The Weight Management DPG establishes network relationships with other organizations for special projects, resource sharing and to participate in coalitions with shared goals and objectives. Networks can be for short- term projects or meetings or for ongoing collaboration. Over the years, the WM DPG has had network relationship with The Obesity Society (TOS) and The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
The Obesity Society
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a formal alliance with The Obesity Society (TOS). Having similar missions, WM DPG and TOS share information useful to both organizations. We attend and exhibit at ObesityWeek®.
Who is TOS?
TOS is the leading scientific society dedicated to the study of obesity. Since 1982, TOS has been committed to encouraging research on the causes and treatment of obesity, and to keeping the medical community and public informed of new advances. Learn more about The Obesity Society (TOS).
Joining TOS
The Obesity Society membership is open to all healthcare professionals working in the field of obesity. A dietitian may join TOS in their “Regular” member category. There is also a “Student” member category.
The American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
WM DPG has a formal network with The American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). With similar missions, WM DPG and ASMBS share information useful to both organizations. WM DPG also exhibited during the 2024 annual ASMBS meeting.
Who is ASMBS?
Founded in 1983, ASMBS plays an active role in promoting obesity surgery. Their committees are tasked with pursuing improvement in the insurance milieu, development and dissemination of information about surgical and patient care equipment, evolution of care standards, and involvement in malpractice litigation related to bariatric surgery. Learn more about The American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
Joining ASMBS
A dietitian may join ASMBS as an associate member. ASMBS members receive reduced registration at the ASMBS Annual Meeting and Ancillary courses. Learn more about ASMBS.
Obesity Action Coalition
WM DPG has a formal network agreement with the Obesity Action Coalition. Learn more about OAC here.
Joining OAC
Become a community member here.
We also collaborate with OCAN. You can learn more about OCAN here.