Sections

The Obesity Society supports any group of members with similar interests, expertise or educational backgrounds that work together to develop goals which advance the Society's strategic plan. These groups are known as Sections and are self-defined, and share a common interest. Sections develop their own leadership and represent the interests of the group before the organization as a whole.

Members of The Obesity Society may join any Section and participate in the Section activities which are developed during the annual meeting and held throughout the year.

Please click on the Section titles below to learn more about each groups leadership, goals, resources and how to join:

Bariatric Surgery Section

The purpose of the Bariatric Surgery Section is to advance the science of bariatric surgery and the clinical management of the bariatric surgery patient utilizing a multidisciplinary approach.

Clinical Management of Obesity Section

The purpose of the Clinical Management of Obesity Section is to form a collective group of practicing clinicians to improve our presence within The Obesity Society and the medical community, to help with common problems faced by practicing clinicians, and lastly to promote good ethical treatment of the overweight patient by all practicing clinicians.

Diversity Section

The purpose of the Diversity Section is to represent the interests of individuals of diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to: race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity) at all levels of The Obesity Society - from Council to representation at the annual meeting.

Epidemiology Section

The purpose of the Epidemiology Section is to promote research, education, and networking related to the study of obesity. Special emphasis includes but is not limited to understanding the etiology, prevention, and management of obesity; effective treatment strategies, interventions, and educational efforts to reduce obesity in individuals, groups of individuals, and communities; and to promote the dissemination of knowledge of obesity prevention and treatment to the scientific community, public policy stake holders, and the public in adherence to the bylaws and policies of The Obesity Society.

Health Services Research Section

The purpose of the Health Services Research Section is to provide a forum for obesity health services researchers to share nascent obesity related findings, collaborate to inform a strategy that will foster HSR growth within the Society, and engage in opportunities that build the business case for obesity prevention and treatment programs.

Latin American Affairs Section

The purpose of the Latin America Affairs Section is to bridge the gap between obesity professionals in The Obesity Society (TOS) in North America and Latin America, specifically those interested in research development and collaborations within TOS and other regional societies in Latin America. The main aim of the Section is to develop academic strategies, training opportunities, research collaborations, and continuing education courses for the Spanish-speaking community.

Obesity and Cancer Section

The purpose of the Obesity and Cancer Section is to promote research, education and advocacy related to cancer, including: understanding how obesity affects etiology, prevention and management of cancer; the development of effective strategies, interventions and educational efforts that may reduce the impact of obesity on cancer risk and progression; and promote the dissemination of knowledge of the obesity-cancer relationship to the scientific community, clinicians and the public.

Pediatric Obesity Section

The purpose of the Pediatric Obesity Section is to support and promote scientific efforts to understand the correlates, causes, and consequences of pediatric obesity and to inform its treatment and prevention.

For further information on Sections, please contact Sadie Campbell, Governance and Executive Assistant, scampbell@obesity.org.