The Obesity Medicine Start-Up Course & Toolkit

Confidently Treat Obesity. From Your First Patient Visit to Long-Term Follow-Up

For Clinicians Ready to Confidently Integrate Obesity Medicine Into Everyday Practice

A complete, real-world CME program designed by Dr. Carolynn Francavilla, 2025 Obesity Medicine Association Clinician of the Year, to help clinicians integrate obesity medicine into daily practice with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Begin Your Journey to Confident, Compassionate Obesity Care

You Don’t Need a Fellowship to Practice Obesity Medicine Competently.

You just need a clear roadmap.

You’ve done the work, completed your CME, maybe even passed your ABOM boards, and yet there’s still a gap between what you know and what you can confidently apply in the room with a patient.

If you’ve ever left a lecture or logged off a webinar thinking, “That makes sense in theory, but how do I actually do this with my patients?”

You’re not alone.

That’s the problem with most CME. It gives you the information, not the integration.

See How Real-World Obesity Care Comes Together

Because It’s Time to Bridge the Gap Between Knowledge and Practice.

After years of teaching, mentoring, and running a full-scale obesity medicine program, Dr. Francavilla saw the same issue everywhere:

Clinicians weren’t lacking expertise; they were lacking a system that connects the science to the clinic.

That realization became the foundation for The Obesity Medicine Start-Up Course & Toolkit, a program designed to help you turn clinical knowledge into daily practice with clarity and confidence.

It’s not about memorizing treatment algorithms or earning another credential.

It’s about feeling equipped to:

Start the conversation with confidence

Guide your patients through sustainable change

Manage billing and follow-up efficiently

Enjoy practicing medicine again

In short, this course turns your training into a tangible, real-world impact.

What You’ll Learn Inside

The Bridge Between Knowledge and Confident Clinical Practice

This isn’t about learning more; it’s about learning what actually matters.

In 14 CME-accredited hours, you’ll gain the practical frameworks, patient-ready language, and clinical confidence to finally integrate obesity medicine into your daily workflow.

Watch at your own pace, complete it in a weekend, and walk away ready to apply it Monday morning.

Modules Include:

Underlying Causes of Obesity – the science made practical
Intake Process for Obesity Medicine Consults
Anti-Obesity Medications – what to prescribe, how to monitor
Nutrition Counseling – including plans for GLP-1 patients, binge-eating disorder, pre-surgical care, Mediterranean, intermittent fasting, ketogenic, and meal-replacement approaches
Exercise Counseling – realistic strategies patients will actually follow
Behavior Change Fundamentals
Managing Follow-Ups & Maintenance
Disordered Eating Considerations
Getting Paid & Logistics – billing, coding, and documentation that support sustainable practice
Mock Patient Recordings
See real consults in action—observe how evidence becomes conversation.
70 Pages of Clinical Handouts
Save time, standardize your counseling, and never worry about forgetting a key detail mid-visit.

Access the Complete CME-Accredited Toolkit

The CME That Cuts Through the Noise

You didn’t go into medicine to check boxes or sit through another lecture that leaves you thinking, “Okay, but now what?”

You got into this field to actually help people and to do it well.

That’s where this course changes the game.

Most CMEs hand you the theory and walk away.

This one hands you the application. It’s real, unfiltered, and built for clinicians who want to stop second-guessing and start practicing obesity medicine like pros.

Inside, you’ll:

Command the exam room with evidence-based confidence.
Connect clinical science to real results for your patients.
Streamline your systems so you’re leading care, not chasing paperwork.
Find your rhythm in obesity medicine and finally feel like it fits.

This isn’t about adding another certification to your wall; it’s about reclaiming your confidence in the exam room and elevating how you show up for every patient.

Because when your approach clicks, everything changes: your outcomes, your referrals, your energy, and the way you see your work.

Step Into the CME That Actually Moves the Needle

What Clinicians Are Saying

“Dr. Francavilla poured her heart into creating this valuable content… Your one-on-one interaction with patients, demonstrating what I learned in the modules, was the icing on the cake.”

— Dr. Babalola

“As I go through your course, my confidence grows that I can actually do this and be successful… The Toolkit is extensive and will be very helpful in practice.”

— Dr. Leigh

“Comprehensive and well-structured presentations on all aspects of obesity medicine practice with handouts I can use for patients and staff. I’ve been ABOM-certified since 2018, and this course deepened my understanding.”

— Dr. Olga Joukovski

“After 200 hours of CME and multiple conferences, Dr. Francavilla’s course finally filled the gaps of real-life application.”

— Dr. Sharon Marcanthony

Your Complete Obesity Medicine Start-Up System

**Finally, a course that doesn’t just teach obesity medicine, it feels like practicing it.**

Every piece of this program is designed to make your workday smoother, your visits more effective, and your confidence undeniable.

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE INSIDE

When you step into this training, you’ll experience what it’s like to:

See the full picture click into place

You’ll move from theory to flow, knowing exactly how to guide each visit, every time.

Watch real consults that sound like your own patients

You’ll recognize their challenges, their hesitations, and learn how to meet them with precision and compassion.

Feel equipped, not overwhelmed

Every module hands you clarity, the kind that makes patient care easier, not heavier.

Work smarter, notlonger

The 70+ ready-to-use handouts and workflows mean less late-night prep, more confident mornings.

Keep growing without starting over

You can revisit your materials whenever you need a refresher and continue refining your approach through February 12, 2028

What this really gives you: