The complete clinical toolkit for confidently integrating medical weight management into your practice. Trusted by over 15,000 physicians.
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Anticipate and address nausea, GI effects, and other common adverse events before they become patient retention problems.
Use a clear, evidence-based framework to identify ideal candidates and screen out those for whom GLP-1s are contraindicated.
Apply evidence-based dosing and titration protocols for both GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP agonists from day one.
CMEs earned in this course apply toward the IAPAM Certified Medical Weight Management Provider™ (CWMP) program.
Communicate outcomes, timelines, and lifestyle requirements in a way that builds trust and reduces drop-off.
Implement ready-to-use patient intake templates and medical history forms designed for weight management practices.
Over 70% of US adults are overweight or obese. Patients are actively searching for trusted medical providers who can prescribe GLP-1 medications safely and effectively.
But navigating patient selection, dosing protocols, side-effect management, and the nuances between Semaglutide and Tirzepatide can be overwhelming — especially without a structured clinical framework.
This course distills 20+ years of medical weight management experience into five focused modules you can complete in a single afternoon.
Five focused modules plus clinical tools — everything you need to start prescribing GLP-1s safely and confidently. Earn 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits.
Five core modules developed by IAPAM faculty with 20+ years of medical weight management experience.
"I appreciated the completeness of the explanations of the treatments."
— E. Sager, APRN
"The course was easy to navigate and provided great resources. I was able to complete it on my own time."
— R. Roberts, MD
"Content is pertinent and all-encompassing for opening a medical weight management practice. Thank you!"
— M. Trudell, APRN, FNP
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* The AAFP has reviewed this course and deemed it acceptable for up to 5.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval: 09/01/2025 – 08/31/2026.
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IAPAM courses are developed and reviewed by board-certified physicians and clinical specialists with active medical weight management practices.
Enroll today for $395 and get immediate access to the complete GLP-1 Essentials clinical toolkit — with 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs and 12 months of course access.
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AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
** Please note, taking this training doesn’t give you the legal right to perform medical procedures, please contact your local governing body to ensure you are working within your scope of practice.
Disclaimer:
No information or opinion contained herein is intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition. No intent to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease is implied or intended. You should always speak with a health care professional before taking or using any dietary, nutritional, weight loss, herbal supplement or any other product. We strongly urge you to visit your doctor and discuss your health needs before beginning any diet or exercise program. Proceed at your own risk. We make no claims about specific products and any information contained herein is personal opinion only and should not be construed as medical advice in any way. The information contained on this document is provided for information and entertainment purposes only.
Disclaimer of Endorsement:
The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) offers an online training program for individuals interested in learning about aesthetic and medical weight management procedures. However, please note that the IAPAM does not endorse any specific product or service mentioned in the training program.
Additionally, completion of the IAPAM training program does not constitute endorsement of an individual’s skills or abilities in performing aesthetic procedures. The IAPAM does not guarantee the competency or proficiency of any individual who has taken our course, in addition to any other “certification or certificates” we offer, including the CAP (Certified Aesthetics Provider) program.
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The course may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The IAPAM does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings. Prescription information and use of medical devices should be undertaken only after confirmation of information by consulting the FDA-approved uses and information.
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