Obesity Treatment Foundation
Transforming Obesity Care. Empowering Future Leaders.
The Obesity Treatment Foundation (OTF) advances the field of obesity medicine by championing research, education, and equitable, evidence-based care for all patients.
Our Mission
The Obesity Treatment Foundation (OTF) is dedicated to advancing the field of obesity medicine and supporting the initiatives of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) by emphasizing the importance of recognizing obesity as a chronic disease and ensuring patients have access to equitable, evidence-based, multidisciplinary care.
Through collaboration, community engagement, and strategic investment in future clinical leaders, we aim to reduce stigma, improve patient outcomes, and transform the landscape of obesity treatment worldwide.
What We Support
Research Advancement
OTF provides fiscal support for poster and abstract submissions to OMA's Annual Conferences, helping clinicians and researchers share new insights that shape the future of obesity treatment.
Publication Support
We reduce financial barriers for authors submitting to Obesity Pillars®, expanding access to publication and amplifying evidence-based obesity medicine scholarship.
Scholarships & Grants for Clinicians-in-Training
OTF empowers the next generation of obesity medicine leaders by funding attendance at OMA educational programs and providing access to OMA Academy's online learning system.
Quality Improvement through Practice-based Research
Through the Lilly + Q-Synthesis Quality Improvement Project, OTF supports practice-based research that improves care delivery models and strengthens obesity medicine practices nationwide.
Progressing the Narrative Around Obesity
Obesity is a chronic, complex disease - yet stigma, misconceptions, and limited access to specialized care remain major barriers for millions.
OTF is committed to:
- Expanding access to high-quality obesity care
- Enhancing clinical competency through research and education
- Reducing stigma through awareness and community engagement
- Support innovations that improve patient outcomes
Featured Initiative
Obesity Care Quality Improvement Initiative
Scaling Successful Obesity Healthcare Improvement Interventions is a collaboration between the Obesity Treatment Foundation (OTF), the philanthropic arm of the OMA, and Eli Lilly. The OMA is working in partnership with Q Synthesis LLC (a healthcare quality improvement company) to develop and implement key components of this initiative.
This program includes two main components:
- A virtual learning collaborative called “Implementation into Practice Collaborative (IPC)” that will occur from February to May 2026.
- An opportunity to apply for a QI grant (up to $150,000 per project) and each QI project will run from July 2026 to July 2027.
Members of the OMA are invited to sign up to participate in a new multi-phase Quality Improvement (QI) initiative designed to strengthen obesity care delivery across diverse outpatient clinical settings! Program details are available in the members' Connect@OMA platform.
Together, We Advance Obesity Medicine
Your contribution strengthens research, education, and access to care - changing live across the globe. The OTF will begin accepting donations in early 2026. Fill out the form below to be notified of all Obesity Treatment Foundation news, including options to donate.