Our Commitment
ASMBS is dedicated to continuous improvement and upholding the highest standards of transparency. We believe that through openness and accountability, we can build stronger relationships with our members and the communities we serve and advance the progression of metabolic and bariatric surgical techniques and other medical interventions for obesity.
To realize our commitment to transparency, the Board of Directors communicates its actions, decisions, news, programs and initiatives to its members through a variety of channels and seeks stakeholders’ input and feedback on programs and processes.
Governance Documents: Organization Bylaws and Policies are available on our website. Documents are regularly reviewed and updated as needed by the ASMBS Leadership.
Annual Reports: Our comprehensive annual reports include detailed program updates, and strategic goals. These reports are available on our website and are distributed to our members and stakeholders.
Public Statements: We issue statements and press releases on significant developments, policy changes, and other important matters affecting our organization and the field of surgical treatments for obesity.
Feedback Channels: We provide multiple ways for stakeholders to provide feedback and ask questions, including regularly distributed surveys, email communication, and direct engagement at events and meetings.
Advertising & Sponsorship Disclosure: ASMBS is committed to maintaining transparency in all advertising and sponsorship activities. We collaborate with industry partners to support our mission and enhance the resources available to our members while ensuring that these partnerships align with our mission and vision. We disclose our sponsorship relationships and advertising partners to provide clarity on potential conflicts of interest.
Accredited by the ACCME, we uphold the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All sponsorships and advertisements are reviewed to ensure they are consistent with our values and do not influence our educational content or organizational policies. Our sponsorship agreements are designed to support our educational and research goals, and we are dedicated to managing these relationships in a way that upholds our commitment to transparency and maintains the integrity of our programs and services.
Annual Partnerships
Annual partnerships offer a consistent and strategic alignment between our association and industry partners. This alignment enables sponsors to target their support where it is most needed and where it can have the greatest impact, reinforcing their commitment to our shared vision and support ASMBS in achieving our strategic goals and initiatives. This includes enhancing member services including educational resources, providing advanced training opportunities, supporting cutting-edge research, and improving networking and collaboration platforms.
Annual Partnerships help enhance our collective impact on improving patient outcomes and advancing the metabolic and bariatric surgery and other medical interventions for obesity.