The American Board of Preventive Medicine was established to promote the health and safety of the American people through our high standards in the certification and maintenance of certification in the profession of preventive health.
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Practice time is counted through this date for Practice Pathways
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March 9, 2023
ABMS Approves New Subspecialty in Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management
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February 23, 2023
The American Board of Preventive Medicine Elects a New Director to its Board
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February 23, 2023
The American Board of Preventive Medicine Elects a New Director to its Board
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Segment 4 of Clinical Informatics LAP Pilot Ends
Deadline for Clinical Informatics Diplomates to complete Segment 4 of the LAP Pilot
ASAM Annual Conference
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Washington, DC
ACOEM American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC)
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, PA
AsMA Annual Scientific Meeting
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, LA
March 9, 2023
ABMS Approves New Subspecialty in Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management
READ MORE
February 23, 2023
The American Board of Preventive Medicine Elects a New Director to its Board
READ MORE
February 23, 2023
The American Board of Preventive Medicine Elects a New Director to its Board
READ MORE
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| Practice Years Required | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
Credentials: MPH Degree, An ABMS Board Certification
Practice Years Required: 3
Credentials: Residency, An ABMS Board Certification
Practice Years Required: 3
Credentials: MPH Degree
Practice Years Required: 4
Credentials: Residency
Practice Years Required: 5
Credentials: An ABMS Board Certification
Practice Years Required: 6
Credentials: No MPH Degree, No ABMS Board Certification, No Residency
Practice Years Required: 8
*Without an MPH degree, you are still required to complete coursework (worth 3 credits each) in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services administration, environmental health sciences, and social and behavioral sciences. Total practice years refers to the amount of practice time in the specialty area for which certification is being sought.
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