American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine Certification (ABAARM)

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The ABAARM program consists of Part I (Written Examination) and Part II (Oral Examination). Typically, many examinees complete both steps within a year, but ABAARM permits a timeframe of up to two years to complete Part II after passing Part I. A4M strongly recommends that all interested candidates sign up as far in advance of the examination date as possible. For ABAARM Part I, all candidates will benefit from permitting themselves with a maximum timeframe to review the study materials.

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PART I. Written Examination

In ABAARM Part I, a three-hour multiple-choice written examination assesses proficiency in several areas of anti-aging clinical care, with a predominant focus on practical knowledge skills in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, nutritional therapies, and pharmaceuticals, as well as sound textbook knowledge of endocrinology, neurophysiology, and cancer. After completion of all requirements for Part I and receipt of signed Diplomate certificate from the Board a physician may refer to him/herself as a "Diplomate" in anti-aging medicine by the American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine.

 PART II. Oral Examination

In the Oral Examination portion of Part II, candidates are questioned by two oral examiners during an in-person, private exam interview. Generally, the oral exam takes typically 40 to 60 minutes and consists of one or two standardized mock cases and related clinical questions. After passing Part II and verification by ABAARM of completion of the physician's certification criteria, s/he may refer to her/himself as "Certified" in anti-aging medicine by the American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine.

NOTE: To maintain ABAARM certification, you must continue active membership in good standing in A4M.

Criteria for ABAARM Board Certification Completion:

PART I (Written Test):

  • Membership in the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
  • Attendance at two or more consecutive A4M- approved/sponsored conferences. Attendance at future conferences may be used toward fulfilling this requirement.
  • An M.D., D.O., or M.B.B.S. degree from an accredited medical school
  • An active medical license in the state, province, or nation where the applicant resides
  • A minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience(residency training applicable)
  • 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 200 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits (or equivalent study) referable to the clinical practice and some aspect of preventive medicine, anti-aging medicine, nutritional medicine or diagnostic medicine during the past eight years. In nations where CME is not offered, exception to this requisite may be granted on an individual basis, as determined by case-by-case review by the ABAARM Board.
  • Payment of written examination fee.

PART II (Oral Test):

  • Submission of 5 multiple-choice examination questions, with correct answers supported by medical/scientific references
  • Summary of six (6) patient charts to be reviewed by ABAARM board of examiners
  • Passing scores on both written and oral examination sections
  • Completion of the oral portion of the examination within 24 months of passing the written exam
  • Payment of all mandatory board examination fees*:

Board Review Materials:

  • Comprehensive review package

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