More than 100 million adults in America are living with obesity, yet only 1% of providers are trained in obesity medicine, leaving many patients to turn to non-expert sources for medical information and prescriptionsThe Obesity Medicine Scholarship program, funded by Found, bridges the gap in care and encourages physicians to become American Board of Obesity Medicine certifiedTwo $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to providers pursuing ABOM certification to cover exam review course and related exam fees, travel expenses, and membership to the OMAAUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Found, one of the largest medically-assisted weight loss programs in the U.S., today announced it is partnering with the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) and the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) to launch the OMA and OAC Obesity Medicine Scholarship program. The program will help ensure there are more obesity medicine experts to provide care to those in need by offering resources to medical providers interested in becoming American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) certified. Funded by Found, a $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to two physicians to cover ABOM registration fees to take the certification exam, a one-year membership to the OMA, registration to attend the OMA Annual Conference and the Review Course for the ABOM Exam in April 2024, and a travel stipend.More than 100 million adults in America are living with obesity, yet only 1% of providers are trained in obesity medicine, creating a cycle of biases and misunderstandings that prevent any progress. When people try to seek help from their healthcare providers, they can be met with judgment, dismissiveness, or unfounded assumptions that their weight is the result of a willpower deficit. This environment makes it challenging for patients to receive the support they need and may encourage patients to consult non-expert sources for medical guidance, medication information, and prescriptions

Developed by Found, MetabolicPrint™ is a digital diagnostic support tool that uses biological and behavioral assessments to create a personalized weight health profile, or “fingerprint,” to allow care teams to tailor a corresponding precision care protocol. (Graphic Credit: Found)Found, one of the largest medically-assisted weight loss programs in the U.S., announced the launch of MetabolicPrint (Photo Credit: Found)Found, one of the largest medically-assisted weight loss programs in the U.S., announced the launch of MetabolicPrint (Photo Credit: Found)AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Found, one of the largest medically-assisted weight loss programs in the U.S., announced the launch of MetabolicPrint, a first-of-its-kind approach to personalized weight management care. Developed by Found, MetabolicPrint is a digital diagnostic support tool that uses biological and behavioral assessments to create a personalized weight health profile, or “fingerprint,” to allow care teams to tailor a corresponding precision care protocol.“Evidence-based guidance, previously only available in specialty obesity clinics, is now made convenient, accessible, and affordable for millions of Americans through MetabolicPrint, which builds on existing research related to obesity phenotypes,” said Found’s Chief Medical Officer and former Medical Director of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, Dr. Rekha Kumar. “MetabolicPrint is about more than medication — it’s about equipping healthcare providers with individualized insights to design weight care plans that are unique to someone’s biology. At Found, we know that every body is different.”Clinically-supported weight care has long been limited to specialty medical providers and largely inaccessible to the 70% of Americans struggling with overweight or obesity

Found, a medically-assisted weight loss program announced the launch of Found Assistant, a generative AI guide within the Found app that offers members the ability to ask questions and discover instant and relevant information on nutrition, movement, health habits, and more.