Welcome to the American Board of Preventive MedicineThe American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) provides this web site as a service to our clients - our Diplomates, applicants, residents, residency program directors, and the general public. The look and enhanced functionality of our web site is designed to meet the needs of our clients in a more efficient and comprehensive way. The information presented here is also available from the Board office, but generally the most up-to-date information will be accessible here more quickly than through the mail from the Board Office. Documents downloaded from this web site are identical to and current with the paper copy documents from the Board office. Most documents are available in Adobe® Reader® (pdf) format for downloading. Virtually all the interactions between our clients and the Board staff can be conducted through the various features of the web site. However, we are available for telephone calls between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday at (312) 939-ABPM [2276] if we can be of further assistance. EPIQ — the ABPM's Maintenance of Certification programRecertification has evolved into a new program called Maintenance of Certification (MOC). The ABPM's MOC program to provide the components necessary to maintain certification is called Enhancing Professional Improvement and Quality — EPIQ. Visit the EPIQ web site for more information. Online ApplicationThe application for initial certification in Aerospace Medicine, Occupational Medicine, or Public Health and General Preventive Medicine must be completed at the ABPM Website. The application cycle for the 2009 exam is open from March 1 to June 1. Substantial late application fees apply to any application submitted after June 1st. Please complete and submit your application prior to June 2nd to avoid a late application fee. The application for the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine subspecialty examination is not available for completion using the online process. To download the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine application click here. The deadline for Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine applications is July 1.
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News HighlightsCongratulations to our new Diplomates! The dates for the 2009 MOC exam are now available. The ABPM now accepts AOA-accredited clinical years The practice pathway for Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine has been extended through 2010. ACOEM develops EPIQ/MOC Part 4 The 2008 Annual News Update is now online.
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