Comprehensive Guide for Mastering the ABOM Exam in 2026
The ABOM examination is a great way to gain knowledge and confidence in treating those with obesity, but often, it can be overwhelming to know where t…
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Now Available: The 2026 Obesity Medicine Review Package
With the 2025 ABOM testing season wrapped up, many prospective candidates are gearing up for the 2026 ABOM exam and looking for the best study resourc…
I took the Exam…. NOW WHAT?? Carolynn Francavilla, MD, FOMA, ABOM
One of the challenges I see for physicians who take the ABOM exam is what to do next. And I get it! Very few of us had the opportunity to actually see…
Trick or Treat: Last Minute Study Test Tips (Updated 2025)
The ABOM testing window is quickly approaching! You may feel overwhelmed with so much information to cover and so little time left. Studying for this …
Knowledge Check: Phentermine, Food Insecurity, SIBO, and Women
Knowledge checks will be available every fifth blog and consist of a checklist of objectives and questions based on the prior blog posts. In addition,…
Just the Facts: A Gamified, Flashcard App to Enhance Retention
This past year, I have granted rights to New Millennium Curricula to develop an app-based platform that delivers quick, high-yield facts in a gamified…
Life Stages of Women and Obesity
Women have sex specific hormonal differences that are important to note in obesity medicine. When compared to men, women have a higher prevalence of o…
Gut Check: Differentiating SIBO from Other Post-MBS Complications
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) refers to an excessive proliferation of bacteria in the proximal small intestine. Importantly, symptoms a…
An Overview of Food Insecurity within Obesity Medicine
Food insecurity represents a major stressor and health-complicating factor for many within the United States. Recent research from the USDA shows that…
Phentermine: A Sympathomimetic Amine with a Long History
Approved in 1959 for short-term use in obesity, phentermine remains one of the oldest and most widely prescribed weight management medications in the …
Knowledge Check: ASN Guide, Functional Food, Preop, and Bullying
Knowledge checks will be available every fifth blog and consist of a checklist of objectives and questions based on the prior blog posts. In addition,…
Beyond the Scale: Mental Health Effects of Pediatric Bullying
We’ve already covered several important pediatric topics, including genetics, adverse childhood events, antibiotic effects on obesity rates, growth …
Preop Eval (Part 2): Cardiac, Labs, and Preoperative Testing
In the prior blog, we discussed the candidacy criteria and contraindications for patients pursuing metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). In this seco…
Preop Eval (Part 1): Candidacy and Ineligibility
At larger institutions and accredited metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) programs, preoperative evaluations are often built into a comprehensive pr…
From Fiber to Fermentation: Functional Foods
Functional foods are defined as foods that offer health benefits beyond their basic nutritional value. A classic example is oatmeal, which is rich in …
