Call for Application: Welcome to join the Regional Chapter, Country Chapter, Committees, Working Groups and Taskforces of the International Obesity Society (IOS) !

The International Obesity Society (IOS) is a dynamic network of professionals dedicated to establishing a global obesity research ecosystem, advancing the prevention and treatment of obesity and addressing its associated health challenges through research, education, and collaboration.

 

The positions are open for application: New Chair / Co-Chair / Members for the IOS Regional Chapters, Country Chapters, Committees, Working Groups and Taskforces. Please apply for the position in which you are proficient and in your field of expertise.

 

All applicants should be a Regular Member or Student Member of the IOS. To register as an IOS member, please go to the IOS website www.IOS.xin , and click on Membership, fill in the form and register as a member.

*1. Are you a Regular Member or Student Member of the International Obesity Society (IOS)?
*2. Title
*3. First Name
*4. Last Name
*5. Gender
*6. Speciality / Your Role in Obesity Care
*7. Degree
eg. MD, PhD, RN, BS, MPH... ect.
*8. Email
Enter only ONE email. eg. name@domain.com
*9. Mobile phone number for WhatsApp or WeChat
Join WhatsApp Group or WeChat Group. Enter phone number with country code, eg +8612345678901
*10. Department
eg. Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
*11. Institution
eg. The First Affiliated Hospital of xxx University
*12. City
*13. State/Province
*14. Country/Region
IOS Regional Chapter
The International Obesity Society (IOS) consists of Six Regional Chapters based on the World Health Organization (WHO) classification.
*15. Do you want to lead an IOS Regional Chapter?
The International Obesity Society (IOS) consists of Six Regional Chapters based on the World Health Organization (WHO) classification.
*16. Reasons why you fit for this position?
IOS Country Chapter
*17. Do you want to lead an IOS Country Chapter?
*18. Reasons why you fit for this position?
*19. Do you want to join an IOS Committee?
IOS Committees
They are the pillars of the Society's governance and daily operations, each responsible for a specific and ongoing functional area.
*20. Select ONE committee you most wish to join.
*21. Which position in this committee do you want to apply?
*22. Reasons why you fit for this position?
*23. Do you want to join an IOS Working Group?
IOS Working Groups
They are convened specifically to address a particular specialty/discipline/disease, execute a systematic development of the area with projects, activities and concrete outputs.
*24. Select ONE working group you most wish to join.
*25. Which position in this working group do you want to apply?
*26. Reasons why you fit for this position?
*27. Your working plans for this position?
IOS Taskforce
A highly focused and action-oriented team of experts, typically convened rapidly to address a specific, urgent, critical, or highly complex challenge, with the mandate to develop solutions, recommendations, or execute specific actions within a defined timeframe.
28. Do you have any new single tasks you want to do through the International Obesity Society?
e.g., initiative, survey, research project, consensus... etc.
*29. Upload your head portrait (photo)
It will be shown on IOS website, social media platforms, promotional materials... etc
*30. Upload your CV
To support your application
*31. Are you coming to the 2nd International Obesity Society Congress (IOS 2026 Chengdu)
31 July - 1 August, 2026  |  Chengdu, China
32. Any comments or suggestions for the International Obesity Society (IOS)?

All applicants should be a Regular Member / Student Member of the IOS. To register as an IOS member, please go to the IOS website www.IOS.xin , and click on Membership, fill in the form and register as a member.