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Important Continuing Certification Updates

Starting in 2021, ABEM will move to a 5-year certification period for physicians when they next recertify. By moving to a 5-year certification period, physicians will now be able to use MyEMCert to recertify starting in 2021. As physicians move to a 5-year certification period, ABEM will also move to an annual fee structure. Learn more.

5-Year Continuing Certification Cycle and Annual Fee FAQs

Webinar: Continuing Certification Changes (Recorded October 21, 2020)
Slides: Continuing Certification Changes (October 21, 2020) 

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ABEM Continuing Certification Process

The purpose of continuing certification is to establish the highest standards of patient care and promote continuous learning and assessment among ABEM-certified physicians. The four components of ABEM's continuing certification process include:

Each of the 24 ABMS Member Boards has its own established continuing certification process.

New 5-year vs. Former 10-year Certification 

ABEM 5 year v 10 year chart

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Dates and Fees

  • ConCert™ Examination

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