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 WindowApril 12 – September 13, 2021$420 – application fee
Late Application WindowSeptember 14 – October 18, 2021$840 application and late fee
ExamNovember 8-13, 2021
RegistrationMay 4 – October 21, 2021$960 registration fee
Late RegistrationOctober 22 – November 2, 2021$1,260 late registration fee
ExamOctober 31 - November 5, 2022
RegistrationTBD
Exam: December 8-11, 2021Accept seat assignment by: October 25Registration: June 15 – November 1$1,255 registration feeLate registration: November 2-5$1,565 registration and late fee
ExamMay 18-22, 2022
Registration TBD
ExamSeptember 19-23, 2022
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.