Advance Your Professional Recognition in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Whether you’re a surgeon, nurse, advanced practice provider, or dietitian, ASMBS offers a comprehensive suite of certifications and certificate programs to validate your expertise and support your professional growth. From board-recognized designations and specialty credentials to structured assessment-based certificates and fellowship recognition, these offerings are designed to elevate your practice and enhance patient care across the metabolic and bariatric surgery spectrum.
Certifications
Focused Practice Designation (FPD)
Target Audience: Surgeons
The American Board of Surgery (ABS) is offering a Focused Practice Designation (FPD) for surgeons in the United States who are engaged in the field of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS). The new FPD is available to surgeons practicing MBS who can demonstrate their clinical expertise and ongoing commitment to continuing education, accreditation, and obtaining comprehensive knowledge in the field. ABS has worked in conjunction with the ASMBS to define the standards of practice, participation, and knowledge that are required to be identified as a surgeon who focuses their practice on MBS. The MBS FPD can be achieved through a combination of fellowship training and/or clinical practice that is dedicated to treatment of the obese patient population. Learn more!
Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN)
Target Audience: Professional Nurses
The Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) credential signifies a nurse’s expertise in delivering high-quality care to metabolic and bariatric surgery patients. Awarded by the CBN Accreditation Council, this certification demonstrates advanced skills and specialized knowledge in bariatric nursing. The credential is valid for four years, with the option to recertify to maintain it. The CBN Program is dedicated to advancing the field of bariatric nursing and ensuring high standards in patient care. Learn more!
Certificates of Training
ASMBS offers Assessment-Based Certificate Programs (ABC) designed to build expertise and recognition in specialized areas of practice. These programs provide structured instruction and training, with the goal of helping participants acquire specific knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Unlike certificates of attendance or participation, these programs include an assessment directly linked to the learning experience to evaluate mastery of the intended outcomes. Participants who successfully demonstrate competency receive a certificate recognizing their achievement. These structured training programs consist of multiple components:
- Web-Based Learning Modules – Asynchronous online content available through the ASMBS Learning Management System (LMS).
- Live Sessions – In-person educational sessions held at the ASMBS Annual or Weekend Meetings.
- Examination – The course concludes with an exam.
- Certificate of Training
Current ABC Offerings at ASMBS:
- Surgeons: BESAFE Bariatric Endoscopy- Skill Acquisition Focused Evaluation
- Advanced Practice Providers: Obesity Medicine Pharmacology for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patient.
- Advanced Practice Providers: Surgery Fundamentals for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patient
- Registered Dietitians: Advanced Metabolic and Bariatric Nutrition
Certificates of Completion
ASMBS Bariatric Fellowship Certificate
Target Audience: Surgeons
Application Window: August 1 – October 1
The ASMBS Fellowship Certificate recognizes surgeons who have completed training and met educational requirements for safe and effective bariatric surgery, as per ASMBS curriculum. The program aims to highlight the competence of surgeons starting their careers. Endorsed by the ASMBS Board of Directors. Learn more!
ASMBS Surgical Technique and Advanced Robotics Training (START) Program
Target Audience: Surgeons
Application Window: Annually, in the Fall
The ASMBS START Program is a non-CME program includes virtual didactic sessions, local mentoring by an experienced bariatric robotics surgeon, and hands-on training at a robotics facility. It is designed for bariatric fellows in Fellowship Council-approved programs. Fellows will participate in a one-day on-site program and a special didactic session at the ASMBS Annual Meeting, with a stipend for attendees. Virtual sessions are available live and on the ASMBS YouTube Channel. Learn more!
Certificates of Knowledge
ASMBS International Accreditation Certificate
Target Audience: Surgeons
The ASMBS International Accreditation Certificate Exam (AICE) offers surgeons a prestigious qualification in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, enhancing their professional practice and demonstrating their commitment to excellence in the field. Exams are offered at the ASMBS Annual Meeting, and periodically throughout the year. Learn more!
Certificates of Participation
ASMBS Leadership Academy
Target Audience: Bariatric and Advanced GI MIS Fellows
The ASMBS Leadership Academy is a unique career development seminar and workshop for bariatric/advanced GI MIS fellows. Invited attendees will be able to learn from esteemed faculty, ASMBS Board of Directors members, their peers, and industry experts. The program will provide young surgeons with the tools they’ll need to successfully navigate life after fellowship and prepare them to become leaders in their practices, communities, and the field. Learn more!
ASMBS IH Support Group Facilitator Training Program
Target Audience: Integrated Health
This training program is provided to increase support group facilitator knowledge and shares practical strategies on basic knowledge, foundational skills, and advanced topics for facilitating effective support groups. Our goal is to provide you with many ideas to keep your support groups thriving. Learn more!
Designations
Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
Target Audience: Surgeons
The ASMBS Fellowship Designation (FASMBS, IFASMBS, SFASMBS) is a professional honor awarded by the ASMBS to recognize members who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery. This designation signifies that a member meets rigorous standards of practice, ethics, and ongoing participation in accredited surgical centers and quality improvement programs such as MBSAQIP. It reflects a surgeon’s dedication to advancing the field through high-quality patient care, data-driven outcomes, and continued professional development. Learn more!
Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery – Integrated Health
Target Audience: Integrated Health
The FASMBS-IH Designation is a special honor awarded by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery to members of the Integrated Health Section (IHS) who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the field and to the Society. This designation recognizes excellence, leadership, and active engagement in the advancement of metabolic and bariatric care. It is both a mark of distinction and a commitment to ongoing involvement in ASMBS initiatives. Learn more!
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