Medical Weight Loss Training Program

Medical Weight Loss Training

The IAPAM's Comprehensive GLP-1 and Medical Weight Management Certification Will Help Your Patients Achieve Lasting Results – And Grow Your Practice

Grow your practice by adding evidence-based GLP-1 Medical Weight Loss protocols! The landscape of obesity medicine has fundamentally changed. With over two-thirds of American adults considered overweight or obese, the demand for effective, medically supervised weight management is at an all-time high.

The World Health Organization now officially recognizes obesity as a complex, treatable chronic disease, and GLP-1 receptor agonists have emerged as the cornerstone of modern treatment. The medically supervised weight loss market is one of the fastest-growing segments in healthcare, projected to continue its explosive growth as new indications and therapies are approved.

Getting individuals to lose weight through lifestyle changes alone often falls short. This is why the IAPAM created our comprehensive Certified Medical Weight Management Provider™ (CWMP) program. We empower healthcare providers to implement safe, effective, and highly profitable weight loss programs utilizing the latest advancements in GLP-1 therapies, dual-agonists, and comprehensive care models.

Our updated training program now includes deep dives into the clinical application of semaglutide, tirzepatide, and emerging oral formulations, alongside the essential behavioral, nutritional, and metabolic monitoring strategies required for long-term patient success.

You will learn the facts on how these breakthrough medications work, how to navigate the complex insurance landscape, and how you can generate additional practice revenue. Clinics that incorporate the IAPAM’s Medical Weight Loss Program into their practices can expect to see revenues of between $100,000-$900,000/year, by only seeing 10-80 patients a month.

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IAPAM’s Certification in Medically Supervised Weight Loss

IAPAM’s internationally recognized Certification in Medically Supervised Weight Loss gives medical professionals the tools they need to help their patients lose weight, improve cardiovascular health, and restore their quality of life.

We cover how a structured, physician-led comprehensive care model has the edge over direct-to-consumer digital apps. Patients are increasingly seeking out specialized providers who offer not just a prescription, but a complete ecosystem of support including nutritional guidance, body composition monitoring, and behavioral coaching.

Not only do participants learn from expert faculty who operate highly successful GLP-1 weight loss clinics, but once they complete the program, they can begin offering evidence-based weight loss services the very next day.

Whether you want to incorporate medical weight loss into an existing aesthetic or medical practice, or start a dedicated weight loss clinic from scratch, this program provides the blueprint.

Learn to Build a Profitable Aesthetics Practice in Just 4-Days!

June 5-8, 2026
in sunny Scottsdale, AZ

Gain the Confidence & Clarity You Need to Succeed

Learn to build a profitable aesthetic practice in just 4-days!

June 5-8, 2026
Scottsdale, AZ

Save up to $3,605 when you register for all 4-days!

*Prices advertised are preferred member pricing. Membership is $295/yr and can be added during the registration process to access the discounted pricing.

Comprehensive Curriculum: What You Will Learn

The following is extensively covered in IAPAM’s Certification in Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program:

Mastering GLP-1 and Dual-Agonist Therapies: Clinical protocols for semaglutide (Wegovy®/Ozempic®), tirzepatide (Zepbound®/Mounjaro®), and liraglutide (Saxenda®).
Patient Selection and Phenotyping: Identifying the right candidates and understanding precision medicine concepts (e.g., “hungry brain” vs. “hungry gut”).
Dosing, Titration, and Side Effect Management: Proven strategies to minimize GI distress and maximize patient adherence.
Navigating Expanded Indications: Understanding the cardioprotective benefits of GLP-1s and applications for MASH, OSA, and more.
Managing “Non-Responders” and Plateaus: Advanced strategies for treatment optimization and when to consider alternative mechanisms.
The Future of Obesity Medicine: Preparing your practice for upcoming oral GLP-1s (like orforglipron) and next-generation multi-agonist therapies.
Comprehensive Care Models: Integrating GLP-1s with structured nutrition plans (including ketogenic and intermittent fasting protocols), strength training, and behavioral support.
Legal, Insurance, and FDA Compliance: Navigating prior authorizations, compounding regulations, and cash-pay models.
Practice Integration: Consent forms, medical history intakes, and metabolic testing as a profit center.
Aesthetic Synergies: Adding non-invasive fat elimination, body sculpting, and skin tightening to address post-weight loss body contouring.

The IAPAM’s Medical Weight Management Program Includes:

Comprehensive Physician Weight Management Practice Clinical Manual
Patient Charting Forms, Medical History & Consent Forms specifically tailored for GLP-1 therapy
Patient education program materials, including dietary guidelines and tracking tools
Listing on our provider directory website (conditions apply)
Special access to a Weight Loss Medical Malpractice Insurance Program

Participants will also take part in a comprehensive discussion with our experienced faculty on how to structure pricing, build tiered service packages, and market a premium, direct-pay weight loss program that patients value.

Who Can Attend?

Physicians (MDs/DOs), PAs, NPs, NDs and their staff who are looking to grow their practice by adding modern, GLP-1 focused medical weight management to their existing medical practice, medical spa, or start a new weight loss center. Please note, you must be able to prescribe medications in order to provide the pharmacologic protocols covered at the program.

Earn CMEs:

Successful completion of the program will result in up to 9 AAFP (PRA Cat 1) CME Credits.

Can't Travel? Get Certified Online!

Register for our exclusive IAPAM Online Learning Lab and save +$1,500 on medical weight management training! Get trained in GLP-1s and FDA-approved medical weight management treatments from the comfort of your home or office with our comprehensive online Certified Medical Weight Management Provider™ (CWMP) program.

What Past Attendees Have Said:

“Absolutely beneficial! I would (and will!) recommend this conference to any colleague interested in prescribing …. The business implementation and marketing strategies were all so helpful!” ~ Dr. K. Cole, MD

“I learned how to add a successful [weight loss] program to my practice and start a whole new adventure. I actually learned the tools to get started. Wonderful, motivating, informative, specific, intellectual. The best seminar I have attended. Wish I had brought my office manager.” ~ Dr. J. Jackson, MD

Price for 1-day Live, In-Person Training

Member Price –$1,295 ($2,495 non-members)

* IAPAM membership $295, you can join during registration

Additional attendees –$795 (Save $1,200)

For more information on the IAPAM Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, please call 1-866-211-6901
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