Harvard Obesity Medicine Board Review 2021

Overview

The Harvard Obesity Medicine Board Review 2021 is a comprehensive educational course covering essential concepts necessary for the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) certification exam. This course addresses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of obesity, including pediatric management, genetic factors, nutrition, pharmacotherapy, behavioral therapy, and surgical interventions.

On-demand endocrinology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This board review course provides a structured, in-depth exploration of obesity medicine topics delivered by recent ABOM diplomates. The agenda comprises four sessions featuring lectures and panel discussions.

• Welcome and Introduction — Lee M. Kaplan, MD, PhD
• Pathophysiology 1: Pathophysiology of Obesity — Nadia N. Ahmad, MD, MPH
• Nutrition Assessment and Therapy — W. Scott Butsch, MD, MS
• Genetic and Syndromic Obesity — Sonali Malhotra, MD
• Panel Discussion / Q&A — Drs. Ahmad, Butsch, and Malhotra
• Break
• Pathophysiology 2: Neural Control of Energy Balance — Nadia N. Ahmad, MD, MPH
• Pediatrics 1: Patient Assessment — Gitanjali Srivastava, MD
• Pediatrics 2: Patient Management — Gitanjali Srivastava, MD
• Panel Discussion / Q&A — Drs. Ahmad and Srivastava
• Break
• Pathophysiology 3: Environmental Modulators of Energy Balance — Nadia N. Ahmad, MD, MPH
• Bariatric Surgery — W. Scott Butsch, MD, MS
• Pharmacotherapy — Ania M. Jastreboff, MD, PhD
• Panel Discussion / Q&A — Drs. Ahmad, Butsch, and Jastreboff
• Break
• Behavioral Assessment and Therapy — Mark J. Gorman, PhD
• Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Exercise — Sriram Machineni, MD
• Obesity Comorbidities — Paul M. Copeland, MD, MPhil
• Panel Discussion / Q&A — Drs. Gorman, Machineni, and Copeland
• Lightning Round — Sriram Machineni, MD

Speakers

• Lee M. Kaplan, MD, PhD
• Nadia N. Ahmad, MD, MPH
• W. Scott Butsch, MD, MS
• Sonali Malhotra, MD
• Gitanjali Srivastava, MD
• Ania M. Jastreboff, MD, PhD
• Mark J. Gorman, PhD
• Sriram Machineni, MD
• Paul M. Copeland, MD, MPhil

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians, fellows, and healthcare professionals specializing in endocrinology, metabolism, and obesity medicine who are preparing for the ABOM certification exam or seeking to update their clinical knowledge in obesity diagnosis and management.

Why This Topic Matters

The Harvard Obesity Medicine Board Review 2021 offers structured learning crucial for strengthening expertise in obesity medicine and its clinical application. Given obesity’s complex pathophysiology and broad comorbidities, this review supports practitioners in endocrinology and metabolism to enhance their assessment and therapeutic skills.

Available through MedHub Central, this course provides relevant and targeted education to reinforce knowledge necessary for effective patient management in obesity medicine, addressing both adult and pediatric populations.