ABOM Foundation CMO Presents at NIH Obesity Research Task Force Symposium on Obesity Medical Education

ABOM Foundation CMO Presents at NIH Obesity Research Task Force Symposium on Obesity Medical Education

On March 4, 2026, ABOM Foundation Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kimberly Gudzune presented during the NIH Obesity Research Task Force Virtual Symposium on the “Present and Future of Obesity Medical Education in the United States.” Her presentation focused on Graduate Medical Education in Obesity and Certification in Obesity Medicine. The symposium was co-chaired by prior ABOM Chair, Dr. Robert Kushner, and other speakers represented the patient voice as well as other healthcare professionals including advanced practice providers, registered dietitian nutritionists, and exercise professionals. Attendees included healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines.

ABOM Foundation CMO Presents at AHA Scientific Sessions

ABOM Foundation CMO Presents at AHA Scientific Sessions On November 9, 2025, ABOM Foundation Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kimberly Gudzune presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions during the symposium, "Obesity: Refining Definitions and...

ABOM Foundation CMO Presents at Models of Obesity Care Symposium

ABOM Foundation CMO Presents at Models of Obesity Care Symposium On November 3, 2025, ABOM Foundation Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kimberly Gudzune presented at the Models of Obesity Care Symposium, which was a day-long event organized by the Obesity Association, The...

ABOM Foundation CMO Presents at APA Psychopharmacology Unplugged

ABOM Foundation CMO Presents at APA Psychopharmacology Unplugged On October 4, 2025, ABOM Foundation Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kimberly Gudzune presented at the Psychopharmacology Unplugged, which was a virtual event organized by the American Psychiatric Association...

New Publications on Obesity Medicine Fellowship Training

New Publications on Obesity Medicine Fellowship Training The Obesity Medicine Fellowship Council (OMFC) was established in 2018 with the goal to expand specialty training opportunities and increase the fellowship-trained obesity medicine physician workforce. There are...

Update Published on ABOM

An Update on the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM): 2017-2024 In Obesity, Dr. Brianna Johnson-Rabbett from the University of Nebraska led a research team that described the characteristics of ABOM physician diplomates over the last 8 years -- updating a...

ABOM Foundation Releases Annual Impact Report: 2024-25

ABOM Foundation Releases Annual Impact Report: 2024-25 In July 2025, the ABOM Foundation released its Annual Impact Report that highlights the accomplishments of the organization over the last 12 months -- key projects featured include research publications as well as...