Recertification

 

The recertification exam is a take at home exam, consisting of approximately 50 multiple-choice questions. ABBM’s goal with recertification is to ensure that Diplomates are continuing their education in bariatric medicine, therefore detailed references will be provided to assist you with answering the questions correctly.

Recertification Policies

ABBM’s Board ratified the following polices regarding recertification:

• Diplomates should complete the recertification exam prior to the completion of their 5 year term. If the Diplomate does not pass the exam during this term, he/she may take the exam the following year. If the Diplomate chooses not to take the recertification exam during his/her final year of certification, the incompletion will be considered as a failure on the exam during that year.
• The physician will not be considered a Diplomate during any time their certification term has lapsed.
• Diplomates who fail or do not complete the recertification exam during the year they are scheduled will be required to remove their certification status from their letterhead and any printed or web marketing materials. The Diplomate’s state medical board will also be updated that the physician is no longer certified in bariatric medicine through ABBM.
• If a Diplomate does not pass or fails to complete the exam for two years in a row, the Diplomate may reinstate his/her board certification status by retaking and passing the Oral and Written exams under the same terms as a new Candidate. Completion of a new site review will not be required
• No exceptions will be made to the above policies.

Recertification Application Requirements

• Copy of current state (province, jurisdiction) license to practice with no restrictions.
• Completion of 50 credit hours of Category 1 ACCME-approved education in bariatric medicine, supported by valid certificates of completion (or letters of accreditation) indicating credit hours earned. CME credit hours must have been earned after Diplomate designation and prior to recertification application deadline.
• ASBP CME letters must also be included with the application. ABBM does not have access to ASBP’s CME database.

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This website has been prepared to supply information concerning requirements for certification by the American Board of Bariatric Medicine. ABBM reserves the right to make changes in its policies, procedures and fees at any time, without notice. The provisions of this publication are not intended to be or in anyway imply a contract between any candidate and ABBM.

All queries concerning the requirements for certification, etc., should be directed to the executive director of ABBM. In view of the nature and significance of the decisions made, communications between the executive director and the candidates should be made in writing.

No Exceptions Policy
ABBM will not allow any exceptions to its stated policies, unless the request is based on actions of ABBM.

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