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Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Joins “The Match”
July 18, 2024

The ABPM applauds the work of both the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) and Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residencies toward the inclusion of Preventive Medicine in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). This improves the efficiency of the previous manual match using the Standard Acceptance Process. Read ACPM’s announcement: ACPM Announces Preventive Medicine […]

The ABPM applauds the work of both the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) and Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residencies toward the inclusion of Preventive Medicine in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). This improves the efficiency of the previous manual match using the Standard Acceptance Process. Read ACPM’s announcement: ACPM Announces Preventive Medicine […]

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ABPM Director Promoted in the US Public Health Service
July 16, 2024

Please join us in congratulating ABPM Director, Dr. Paul “PJ” Jung, on his promotion to Assistant Surgeon General (Rear Admiral, Upper Half) in the US Public Health Service on July 1! Dr. Jung was also recently appointed as the Chief Medical Officer of the United States Coast Guard.       Learn more.

Please join us in congratulating ABPM Director, Dr. Paul “PJ” Jung, on his promotion to Assistant Surgeon General (Rear Admiral, Upper Half) in the US Public Health Service on July 1! Dr. Jung was also recently appointed as the Chief Medical Officer of the United States Coast Guard.       Learn more.

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Letter from the Chair of the Board of Directors, July 2024
July 1, 2024

Thank you for opening this issue of the ABPM’s newsletter! It’s hard to believe that it’s already July; I hope your summer is off to a great start. I’m pleased to report that the ABPM is enjoying another successful application cycle this year! As of June 20, the ABPM received over 1,000 applications in all […]

Thank you for opening this issue of the ABPM’s newsletter! It’s hard to believe that it’s already July; I hope your summer is off to a great start. I’m pleased to report that the ABPM is enjoying another successful application cycle this year! As of June 20, the ABPM received over 1,000 applications in all […]

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Virgin Galactic Chief Medical Officer to Present Keynote Address at ABPM’s 75th Anniversary Gala
June 22, 2023

Chicago, IL, June 22, 2023: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is pleased to announce that Duncan G. Hughes, MD, MPH, will headline ABPM’s 75th Anniversary Gala as its keynote speaker. ABPM is hosting the Gala in Chicago on August 12, 2023. After having spent nearly 28 years serving in the United States Air […]

Chicago, IL, June 22, 2023: The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is pleased to announce that Duncan G. Hughes, MD, MPH, will headline ABPM’s 75th Anniversary Gala as its keynote speaker. ABPM is hosting the Gala in Chicago on August 12, 2023. After having spent nearly 28 years serving in the United States Air […]

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The American Board of Preventive Medicine Investigating Remotely Proctored Option for 2020 Certification Exam Cycle
May 27, 2020

Chicago, IL, May 27, 2020: In light of the forced closing of Prometric testing facilities throughout the United States and the continuing uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today that it is investigating the possibility of offering a live, remotely-proctored testing option for the 2020 Initial Certification […]

Chicago, IL, May 27, 2020: In light of the forced closing of Prometric testing facilities throughout the United States and the continuing uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) announced today that it is investigating the possibility of offering a live, remotely-proctored testing option for the 2020 Initial Certification […]

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American Board of Preventive Medicine Statement to ABPM Stakeholders Regarding COVID-19
May 15, 2020

UPDATED May 15, 2020 The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is carefully monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 and will post ongoing updates to the ABPM website. We recommend reviewing the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the latest updates along with additional information regarding COVID-19. The ABPM’s Public Health & […]

UPDATED May 15, 2020 The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is carefully monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 and will post ongoing updates to the ABPM website. We recommend reviewing the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the latest updates along with additional information regarding COVID-19. The ABPM’s Public Health & […]

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American Board of Preventive Medicine Statement to ABPM Stakeholders Regarding COVID-19
March 23, 2020

UPDATED March 23, 2020 The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is carefully monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 and will post ongoing updates to the ABPM website. We recommend reviewing the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the latest updates along with additional information regarding COVID-19. The ABPM’s Public Health & […]

UPDATED March 23, 2020 The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is carefully monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 and will post ongoing updates to the ABPM website. We recommend reviewing the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the latest updates along with additional information regarding COVID-19. The ABPM’s Public Health & […]

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American Board of Preventive Medicine Statement to its Stakeholders Regarding COVID-19
March 20, 2020

UPDATED March 20, 2020 The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is carefully monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 and will post ongoing updates to the ABPM website. We recommend reviewing the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the latest updates along with additional information regarding COVID-19. The ABPM’s Public Health & […]

UPDATED March 20, 2020 The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is carefully monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 and will post ongoing updates to the ABPM website. We recommend reviewing the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the latest updates along with additional information regarding COVID-19. The ABPM’s Public Health & […]

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American Board of Preventive Medicine Statement to ABPM Stakeholders Regarding COVID-19
March 13, 2020

The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is carefully monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 and will post ongoing updates to the ABPM website. We recommend reviewing the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the latest updates along with additional information regarding COVID-19. The ABPM’s Public Health & General Preventive Medicine leadership […]

The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) is carefully monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 and will post ongoing updates to the ABPM website. We recommend reviewing the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the latest updates along with additional information regarding COVID-19. The ABPM’s Public Health & General Preventive Medicine leadership […]

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The American Board of Preventive Medicine Has Obtained Approval from the American Board of Medical Specialties’ (ABMS) to Offer Surgical Residents Mid-Residency Training Programs in Clinical Informatics (MRTP)
March 19, 2019

Chicago, IL – March 19, 2019 – The ABMS Committee on Certification (COCERT) has approved the ABPM’s proposal to allow surgical residents who have completed training in an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Clinical Informatics to sit for the ABPM’s Initial Certification Examination in CI (the “Exam”) prior to obtaining primary certification in surgery from the American […]

Chicago, IL – March 19, 2019 – The ABMS Committee on Certification (COCERT) has approved the ABPM’s proposal to allow surgical residents who have completed training in an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Clinical Informatics to sit for the ABPM’s Initial Certification Examination in CI (the “Exam”) prior to obtaining primary certification in surgery from the American […]

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