12.18.23 OMA Board Book

Insert Approval Date Once Approved by the OMA BOT

Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Policy Creation, Approval, and Publication of OMA Position Statements

1. Introduction The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) recognizes the importance of developing Position Statements to address significant issues related to obesity medicine. This policy outlines the process for the creation, approval, and publication of the OMA’s Position Statements. 2. Definitions Different societies have varying criteria, descriptions, formats, and processes regarding society-based publications. The criteria and process for society documents such as Clinical Practice Statements (CPS, i.e., comprehensive scientific reviews) are included in the “Guide for Authors” section of Obesity Pillars , the OMA’s official journal. For the purposes of this policy, Position Statements are defined as published evidence-based guidance, expert opinions, advocacy positions, and/or recommendations to healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public. 3. Suggestions and Approval of OMA Position Statement Topics Suggestions for potential Position Statement topics may originate from any member of the OMA Board of Trustees (BOT) or topics can additionally be proposed by any other OMA member(s). Position Statement suggestions that move forward are approved by a majority vote by the OMA BOT. For Position Statements to be submitted to Obesity Pillars , it is preferable that the OMA President discuss this further with the Editor(s) of Obesity Pillars . 4. Authorship of OMA Position Statements Authorship of OMA Position Statements shall be determined by the OMA President with input from the BOT as necessary. General considerations for authorship selection will be related to an individual’s expertise in the chosen topic, research skills in gathering relevant information, communication/writing/reviewing skills, objectivity and balance, organizational skills, adaptability towards working collaboratively with others, and a record of timely completion of prior authorships or other society-based tasks. 5. Publication locales of OMA Position Statement(s) • OMA Position Statements may be published in Obesity Pillars , the official journal of the OMA • OMA Position Statements may alternatively be published on the OMA’s website 6. Publication of Position Statements in Obesity Pillars Position Statements published in Obesity Pillars must be fully referenced and adhere to the journalistic standards, format, and submission processes as required in the Obesity Pillars “Guide for Authors”. The review process and final acceptance or non-acceptance of the Position Statement(s) submitted to Obesity Pillars shall be managed by the Editors of Obesity Pillars , understanding that the number of available slots per year may be limited by the publisher for such Position Statements published in Obesity Pillars .

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