DIPLOMATE FREQUENTLY ASKED
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FAQ
How long is the certification good for?
Certification is good for 10 years.
How can I check my certification status and find out when I need to recertify?
You can always check your certification status by looking up your own name in the online diplomate directory: https://www.abom.org/diplomates
Here you will find your certification dates and certification number.
What do I need to do to recertify?
Diplomates due to recertify in 2020 and 2021 must take and pass the ABOM certification exam in order to recertify,
Diplomates due to recertify after 2021 may choose the ABOM Exam Recertification Pathway or the ABOM Journal Article Review Recertification Pathway.
How do I find the certification management system?
All diplomates have an account in the online certification management system (CMS). You can access the system here: https://abom.learningbuilder.com
If you certified prior to December 2016, you will need to create your profile within the system before you can access the CMS. To create your profle, please follow the instructions below:
STEP 1. Go to https://abom.learningbuilder.com and follow the instructions under the “Diplomate” heading in order to create an account.
The My Account page now displays. Click the orange Complete Edit button.
How do I save my CME documentation in the certification management system?
Log into the CMS at https://abom.learningbuilder.com
Under the ABOM logo on the left side of the page, hover over the ‘My Application’ tab and click “Applications” tab.
Click the orange ‘Begin’ button next to “Recertification” tab.
Scroll down to the CME section and click ‘Add Activity’
How do I update my contact information (address, phone, email, etc.)?
Log in to the certification management system at https://abom.learningbuilder.com
In the upper right hand corner click the ‘My Account’ button
Scroll down and look for the field you would like to edit (email, phone number, address)
Click the pencil icon next to the field you would like to edit
Edit the field and then click the orange save button
How can I order a duplicate diploma?
Duplicate diplomas are available for a fee of $25 per diploma.
Log in to the certification management system at https://abom.learningbuilder.com
In the upper right hand corner click the ‘My Account’ button
In the left corner hover over ‘My Application’ and click Applications
Click the button next to the ‘Order Duplicate Diploma’ tab and follow the instructions.
How can I highlight my certification?
You can find information about highlighting your certification on the ABOM website here: https://www.abom.org/benefits
How do I access the current version of the sample test questions?
Log into the CMS at https://abom.learningbuilder.com
Under the ABOM logo on the left side of the page, hover over the ‘My Application’ tab and click “Applications” tab.
Click the orange ‘Begin’ button next to “Recertification” tab.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and look for the “Review Sample Test Questions” section.
Click ‘Begin Sample Test’
What topics are covered on the exam?
Click here to access the test content outline.
Is the ABOM recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)?
No. It is the long-term goal of the ABOM to become recognized by the ABMS.
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