Obesity Medicine Resources
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Evidence-based obesity medicine research
Obesity Pillars® Journal
Our medical journal is dedicated to publishing evidence-based research for health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars® serves as a resource to assist clinicians to deliver patient-centered obesity medicine care in alignment with the OMA’s four pillars of obesity treatment: Nutrition Therapy, Physical Activity, Behavioral Modification, and Medical Interventions.
Obesity Algorithm
The Obesity Algorithm® is a comprehensive clinical tool designed to guide healthcare professionals in the assessment and management of obesity. This algorithm provides a structured framework for evaluating patients with obesity, offering a step-by-step approach to diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care. The Obesity Algorithm is regularly updated to reflect the latest research and clinical guidelines.
Pediatric Obesity Algorithm
The Pediatric Obesity Algorithm® offers healthcare providers a structured approach for managing overweight and obesity in children and adolescents. This evidence-based tool draws from scientific research, medical knowledge, and the practical insights of pediatric clinicians who regularly address weight-related issues in young patients.
OMA Academy
Customize your obesity medicine education and access the entire on-demand library of CME, ABOM Exam study materials, handouts, and other practical resources in the Obesity Medicine Academy.
Pediatric Resources
OMA's pediatric resources encompass a wealth of educational materials, clinical guidelines, and research-based insights to aid healthcare professionals in effectively managing and preventing obesity in children and adolescents. OMA's commitment to combating pediatric obesity is reflected in its extensive pediatric-focused resources, empowering healthcare professionals to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of young patients.
OMA Blog
Pediatric Research Update | Power of All, Power of Many and Power of One: Obesity and Advocacy
Highlighting Advocacy: Providing care to patients with obesity can be complex. The Obesity and Advocacy joint statement from the Obesity Medicine Association and the Obesity Action Coalition 2024 provides a clinical focus, an action-based framework, and a guide for health care providers.
Understanding The Dietary Inflammatory Index and Its Uses
Understand the link between inflammation, obesity, and how the Dietary Inflammatory Index can help mitigate health risks associated with chronic inflammation.
Transforming Obesity Care Using OMA’s Four Pillars | Insights from Project ECHO Program
The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) is the oldest and largest organization of clinicians in the obesity treatment space. In 2024, it partnered with Project ECHO to create the program entitled, Treating the Disease of Obesity. Ethos of this program includes (1) obesity is a chronic and relapsing disease and (2) the use of person-first language (eg. “the patient with obesity” instead of “the obese patient”). The first session was in February 2024 by Dr. Angela Fitch, the Past President of OMA. She presented the four core pillars of clinical obesity treatment. Content from this presentation is described in this blog article.
Official podcast of the OMA
Obesity: A Disease
Podcast episodes provide valuable insights into treating the disease of obesity and better equip clinicians to understand and engage in treating this disease.
Obesity Medicine Job Board
A comprehensive and dynamic platform for individuals seeking employment opportunities in various fields. It is a valuable resource for job seekers by providing diverse job listings from reputable organizations spanning industries such as technology, healthcare, psychology, and more. Users can browse through a variety of job postings, including full-time, part-time, remote, and internships, catering to a broad spectrum of career needs. The OMA job board also offers a job submission feature where users can submit their own job listings.