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Medical Weight Loss Training for Physicians (MD/DO)

Master medical weight management with comprehensive training in GLP-1 medications including Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. Learn evidence-based obesity treatment protocols, patient assessment, and prescription management from expert faculty.

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1 Day
Course Duration
5.0
CME Credits
$1,299
Starting Price
ACCME
Accredited
Medical Weight Loss Training

Why Physicians Choose AAOPM for Weight Loss Training

Our Medical Weight Loss Training Course is specifically designed for physicians who want to add comprehensive weight management services to their practice using the latest GLP-1 medications and evidence-based protocols.

  • Full Prescriptive Authority: As a physician, you can independently prescribe all weight loss medications including Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and other GLP-1 agonists.
  • CME Credits Included: Earn 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits toward your continuing education requirements.
  • GLP-1 Medication Protocols: Learn comprehensive protocols for Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and emerging weight loss medications.
  • $50B Market Opportunity: The weight loss industry exceeds $50 billion annually with 70% of patients preferring physician-supervised programs.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Cover patient assessment, lab interpretation, medication management, MIC injections, and business integration.
Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn in Medical Weight Loss Training

A comprehensive curriculum covering everything physicians need to successfully offer medical weight loss services.

GLP-1 Medications & Protocols

Master prescribing protocols for Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), and other GLP-1 receptor agonists. Learn dosing, titration schedules, contraindications, and side effect management.

Patient Assessment

Learn comprehensive patient evaluation including metabolic assessment, lab interpretation, hormonal factors, and identifying candidates for medical weight loss versus bariatric surgery referral.

70% Prefer Physician Care

Injection Therapies

Master MIC lipotropic injections, B-12 supplementation, and adjunctive injectable therapies for enhanced weight loss results.

Metabolic Conditions

Address Metabolic Syndrome, insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances affecting weight.

Diet Programs

Evidence-based ketosis protocols, VLCD programs, and physician-supervised diet plans tailored to patient needs.

Business Integration

Pricing strategies, vendor relationships, marketing tactics, and practice integration for weight loss services.

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Weight Loss Prescribing Scope for Physicians (MD/DO)

Understanding your capabilities and advantages as an MD or DO prescribing weight loss medications.

Full Prescriptive Authority

As licensed physicians (MD/DO), you have complete authority to prescribe all weight loss medications including GLP-1 receptor agonists (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide), appetite suppressants, and compounded formulations. You can independently evaluate patients, order labs, prescribe medications, and manage treatment without supervision or collaborative agreements.

50 States with full prescriptive authority

Revenue Potential

Add a high-margin, recurring revenue service line with monthly patient visits for medication management and monitoring.

$100K+ potential annual revenue

Medications You Can Prescribe

  • Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)
  • Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
  • Phentermine & combinations
  • Contrave, Qsymia, Saxenda
  • Compounded formulations

Supervise Your Team

Delegate patient education, injections, and follow-up visits to NPs, PAs, and RNs under your medical supervision. Scale your weight loss practice while maintaining quality oversight.

Recurring Revenue Model

Unlike one-time procedures, medical weight loss creates monthly recurring revenue through ongoing medication management, follow-up visits, and lab monitoring.

Open to All Specialties

Whether you're in family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, OB/GYN, psychiatry, or any other specialty, you can add medical weight loss to your practice. The obesity epidemic affects patients across all demographics, creating demand in every specialty.

Certification & Credentials

Receive your AAOPM Certificate of Completion with 5.0 CME credits. This certification demonstrates your expertise in medical weight management and can be used for marketing your weight loss services to patients.

Course Calendar

Medical Weight Loss Training Course Dates for Physicians (MD/DO)

Browse upcoming medical weight loss training courses. All courses include comprehensive training on GLP-1 medications and protocols.

Empire-Virtual-Training

May 1 - Dec 6, 2026
3 Courses
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
Fri May 1
Livestream

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training

8:00 AM ET
$699 $749
Register
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
Sat Aug 8
Livestream

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training

$699 $749
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Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
Sun Dec 6
Livestream

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training

$699 $749
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New York City, NY

Aug 23 - Oct 11, 2026
2 Courses
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
Sun Aug 23

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training

8:00 AM ET
$1,649 $2,049
Register
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
Sun Oct 11

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training

8:00 AM ET
$1,649 $2,049
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Newark, NJ

Nov 6 - Nov 6, 2026
1 Course
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
Fri Nov 6

Physician Medical Weight Loss Training

8:00 AM ET
$1,649 $2,049
Register
FAQ

Weight Loss Training FAQ for Physicians

Common questions about medical weight loss training for physicians.

Yes. As licensed physicians (MD/DO), you have full prescriptive authority for all weight loss medications including Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), and other GLP-1 receptor agonists. Our training provides the clinical knowledge needed to safely prescribe and manage these medications, regardless of your primary specialty.
Our Medical Weight Loss Training Course is completed in just 1 day. You'll receive your Certificate of Completion immediately after successfully finishing the training. Most physicians begin offering weight loss services within days of completing the course.
No special certification is legally required for physicians to prescribe GLP-1 medications. However, our training provides essential clinical knowledge for safe prescribing, including proper patient selection, dosing protocols, contraindication screening, side effect management, and monitoring parameters. This training ensures you can confidently and safely manage patients on these medications.
The medical weight loss market exceeds $50 billion annually, with 70% of patients preferring physician-supervised programs. Medical weight loss offers recurring monthly revenue through medication management, follow-up visits, and lab monitoring. Many physicians add $100,000+ annually by incorporating weight loss services into their practice.
Yes. AAOPM is accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). This Medical Weight Loss course is approved for 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, which are recognized by medical boards nationwide and count toward your continuing education requirements.
AAOPM provides ongoing support including access to our physician community with 100,000+ members, clinical resources, protocol templates, and faculty consultations. We also offer related courses in hormone replacement therapy, functional medicine, and aesthetic procedures that complement your weight loss services.

Ready to Add Medical Weight Loss to Your Practice?

Join thousands of physicians who have expanded their practices with AAOPM weight loss training. Register today or speak with our team.

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