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A 42-year-old woman presents for an initial obesity evaluation. She reports her weight was normal until age 25, when she gained 30 lbs during her first pregnancy. She has gained an additional 15 lbs with each subsequent pregnancy and has been unable to lose weight despite dieting. Which component of the weight history is MOST important to document?
Key Facts: DABOM Exam
200
Total Questions
ABOM Candidate Guide (2026)
5 hrs
Exam Time
4 blocks × 60 min + 35 min breaks
P/F
Passing Score
Modified Angoff method
$1,500
Exam Fee (Early)
ABOM 2026 fee schedule
11,500+
Diplomates
ABOM December 2025
60%
Treatment Domain
ABOM content outline (heaviest domain)
The ABOM certification examination uses 200 single-best-answer questions (180 scored + 20 pretest) in 4 blocks of 50 with 60 minutes per block and 35 minutes of break time. Content weighting: Evaluating/Diagnosing (37%), Treating Obesity (60%), Professionalism (3%). The exam is administered once per year in October at Pearson VUE centers. Fee is $1,500 (early) or $1,750 (final). Certification is valid for 10 years. Over 11,500 physicians hold the DABOM credential.
Sample DABOM Practice Questions
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1A 42-year-old woman presents for an initial obesity evaluation. She reports her weight was normal until age 25, when she gained 30 lbs during her first pregnancy. She has gained an additional 15 lbs with each subsequent pregnancy and has been unable to lose weight despite dieting. Which component of the weight history is MOST important to document?
2During a nutrition history, a patient reports following a ketogenic diet for the past 6 months with initial weight loss of 20 lbs followed by a plateau and subsequent regain of 8 lbs. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate next step?
3A 35-year-old man with a BMI of 38 kg/m² reports eating most of his daily calories between 9 PM and midnight. He describes feeling out of control during these episodes but does not purge afterward. He often eats when not physically hungry. Which eating behavior pattern does this MOST likely represent?
4Which of the following physical activity assessment tools is MOST appropriate for quantifying activity levels during an initial obesity evaluation?
5A 48-year-old woman with a BMI of 42 kg/m² reports sleeping 5 hours per night and frequently waking feeling unrefreshed. Her bed partner reports loud snoring and witnessed apneic episodes. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate diagnostic study?
6A 55-year-old man with obesity is taking the following medications: metformin 1000 mg BID, lisinopril 20 mg daily, atorvastatin 40 mg daily, and quetiapine 200 mg at bedtime for bipolar disorder. Which medication is MOST likely contributing to his weight gain?
7A 38-year-old woman with a BMI of 36 kg/m² reports progressive weight gain over 2 years, easy bruising, proximal muscle weakness, and facial rounding. Physical examination reveals central adiposity with thin extremities and purple abdominal striae >1 cm wide. Which is the MOST appropriate initial screening test?
8A 5-year-old boy presents with hyperphagia, hypogonadism, short stature, mild intellectual disability, and a BMI at the 99th percentile. He had severe hypotonia and feeding difficulties as a neonate. Which genetic condition is MOST likely?
9According to the current classification system, a patient with a BMI of 43 kg/m² would be classified as having which class of obesity?
10A 50-year-old woman with a BMI of 34 kg/m² has a waist circumference of 96 cm. According to established guidelines, her waist circumference indicates an increased risk for metabolic complications. What is the threshold waist circumference for increased cardiometabolic risk in women?
About the DABOM Exam
The DABOM credential from ABOM certifies physician expertise in obesity medicine. The exam covers patient evaluation and diagnosis of obesity (37%), comprehensive obesity treatment including pharmacotherapy, bariatric surgery, behavior modification, and nutrition counseling (60%), and professionalism including weight bias reduction and advocacy (3%). ABOM-certified physicians diagnose secondary causes of obesity, prescribe GLP-1 receptor agonists and other anti-obesity medications, and manage metabolic complications across the lifespan.
Questions
200 scored questions
Time Limit
5 hours (4 blocks × 60 minutes)
Passing Score
Pass/fail (modified Angoff method)
Exam Fee
$1,500 (early) / $1,750 (final) (ABOM)
DABOM Exam Content Outline
Evaluating, Examining & Diagnosing Patients
Weight/nutrition/eating behavior history, medication review, neuropsychiatric assessment, metabolic complications, secondary and genetic causes, obesity diagnosis and severity classification
Treating Patients with Obesity
Behavior modification, nutrition and physical activity counseling, anti-obesity medications (GLP-1 agonists, tirzepatide), bariatric devices, metabolic/bariatric surgery, special populations, long-term management
Practicing with Professionalism
Professional competence, reducing weight bias and stigma, patient advocacy, public awareness
How to Pass the DABOM Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass/fail (modified Angoff method)
- Exam length: 200 questions
- Time limit: 5 hours (4 blocks × 60 minutes)
- Exam fee: $1,500 (early) / $1,750 (final)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the DABOM exam?
The ABOM exam contains 200 multiple-choice questions: 180 scored and 20 unscored pretest items. Questions are vignette-style and divided into 4 blocks of 50 questions with 60 minutes per block.
What is the DABOM exam pass rate?
First-time pass rates have ranged from 85–94% historically. The 2024 exam had a 93.7% first-time pass rate and the 2025 exam had an 88.8% pass rate. ABOM publishes annual pass rate data.
How much does the DABOM exam cost?
The 2026 exam fee is $1,500 if applied by July 10 (early deadline) or $1,750 by August 7 (final deadline). Retake fee is $450. There is no refund after August 15.
Who is eligible for the DABOM exam?
Only physicians (MD/DO) with an active unrestricted medical license, completed residency, and active ABMS or AOA board certification. Applicants need 60 obesity-specific CME credits (30 from ABOM Primary Partners) or completion of an approved obesity medicine fellowship.
When is the DABOM exam offered?
The ABOM exam is offered once per year in October. The 2026 test window is October 3–17, 2026, at Pearson VUE testing centers in the U.S. and Canada.
What topics should I focus on for the DABOM exam?
Treatment dominates at 60% — focus on obesity medications (GLP-1 agonists, tirzepatide), bariatric surgery indications, and nutrition counseling. Evaluation/diagnosis is 37% — master secondary causes, metabolic complications, and severity classification. Professionalism is only 3%.