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SCIM and PRM Initial Certification Exams to be Offered Every Other Year
Beginning in 2025, the ABPMR will offer the initial certification exams for Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (SCIM) and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) every other year.
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2024 Part II Examination Results
In April 2024, the Part II Examination was administered to 517 candidates. Congratulations to the 440 newly-certified PM&R physicians!
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Part II Examination Video Resources
Take a look at our Part II Examination video resource showcase that covers a wide variety of content including scoring, study tips, mock exams, practice vignettes and more.
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Apply Now for the 2023 Part II Examination
The 2023 Part II Examination application is now open. Apply on-time from September 15-October 15; the last day to apply is on October 31. Click to see how to apply!
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ABPMR Part II Podcast
Prepare for the 2022 Part II Examination with insight from ABPMR examiners, board directors, and staff members. Watch episodes here for discussions on how the exam works, what to expect on exam day, scoring, study tips, and more, and get more exam resources for each episode.
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Apply Now for the 2022 Part II Examination!
Applications for the 2022 remote Part II Examination are open! Apply on-time by October 31. The exam will be administered on May 16-20, 2022. Click to read more details!
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Part I Examination Results 2021
In August 2021, the Part I Examination was administered to 484 candidates. Click to see the exam statistics!
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2022 ABPMR Part II Examination Announcement
The ABPMR has exciting news regarding the Part II Examination. Click to read the announcement!
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Part II Examination Results 2021
In May 2021, the Part II Examination was administered to 488 candidates. Click to read the exam statistics and the names of the newly-certified physicians in PM&R!
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New Videos: Examiner Advice
See advice from examiners on preparing for and taking the Part II Examination.
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2023 Part II Examination Reminders
Click to read exam reminders for the 2023 Part II Examination, including important details about using Zoom, setting up your exam space, and minimizing distractions.
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New Video: Part II Examination Q&A With Dr. Matt McLaughlin
Experienced examiner Matt McLaughlin, MD, MS, hosted a Part II Examination Q&A to answer candidate questions about the exam. Click to watch now!
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New Video: Part II Examination Webinar with Dr. Garrison
In this Part II Examination webinar, Part II Examination Committee Chair Dr. Christopher Garrison answers candidate questions and give in-depth information about the exam. Click to watch the full webinar!
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New Video: Mock Oral Exam and Discussion
In this new video, Drs. Christopher Garrison, Jeffery Johns, and Christian Custodio participate in an overview of the Part II Examination domains, mock oral exam, and discussion of performance. Click to watch!
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Part II Examination: Webinar with Dr. Christopher Garrison
Join our Part II Examination webinar with Dr. Christopher Garrison, Part II Examination Committee Chair, to get your exam questions answered! Tune in live on Thursday, April 8th, at 4:30 pm CDT.
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2024 Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Examination Results -
2024 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Examination Results -
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (SCIM) and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) Move to Longitudinal Assessment (LA) in 2025 -
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