How to Apply

Becoming a Fellow is one of the highest honors bestowed upon members who demonstrate dedication and commitment to the clinical treatment of obesity and obesity-related diseases. Members of the Obesity Medicine Association can apply to become a Fellow of OMA when they have met the required criteria. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Fellow Application

Master Fellows of Obesity Medicine

Master Fellow of OMA (MFOMA) is an honorary designation bestowed upon members whose contributions have exceeded those of a traditional member and whose leadership within the organization has elevated both the association and the field of obesity medicine.

Deborah Bade Horn, DO, MPH, MFOMA

2015

Denise E. Bruner, MD, MFOMA

2015

Allen Rader, MD, MFOMA

2015

Larry Richardson, MD, MFOMA

2015

Eneida Roldan, MD, MPH, MBA, MFOMA

2015

Eric C. Westman, MD, MHS, MFOMA

2015

Gary Zisk, DO, MFOMA

2015

Lydia Alexander, MD, DABOM, DACLM, MFOMA

2023

Harold Bays, MD, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, FOMA

Harold Bays, MD, MFOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC, DABOM

2023

Sandra Christensen, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, MFOMA, FAANP

2023

Suzanne Cuda, MD, FAAP, ABOM, MFOMA

2023

Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, MFOMA, DABOM

2023

Michelle Freshwater, MD, DABOM, MFOMA

2023

Frank Greenway, MD, MFOMA, FTOS, FACP, MABOM

2023

Carl Knopke, MD, MFOMA, FAAFP

2023

Ethan Lazarus, MD, DABFM, DABOM, MFOMA

2023

William McCarthy, MD, DABOM, MFOMA

2023

Jeremy McConnell, MD, MFOMA

2023

Daisy Merey, MD, PhD, FAAFP, MFOMA

2023

Nicholas Pennings, DO, DABOM, MFOMA, FACOFP, FAAFP

2023

Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA, DABOM

2023

Bharti Shetye, MD, MFOMA, DABOM

2023

Jeffrey Sicat, MD, FACE, MFOMA

2023

Wickham Simonds, MD, MFOMA

2023

Fellows of Obesity Medicine

The following candidates met a list of criteria to become Fellows of OMA. They earned their Fellow designation, FOMA, which identifies them as someone who is passionate about the field and continues to seek new ways to treat obesity effectively.