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Aesthetic Medicine Symposium — Online Add-On

Medical Weight Management & GLP-1 Certification

Add the Certified Medical Weight Management Provider™ (CWMP™) training to any live Symposium package. This online, on-demand program covers GLP-1 and dual-agonist therapy concepts, patient support, Clean Start Weight Loss® implementation, online body-contouring education, and the systems to build a medically supervised weight-management service.

9 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits  •  Online / On Demand  •  $600 per person add-on

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About This Program

Medical Weight Management Training & Certification is an online, on-demand add-on for live Symposium attendees who want to build or expand a medically supervised weight-management service. Complete the coursework around your schedule to strengthen your clinical and business foundation within your own practice and scope.

The Certified Medical Weight Management Provider™ (CWMP™) curriculum covers GLP-1 and dual-agonist therapy concepts, patient support, the IAPAM’s Clean Start Weight Loss® approach, ketogenic and intermittent-fasting education, weight-management program planning, and online body-contouring education.

Since 2011, more than 80,000 patients have participated in IAPAM medically supervised weight-management programs. The course includes patient consent and medical-history forms, written protocols, and medication-ordering information. The GLP-1 Patient Guidebook and other Clean Start Weight Loss® practice resources are available for separate purchase. Training does not independently grant prescribing authority or expand a provider’s legal scope of practice.

Program At a Glance

Format
Online / On Demand
CMEs
9 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits
Access
Add to any live Symposium package
Certification
Certified Medical Weight Management Provider™ (CWMP™)
Add-On Price
$600 per person

Online add-on only: Select Medical Weight Management Training & Certification during registration with any live Symposium package.

9

AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs

For the Friday program

80K+

Patients Treated

On IAPAM weight loss programs since 2011

$90B

Weight Loss Market

US market size and growing

4.9★

Average Rating

6,359+ verified reviews

Course Outline

GLP-1 & Semaglutide Protocols

  • Semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss
  • GLP-1 inhibitor protocols and patient selection
  • Medical contraindications and cautions
  • Lab requirements for medical weight loss programs
  • Medication ordering information and pricing
  • Consent forms and medical history forms
  • Legal and insurance considerations
  • Common patient questions, answers, and tips

Clean Start Weight Loss® Protocols

  • Ketogenic diet protocols and ketosis-based weight loss
  • Intermittent fasting protocols
  • How to create a medically supervised keto/IF program
  • Meal replacement diet programs
  • B6/B12 injections in weight loss
  • Lipotropic “fat burning” injections
  • BHRT in weight loss

Prescription Therapy & Body Sculpting

  • Prescription appetite suppressants: Phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave
  • Patient selection criteria for prescription drug therapy
  • Detailed written protocols and FDA status of each drug
  • Non-invasive fat elimination devices (CoolSculpting, Vanquish)
  • Skin tightening devices to meet patient demand
  • Hands-on body sculpting workshop

Expected Practice Revenue

With 73.6% of Americans overweight or obese, the patient demand is already there. Here is what practices can expect by offering the IAPAM Clean Start Weight Loss® program:

10 patients/month

$176,000+/yr

20 patients/month

$352,000+/yr

30 patients/month

$529,000+/yr

About the online CWMP™ course: This online training provides education in medical weight-management foundations, GLP-1 and dual-agonist therapy concepts, patient support, Clean Start Weight Loss® approaches, and program planning. Patient guidebooks and other Clean Start Weight Loss® practice resources are available for separate purchase. The course includes patient consent and medical-history forms, written protocols, and medication-ordering information.

How to Add Semaglutide/Tirzepatide Weight Loss to Your Practice

Learn the steps to incorporate medically supervised weight loss into an existing practice or start a dedicated weight loss clinic. If your patients are asking about semaglutide, GLP-1 inhibitors, or ketogenic and intermittent fasting programs, this is the training to attend.

Receive the internationally recognized IAPAM Certification in Medically Supervised Weight Loss

GLP-1 & Semaglutide

  • Semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss
  • GLP-1 inhibitor protocols and patient selection
  • Medical contraindications and cautions
  • Lab requirements for medical weight loss programs
  • Medication ordering information and special pricing
  • Consent forms and medical history forms
  • Legal and insurance considerations
  • Common patient questions, answers, and tips

Clean Start Weight Loss® Protocols

  • Ketogenic diet protocols and ketosis-based weight loss
  • Intermittent fasting protocols
  • How to create a medically supervised keto/IF program
  • Meal replacement diet programs
  • B6/B12 injections in weight loss
  • Lipotropic “fat burning” injections
  • BHRT in weight loss

Prescription Therapy & Body Sculpting

  • Prescription appetite suppressants: Phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave
  • Patient selection criteria and detailed written protocols
  • FDA status of each prescription drug
  • Non-invasive fat elimination: CoolSculpting, Vanquish
  • Skin tightening devices
  • Hands-on body sculpting workshop

Patient-Facing Program

Clean Start Weight Loss®

The IAPAM’s complete patient-facing weight loss program, designed to give patients a long-term solution that keeps the weight off. Since 2011, over 80,000 patients have successfully lost weight on IAPAM medically supervised programs.

What Makes This Program Unique

No other program is designed to:

  • Reset appetite, allowing patients to eat less
  • Reset metabolism to a “normal” range
  • Create a new normal weight
  • Reduce cravings

What’s Included for Your Patients

GLP-1 Patient Guidebook

GLP-1 Patient Guidebook

Explains the program in detail with 50+ program tips and 20+ pages on the maintenance phase. Covers portion size, the Glycemic Index, reading nutritional labels, and combating emotional eating and cravings.

Optional GLP-1 Patient Online Course

For patients who prefer digital over print. Designed to answer the most common questions in advance, saving you time and allowing you to see more patients.

Your Instructors

Board-Certified Dermatologist Faculty

You learn from physicians who run the kind of practice you want to build — not from trainers who only teach.

Dr. Jennifer Haley

Dr. Jennifer T. Haley, MD, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Scottsdale-based cosmetic dermatologist and founder of Haley Dermatology. Extensive experience in medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology with a focus on evidence-based aesthetic treatments.

Dr. Cynthia Price

Dr. Cynthia Price

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Expert cosmetic injectable practitioner at SkinScience in Scottsdale. Specializes in evidence-based cosmetic dermatology and brings hands-on clinical expertise directly to IAPAM training programs.

Dr. Anne Walter

Dr. Anne Walter, MD, MBA

Board-Certified Dermatologist & Mohs Surgeon

Co-founder and Medical Director of Dermatology & Skin Surgery Specialists in Scottsdale. Fellowship-trained in Mohs surgery with a rare MD/MBA perspective on aesthetic practice development.

Build Your Symposium Training Path.

Medical Weight Management Training & Certification is an online add-on to any live Symposium package. Pair it with the 2-Day Aesthetic Medicine Explorer, Monday’s Successful Practice Startup Workshop, or the complete 3-Day Practice Accelerator.

Online Add-On

Medical Weight Management Training & Certification

9 CMEs • You are here

Saturday & Sunday

Aesthetic Medicine Explorer

18 CMEs • Hands-on Botox® injection training and core aesthetic instruction

Monday

Successful Practice Startup Workshop

6.5 CMEs • Compliance, operations, pricing, patient communication, and practice promotion

Before You Register

Medical Weight Management & GLP-1 Training FAQs

Clear answers for providers and their staff considering the online Medical Weight Management Training & Certification add-on.

Who is this medical weight management and GLP-1 training designed for?

This online CWMP™ training is designed for licensed healthcare providers and their staff who want practical education for adding or expanding a medically supervised weight-management service line. Before offering a new service, confirm that your credentials, prescribing authority, supervision arrangement, malpractice coverage, and state rules support the services you plan to provide.

Does the program cover semaglutide, tirzepatide, and GLP-1 concepts?

Yes. The curriculum covers GLP-1 and dual-agonist therapy concepts, patient selection, medical contraindications and cautions, patient support, and common clinical questions. It also includes patient consent and medical-history forms, written protocols, and medication-ordering information.

Is this training only about GLP-1 medications?

No. GLP-1 education is one part of a broader medical weight-management framework. The course also covers Clean Start Weight Loss® approaches, ketogenic and intermittent-fasting education, meal-replacement programs, prescription appetite suppressants, B6/B12 and lipotropic injections, hormone-related considerations, online body-contouring education, and weight-management program planning.

Is there any hands-on training?

No. This is an online, on-demand course. Body-contouring education is included online, but there is no hands-on workshop or live-patient component in this training.

What implementation tools and patient materials are included?

The course includes patient consent and medical-history forms, written protocols, and medication-ordering information. The GLP-1 Patient Guidebook and other Clean Start Weight Loss® practice resources are available for separate purchase and are not included with the online course.

How many CME credits and what credential can I earn?

The online Medical Weight Management Training & Certification program includes 9 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. Eligible attendees earn the Certified Medical Weight Management Provider™ (CWMP™) credential after completing applicable program requirements. Review current registration and accreditation materials for exact credit and credential details.

Does completing the course give me authority to prescribe or offer GLP-1 medications?

No. Training provides clinical education and course materials; it does not independently grant prescribing authority, change your license, or expand your legal scope of practice. Your ability to provide medical weight-management services depends on your credentials, applicable laws, delegation or supervision requirements, and professional judgment.

Can I add Medical Weight Management Training to my Symposium package?

Yes. Medical Weight Management Training & Certification is an online add-on to any live Symposium package. Pair it with the Saturday–Sunday Aesthetic Medicine Explorer, Monday’s Successful Practice Startup Workshop, or the complete 3-Day Practice Accelerator.

Will this help me build a direct-pay weight-management program, not just prescribe medication?

That is the focus. The course is designed to help providers think beyond a prescription by connecting clinical concepts with patient support, follow-up structure, lifestyle education, body-contouring education, and weight-management program planning. Providers should tailor every program to their clinical judgment, local requirements, and each patient’s needs.

Where and when is the Medical Weight Management training held?

The program is online and on demand. Add it during registration with any live Symposium package, then complete the coursework on a schedule that works for you.

Still have a question about adding medical weight management to your practice? Talk to an IAPAM program advisor at 1-866-211-6901.

Ready to Add Weight Loss to Your Practice?

Symposium attendees can add medical weight loss training to any in-person registration for only $600 more.