Here Are The Most Frequently Asked Questions.
These are the most common questions and their respective answers. If you still need help, contact the ABHM Office.
You have to meet the requirements listed on this page.
No, you do not have to be a member of AIHS to earn the certificate. The certificate process is open to anyone who meets the eligibility requirements.
No. You need to be a physician in good standing with a current valid license to practice medicine in your country. Please refer to other eligibility requirements.
You can find the format list on this page.
A list of acceptable courses will be provided on the AIHS website and updated periodically. All courses must fulfill specific requirements that are reviewed by a volunteer committee of experts on an ongoing basis.
Yes. You need to pass the 3 exam parts to obtain the certificate. All the 3 exam sections will be provided on the same day.
If a physician fails one or more components of the exam, he/she must reapply and fill another application form for a future exam date. Application fees will not be reimbursed.
The exam will be offered twice a year: in the spring and fall.
You will be tested on the procedures that you regularly perform in your practice. This will be corresponding to the procedures you indicated on the “scope of practice” section of the examination application.
The application fee is $250 (non-refundable). Afterwards, applicants who are accepted for the certificate will then be required to pay a $2,000 certificate fee which must be paid in order to be scheduled for the examination.
The certificate is valid for 10 years, after which time the physician may elect to renew the certificate.
