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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Revenue Potential
Add a high-margin, recurring revenue service line with monthly patient visits for medication management and monitoring.
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.
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
Dec 6 - Aug 21, 2027
Las Vegas, NV
Jan 8 - Jan 8, 2027.webp)
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
Los Angeles, CA
Jun 27 - Jun 27, 2027.webp)
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
New York City, NY
Oct 11 - Jan 17, 2027.webp)
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
Newark, NJ
Nov 6 - Nov 6, 2026
Physician Medical Weight Loss Training
Weight Loss Training FAQ for Physicians
Common questions about medical weight loss training for physicians.
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.
