Become a WM Member

…and receive the following member benefits and more!

As a member of WM, you will have opportunities to network with others across the country to share your interest and expertise in the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity. Our mission is to help you meet your career goals through our resources, continuing education activities, networking, and advocacy for our profession.

How to Join…

The membership year runs from June 1 through May 31. The Academy accepts payment for the current year through the end of February. Once you have joined WM, you will be sent a welcome packet and you will start receiving our printed, quarterly newsletter, Weight Management Matters. In addition, you will have access to online resources, continuing education offerings, and much more. 

Academy members can join WM anytime during the year!**

  1. To join online, go to the Member’s Only section of The Academy’s web site
  2. Go to the Online Business Center and login using your Academy login information. Phone the Academy 1-800-877-1600 extension 5000
  3. Click on “Academy Payments” and scroll down to “DPG Enrollments”
  4. Click on the “WM” box (DPG-26) and the “Pay by Credit Card” button to process your WM DPG enrollment

** If you join after Feb 28th of each year, your membership rolls over to the next membership year.

Friend of WM
Any individual, organization or not otherwise eligible for Academy membership may join as a “Friend of WM.” To join as a “Friend of WM” please email: info@wmdpg.org

  • Non-Academy individual: $50 per year

For questions about general WM membership, please contact info@wmdpg.org

Student Membership Rate Available for WM!

Students can now join the WM DPG for a discounted rate of $15, a savings of $10 off the regular membership rate. However, a reduced rate does not equal reduced benefits. Student members of WM are entitled to the same benefits as regular members! The Student’s Corner section of the newsletter and the Student’s Corner section of the website have been developed just for you. Please share the good news with any Academy student members.

Student Membership Application

Students may contact the Academy by phone at 1-800-877-1600, extension 5000 (Member Services) to become a member of WM DPG.  You must be an Academy student member to join WM DPG.

If you are a current Academy member and wish to join WM DPG – contact the Academy at the above number, or join online:

  1. Go to the Member’s Only section of The Academy’s web site
  2. Go to the Online Business Center and login using your Academy login information
  3. Click on “Academy Payments” and scroll down to “DPG Enrollments”
  4. Click on the “WM” box (DPG-26) and the “Pay by Credit Card” button to process your WM DPG enrollment

** If you join after January 31st of this year, your membership rolls over to the next membership year.

For more information about WM Student membership, please contact  WM Student Services Coordinator.

As a WM Member You Will Enjoy the Following Benefits:

  • Cutting edge, quarterly Weight Management Matters newsletter offering four CPE articles per year
  • Informative webinars on a variety of weight management-related topics, offered at low or no cost, providing inexpensive CPEs
  • Updated, informative, and resource-packed web site (includes archived CPE newsletters & webinars)
  • Online WM CPE Assessment Center for one-stop acquisition of WM-related CPEUs
  • Educational exchanges among members via the WM Yahoo Groups! Electronic Mailing Lists (EML)
  • Bariatric Surgery and Pediatric Weight Management Subunits with Yahoo Electronic Mailing Lists (EML)
  • Member rate for annual WM Symposium
  • Numerous awards and travel stipends for members to attend professional development meetings
  • Weight management-related WM in the News research updates with a NEW robust citation list of WM-related research articles (with links to PubMed) and extensive research definition list
  • FNCE activities, including member networking events and sponsored educational programs
  • Bi-weekly WM e-News Updates emails highlighting current events and weight management-related news
  • Opportunities for leadership and professional growth