Honors and Awards
2009 Award Winners
Bariatrician of the Year - Ed J. Hendricks, MD
This annual award recognizes a physician who has done the most to advance the field of bariatric medicine and the ASBP. » read moreKeywords: 2009 honors and awards bariatrician of the year ed j. hendricks
Dr. Raymond E. Dietz Meritorious Service - Scott Ridgen, MD, FAAFP, FASBP
This annual award, which is named in recognition of one of the pioneers of the Society, recognizes an individual who has made continuing contributions to ASBP. » read moreKeywords: 2009 awards and honors dr. raymond e. dietz meritorious service award scott ridgen
Dr. Vernon B. Astler - James Bland, MD, JD
This annual award recognizes the efforts of an ASBP member to advance ASBP's place and purpose to the media, government and medical community, as Dr. Astler did in helping guide the society to secure a seat in the AMA House of Delegates. » read moreKeywords: 2009 award and honors dr. vernon b. astler award - james bland
Steelman-Seim Educator - Eric Westman, MD, MHS
This annual award recognizes those who have exhibited excellence in advancing the cause of healthcare through education and teaching. » read moreKeywords: 2009 awards and honors steelman-seim educator award eric westman
ASBP Fellow - Mary Vernon, MD, FASBP, FAAFP, CMD
This designation recognizes a physician member for their excellence in bariatrics. » read moreKeywords: 2009 awards and honors asbp fellow mary vernon
Executive Director Award - Patrick Ryan, JD, LLM
This has only been awarded four times and is given to someone who has been helpful in administering policies and procedures at ASBP. » read moreKeywords: 2009 awards and honors executive director award patrick ryan
2010 CME Conferences
Basic Medical Weight Loss Techniques
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - September 25, 2010
- San Antonio, Texas - October 9, 2010
Click to view the registration form.
Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium
60th Anniversary Celebration!
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- November 10-14, 2010
To reserve a discounted hotel room, please call 504.648.1200 and ask to make a booking for the group ASBP Obesity Symposium.
CME Opportunities
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Commercial Products and Services
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