A Novel Longitudinal Training Experience in Obesity Medicine for Internal Medicine Residents.

ABSTRACT: Background Treatment of obesity is a public health priority. However, little training in obesity medicine is currently integrated into residency programs. We integrated a 12-month obesity medicine training experience within a New York internal medicine residency program. Objective We describe the structure, feasibility and acceptability, resident assessments, and patient weight loss outcomes of an optional longitudinal obesity medicine training experience for internal medicine residents. Methods Between July 2016 and June 2021, 26 second-year residents participated in the 12-month program, which comprised 10 educational/clinical sessions overseen by obesity medicine attendings. Residents completed baseline and post-program 5-point surveys of knowledge, competence, and

SUBMITTER: Neuman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11641881 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature