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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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2020 Part I Examination Results
The 2020 Part I Examination was administered in August and November 2020 to 444 candidates. See the results now!
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Part II Examination 2021: Format, Application Announcements
Due to continued uncertainties regarding COVID-19's course and vaccine availability, the ABPMR has decided to conduct the 2021 Part II Examination virtually. Read more about the timing of the examination and the application window.
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Coming Soon: New Part I Examination Score Reports with Formative Feedback
Starting this year, Part I Examination candidates will get more information on their score reports related to performance. Read more about the new score report format and how it will help candidates continue to learn.
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New Video: Part II Examination Candidate FAQ
In this video, ABPMR Part II Examination Committee Chair Dr. Christopher Garrison covers misconceptions, rumors, timekeeping, and other common questions of oral exam candidates.
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Part II Examination Vignette Roleplay: Domains A-E
Now all in one place for your convenience: An entire Part II Examination Vignette, role-played by Drs. James McDeavitt and Carolyn Kinney.
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Recording Posted: Part II Examination FAQ Webinar
Join a panel of ABPMR Part II Examination experts as we discuss your questions on exam content, format/logistics, technology, scoring, and more. This is a recording of a live webinar hosted in early September 2020.
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New Video: Part II Examination Scoring Q&A
Join ABPMR Senior Psychometrician Mikaela Raddatz, PhD, as she answers a few of our candidates' most frequently asked questions about scoring for the Part II Examination.
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Virtual Part II Examination: Check-in Process (Video)
Part II Examination candidates: Checking in with ABPMR staff is your first step for the virtual oral examination. Watch this video for what to expect while checking in.
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Virtual Part II Examination: Candidate Safety & Security
As boards have moved their examinations to remote or online processes, some have encountered new challenges to candidate safety and security. Read more about how the ABPMR process for virtual Part II keeps candidate information secure.
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New Video: Part II Examination Domain A Q&A
In this new video, ABPMR Part II Examination Committee Chair Dr. Christopher Garrison addresses some of the most common candidate concerns about the change to Domain A.
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