Subspecialty Certification
2024 Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Examination Results
Congratulations to the 24 newly certified Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians!
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Primary Certification
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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Announcing a New and Improved Platform for Longitudinal Assessment (LA) for PM&R Beginning in 2025
The ABPMR is excited to announce a new and improved platform for Longitudinal Assessment (LA) for PM&R beginning in 2025!
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Primary Certification
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 I Practice Analysis Completed
In 2023, a practice analysis was completed to update the Part I Examination content outline. Click for more information about the resulting outline and content weights, including the process for developing the outline.
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Other Research
Early Career PM&R Diplomates: Apply to be an ABMS Visiting Scholar
The ABPMR Foundation has committed to sponsoring an ABMS Scholar for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ABMS Visiting Scholars Program™ supports the research of early-career physicians and research professionals and facilitates leadership development through engagement with ABMS and the broader certification community.
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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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Resources
2023 End-of-Year-Reminders
2023 is coming to a close in just a few weeks! See reminders for the end of the year, including completing requirements, LA-PM&R reminders, ABPMR holiday hours, and more.
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LA-PM&R: Articles Available for Quarter 4 Selection Beginning October 1
We are excited for the opportunity this gives LA-PM&R users to read important studies in the field, as well as the value it adds to your assessment and learning.
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Initial Certification Research
Published: Taking Leave During Residency
Click here to read more about the types of absences and subsequent delays and variations in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical Board Pass Rates.
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Published: Why do Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians Lose Board Certification?
Why Do Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians Lose American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Certification? Click to read the research article conducted by a team of ABPMR physiatrists.
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Initial Certification Research
Published: Comparison of State Board Disciplinary Actions in Board-Certified Versus Non-Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
A research team led by Lawrence R. Robinson, MD, recently had their research article on disciplinary action in board certified versus non-board-certified physicians published ahead of print in the PM&R Journal. Read Dr. Robinson's summary of the research and see the full article here.
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2022 End-of-Year Reminders
2022 is coming to a close in just a few weeks! See reminders for the end of the year, including completing requirements, LA-PM&R reminders, ABPMR holiday hours, and more.
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CC
2021 CC Survey Results Preview
In 2021, we asked all ABPMR diplomates to share their feedback on the new CC (Continuing Certification) Program, including their thoughts on LA-PM&R (longitudinal assessment for PM&R), QI, professionalism, and other requirements. Click to see a preview of the survey results!
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2021 End-of-Year Reminders
2021 is coming to a close in just a few weeks! See reminders for the end of the year, including completing requirements, LA-PM&R reminders, ABPMR holiday hours, and more.
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Exam Results
2021 Sports Medicine Examination Results
This summer, the Sports Medicine Examination was given to 28 first-time candidates. See the examination statistics and the names of the newly-certified physicians!
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On My Timeline: CME
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allows you to demonstrate that you’re keeping current with the latest education and innovation in the field. Read how to use your Certification Dashboard and other ABPMR resources to find, track, and report your credits to meet your certification requirements.
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Exam Results
2020 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Results
In October 2020, the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Examination was administered to 13 first-time candidates. Click to read the exam statistics and see the names of the newly-certified physicians in HPM!
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Part II Examination Results 2020
In September, October, and November 2020, the Part II Examination was administered to 442 candidates. Click to read the exam statistics and the names of the newly-certified physicians in PM&R!
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Exam Results
2020 Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Examination Results
On November 23, 2020, the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Examination was given to 16 first-time candidates. See the examination statistics and the names of the newly-certified physicians!
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2020 Sports Medicine Examination Results
This summer and winter, the Sports Medicine Examination was given to 32 first-time candidates. See the examination statistics and the names of the newly-certified physicians!
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Exam Results
2020 Brain Injury Medicine Examination Results
On November 23, 2020, the Brain Injury Medicine Examination was administered to 126 first-time candidates. See the examination statistics and the names of the newly-certified physicians!
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Continuing Certification 2021: What It Means For You
As ABPMR diplomates make the transition to the Continuing Certification Program, we want to ensure all diplomates feel prepared in meeting their certification requirements in 2021. Read more about the Continuing Certification Program, time limits within the program, and longitudinal assessment for PM&R.
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CC
New Certification Dashboard Preview
The new Certification Dashboard will launch in January 2021 for ABPMR–certified physicians to view and access all their continuing certification requirements. Read more about the dashboard and how it simplifies continuing certification!
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2020 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Examination Results
In November 2020, the Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Examination was administered to 18 first-time candidates. Read more about the examination and see the names of the newly-certified physicians!
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