Becker's Healthcare October 2, 2024
More physicians are seeking out specialty training as treatment options for obesity expand.
Here are six things to know about the current state of obesity training:
1. The approval of GLP-1 drugs has opened effective treatment for a disease that affects 40% of adults. Previously, treatment was primarily linked to lifestyle changes, such as moving more, eating less and using willpower, Medscape reported Oct. 1.
2. Traditional medical training devotes little to no time to obesity and metabolism. This education gap has led many to seek out specialty training from associations.
3. In 2023, nearly 1,900 physicians applied to be certified in obesity medicine through the American Board of Obesity Medicine’s certification program, an 88.7% increase over candidates in 2020....
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