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About POMSS

The Pakistan Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (POMSS) is the national body dedicated to promoting safe, effective, and standardized bariatric and metabolic surgery in Pakistan. We provide a platform for professional training, research, credentialing, and quality assurance in the fight against obesity.

POMSS brings together surgeons, physicians, researchers, and allied health professionals committed to advancing obesity care and improving patient outcomes across the country.

Education
and Training

Research &
Publications

Credentialing &
Quality Standards

Public Awareness
& Advocacy

Join us in transforming the landscape of obesity care in Pakistan.

Benefits of Registration

01 Professional Recognition
& Credentialing

Official recognition as a certified bariatric/metabolic surgery professional.
Access to credentialing pathways aligned with international standards.
Use of POMSS affiliation in professional branding and resumes.

02 Training & Continuing Medical
Education (CME)

Exclusive access to workshops, CME-accredited courses, and hands-on training sessions.
Discounted or priority registration for national and international conferences.
Exposure to the latest surgical techniques, technologies, and guidelines.

03 Research &
Academic Support

Opportunities to collaborate on multi-center national research projects.
Support for publication in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
Access to research grants, mentoring, and data sharing platforms.

04 Bariatric Registry &
Audit Tools

Structured Tools for Bariatric Research and Quality Improvement.
Benchmarking against national standards for surgical outcomes and safety.

05 Networking &
Professional Community

Connection with a national community of bariatric and metabolic surgery professionals.
Collaboration opportunities with surgeons, endocrinologists, nutritionists, and psychologists.
Invitations to members-only forums, symposia, and policy roundtables.

06 Policy Advocacy &
Representation

Representation in policy discussions with health regulators and government bodies.
Advocacy for better access to bariatric/metabolic surgery for patients and providers.

07 Patient Referrals
& Visibility

Listing in the national POMSS directory for patient referrals and professional visibility.
Recognition through awards, speaker invitations, and leadership roles within the society.

08 Access to Global
Knowledge

Partnerships with international societies (e.g., IFSO, ASMBS) for shared resources.
Invitations to global conferences, webinars, and exchanges.

Society Events

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News and Blogs

POMSS leads the way to Advocacy for Safe and Effective Bariatric Surgery

In a landmark move to improve surgical outcomes and promote data-driven practices, POMSS has officially launched Pakistan’s first . . .

Announcement of the 1st POMSS accredited Bariatric Surgery Fellowship

POMSS congratulates the surgical team at Evercare Hospital, Lahore on the commencement of the first accredited. . .

POMSS Launches National Bariatric Surgery Registry to Enhance Patient Safety

In a landmark move to improve surgical outcomes and promote data-driven practices, POMSS has officially launched Pakistan’s first . . .

POMSS Launches National Bariatric Surgery Registry to Enhance Patient Safety

In a landmark move to improve surgical outcomes and promote data-driven practices, POMSS has officially launched Pakistan’s first . . .

The Pakistan Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (POMSS)

About POMSS

Education and Training

Research & Publications

Credentialing & Quality Standards

Public Awareness & Advocacy

Benefits of Registration

01

Professional Recognition & Credentialing

02

Training & Continuing Medical Education (CME)

03

Research & Academic Support

04

Bariatric Registry & Audit Tools

05

Networking & Professional Community

06

Policy Advocacy & Representation

07

Patient Referrals & Visibility

08

Access to Global Knowledge

Society Events

News and Blogs

POMSS leads the way to Advocacy for Safe and Effective Bariatric Surgery

Announcement of the 1st POMSS accredited Bariatric Surgery Fellowship

POMSS Launches National Bariatric Surgery Registry to Enhance Patient Safety

POMSS Launches National Bariatric Surgery Registry to Enhance Patient Safety

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Education
and Training

Research &
Publications

Credentialing &
Quality Standards

Public Awareness
& Advocacy

Professional Recognition
& Credentialing

Training & Continuing Medical
Education (CME)

Research &
Academic Support

Bariatric Registry &
Audit Tools

Networking &
Professional Community

Policy Advocacy &
Representation

Patient Referrals
& Visibility

Access to Global
Knowledge