2024 in review: SCOPE
SCOPE has had an incredible year in 2024, continuing its mission to provide world-class education in obesity management.
This year, we achieved an impressive 466 SCOPE Recertifications and 421 SCOPE Certifications by November, highlighting the growing global recognition of SCOPE Certification as the gold standard for healthcare professionals.
SCOPE Schools
This year, our SCOPE Schools stood out as a highlight, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates across four key locations: Brazil, Australia, the UAE, and China. Each event showcased expert-led sessions on the latest advancements in obesity science and treatment.
The School in Brazil focused on evidence-based obesity policies and skill development in advocacy, while the Melbourne event provided a platform for interdisciplinary approaches to addressing the obesity crisis.
In the UAE, the event aligned with regional needs, exploring clinical approaches to obesity prevention and management. Beijing's SCOPE School, hosted in partnership with the China Obesity Federation and the Chinese Nutrition Society, featured a comprehensive agenda tailored to the unique challenges of obesity care in China. Beijing attracted nearly 250 participants, further underscoring the global demand for SCOPE education.
Attendee feedback in Brazil praised the event’s interdisciplinary approach:
“The program was perfect, and bringing in professionals from other areas enriched the event and allowed us to have a new perspective.”
Scope Accreditation
In 2024, SCOPE reinforced its commitment to high-quality obesity education by awarding accreditation to 14 programmes globally. These courses, evaluated by the World Obesity Federation’s Clinical Care Committee, represent best practices and the latest evidence in obesity management.
Highlights include international congresses, master classes, and specialty courses from organisations such as the Association for the Study of Obesity, Universidad Iberoamericana, and the Singapore Association for the Study of Obesity.
These accredited programmes reflect SCOPE's dedication to advancing obesity education to World Obesity members.
SCOPE Fellowships
This year, we also honoured four exceptional healthcare professionals with SCOPE Fellowships, the programme’s highest accolade.
Dr Georgia Argyrakopoulou and Dr Stavros Liatis from Greece, along with Dr Sara Suliman from the UAE, were awarded International Fellowships in recognition of their exemplary contributions to obesity management on a global scale. Dr Franklin Abalos of Argentina received a National Fellowship for his significant impact within his country.
These Fellowships reflect SCOPE’s commitment to celebrating and advancing excellence in the field of obesity care.
SCOPE Sessions
In 2024, we introduced SCOPE Sessions, a new webinar series designed to provide healthcare professionals with accessible and impactful training in obesity management. Each session contributes one SCOPE point toward certification while addressing key aspects of obesity care.
Topics covered included the intersections of obesity with sleep apnoea and women’s health, with upcoming sessions focusing on cardiovascular disease.
The series has been well-received, with members of the World Obesity Federation accessing sessions for free, while non-members benefit from affordable pricing options.
Scholarships
We continued to expand access to our Core Learning Path (CLP), awarding 1,000 scholarships to healthcare professionals in countries such as Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UK, and the UAE.
These scholarships allowed participants to undertake the comprehensive eight-module course, which forms the foundation of SCOPE Certification and equips practitioners with the skills and knowledge to manage obesity effectively.
Reflecting on 2024, we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved together. SCOPE has solidified its position as a leader in obesity education and advocacy. Through certification, Fellowships, innovative educational formats, and expanded accessibility, we are making a tangible impact on obesity care worldwide. We are grateful for the continued support of the partners and participants and look forward to building on these achievements in 2025.
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