Along with the ASMBS Annual Meeting, ASMBS offers several different opportunities for continuing education throughout the year.
Claim SOARD Journal CME
You can now claim CME credits for reading the latest journals through the ASMBS Knowledge and Learning Hub. To access this opportunity, along with other educational activities, visit the following link: https://learn.asmbs.org/
Transferring Credits to the American Board of Surgery (ABS)
To ensure a smooth transfer of your CME credits to the American Board of Surgery (ABS), please update your ABS Learner ID and date of birth (DOB) in your LMS profile. You can do this by following these steps:
- Log in to the LMS using your ASMBS credentials: https://asmbs.org/dashboard
- Click on the LMS Login button at the top of the screen
- Update your Learner ID and DOB in the profile section of the LMS
- Save your changes
To transfer Accredited CME and Self Assessment credits to the ABS for a past activity (2019-2024), please complete the ABS Transfer Request Form
If you have any inquiries about credits, certificates, or transfers, please reach out to us via email at education@asmbs.org.
ASMBS is proudly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
For more information, visit our CME Policies page.
Online Education
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Lecture Series
1-1.5 CME/CEU each – Limited time to apply. Click each to submit a claim for credits. $35 charge for non-members.
View all APP Lecture Series for CME Opportunities.
SOARD CME
The ASMBS offers SOARD Journal CME – a free CME service available to ASMBS members.
Two CME articles are added each month and articles will be available online for three years. Each article offers 1 Accredited CME and Self-Assessment (SA) credit. Read the article, complete the evaluation and optional SA test, and claim your credits all in one location.
Annual Meeting OnDemand
Missed the ASMBS 2024 Annual Meeting?
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Annual Meeting has been recorded and is now available exclusively through ASMBS OnDemand.
ASMBS 2024 Annual Meeting
When: June 9-13, 2024
Where: San Diego, California
ASMBS 2025 Annual Meeting
When: June 15-19, 2025
Where: National Harbor, Maryland
ASMBS 2026 Annual Meeting
When: May 3-7, 2026
Where: San Antonio, Texas