Advance your knowledge, skills, and career through ASMBS professional development opportunities designed for the multidisciplinary metabolic and bariatric surgery community.
From national meetings and continuing education to certification, specialized programs, mentorship, leadership development, and research opportunities, ASMBS provides resources to support your professional growth throughout your career.
Meetings & Events
Connect with the metabolic and bariatric surgery community, learn from leading experts, and stay current with the latest research, clinical practices, and innovations through ASMBS meetings and events.
ASMBS Annual Meeting
The ASMBS Annual Meeting brings together professionals from across the multidisciplinary metabolic and bariatric surgery community for education, scientific exchange, professional networking, and the latest developments in the field. Explore the ASMBS Annual Meeting
ASMBS Weekend Meeting
The ASMBS Weekend Meeting provides focused opportunities for education, collaboration, and connection with colleagues across the metabolic and bariatric surgery community. Explore the ASMBS Weekend Meeting
Upcoming ASMBS Meetings & Events
Plan ahead for upcoming ASMBS Annual Meetings, Weekend Meetings, and other opportunities to learn and connect. View Future ASMBS Meetings
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Online Education
Continue learning throughout the year with ASMBS online education, webinars, recorded meeting content, journal CME, and other continuing education opportunities.
Learn Anytime with ASMBS
The ASMBS Learning Management System is your destination for metabolic and bariatric surgery education and training. Access courses and educational resources designed to expand your knowledge, support professional growth, and keep you current with developments across the specialty. Explore ASMBS Online Education
Annual Meeting OnDemand
Missed the ASMBS 2026 Annual Meeting – or want to revisit a session? Access recorded Annual Meeting education exclusively through ASMBS OnDemand and continue learning on your schedule. Explore Annual Meeting OnDemand
SOARD CME
ASMBS members can earn free CME through SOARD Journal CME. Two CME articles are added each month, with each offering 1 Accredited CME and Self-Assessment (SA) credit. Read the article, complete the evaluation and optional self-assessment, and claim your credit all in one location.
Interested in Publishing in SOARD? Click here for instructions.
Webinars & Lecture Series
ASMBS offers a variety of webinars, lectures, and virtual educational programs throughout the year covering timely topics across metabolic and bariatric surgery. ASMBS Webinars, The FELLOW Project, and Bariatric Happy Hour are recurring educational series, with additional webinars and programs offered throughout the year. The Advanced Practice Provider Lecture Series provides focused education for APPs and other members of the multidisciplinary care team. Explore ASMBS Webinars & Lecture Series
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Certification, Certificates & Credentials
Demonstrate your knowledge, achievement, and professional development through ASMBS certification, certificates, designations, and other credentialing opportunities.
Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN)
The Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) credential recognizes registered nurses who have met established eligibility requirements and demonstrated the knowledge required for specialty practice in metabolic and bariatric nursing. Explore CBN Certification
Assessment-Based Certificates
Advance your expertise in specialized areas of metabolic and bariatric care. ASMBS Assessment-Based Certificate (ABC) programs combine structured education and training with an assessment of learning, allowing participants to demonstrate achievement beyond attendance or participation alone. Current programs offer focused professional development for surgeons, advanced practice providers, and registered dietitian nutritionists in specialized areas of metabolic and bariatric care. Explore Assessment-Based Certificates
- BESAFE Bariatric Endoscopy- Skill Acquisition Focused Evaluation – Surgeons
- Obesity Medicine Pharmacology for the MBS Patient- APPs
- Surgery Fundamentals for the MBS Patient – APPs
- Advanced Metabolic and Bariatric Nutrition – RDNs
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Professional Development Programs
Build specialized knowledge, leadership capabilities, and professional experience through ASMBS programs designed to support continued growth at different career stages and across areas of practice.
Whether you are developing leadership skills, gaining specialized training, participating in mentorship, or advancing along a structured professional pathway, ASMBS offers opportunities to take the next step in your professional development.
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Research & Career Development
Advance your career, contribute to the evidence base for metabolic and bariatric care, and explore opportunities within the specialty through ASMBS research and career resources.
Research Opportunities
ASMBS supports research that advances metabolic and bariatric surgery and improves patient care through research funding and related opportunities. Explore ASMBS Research Grants
Career Opportunities
Explore employment opportunities across the metabolic and bariatric surgery community through the ASMBS Career Center and Job Board. Visit the ASMBS Career Center and Job Board
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