There are three steps for physicians to achieve certification in Emergency Medicine after completing residency training:
The purpose of initial certification is to objectively and independently confirm that physicians who complete an Emergency Medicine residency demonstrate core knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to practice Emergency Medicine at the highest standards. ~ ABEM Board of Directors
The purpose of initial certification is to objectively and independently confirm that physicians who complete an Emergency Medicine residency demonstrate core knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to practice Emergency Medicine at the highest standards.
Applicants must receive ABEM approval as meeting credentialing requirements for certification in Emergency Medicine. View Eligibility Requirements
Application WindowMay 6 – September 10, 2020$420 – application fee
Late Application WindowSeptember 11 – October 26, 2020$840 application and late fee
Formerly Certified Physicians Application WindowsSpring 2020October 15, 2019 - February 17, 2020$220 – application feeFall 2020April 15, 2020 - August 6, 2020$220 application fee
Exam: November 9-14, 2020
Registration: May 1 – October 27, 2020$960 - registration fee
Late Registration: October 28 - November 4, 2020$1,260 - registration and late fee
Exam: May 2-5, 2020Chicago Marriott O'Hare Hotel, 8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631
Registration: February 10 - March 9, 2020$1,255 – registration fee
Late Registration: March 10-27, 2020$1,565 - registration and late fee
Exam: October 10-13, 2020Chicago Marriott O'Hare Hotel, 8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631
Registration: July 27 - August 26, 2020$1,255 – registration fee
Late Registration: August 27 - September 2, 2020$1,565 - registration and late fee
In compliance with American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) bylaws, ABEM provides ABMS a list of new diplomates, including names, addresses, and other information. ABMS provides a directory at www.certificationmatters.org, and may also provide the information to other licensees according to defined guidelines. ABEM provides lists of board-certified physicians to sponsor organizations on request. ABEM responds to individual inquiries to confirm a physician's certification status. When ABEM receives an inquiry about a physician’s status with the Board, ABEM states whether or not the physician is ABEM certified, and provides the certificate number and dates of certification.