Certification Name : Internal Medicine / Family Medicine
Certification ID & Type: 6422 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
The American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Family Medicine offer dual Certification for candidates who have satisfactorily completed four years of combined training in programs approved by both Boards. To be eligible for dual Certification, combined residency training in internal medicine and family medicine must include at least 48 months of balanced education in the two disciplines and be verified by the training director(s) of the program. The written certifying examinations cannot be taken until all required years in both specialties are completed.
Certifying Organization
American Board of Internal Medicine(ABIM)(0040)
510 Walnut Street, Suite 1700, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3699
Contact information : 800-441-2246 Ext:3569 Or 215-446-3500 Fax : 215-446-3470 Email : request@abim.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? No
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
Internal medicine, Family medicine