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American Board Of Headache Medicine ® (ABHM)
The American Board of Headache Medicine ® (ABHM) certification is offered to qualified physicians to enable them to document knowledge, training and skills in this new subspeciality of pain management. This board certificate program will require candidates to provide evidence of prior training and experience, and successfully complete a written as well as an oral/practical exam. The ABHM is a subspecialty board exam and is currently not recognized by the ABMS.
Why ABHM Certification Is Important
Expertise and Specialization
Sitting for a headache exam allows physicians to demonstrate expertise in the field of headache medicine, showcasing specialized knowledge and skills in diagnosis and treatment.
Continuous Learning and Networking
Career Advancement and Credibility
Obtaining certification enhances career opportunities, opening doors to leadership roles and academic positions. It also builds credibility, fostering trust among patients who seek specialized care.
Why Need The ABHM Certification
No formal headache training exists in most pain fellowship programs. On the other hand, there is no formal interventional headache management training exists in most neurology residency and headache fellowship programs. As such, physicians treating headache patients obtain training through attending courses, hands-on workshops, as well as online educational activities. There is now an increasing trend for pain physicians to integrate headache medicine in daily pain practice. This goes in parallel with another increasing trend for headache physicians to integrate interventional headache procedures in their daily clinical practice. Not surprisingly, payers, as well as hospital administrators, are expected to demand documented training, evaluation, and certifications.
