There are three steps for physicians to achieve certification in Emergency Medicine after completing residency training:
Applicants must receive ABEM approval as meeting credentialing requirements for certification in Emergency Medicine. View Eligibility Requirements
Application WindowApril 15 – August 27, 2020$420 – application fee
Late Application WindowAugust 28 – October 26, 2020$890 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.