Top Questions About the Obesity Medicine Qbank & the 2026 ABOM Certification Exam

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According to The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), “obesity is the most prevalent chronic disease in our society. Yet, many physicians are not trained in how to manage it. [ABOM] certifies physicians looking to bridge this gap.”

Understanding obesity medicine is important for physicians practicing in all specialties. For those preparing for the ABOM certification exam, a board review option is now available for you: the Rosh Review Obesity Medicine Qbank, created by ABOM-certified physicians.

Why is obesity medicine important?

What thoughts come to mind when we see the diagnosis of obesity? This introspection is a worthwhile exercise for all clinicians, regardless of specialty. Obesity is a chronic, relapsing, multifaceted medical disease, akin to many other disease processes, like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and coronary artery disease.

While the prevalence of obesity in the United States continues to increase rapidly, unfortunately, there are not enough clinicians with education in the discipline of obesity medicine to combat this pandemic.

As a result of the increasing incidence, there is now more emphasis on the treatment of obesity, first and foremost by educating clinicians to provide comprehensive care in the field of obesity medicine. Because it is a highly stigmatized disease process, the discipline of obesity medicine requires careful study and training regarding the pathophysiology, psychosociology, presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.

How do I become certified in obesity medicine?

The ABOM accredits certification in the field of obesity medicine, and ABOM diplomates are regarded as obesity medicine experts.

Any physician with an active medical license in the United States or Canada who has completed a residency in the United States and is certified with the American Board of Medical Specialties is eligible to earn the status of ABOM diplomate, upon completion of either the CME certification pathway or the fellowship certification pathway and passage of the ABOM certification exam. While the number of diplomates is increasing, it still does not meet the disease demand.

Why create an ABOM Certification Exam Qbank?

When I set out to certify in the field of obesity medicine, the study resources were astoundingly slim! As a result, this sparked my interest in creating a comprehensive question bank to assist learners in their preparation for the ABOM certification exam.

Using a Qbank helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses. In addition, tailoring your study time toward any knowledge gaps helps maximize efficiency and the return on study investment necessary to succeed on test day.

How does the ABOM Certification Exam Qbank work?

The Qbank contains 300+ ABOM-formatted questions with one correct answer and three or four incorrect answer choices. Practice questions are a variety of first- to third-order questions with and without clinical vignettes.

The detailed rationales and beautifully illustrated graphics help reinforce concepts for learners. In addition, the Rosh Review guarantee supports learners throughout their exam preparation process, helping to boost confidence before the exam and helping learners achieve their goals and dreams.

For a walkthrough of how to use your Rosh Review Qbank, you can view the demo video below:

Which topics does the Qbank cover?

All 300+ Qbank questions align with the updated ABOM Test Content Outline for the certification examination:

Categories	Distribution
Evaluating, Examining & Diagnosing Patients	37%
Treating Patients with Obesity	60%
Practicing Obesity Medicine with Professionalism	3%

While creating your practice exam, you can select which categories and subcategories you’d like to focus on based on your past performance and knowledge gaps.

What do the Qbank questions look like?

Practice questions in the ABOM Qbank resemble the format and topics of your ABOM exam. In addition, all Rosh Review Qbanks include detailed explanations for the correct and incorrect answer choices with teaching images, hyperlinked references, and performance analytics.

Sample question:

A 45-year-old man presents to the clinic for his annual exam. He has no remarkable medical history and does not take any medications on a regular basis. He has a strong family history of schizophrenia. He does not drink alcohol or use drugs but does report smoking approximately one pack per day for 3 years during his adolescence. He works as a school principal, is monogamous with his spouse, and notes no stressors. He reports no fatigue or issues with snoring. Vital signs include a BP of 120/76 mm Hg, HR of 72 bpm, RR of 16/min, T of 98.9°F, and BMI of 24 kg/m², and he has a neck circumference of 15 in and abdominal circumference of 41 in. Laboratory evaluation includes a fasting blood glucose of 82 mg/dL, LDL of 96 mg/dL, HDL of 44 mg/dL, and serum triglycerides of 98 mg/dL. At this point, which of the following is this patient at most risk for developing in the future?

A) Dyslipidemia
B) Insulin resistance
C) Schizophrenia
D) Sleep apnea
E) Total cardiovascular disease mortality

Answer: E

Waist circumference > 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women with or without a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 is defined as abdominal or central obesity and is an independent marker of visceral adiposity. Abdominal obesity is used as a criterion for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome, which is linked to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia. However, studies have shown that abdominal obesity alone can lead to a nearly twofold increased risk for total CVD mortality, prolonged QT intervals, and sudden cardiac death.

Given this patient’s normal blood pressure and laboratory evaluation, including his normal fasting blood glucose and serum triglyceride levels, he does not meet the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome. Therefore, his risk is slightly less for developing dyslipidemia (A) and insulin resistance (B) as compared to his CVD risk.

A strong family history of schizophrenia or other behavioral health issues does increase an individual’s risk for behavioral health conditions. However, schizophrenia (C) commonly occurs in adolescence and rarely presents in later life (over age 45 years).The enhanced STOP-Bang (snoring, tiredness, observed apnea, high BP, BMI, age, neck circumference, male sex [formerly “gender,” but redefined to correctly reference biological sex]) (questionnaire can be used to determine an increased risk for sleep apnea (D). This patient is considered to have a low risk based on his only positive indicator of male sex.

How do I register for the upcoming ABOM certification exam?

ABOM offers the certification examination annually, and it is taken at Pearson VUE computer-based testing centers. The test always takes place in the month of October.

Candidates may begin earning the required 60 CME credits now in preparation for the 2026 exam. While the final application deadline is August 7, 2026 ($1,750), it’s a good idea to register before the early application deadline on July 10, 2026 ($1,500 fee).

You can learn more about the Obesity Medicine Qbank here. If you’re looking to try the Qbank for free, you can also start a free trial.

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*Originally published October 2022 / Updated August 2025 by Jennifer Conroy, MD

By Jennie Stanford, MD

Jennie is a family physician certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) with a passion for overall health. She balances her professional life caring for hospitalized patients, reducing the chronic disease burden of obesity, and educating the next generation of physicians. With the new Obesity Medicine Qbank, Rosh Review learners will be prepared for success on the ABOM certification exam and able to provide evidence-based care in the field of obesity medicine.