Why aren't more doctors and medical professionals treating obesity? After all, it is an acknowledged chronic disease by the American Medical Association and the root cause of 59 other chronic diseases, including Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and some forms of cancer. And with 40 percent of adults in the US alone suffering from obesity, it is actually a medical provider's responsibility to address this health condition.

The Center for Medical Weight Loss (CMWL) has been the champion for the non-surgical medical treatment of obesity for over a decade. As a pioneer in the field, the program has helped hundreds of practices across the country achieve both improved patient outcomes as well as a healthier bottom line.

With this online course, CMWL is opening up access to the basic principles of its proven model to those who want to join the battle against obesity. Our goal is to help more in the medical community understand the skills, tools, and resources necessary to effectively treat patients in need of evidence-based weight loss services.