Becoming Certified

The purpose of initial certification is to demonstrate you are ready for independent practice in the discipline.

Whether you are pursuing initial certification in internal medicine or advancing your expertise with a subspecialty certification, these step-by-step resources are designed to support you on your path to certification and beyond.

A Snapshot of the Process

What Certification Will Mean for You, Your Practice and Your Patients

Research indicates that ABIM Board Certified physicians make fewer diagnostic errors, are more likely to adhere to recommended guidelines, demonstrate lower patient mortality rates and stay current in their medical knowledge.