American Society For Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

Recognize excellence in metabolic and bariatric care by nominating a deserving colleague for one of these prestigious Integrated Health awards to be presented at the ASMBS Annual Meeting in Washington, DC: - The Distinguished Behavioral Health Provider Award honors an ASMBS Integrated Health behavioral health provider who exemplifies leadership and champions the core values of behavioral health, including clinical excellence, advocacy, research, and education. - The Distinguished Advanced Practice Provider Award recognizes an advanced practice provider who has significantly contributed to advancing the role of healthcare providers within metabolic and bariatric surgery. - The Distinguished CBN Award honors a Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) for their dedication to patients, families, communities, and the profession. - The Circle of Excellence Award acknowledges a provider who demonstrates compassion, dedication, and commitment to the care of metabolic and bariatric surgery patients, exemplifying the core values of the Integrated Health Section. Help us celebrate the dedication and achievements of your colleagues by nominating a colleague today! The nomination window will be open starting today and running until April 9th. Review the award criteria by visiting https://ow.ly/BRjn50Vk7ZH

Join us Thursday, March 27th, for our next Bariatric Happy Hour! Hear from Joseph Sujka, MD FACS, and Matthew Nier, DO, as they discuss Dr. Sujka's paper titled "A cost comparison of GLP-1 receptor agonists and bariatric surgery: what is the break-even point?". Register today! https://ow.ly/vuBH50VeMcA

Taking the Focused Practice Designation Exam for metabolic and bariatric surgery? Let us help you prepare! Sign into the Learning and Knowledge Hub and gather the tools you need to successfully traverse the exam and showcase yourself as a leader in the field! https://ow.ly/BkT450VeQea

Advance Your Bariatric Endoscopy Skills with BE-SAFE! The ASMBS/SAGES BE-SAFE! program is designed to verify the skills of experienced bariatric endoscopists. Complete the video curriculum, pass the written exam, and register for the hands-on skills verification exam on June 16, 2025 at the ASMBS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Limited spots available—register now! https://besafe.asmbs.org/

ONE more day left to submit your nominations for TREO's LEAD Awards, set to be presented at the Starlight, Star Night Gala- a not-to-be-missed extravaganza at the ASMBS Annual Meeting in Washington, DC this June! https://ow.ly/Yx2350Vi2JK

Mark your calendars for the next FELLOW Project webinar featuring S. Julie-Ann Lloyd, MD PhD FACS DABOM, and Rana Pullatt, MD FACS as they cover the history of DS and SADI, outcomes and complications that can occur, and the evolution of techniques used for the procedures. Fellows- register today and learn from the experts! https://lnkd.in/gRgcPhNp

The ASMBS Corporate Council is excited to launch a quarterly webinar series to connect industry leaders with ASMBS members, offering expert insights on trends, innovations, and collaboration opportunities! The inaugural session on Thursday, March 27th, from 12–1 PM EST, will explore how clinicians transition into industry roles or collaborate with companies to drive surgical innovation. Featuring Corporate Council members, the discussion will cover consulting, product development, leadership pathways, and real-world insights from those who have successfully made the leap from clinic to industry. Register to attend now! https://ow.ly/lbVl50VcQza

What a great Obesity Care Week!

The updated 2025 Integrated Health Section Member Survey closes on March 24th, and we need YOUR feedback to help ASMBS provide the best resources and support for you! If you work in the IH space and haven’t taken the survey yet, now’s the time to make your voice heard. Every response makes a difference; don’t miss your chance to make an impact—take the survey today and share it with your colleagues and networks. https://ow.ly/mSRn50VgPXE

We're excited to share key updates to the Fellowship Certificate Core Curriculum in order to ensure the most comprehensive and up-to-date education in metabolic and bariatric surgery. Starting with the 2025-2026 fellowship year, fellows will be required to use The FELLOW Project to fulfill didactic requirements, with live lectures on the first Friday of every month at 7:00 AM ET and recordings available in the ASMBS Learning Management System starting August 2025. Candidate membership is now required—but it’s free! For 2026-2027 fellows, surgical procedure requirements have been revised, and fellows must now be in a Fellowship Council-accredited bariatric program to qualify. If you're a Fellowship Program Director, current or prospective fellow, or administrative coordinator, be sure to review these updates and ensure your program is aligned. Download the updated Core Curriculum now on the ASMBS Fellowship Certificate webpage. Questions? Email [email protected].