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The 2nd International SASMBS Conference Under the patronage of his highness
prince Faisal Bin Khalid Bin Abdulaziz
Governor of Asir Province


Overweight & obesity are considered important health problems that affect more than 75%

of Saudi population , and lead to occurrence of many chronic problems such as diabetes

mellitus, hypertension and many tumors. These necessitate the establishment of society

which deals with educating the individuals and community , rationalize preventive and

curative clinical care in the field of obesity in addition to conducting research and studies in

this regard.

Vision:

Vision of SASMBS could be summarized in one statement" Towards Saudi Community free of

Obesity).

Mission:

SASMBS committed to work in order to make Saudi Society aware about obesity and

Objectives:

SASMBS endeavors towards accomplishment of the following objectives:

Make community about the magnitude of obesity and its risk factors, complications and how to prevent it in Saudi Arabia.
Rationalization of clinical practice through issuing clinical guidelines and training the different health professionals in this regard.
Conduct research and studies in the field of obesity.
Corporation and coordination with the concerned national , regional and international organizations.
Issuing medical and educational periodicals in the field of obesity.

Board of Society:

Board of SASMBS consists of nine members including the chairman and his deputy. The

members represent the different medical specialties and health sectors in Saudi Arabia

concerning with prevention and management of obesity ( Family medicine, Endocrinology,

Pediatrics and Bariatric Surgery) .

Membership:

1-Active Member:

All health professionals could be members of the society under the following conditions:

To be active health professional with valid professional license.
Conducting relevant activities in the field of obesity.
Paying Subscribing fees.

Members have the right to get the following:
Membership identification card for 3-5 years.
Awarded certificate of continuing professional development when attend or participate in these activities.
Awarded a free copy of Saudi Journal of obesity.
Awarded a free copy of Arabic Magazine of the society.
Participation in voting to select the chairman and members of the board of the society.


2-Honorary Membership:

Honorary membership is awarded to the individuals or organization that introduce their

valuable financial and or logistic support to the society.