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Lead the Fight Against Obesity
Stop practicing in isolation. OMA gives you evidence-based protocols, free CME, a clinical community to consult on tough cases, and a voice in advocacy that's expanding access to obesity treatment nationwide.
Treat your patients with confidence. Build a career that lasts.
Obesity medicine is one of the fastest-growing areas in healthcare, and your patients need clinicians who are ready for it. OMA membership gives you the clinical tools to treat obesity as the complex disease it is, the peer community to tackle difficult cases with, and the career infrastructure to grow. Find like-minded clinicians to support you whether you're building a new practice or deepening an existing one. Join more than 6,000 physicians, NPs, PAs, and other clinicians who've made OMA the center of their obesity medicine career.
Make better treatment decisions at the point of care
The Obesity Algorithm® and Pediatric Obesity Algorithm® translate the latest evidence into practical clinical guidance so you spend less time searching and more time treating.
Keep your skills current without clearing your schedule
Free registration for 45+ CME webinars in the OMA Academy means you stay ahead of the evidence, including the latest on GLP-1s, behavioral approaches, and pediatric care. Access on-demand and learn on your own time.
Get unstuck on cases that stump you
The Connect@OMA discussion board connects you with 6,000+ practicing clinicians. Post a complex case at 9 pm and wake up to answers from colleagues who've been there.
Grow faster with guidance from someone who's walked before you
The OMA Mentorship Program pairs you with experienced clinicians who've built successful obesity medicine practices so you don't have to figure it out alone. You can also serve as a mentor to others and share your expertise!
Be seen as the specialist you are
A listing on FindObesityTreatment.org puts you in front of patients actively searching for obesity care in your area, and the FOMA designation signals your advanced training to peers and patients alike.
Help shape the future of obesity medicine
Through advocacy at the state and federal level, committee leadership, and volunteer roles across the organization, you'll help secure coverage for treatments your patients need, set standards the field will follow, and make sure obesity medicine has a seat at the table.
Find Your Member Type
Voting Membership Types
Find member type descriptions at the bottom of the page.
Non-voting Member Types
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Real Stories from OMA Members
OMA Member Story: Stephen Finney, MD, DABOM, FAAFP
For Stephen Finney, MD, DABOM, FAAFP, the most powerful tool in obesity medicine isn't a medication or a treatment plan; it’s building long-lasting relationships with patients and watching them celebrate the moments they never thought were possible.
OMA Member Story: Stephanie Persondek, DO, DABOM
Despite loving her role, she always felt she could make a greater impact on her patients — then she discovered obesity medicine. Persondek became board-certified in obesity medicine. Today, she practices obesity medicine full-time at her own multidisciplinary clinic, where she and six physicians (along with psychologists, dietitians, physical therapists, health coaches, and fitness professionals) work together to help patients improve their health through comprehensive obesity care. Looking back, she says obesity medicine wasn't simply another specialty. Long before she began treating patients with obesity, she had her own journey with the disease. "But I continued to struggle with losing weight." When the opportunity to become board-certified in obesity medicine became available, she saw it as more than professional development. Today, her practice reflects every aspect of the four pillars of obesity treatment. Patients have access to physicians specializing in obesity medicine, behavioral health support, physical therapy, nutrition counseling, health coaching, group fitness classes, and even cooking demonstrations designed to help patients develop practical, sustainable skills. "It really needs to touch on all of the pillars of the [Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)] to capture the fullest scope of treatment," she said. Those moments remind her why she calls obesity medicine "positive medicine." Creating a Place to Belong When asked what accomplishments make her most proud, she doesn't mention awards or certifications; she talks about her clinic. Instead of simply receiving treatment, her patients find encouragement, education, and people who understand their experiences. By combining her own lived experience with evidence-based medicine and a comprehensive team approach, she has created a community where patients feel understood, supported, and empowered to reclaim their health.
OMA Member Story: Nisha Kuruvadi, DO, DABLM, DABOM
For Nisha Kuruvadi, DO, DABLM, DABOM, moving to San Diego, California meant more than just returning to her hometown; it meant having the opportunity to provide care for the community that raised her.
See the Real Value Behind Your OMA Membership
Voting Members
Physician members must be legally practicing under and holding a qualified allopathic degree (MD) or osteopathic degree (DO) and practicing in the United States. Physician members must have an active and current state medical license.
Nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistant (PA) members must have completed an accredited NP or PA program and/or maintain certification with an approved national certifying body. NP and PA members must have an active and current state license.
Associate members include any national or international healthcare professional who is not a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician who holds an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in a field supportive of obesity medicine.
Physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and associate voting members are eligible to vote and hold elected office.
Resident/Fellow members are currently enrolled in a residency or fellowship program. Candidates must provide verification of being enrolled in such a program prior to membership activation (e.g., dated program ID card, dated letter from a program director, or dated screenshot showing the applicant on a program website). Resident/Fellow members are eligible to vote but not hold elected office.
Non-voting Members
International Physician - Available to any physician who holds a medical degree from a country other than the United States that is equivalent to an MD or DO degree. International physician members must also have an active and current state medical license in their country of practice.
NP/PA - This membership type is available to any nurse practitioner or physician assistant who has completed an accredited NP or PA program and/or maintains certification with an approved national certifying body. Nurse practitioner and physician assistant members must also have an active and current state license.
Associate - This membership type is available to any national or international health care professional who is not a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant and who holds an associate's, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in a field supportive of obesity medicine.
Clinician in Training - This membership type is available to any non-physician currently enrolled in a medical school, internship, nursing school, or other medical professional training program. Clinicians in training must provide verification of being enrolled in such a program prior to membership activation (i.e., dated program ID card, dated letter from a program director, or dated screenshot showing the applicant on a program website).
Retired Clinician - Contact OMA or call 303.770.2526 to apply. This membership type is available to any member who has been an active member of OMA for at least 5 consecutive years and is completely retired from active practice.
Non-voting international physician, NP/PA, Associate, Clinician in Training and retired clinician members are not eligible to vote or hold elected office.
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