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ABPMR Brain Injury Medicine Exam Content Outline Updated
This Brain Injury Medicine Examination content outline is effective beginning with the 2026 administration of the BIM Examination.
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ABFM Sports Medicine Certification Exam Blueprint Updated – Effective January 1, 2026
The American Board of Family Medicine is thrilled to announce a comprehensive update to the Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine Certification Examination blueprint which is effective January 1, 2026.
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2024 Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Examination Results
Congratulations to the 24 newly certified Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians!
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2024 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Examination Results
Congratulations to the 28 newly certified Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physicians!
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Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (SCIM) and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) Move to Longitudinal Assessment (LA) in 2025
After the successful launch of longitudinal assessment for Brain Injury Medicine (BIM) in 2024, two additional subspecialties will be moving to LA beginning in 2025.
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ABIM to Offer Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certification Exam Annually Beginning in 2024
As the field of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) continues to grow, ABIM will begin offering the Certification Exam in this discipline annually starting in 2024.
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PM&R Diplomates Eligible to Apply for HALM Subspecialty Certificate
The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) will administer the new subspecialty of Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM) that was approved at the ABMS Board of Directors meeting last month.
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Introducing Longitudinal Assessment for Brain Injury Medicine
Following the successful pilot and launch of longitudinal assessment for continuing certification in PM&R, the ABPMR will offer longitudinal assessment for Brain Injury Medicine (LA-BIM) for continuing certification in BIM beginning in 2024.
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2022 Sports Medicine Examination for Fellows
If you are a Sports Medicine Fellow or a Sports Medicine Fellow Director, read important information about applying for the 2022 exam administration here.
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Temporary Criteria: Brain Injury Medicine Examination
By meeting specific criteria, you may qualify for the Brain Injury Medicine Examination by way of specialized practice. If you're interested in this certification, find out if you qualify for the examination here.
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