Initial Certification Research
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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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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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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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 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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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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PIP Spotlight: Using Virtual Documentation to Increase Clinic Efficiency
The December PIP Spotlight was submitted by George Deimel, MD. Dr. Deimel is a fellowship-trained, non-operative sports and musculoskeletal medicine specialist at Ozark Orthopaedics in Arkansas. Read Dr. Deimel's PIP to hear how his multi-disciplinary musculoskeletal practice used a virtual scribe for clinic documentation to re-balance work/life commitments, maintain clinical productivity, and decrease practice costs.
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PIP Spotlight: Reducing Inpatient Acute Care Transfers in a Brain Injury Unit
The November PIP Spotlight was submitted by Christopher Anderson, DO. Dr. Anderson serves as the physician program director for brain injury rehabilitation at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. Read about how Dr. Anderson and his team on the brain injury unit decreased acute care transfers.
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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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