American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners Certification (ABAAHP)

Posted on 2008-04-01 13:05:12 in

On behalf of the physicians and health practitioners worldwide now practicing anti-aging medicine, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) adds to your credibility by offering certification in this rapidly growing medical specialty.

The American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAAHP) issues Diplomate Certification to Doctors of Chiropractic (DC), Doctors of Dentistry (DDS), Naturopathic Doctors (ND), Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), scientists (PhD and similar), Registered Pharmacists (RPh), Registered Nurses (RN), Nurse Practitioners (NP), and Physician Assistants (PA) and Acupuncturists.

The process involves the single step of a written examination, which demonstrates proficiency in several key areas of anti-aging medicine. Passing examinees and after completion of certification criteria a certificate is issued confirming their status as a Diplomate of Anti-Aging Medicine.

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Criteria for ABAAHP Board Certification Eligibility:

  • Membership in the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
  • Attendance at two or more consecutive A4M-approved/sponsored conferences. Attendance at future conferences may be used toward fulfilling this requirement
  • An active, licensed Health Care Professional registered with any state, or a Ph.D. with a University affiliation, or a Ph.D. actively pursuing research in the field of medicine
  • A minimum of five years of clinical practice experience
  • No significant disciplinary actions against the applicant, or a written appeal including full disclosure of all disciplinary actions accompanied by a full explanation of those actions accompanied by a request for a waiver of this requirement.
  • At least 150 hours of CME/CEU credit referable to the clinical practice and some aspect of preventive medicine, anti-aging medicine, nutritional medicine or diagnostic medicine during the past eight years during the past eight years
  • Submission of five (5) multiple-choice examinations, with correct answers supported by medical/scientific references
  • Passing scores on the written examination
     

NOTE: To maintain certification as an ABAAHP Diplomate, you must continue active membership in good standing in A4M.

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